April 22, London, St. Paul's Cathedral.
“Is there no news from Nicholas and the others?”
In the preaching hall, Pope Umbry I stood in front of the statues of the three goddesses and asked the monks who were responsible for connecting with Archbishop Brandon.
Just yesterday, the frigate carrying three mermaids returned to London, which meant that the original plan was successful. But what is strange is that to this day, they have not received any news from Archbishop Brandon.
Under normal circumstances, Archbishop Brandon should have contacted the General Church to report the situation on the day he arrived in Paris.
"Yes, His Majesty the Pope, there is no news at all." The monk who had been waiting in front of the statue all day long said, "Judging from the date, they should have arrived in Paris three days ago."
"Something must have happened."
King Ubli I said in a deep voice: "Is there any recent movement in Paris?"
"There is no news from the personnel we sent out." The monk said: "Bonaparte's First Empire seems to be on alert."
After a pause, the monk also realized the seriousness of the problem: "His Majesty the Pope, is there any big movement in the Wisdom Religion recently? Is it related to Napoleon?"
In the eyes of the Gauls, Napoleon's achievements in his previous life were long gone, but in the eyes of other kingdoms, Napoleon, or the Corsican Devil back then, could return at any time.
Napoleon failed once, but it didn't take long before he came back and suffered a second defeat. Now
Will there be a third time?
The loss of contact with the informants placed within the empire means that the empire has entered a state of war preparedness and has completely blocked information. This is not a good sign.
Ubli I didn't say anything to the monk. He immediately entered the palace and found Rhodes IV.
Upon hearing the news that Archbishop Brandon and others had lost contact, Rhodes IV was stunned for a moment: "How many days has it been?"
"It's been three days and there's been no news." King Oubli I said, "Your Majesty, do you think Napoleon will..."
Rhodes IV was silent for a moment: "I do not rule out this possibility. I understand what your Majesty means. I will order the Royal Navy outside to return and focus on defending the southeastern coast."
"The Kingdom of Windsor and Bonaparte's First Empire are not bordering each other. There is a strait between them. From a geographical point of view, it is obvious that Napoleon would not choose us as his first opponent. What I am afraid of is Anatole."
Ubli I said with a solemn expression: "Why did Bonaparte's First Empire enter a state of war preparation at this juncture? I suspect that they are going to the delegation, and within the delegation, the only one worthy of Anatole's actions is
"Nicholas!" Rhodes IV said immediately: "Nicholas von Manstein! He has many precious potion formulas in his hands! Including some treasures of the Church of Destiny!"
"Yes, as a potion dealer, many of the church's potion formulas are open to him. He is one of the people who knows the most about the church's secrets about potions. The other one is Archbishop Brandon, who is also in Paris at the moment. !”
Ubli I's face became increasingly ugly, and he realized that he had made a very serious and stupid mistake.
As a church potion dealer, Ma Wei knew so many secrets and precious formulas, but she let him go to Paris!
Isn't this a sheep entering a tiger's mouth?
Furthermore.
The members of the church who know the most about potions are Nicholas and Archbishop Brandon. If something happens to them, how much of a blow will it cause to the church?
"His Majesty the Pope, I think Napoleon, as one of the most famous monarchs, still has to take care of some international image." Rhodes IV said: "If he dares to attack the delegation, it will inevitably lead to a boycott from other countries. No matter how powerful Anatole is, he can’t possibly deal with multiple gods at the same time!”
"I hope so"
King Ubli I took a deep breath and looked at the gloomy sky outside the window: "Just in case, Your Majesty, please immediately send the Royal Navy to cruise in the imperial waters. At the same time, I will send the ship's bishop and several saints to prepare for support. Brandon and the others.”
"Okay, I will issue the king's order now."
Same day, Paris.
The talks went very smoothly, so smoothly that it was unbelievable. All representatives were making fair and reasonable suggestions to promote the unification of the potion market.
Originally, Ma Wei expected that the talks would last a week or more, but now only three days have passed, and the talks are coming to an end. All the terms have been listed, and they can be added later.
This should be a good thing, but they just contacted Count Stephens last night. No matter what, they should give them two or three days to prepare!
