Schliemann stood up and bowed respectfully.
"Dear priest, we are wanderers from North County.
Unlike my sister Vivian, I consider myself a sinner, unworthy of revealing my true feelings to the god Hector. "
The clergyman glanced at Schliemann with disdain and lowered his eyelids.
"It's good to know that you are a sinner. What's more, you should repent to God Hector."
"Yes, dear priest, this is the reason why I traveled around trying to meet the bishops of the temples in various places. My sins are too serious and I need the forgiveness of a bishop."
"Hmph... I guess you have been rejected many times, right?"
"You are really good at predicting things. We have traveled throughout most of the Hisoka Kingdom, and there is not a single temple where the bishop is willing to listen to my sins."
"Listening and forgiving are two different things. Listening is something we can decide. As for whether to forgive or not, it depends on the will of God Hector."
Schliemann was overjoyed, and the priest in front of him revealed a key piece of information.
He can decide whether to listen, so he at least has the right to listen and convey the will of God Hector.
This man is the bishop of the temple here.
"Then, Lord Bishop, would you like to hear the confession of a guilty person?"
Schliemann said, handing over an Andadir gold coin.
This is a brand-new Andadir gold coin. It is bright yellow, and even in the dim temple, it emits light that cannot be emitted by coins made of other materials.
The moment the priest in front of him took the gold coin, he opened his eyes, grasped the gold coin, and retracted his entire hand into the sleeves of his robe.
"Brother Alvin!"
Following his call, another priest without a hat came over, his hands clasped together in a very submissive manner.
"Bring these two guests to the confessional for a short rest."
"Yes, Lord Bishop."
The confessional is a small room with a square table and a few chairs.
Schliemann and Vivian didn't wait long before the bishop arrived.
He changed into a red robe, and his original small round hat was replaced by a tall ceremonial crown. He sat opposite Schliemann, holding a small scepter inlaid with gems in his hand, looking very serious. Cleared his throat.
"Then...begin my child."
Schliemann pursed his lips and went over his plan from beginning to end. After feeling that there were no problems, he decided to get straight to the point.
"Your Majesty, you are Bishop Scott, right?"
Scott opened his eyes and stared at Schliemann, clearly dissatisfied with his opening remarks.
"Kid, you're an outsider, aren't you?"
Schliemann nodded without hesitation.
"What do you plan to gain from me?"
Schliemann took a deep breath and said slowly: "I hope to help you ascend to the position of archbishop and become the being who controls the divine power of Hector."
Scott smiled faintly, as if watching an ant trying to move a certain stone.
"Haha, you have such a bad tone..."
Schliemann spread his hands and said: "I did a simple investigation.
One of your Hisoka gold coins is equal to a thousand Hisoka silver coins, but each Hisoka silver coin can only be exchanged for ten Hisoka copper coins.
This is very unusual...
It wasn't until I visited a jewelry store that this doubt was solved.
The shop owner swore that his shop was the largest in Antler City and had the most categories. However, the best ring setting in his shop was only silver.
He was very panicked when I asked him if I could use gold as the ring setting.
He took me aside and told me that it was illegal to melt the Hisoka gold coins and that if I insisted, the price he was offering to take the risk would be high.
From this, I judge that the Hisoka Kingdom is rich in silver, but short of gold.
Therefore, I made a suggestion to Your Majesty. We can transport the silver coins out to my country, exchange them for corresponding gold coins and then transport them back.
The price difference will be a very huge amount. With this money, you can develop your temple, promote your relationships in the palace, and even provide a retreat for the old archbishop.
By then, you will have unparalleled influence in the Holy See and the court. "
Scott smiled and touched the wooden texture on the table with one hand. He said slowly: "So, how will you spend the gold you brought back? In the Kingdom of Sisuo, casting Sisuo gold coins is punishable by death."
"I believe you will find a way, otherwise you wouldn't accept the Andadir gold coin I gave you."
After a long silence, Scott raised his hands again and sat upright, as if the conversation just now had never happened at all.
"So...what do you want?"
Schliemann spread his hands and said: "As you can see, I am a businessman, and of course I pursue profits.
After deducting the navigation fees and travel costs, we split the price difference in half. "
"What about other than that?"
"I also hope to establish a supply point in Lujiao County under your divine protection. This will make it easier for my caravan to travel back and forth."
Scott stared at Schliemann, his eyes hesitant, as if he was thinking about some fatal details.
"I can provide you with these asylums, but you can only deal with me unilaterally."
Seeing Schliemann nod, he stretched out a finger and continued: "Also, you cannot let others know your existence. This supply point must be set up in the mountain forest."
Seeing Schliemann's hesitation, Scott narrowed his eyes and added: "If you can't accept this, then all the above are unnecessary, and you will be executed for heresy.
Believe me, by that time, no one will believe a word you say. "
Schlieman lowered his face, looked directly into Scott's eyes, and said: "If you can do what you said, you will become the richest man in the Kingdom of Hisoka.
I can accept what you said, but if you cannot provide you with corresponding protection, I think we are capable of avoiding your divine punishment. "
Schliemann's unwillingness to accept the threat made Scott feel relieved. He smiled and stretched out a hand and said, "Very good, let's talk about the details of cooperation."
Hilpeter never expected that Jimmy would have such good physical strength. After a whole day of trekking, Jimmy finally stopped.
The place they were in was a gravel wilderness with the remains of weathered buildings.
Jimmy began to run around, sometimes turning over the debris of the building, sometimes digging around on the ground with a stick, sometimes lifting up boulders and pushing them aside.
The huge strength and abundant stamina surprised Hilpeter who was squatting in the grass in the distance.
Suddenly, Jimmy seemed to have discovered what he was looking for. He scratched the soil on the ground excitedly, and he did this for a long time, until he cleared out the ruins, revealing a huge magic circle.
