Chapter 178.
Chapter 178: Blackmail
Hearing Bishop Elvis’ sarcasm, Helen’s heart instead relaxed slightly, seeing that the other party’s attitude would not put her sister to death.
Of course, she will not be naive to think that the other side will honestly send people back, if the church so intended to have long done so, but now it is quietly contact with their own.
It looks like she will have to fulfill some of the other party’s demands.
She slowed her tone and said tentatively, “Then please send Fanny back, my husband and I will be sure to keep a tight rein on the child, and our family will be grateful to the Church as well as to you personally.”
Elvis smiled slightly, “Of course we will return Duchess Fanny in peace, but well ……”
“If the church has any difficulties, I will definitely do my best to provide assistance.”
Is it a request for donations? I hope the other party doesn’t ask for a lion’s share.
Bishop Elvis asked nonchalantly, “Your Highness, what is the purpose of this visit by you and your husband to the Horned Bay Alliance?”
“It’s just a normal state visit, countries should also walk around each other often, just like a neighborhood crossover.”
“Door-to-door? Oh, I’m afraid it’s more than just a visit to the door, isn’t it?”
Helen frowned, “I don’t understand what you mean.”
Elvis’ pitch suddenly rose.
“Your Highness, let me remind you then. Your husband’s visit to Nisborough this time is definitely not a routine state visit, but rather, he is going to take part in a conspiracy, a conspiracy against the church!”
“Your Excellency the Bishop, I think you’re a bit delusional!”
“No, we already have precise information. A month ago, the Horned Bay Alliance sent out a secret initiative to the neighboring countries and invited the heads of those countries to come to Fort Ness for a meeting.”
Elvis’ voice revealed a grimness.
“This is a meeting that cannot be seen in the light of day, a meeting that goes against the teachings of the Heavenly Father, and it seeks to discuss how to curb the growth of the Church’s power in the Horned Bay region, and even cut down on the Church’s influence in the civil world!”
He became suddenly agitated.
“Ah! How despicable and nasty this is, we started the Witch Hunt Movement to defend the common people from the forces of evil, it’s a just cause, it’s an honorable cause, and the fact that the people support us makes it even more clear that what we’re doing is immensely right.”
“But this group of mediocre people in power even think that it is their own power that has been violated, their ears are so blinded that they cannot see the voices of the people, they cannot see the encroachment of the forces of evil, and they are the only ones who are sensitive to the power in their hands.”
“I can say with uncanny certainty that some of them must have fallen, and these people have either personally come into contact with those forbidden forces or have fallen into the clutches of sorcerers.”
“This is shameful treachery! This is a lowly conspiracy!”
“Your husband, the Grand Duke of Eaton, is one of those involved in this conspiracy! And an active responder at that, otherwise it would have been impossible to reach Nisborough long before the rest of the country.”
Bishop Elvis said so much in one breath, and coupled with his emotions, huffed and puffed.
Helen secretly despised, if it wasn’t for the fact that your church’s hand was stretched too far, how could it have caused a backlash from so many countries?
Using the name of witch hunting to embezzle wealth and fight against dissidents is just enough, but also openly dictate the policies of various countries, and even hit the idea of foreign merchants traveling to and from the country, how can you let the Horned Bay countries, which are founded on commerce, maintain?
As far as the Grand Duchess knows, just one country, Eaton, this year’s foreign business arrivals have not increased compared to last year, but slightly decreased.
She shook her head and said, “I’m just a womanizer, I don’t know to what messy conspiracies, if you have any grievances, you can go directly to my husband.”
In fact, Helen knew all of this in her heart, and as a mage, she was more than happy to see the countries unite to fight the church.
The bishop hemmed and hawed and said, “Whether you really didn’t know before, or you didn’t know falsely, now that I’ve said this, you definitely know. For the sake of your family’s reputation, we also want to keep the matter of Her Excellency Fanny under control, and I’m sure your husband wouldn’t be happy to see his wife and sister as a witch, right?”
This was right on Helen’s soft spot, she really didn’t want more people to know her sister’s secret, including her own husband. “The so-called conspiracy talk is all your side of the story, Your Excellency the Bishop, besides what can I do if I know?”
The bishop stated his purpose, “I hope you can persuade the Archduke to stand on our church’s side.”
Helen made a difficult face, “Although I am the Grand Duke’s Consort, I can’t sway the country’s policy.”
Bishop Elvis laughed loudly, “Your Highness is joking, who doesn’t know your influence in the Eton court, not to mention the fact that you yourself are loved by the people, let’s just say that your husband’s position as the Archduke is also thanks to the marriage with your family, right?”
“I’m sure His Majesty the Grand Duke will value your highness’s opinion. Besides, if a beauty like you blows more pillow air, what man could bear to refuse?”
The last sentence was already a naked flirtation, and Helen’s pretty face reddened with anger when she heard it.
“Your Excellency, please watch your words. If I don’t agree to your request, do you have the guts to keep a noble imprisoned all the time.”
“Oh, of course we wouldn’t dare to do that. But we are obligated to notify the people of Eton of this news so that they can take precautions, and I have the contents of the notice all figured out.”
Elvis said in a mock serious tone with an official voice:
“I hereby inform as follows, the sister of the Grand Duchess Consort of Eton, Duchess Fanny, has already shown signs of magical awakening, this poor girl may have gone astray under the lure of other wizards, due to her noble status we are unable to take measures, but in light of the dangers of wizards, the church is obligated to remind the general public to be more vigilant, and may the glory of the Heavenly Father be able to guide this poor girl once again on the the right path.”
“You guys are despicable! The people won’t believe you!”
Helen was furious, she reached out and pointed at Elvis, if they were allowed to do this, Fanny’s life was over.
“It will be believed, we have our own method of stimulating magic in wizards, and then we will test it with the magic detecting stone, and we will show the people proof in public before we release your sister!”
“Hehe, although your husband is the Grand Duke, there are still many forces in the country that wish to take his place, right? After this incident, will he still be able to hold on to his position?”
It could be seen that the Grand Duchess was struggling violently inside.
In the end, she said in a compromising manner, “Alright, as long as you can keep it a secret, I will find a way to persuade my husband to withdraw from this consultation.”
Elvis shook his head, “I apologize, Your Highness! I’m afraid you misunderstood me, and by being on our side I mean more than just withdrawing from the conspiracy and calling it a day.”
“And what exactly do you want?”
But the bishop said with glowing eyes, “Our condition is to let your husband, by all means, stir up this meeting, mind you, by all means!”
Hearing the conditions set by the bishop, Helen knew that the two sides could not talk any further.
She was silent for almost a minute pretending to be thinking, and finally spoke, “Your Excellency the Bishop, can you give me a day to think it over?”
Elvis revealed a victory-like smile.
“All right, Your Highness, I’ll give you a day. If we can’t wait for your reply by this time tomorrow, then don’t blame us for being rude!”
After saying these words, he did not wait for the Grand Duchess to respond and turned around.
The bishop stepped onto his own carriage after walking out of the embassy’s gate, and with a crack of the whip from the driver, the carriage drove off.
However no one on the street noticed an emerald green bird spread its wings from one of the embassy’s windows and flew in the same direction as the carriage.
(End of chapter)