"If we continue at this rate, the agreement will be officially signed tomorrow afternoon." Archbishop Brandon threw the document on the table, "It's too fast, and Stephens won't have time to prepare at all!"
"Let's find a way to delay the time. As a party in the talks, we are qualified to raise objections."
Ma Wei picked up the documents on the table and looked at them: "Look for a few random troubles and find fault with them."
"That's all. How long will it take Stephens?"
"When will he be ready and when will we sign? The talks will be business. Anatole will not act rashly until the talks are over."
Delaying time has become the best way at present. No one has any objections. Just when everyone is about to go back to the room to rest
The head of the branch, Bastian, hurried to the mansion and said that he had something to report to Ma Wei about work.
After getting the consent, Bastian found Mavey, and under the latter's doubtful eyes, he stepped forward and whispered a few words.
The palms of his hands clenched tightly, and Ma Wei's expression became much gloomier.
"Brother, what happened?" Levin asked.
"There are a large number of Knights of the Holy Silver Cross outside Paris." Mavey said: "I asked Bastian to go to the port in the name of inspecting the warehouse, where I saw many members of the Knights leaving in different directions."
"This is a good thing!" the second prince shouted: "The defense forces around Paris have been reduced, and it will be easier for us to escape!"
"Well, that's true." Ma Wei forced a smile, "There is still business tomorrow, so everyone should go and have a rest."
After sending away the second prince, Archbishop Brandon and others, Mavey closed the door and turned around to see that Levin and Daniel were still in the house.
They knew Ma Wei so well that they could tell the clues from some subtle changes in his expression.
"Brother, what happened?"
Without outsiders, Mavey no longer concealed himself, and said in Frederick: "I asked Bastian to go to the port today to contact Mosk. He quietly left Paris, but found that he could not communicate with Saint Basil. Churches make connections.”
"What?!"
After thinking carefully about the news of the United Knights of the Holy Silver Cross leaving Paris on a large scale, Daniel immediately reacted: "The shielding range has been expanded?!"
"Yes, now it is impossible to transmit information even twenty miles outside Paris, and this number is not the limit of shielding, but Bastian did not go further."
Mavey paced back and forth in the room, his expression extremely serious: "On the first day we came to Paris, the shielding magic was limited to the city of Paris. Now... we have underestimated Anatole's determination. If nothing else, , the entire empire is unable to send messages to the outside world."
They were making preparations, and Anatole was also making preparations. Anatole, who is called the God of Wisdom and is actually the God of Creation, can rely on his profound alchemical attainments to produce the materials necessary to shield magic in a short time. , based on local churches, constantly extending the scope of magic
The situation is already different from when they first came to Paris!
"No wonder Anatole has been silent lately, He has been making preparations!"
Levin was a little desperate. If the entire Bonaparte Empire was covered by shielding magic, how could they escape?
Unless Yunia takes action and forcibly breaks the shielding magic from the inside!
But in this case, wouldn’t Yunia’s existence be completely exposed?
"Brother, what should we do?" Daniel looked at the thoughtful Ma Wei: "Is there any other way?"
"Yes." Ma Wei pursed his lips and said, "Not only yes, but there are two ways."
Mawei's words were like a shot in the arm, rekindling hope for Levin and Daniel: "Brother, please tell me!"
"First, seek help from the forces of the ancient gods." Ma Wei said with a straight face: "It is recorded in ancient books that no matter they are enemies or allies, demons will not refuse the opportunity to establish a contract. As long as they are summoned with specific rituals, they will definitely respond. .”
With the help of the ancient god forces, Anatole's trap can definitely be broken, there is no doubt about it.
but.
What are the consequences of doing this?
What price will the ancient gods take for their actions?
"No! Brother, please don't forget that those who make deals with devils will not end well!" Daniel shook his head and said: "Devils will only abide by the contents of the contract, and they will cheat and exploit loopholes in the text! Making deals with them will only lead to Getting deeper and deeper!”
Levin nodded and agreed: "Jonas is right. What is the second way to not make a deal with the devil unless it is absolutely necessary?"
Ma Wei said nothing, silently took out half a candle from his arms and put it on the table.
