Chapter 58 – Throwing Stones (Third Shift)
Chapter 58 – Throwing Stones (Three Shifts)
In the president’s office of the Sacred Capital Commercial Street Federation, Wright sat quietly with Cardinal Delman, savoring the black tea that President Grande had personally served.
“Good tea! If I hadn’t followed you, the host, along, I’m afraid that with my status as an archbishop, I wouldn’t have been able to drink such top-notch black tea.”
“Personally, I prefer to drink green tea and black tea. In our hometown, green tea refreshes the mind and black tea nourishes the body.”
Leite put the teacup down and raised an eyebrow, “So, you had to follow me here, it’s not for the sake of drinking tea, right?”
The Archbishop laughed dryly, “Do you really intend to kick Vanessa out as soon as possible?”
“How is that possible.”
Wright rubbed his fingers, “I’m going to keep her around so I can uncover who’s behind this.”
The Cardinal also put his teacup down, “You really did say that on purpose at that time ……”
Wright smiled faintly, “When we left the scene, everyone except the members of the Temple Council followed behind us.
With so many people, it’s hard to guarantee that there are no eyes and ears of the other side.”
“Then you asked Taylor to inform Adelos …… also to fish, right?”
“It’s more like casting stones than fishing.”
Wright sat upright, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the desktop.
“As powerful as the First Empire is, I’ve never heard of them being involved with the Dragons.
Besides, of all the Holy Dependencies, the First Empire is a notorious prick and has the worst relationship with the Church.
Under such circumstances, how could the Bright Holy Dragon, whose status was second only to the Holy Light Goddess in the worship system of the Holy Light Church, appear in their place and even sign a contract with Vanessa?
So behind her, there must be other forces that provided her with this Bright Holy Dragon and helped her successfully complete the contract.
But as for who this force is, it depends on the result of this stone child’s question.”
The Cardinal Archbishop nodded his head repeatedly, “Do you have someone to suspect?”
“…… Truth Remnant.”
“I was thinking the same thing as you.”
The Cardinal Archbishop tapped his fingers lightly on the desktop, “In these two years, the First Empire has recently developed rapidly and has recruited a large number of magicians and alchemists.
Although there is no solid intelligence that can prove that these people are related to the remnants of the Tower of Truth.
But the deterioration of the relationship between the First Empire and the Holy See year after year has made people suspicious …….
Did you know that the reason why the Dragon Race was willing to deliver those crucial Dragon Language Magic Scrolls during the great battle to eliminate the Tower of Truth was because the Tower of Truth had extended its hand to the Dragon Race’s ancestral land?
The Dragon’s Catacombs.
According to my analysis, the Tower of Truth might have touched the dragon race’s taboo at that time!”
Wright nodded slightly, “This is the first time I’ve heard of this, it seems that the Archbishop is still able to provide a bit of useful information.”
The Archbishop was depressed and had to use the tea to suppress his anger.
Wright refilled the archbishop’s tea, “Just kidding, don’t you mind.
In fact, two days ago, I was thinking that the Truth Remnant Party had made such a small move this time, only sending a few small minions to stir up trouble.
Now it seems likely that this idiot princess with her stupid dragon is the real big move.
Currently, for some reason, her Knights of the Holy Roses aren’t able to follow her for the time being.
Then next, if she wants to bring me down by investigating Adelos, there are only two ways.
Either integrate the power of the Temple Council, or continue to utilize the power of the black hand behind her.
As long as I limit the power of the Temple Council, I’ll be able to force her to get in touch with the black hand behind her.”
The Cardinal Archbishop carefully observed Leite, “Then what are you going to do in case the Truth Remnant Party …… is really behind her?”
A stern light flashed in Wright’s eyes, “If it’s just to make the Holy Advent Ceremony take place peacefully, it’s very simple, just get rid of the guys who are in the way.
If you can’t do it, I’ll do it.
I have plenty of means to keep people alive, but only alive.
I’m not afraid of Dragon Island or the First Empire either.
