After Chen Rui left the room, Elisa spoke up, "He's a good follower, but didn't you say that a little too early? Do you really think you can become a paladin? "
Seeing the confidence in Paul's smile, Elisa shook her head lightly, "You're a saint, and your teacher is a paladin. Logically speaking, you should have some hope. But there's an old saying: life is unpredictable. "
"What do you mean?" Paul's brows furrowed.
"Whitecliff is a place where rules are everywhere," Elisa stood up, "While absolute power can override everything, you're not strong enough to override certain rules. Even your teacher, Pasari, has rules that he can't overcome. With your intelligence, I don't think I need to say more. "
Paul's expression darkened, "Are you threatening me?"
"Don't misunderstand, I'm just telling you the truth," Elisa stared at Paul without fear, "If you want to choose Lord Pasari's path, it obviously won't work. You need to think about your own position, or you'll be eliminated by the rules sooner or later."
After saying that, Eliza revealed a smile. "About the matter I mentioned last time … … have you considered it? You might look conceited on the surface, but I know you're a smart person. You might not say it, but you've definitely thought it through. Don't doubt my judgement, I'm not lying to Richard about my innate ability. I know you're hesitating, but there's no third person here, so I'll just make it clear. The Lomans are only a mid-tier family. You've become Lord Pasari's disciple for two reasons. Firstly, you want to learn from him, and secondly, you want to use the influence of the Sacred Mountain to expand your family's strength. That's probably the biggest reason you're pursuing Joanna. She's the eldest daughter of the family, and she doesn't have a younger brother. As long as you have the right methods, the entire Felippe Family will become your puppet in the future. With the help of the Sacred Mountain, it's not impossible for the Lomans to become the number one family in the Long Huang Empire. "
Paul raised his eyebrows, only to hear Eliza's tone change. "But have you ever thought that even if your dream is realized, you will still be a pawn in the hands of the Emperor? And your involvement with the Sacred Mountain will also arouse suspicion. Who knows, one day, everything you've painstakingly built up will be destroyed by a single thought from the Emperor! You should stop being half-hearted and make the right choice. "
Paul finally opened his mouth to explain, "For me, choosing the Long Huang Empire and the church made no difference. At least there was only one king in the Long Huang Empire, and there were too many powerful figures in the game with the church. I was just a pawn, so I couldn't bet everything on the church."
"You still don't understand? In the eyes of the Church, you have the secret hand of the King behind your back; but in the eyes of Rex The Great, you are a member of the Church. When the time comes, you will not be able to please either side. It's fine if you're just an inconspicuous pawn, but you're a man with great ambitions. This dangerous situation will become more and more obvious as you and the Roman Family become stronger. You should have received the news that Rex The Great will personally host the second duel between you and Samuel. I believe this is already enough to explain something. "
Paul's forehead was covered in sweat. He had always been conceited and calculative, but as he was closely involved in the situation, Eliza's words were like a blow to his head. There were indeed some things that he had not carefully considered before.
"It's not too late to wake up now." Eliza saw through Paul's thoughts. "Of course, you can give up on the Church and bet on choosing the side of the Long Huang Empire. But I have to remind you that with Rex The Great's scheming mind, this may very well backfire on you. And even if he chooses to trust you, will you still have any value in the eyes of others after you've lost the most important background of the Sacred Mountain? I boldly predict that even the Philip Family's first reaction will be to break off the engagement … "
Paul took a deep breath. "Are you trying to say that now that the Temple Knight Selection is imminent, I must make a decision before then?"
"It seems that you have already made up your mind." Eliza smiled. "Although there are many branches in the White Cliff Church, the three main branches are the dominant ones. His Holiness the Pope, who represents the Archangel, is the head of the three branches, followed by the two Patriarchs, His Holiness Pusmir and my teacher, Her Holiness Udora. There are many talented people in the Pope's branch. My uncle, Cardinal Roger, and the Chief Inquisitor, Seuss, are the two main brains. The internal competition is very fierce. Another Cardinal, Birmingham, belongs to Pusmir's branch. Solanton and the deceased Mana both belong to this branch. In recent years, their power has been expanding rapidly. The last Cardinal, Glalin, belongs to the Saintess' faction. Compared to the other branches, the Saintess' faction is much more low-key … Finally, I have to mention your teacher, Pasari. Lord Pasari is a true Holy Knight. He abides by the creed of being loyal to the light and protecting justice. He is known for his fairness and strictness. However, because he is too stubborn and doesn't know how to be flexible, he has offended almost every branch. So, his situation is not easy. With your wisdom, you should know which branch is the most suitable. "
Paul thought for a long time and sighed. "Although the Saintess' faction is the most low-key and the weakest among the three main branches, it is also one of the indispensable main branches. The Roman Family doesn't have much background. If I choose the other two branches, I'm afraid that it will be difficult to be valued because of the limited competitiveness. Maybe I will never be able to stand out. So, I don't have much choice."