White candle that communicates with gods!
"Brother, do you want to summon other kingdoms of gods to help?"
"Yunia cannot be exposed. If her identity is exposed, all our previous efforts will be wasted, and no one except God can break the shielding magic hosted by Anatole from the inside."
Ma Wei stared at the divine white candle and said faintly: "If you don't let Yunia take action, and if you don't ask the ancient god forces for help, then the only ones who can help us at this moment are Odin and Buggy."
The room was extremely silent, only the sound of slightly heavy breathing could be heard.
Summoning the lost Kingdom of God. Isn’t this the act of a madman?
"What if, I mean if." Levin suddenly asked, "What would happen if we stayed in Paris?"
"All our efforts have been wasted, and Arthur, Touré, Joshua, Edward, Muir, and all those waiting for our return will fall into despair."
Mavey looked into Levin's eyes: "And Tiffany and Gina, Felix, you know, we have to go back, there are too many people waiting for us in London."
Hearing the names of Tiffany and Gina, Levin's heart was touched. He took out the small wine bottle and took a few sips silently. His eyes suddenly became firm and he said fiercely: "Fuck! No one can stop us from returning to London! No one can! God Not even!"
"The last time Jinna summoned the lost Kingdom of God, she was blocked by the joint efforts of all the gods." Daniel said thoughtfully: "At that time, all the gods took action and came forcefully. They were very afraid of the golden gods and would stop them at all costs. , this time the gods have broken free from their shackles, can the divine white candle successfully lead the Kingdom of God to come?"
"That's enough."
In response to the current situation, Ma Wei gave a pertinent evaluation: "This situation is different from last time. When Jinna summoned the golden gate, the gods had not really arrived, and it was in the Romanov Kingdom, which was far away from other countries. The God of Faith who comes forcibly cannot exert his full strength.”
It is no exaggeration to say that Ma Wei does not think that they currently have the strength to summon other kingdoms of gods to come.
If you want to successfully bring back the lost kingdom of God, you must first stop the God of Faith who comes to stop it. If you cannot do this, it will be impossible for the lost kingdom of God to return.
"My original intention is to use the lost kingdom of gods, such as the strength of Odin's pantheon, to attract Anatole's attention, force him to unlock the shielding magic, and give us time to escape."
Ma Wei said: "This will burn out the last half of the white candle that connects the gods. If we are lucky, there may be some foundation left so that we can continue to contact other divine kingdoms."
The White Candle to the Gods is one of the sacred objects that Ma Wei values the most. Being able to contact the lost kingdom of God means that he can get help from other gods on this condition. Without the White Candle to the Gods, Ma Wei would not be able to go there. Today, it is impossible to know so many secrets related to the ancient gods.
"Dad, there is actually another way." Yunia said suddenly.
"Um?"
Ma Wei looked at her daughter and asked curiously: "Is there any other way?"
"Dad, have you forgotten the statue of the Virgin?" Yunia stretched out her little hand and pointed at Levin's chest: "There is the black statue that Uncle Levin carries close to his body."
"Don't call me uncle"
Levin muttered softly, expressing his protest, and then took out the black Madonna statue wrapped in water mist from his arms: "Can this damn thing come in handy?"
Ma Wei knew what Yunia meant.
During the decisive battle with Anatole at the gate of Tver City, Anatole forcibly dragged them into his own kingdom of God. He recreated Odin's Kungunir and stabbed him. At the critical moment, a black The Virgin breaks free from her bonds and summons
Devil's Gate!
This is a treasure belonging to the ancient gods!
The Devil's Gate was created by Asis, and as Asis's parasite, Levin naturally became the best candidate to keep the Black Madonna, and he always kept the Madonna with him.
"It is dangerous to use the white candle to the god." Yunia said: "There are only two and a half white candles to the god left in the world. Two are in the hands of the Cult of Abundance, and everyone knows that the remaining half fell into the hands of Dad. If we use the divine white candle in your hands in Paris, it will definitely arouse suspicion!"
"on the contrary."
"The Devil's Gate may appear anywhere where the ancient gods exist!"
(End of chapter)
