Not long after, the mysterious "Brother Roddy" in Naifei's eyes came over with a plate of food.
As usual, Rody was taciturn. He placed the fragrant grilled fish on the table and said, "I made some simple dishes. I don't know if you would like to eat …"
Although he said so, Roddy obviously didn't want to ask for her opinion. He casually sat beside her. When he turned his eyes, he found Naifei took a deep breath and then looked at him with a very strange look …
"What's wrong?"
"Brother Roddy, do you know … divination?"
"No."
"Then … prophecy?"
"There is such a magic? I have never heard of it. "
Roddy shook his head and picked up the fork: "I am just a soldier. The food I cook is very rough, not as good as those chefs in the noble families, so … just eat it."
Naifei had a feeling that she couldn't explain because she also didn't tell anyone that she liked grilled fish the most. But apparently, Roddy guessed her mind again, and it seemed that he really didn't ask anyone in advance!
Naifei still wanted to say something, but the smell of the grilled fish really made her unable to resist the temptation, so she swallowed her saliva shamefully …
"I was afraid that you don't like the burnt smell, so I roasted the fish more tender and added some Flunka spices."
Roddy's stiff expression seemed to become a lot more gentle in the candlelight, "Let's not talk so much … Eat quickly."
Naifei didn't want to ask any questions at this time because even the spices he used were her favorite. For a little foodie like her, these doubts could be completely thrown to the back of her mind … She picked up the knife and fork, stared at the grilled fish and said: "Then … Brother Roddy, I won't be polite!"
"Huff, huff, it's so hot …"
"Umm … delicious!"
Perhaps this was the first time the two of them were truly alone after their 'reunion'. Naifei ate happily while Rody quietly watched her from the side. He suddenly felt that even if Naifei did not have any feelings for him, he would still feel happy just by silently guarding her, cooking her favorite dishes, and watching her laugh all the time.
He, who had been gloomy for the past few days, finally revealed a smile. This meal was very lively, and Naifei finally let go of the nervousness in her heart. She drank glass after glass of grape juice, and her mouth was glossy. In the end, she even covered her mouth and burped …
Due to the slightly fermented grape juice being a little alcoholic, little Naifei's face was flushed red after drinking it, and her pair of big eyes unknowingly became blurry.
Roddy didn't expect that she would drink grape juice until she was drunk. When he saw Naifei was about to jump down from the chair, he quickly stood up and reached out his hand to help her. Naifei staggered and fell down, but he caught her and gently put her on the ground.
The little Lolita's body seemed to be light as if she was weightless. Roddy smelled the familiar fragrance on her body and took a deep breath as if he could vaguely see her delicate and exquisite appearance when she grew up. But he still tried hard to suppress those memories in his mind and said softly: "Be careful, like this …"
"Camilla? Roddy? You guys … "
At this moment, a voice suddenly came from the hall. Roddy turned his head and found Sally who was wearing a priest robe had just walked into the room and was looking at him with a strange expression.
Rody looked down and saw that Naifei was lying on his arm. She looked like she was on a swing. She was trying to swing with her feet off the ground.
"I drank grape juice and got drunk …"
He spread his hands helplessly and helped Naifei up naturally. Sally then smiled and came to Naifei's side. She pinched Naifei's face and said, "You're really good!"
Naifei was completely confused. Sally came at the right time. She helped the little Lolita to wash up and put her in the bedroom. When she went downstairs, she found that Roddy was already waiting for her in front of the fireplace. There was a faint aroma of milk tea, and the atmosphere under the candlelight was quite warm.
This feeling was quite wonderful. It made Sally see herself many years later: After a day of hard work, she could sit together with the person she liked, chat, and drink tea. This must be a good life, right?
"Have you had dinner?"
"Yes, with the pope."
Sally tried to make her tone calm, but after all, it was a very glorious thing. She could not hide the pride on her face. After saying this, she sat next to Roddy: "Don't laugh at me … To be honest, I still feel like I'm dreaming."
Roddy handed the teacup to her: "It's just having dinner with a group of old men. Heh — did they give you a lot of burden?"
Sally slightly raised her eyebrows, but then she was used to Roddy's sharp sense of politics. She nodded and said: "His Holiness has decided to give me the 'Silver Cross Medal'. Lord Rubens said that if I continue to study in the 'Holy Cathedral', I can receive more private lessons and tutoring from more bishops. And after three years, I can directly become a bishop of the monastery. And … they put away the scepter. "
This was expected. Roddy actually hoped that Sally would not take the divine artifact. He knew better than anyone else the story of "Treasuring a jade ring one gets into trouble". Letting the whole church bear the risk was far better than letting her bear it alone.
Although the divine artifact was good, one must be alive to hold it. Roddy did not feel it was a pity at all.