But right now, I have only one main purpose, and that is to undo the Witch Curse on Joanna.
To do so, I instead needed to force out the person behind the curtain. From the other party’s brain, dig out all the clues related to the witch.
The one who was troubled by their constant lack of action was actually me. Now that they’ve made a move, I can’t be happier!
So you don’t have to worry about how I’m going to make Vanessa what she is, at least not in the short term.”
The Cardinal smiled awkwardly, “If you can, I would also like you to ensure that the Holy Advent Ceremony goes on as normally as possible.”
“Boss! Inquired about it! I’ve inquired!”
Grundy ran in panting, holding a handkerchief and constantly wiping the hot sweat from his forehead.
“Boss, I’ve found out! Our councilor in the middle of the sanctuary sent a message back that Her Highness Vanessa has finished the emergency meeting and has taken office as the vice president.
Since the position of president was vacant, she was promoted to acting president.
Exactly as you suspected.
Your Highness, your wisdom is truly ……”
“Stop!”
Wright saw him get up in arms and hurriedly stopped him, “Say what’s useful.”
“Ohhhhhhh!”
Grundy took a deep breath and calmed down before spilling all the information in a rush.
“Her Highness Vanessa gave her inaugural speech after taking office, stating that she would definitely revitalize the glory of the Temple and take back the rights that everyone deserves.
At the same time, she also made it clear that said …… said ……”
The Cardinal Archbishop was a bit anxious: “Say it instead!”
Grundy looked at Wright with a difficult face, “Her words are somewhat offensive to the boss, I dare not ……”
Wright waved his hand, “What she said is not what you said, but there is no harm in speaking!”
“Yes! Boss, Her Highness Vanessa openly stated in her inaugural speech that Wright is not invincible!
She has found a way to ensure that she can definitely defeat you! And free the Holy Capital from your bullying rule!”
Wright exchanged a glance with Delman as he listened, and the Archbishop spoke decisively.
“And you don’t need to cast stones, it’s basically certain now that it must be the Tower of Truth behind her!
During the period from the Gods’ Contention to the Tower of Truth extermination war, there were countless forces that wanted to target the Holy Light Divine Religion.
However, the only one that had the ability to do so, and had actually done so, was the Tower of Truth!
According to the records in the Red Clothes Sanctuary, the Tower of Truth had secretly carried out several projects against the Holy Light Church back then.
The most famous one was the [Holy Shackle] that directly led to the fall of the Legendary White Archbishop and the Divine Coronation Pope.
If, if the war hadn’t ended relatively quickly! It was really delayed by the Tower of Truth!
Waiting for the other targeted programs to mature, it was really hard to say who would die in the end.
Since Vanessa is so certain, it’s possible that she also holds a certain unknowable means in her hands.”
Wright smiled back, “That’s great, since she can grasp such an important means, it means that the guy behind her is definitely a core figure in the Truth Remnant!
That’s the kind of person I want!”
The Cardinal Archbishop was a little worried, “Leite, you have to be careful, the core members of the Tower of Truth are not easy to deal with!”
“Don’t worry Archbishop, I’m even worse to deal with than them.”
Leite beckoned towards Grandmaster, “I just checked the Chamber of Commerce’s accounts for the past three years, and found that every year there was a considerable amount of expenditure for the Temple Council’s house repairs?”
Grundy nodded repeatedly, “Yes, because most of the members of the Temple Council are dignitaries and celebrities from all walks of life.
In order to ensure the prosperous development of the commercial street, as well as the safe and smooth flow of the various commercial routes of the United Chamber of Commerce.
Every year, the Chamber of Commerce would allocate a large sum of money to the Temple under this pretext.
Said to be repairing the houses, this money is enough to build ten Sanctuary House of Representatives. In fact, most of it was given to the councilors for their welfare.
Some of the council officers, there’s also VIP treatment in the commercial street.”
“Very well, call up enough people tomorrow and follow me to the Sanctuary House.”
“What’s the boss going for?”
“To collect debts! Demolish the house!”
(End of chapter)