"It's so easy to talk to smart people." Eliza's expression became serious. "Then, let me ask you one last time. Have you really made up your mind?"
Paul showed a determined expression and nodded slowly.
"That's great. I believe that the Saintess will be very happy to see such a talent with such potential join. Let me remind you that although the Saintess' faction is low-key, the Lord Raphael behind us is not an Angel of Wisdom who is willing to stay out of the limelight. "
Paul was not stupid. He would not ask silly questions such as why Eliza, as Roger's niece, wanted to join the Saintess' faction. In fact, he also knew that the reason why Eliza valued him so much was related to his identity as the 'disciple of the Paladin Chief'. It was very likely that the Saintess had the intention to rope in Pasari and the Knights of Light. At least, it could be a signal to the outside world. It could also be related to a long-term plan of the Angel of Wisdom under the God of Light behind the Saintess.
Eliza's previous analysis had hit the key point, allowing him to see further. In any case, the Saintess' faction was indeed the most suitable faction for him and the Roman Family.
Paul finally made up his mind. He bowed to Eliza and said, "Then, please take care of me in the future, Miss."
Eliza was the Saintess' direct disciple. Since he had decided to serve the Saintess, he definitely had to build a good relationship with Eliza.
"Why are you so polite? We will be very close in the future, so we can't be so distant. "Eliza smiled like a flower." But before that, you have to prove your determination with action. "
"Action?"
"Since you have chosen the right path, do you need to change your original development plan in the Long Huang Empire? For example … a marriage with the Philip Family? "
Paul's brows furrowed again. "You mean …"
Eliza smiled and leaned close to Paul's ear. She whispered, "What if I want you to kill Joanna and truly prove your determination?"
Paul was shocked. He did not expect that Eliza would put forward such a condition. She wanted him to kill his fiancée, who was also his best friend, with his own hands. Looking at the innocent and cute smile on the girl's face, Paul could not help but feel a chill in his heart.
"If I have to use this to prove myself, then, I …" Paul's breathing was a little rapid. His eyes were intertwined with a complicated expression. He seemed to be struggling in his heart. Finally, he clenched his teeth. "I … I will kill Joanna with my own hands!"
"Haha!" Eliza laughed delicately. Her laughter was filled with a different meaning. After a while, her laughter gradually became softer. "Actually, this is just a joke. But I'm very satisfied with your performance. You've already passed my test. After returning to Yangshao Capital, I'll return to White Cliff as soon as possible and report this matter to Her Holiness the Saintess. With the Saintess' support and your own strength, becoming a Divine Palace Knight is already in the bag. At that time, you can use your identity as a Temple Knight to gradually expand the family's strength in the Long Huang Empire. Even that Rex The Great will be afraid of you. "
Paul secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The reason why he pursued Joanna was that utilitarianism played a large role, but he had always been quite infatuated with Joanna's beauty. It was actually very difficult to make this decision just now, but for the sake of his future and ambition, not to mention that Joanna liked someone else, even if they really liked each other, he couldn't care so much.
"After you return to Yangshao Kingdom this time, don't make too much movement in the family for the time being. After dealing with the necessary affairs, set off to White Cliff as soon as possible. Remember to bring your loyal follower. I'm a little interested in his talent of [Mind Language] … As for the duel, don't worry because if nothing goes wrong, your opponent should not appear."
Paul was startled, "Why?"
"Because Joanna has already 'eloped' with him, which will severely damage the Kraft Family and the Philip Family. It will also be of considerable benefit to your future development plan."
Seeing the doubt on Paul's face, Eliza sat down again and stretched on the sofa, "It doesn't hurt to tell you. It was actually my idea for Joanna to leave early. However, I asked the Knights of Light to escort her 'back' not to the Crimson Dragon City of the Long Huang Empire, but to the Island of Storms. The port here is not very far from the Island of Storms. According to the itinerary, we should reach that sea area soon … "
"What? The Island of Storms! " Paul was taken aback. The Island of Storms was located in the dangerous sea area south of Garton City. It was one of the most dangerous places in the surface world. There were countless dangers hidden in it. The existence of the Titan alone could make a real Saint-level powerhouse flinch.
Equally surprised was Chen Rui, who was hiding and eavesdropping. He was also present when Joanna left, but he did not expect such a thing to happen. This seemingly naive girl's scheming and viciousness were far beyond his expectations, which made Chen Rui's killing intent surge.
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