He nodded and was about to ask something else, but he heard Sally's voice slightly lower: "But … I think it's unfair to you."
"I understand what you mean." Roddy smiled. "The church has never paid attention to me, so you feel that they have treated me badly? In fact, I have already discussed it with Bishop Rubens in advance, so it is not that they deliberately ignored me. In this way, will you feel less burdened in your heart? "
Rubens had already promised to send a bishop to Elsen City, build a church and a series of material support, so Roddy did not care about his public praise at all.
But his words made Sally open her mouth in surprise: "Then, then why didn't you say so earlier? You made me quarrel with His Holiness for a long time … "
"Uh …"
Roddy was stunned. He wanted to laugh, but there was a strange feeling flowing in his heart – the girl in front of him actually dared to quarrel with the Pope for him …
"I was wondering why His Holiness and Lord Rubens would laugh at each other for a long time … But in the end, they thought that my request was not wrong, so they asked me to give this to you."
Sally pouted and took out a letter with a crossed key emblem. Roddy's eyes twitched. He did not expect that she really got an "extra reward" from the Pope!
He took the letter and read it. [Character Status Bar] at the same time, a row of information popped up:
"Title 'Devout' upgraded."
"Title 'Captain of the Temple Guards' upgraded."
"Received 5000 points of" Rose Cross "reputation."
"Received 85000 experience points."
[Devout]
"Rose Cross" reputation automatically increased to [Reverence], has the treatment of clergy, equivalent to [Assistant Bishop].
Effect of divine blessing increased by 50% (Remains the same after switching).
This was the second title upgrade. Other than the blessing effect increasing by 10%, the treatment was also upgraded from "Priest" to "Assistant Bishop". This meant that Roddy was almost a "fake high ranking" outside of the "Rose Cross" Sect.
[Assistant Bishop] has the authority to mobilize "Priest" and below within the diocese, and has the right to use more than 90% of the resources within the diocese, including the core information network within the sect!
This meant that Roddy entered the "Rose Cross" upper management as an "outsider". Although he did not have any decision-making power, it represented the absolute trust of the sect.
Another title also underwent a huge change after it was upgraded:
[Captain of the Temple Knights]
When the title is activated: When leading the Temple Guards in battle, all attack power will increase by 10%.
Additional effect: Can initiate the parish level conscription process, and mobilize the Temple Guards to assist in battle within 30 days, with a maximum of 400 people.
Rubens had explicitly asked Roddy in a letter if he was willing to join the "Rose Cross", but Roddy rejected it without hesitation. He did not need any organization or force to restrict him. The upgrade of this title proved that Roddy's current position was no longer just "valued" by the "Rose Cross".
To put it simply, the "Rose Cross" now had something to rely on, which was why they gave him such trust and authority!
The treatment of "Assistant Bishop" and the title of "Captain of the Temple Knights", Roddy was almost equivalent to a bishop with real power.
Roddy glanced at the [Reputation Bar], he was still a distance away from "Worship". The EXP was enough for him to level up to "Basic Level", but compared to the upgrade of two titles, it was negligible. Most importantly … these were all fought for by Sally.
"Sally, I —"
The candlelight flickered, Roddy looked at the girl in front of him, and was momentarily speechless. He wanted to thank her, but he felt that he should not be so polite. Meanwhile, Sally's eyes were downcast as she picked up her teacup and took a small sip, not saying anything.
Stupid blockhead, don't you know how to express your gratitude?
Sally suddenly had some expectations in her heart, an environment where the two of them were alone seemed to be a suitable opportunity …
She could not help but think of some scenes that made her heart beat faster, and when she noticed that she was still wearing the priest robe, she felt an inexplicable excitement in her heart …
Roddy felt a little hot, so he loosened his collar. But just when the atmosphere between the two of them was extremely tense, there was suddenly a voice coming from the door —
"Sister Sally, where's the toilet? I want to pee … "
Naifei was standing there in a loose robe, and it looked like she was "sleepwalking" with her eyes half-opened.
Her appearance directly broke the ambiguous atmosphere in the room, Roddy immediately coughed, got up and said: "Take her to the toilet, and rest early."
Sally didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but she also understood that the two of them might not be able to talk about anything if they continued to stay here, so she got up and took Naifei who was still in a daze to the toilet, and then led her all the way upstairs. Just when she covered Naifei with the quilt, the little girl said as if she was sleepwalking: "Brother Roddy is so nice …"
"Silly girl, what's so nice about him?"
Sally knew that she was in a daze at this time, so she casually asked. Unexpectedly, Naifei closed her eyes and whispered: "He knows what snacks I like the most, and he also made my favorite grilled fish, it smells so good …"
Really?
Sally was a little jealous, but soon she felt that she was a little bit jealous: Naifei was so young, and she saved her in the battle, so it was normal for Roddy to take care of her.
"Little greedy cat."
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