Walking out of the Northern Rose Garden, Bollands followed closely behind Han Shuo when they reached the entrance.
While Han Shuo was staring at Bollands in astonishment, he respectfully said, "Senior, from today onwards, I will officially leave the Rose Garden and follow you."
Han Shuo didn't expect Bollands to be so straightforward. He thought for a moment before saying with a smile, "How about this, you will still be responsible for protecting Lawrence during this period of time. When he no longer needs your protection, you will return to my side. I will make some preparations and arrange an induction ceremony for you after a period of time. Once the ceremony is complete, I will immediately impart you martial techniques. "
"Alright then. Since it's like this, I will continue to protect Prince Lawrence." Han Shuo's orders were now higher than Karel's. Bollands was used to listening to others' orders and nodded in agreement.
Under Han Shuo's orders, Bollands gradually disappeared into the darkness. Han Shuo understood that he had gone to secretly protect Lawrence again and headed back to his own residence alone.
Currently, Ossen City was in a sensitive period. Late at night, the streets were heavily guarded. The city guards shuttled through the streets and alleys in an endless stream. While the various nobles were having fun at night, they didn't forget to discuss official matters.
In the Northern Rose Garden, Han Shuo had previously heard many nobles discussing the princes through the mystical demons. They were debating about which prince they should attach themselves to.
It was also just now that Han Shuo suddenly understood that His Majesty King Uhtred had already started his thunderous actions. All of a sudden, the military ministers who were close to Lawrence were more or less promoted due to various reasons.
Lawrence, who was originally the least favored by others, was suddenly the subject of intense attention. His Majesty King Uhtred's obvious favoritism caused the nobles and princes to feel uneasy. They didn't understand what had gotten into Uhtred's head.
Sacred swordmaster Karel, who had always remained neutral and had never openly supported Lawrence, had already declared that anyone who dared to privately deal with Lawrence would have to bear his wrath after leaving the imperial palace. He even vaguely pointed out how despicable Grand Duke Ashburn was.
Even the Dark Mantle organization that was the Empire's Hand of Darkness had suddenly become close to Lawrence. Amyes, who was feared by all nobles, was even seen going to Lawrence's mansion at night. This seemed to prove that the Dark Mantle and Lawrence had also faintly teamed up.
Lawrence, who had been bullied and humiliated by the princes for a long time, had suddenly become the topic of discussion among the nobles late at night. Some of the great personages of the Lancelot Empire, who had never taken Lawrence seriously as an illegitimate child, had suddenly changed their views on him today.
"King Uhtred has ruled the Lancelot Empire for many years. It seems that before Uhtred dies, the entire Lancelot Empire is still under his control. The final successor of the princes will still be decided by him alone." Han Shuo pondered inwardly as he unhurriedly walked towards his mansion.
The road was quiet late at night. Han Shuo swiftly passed by, not leaving a trace on the street. There were a few mystical demons spying on him from the surroundings. Han Shuo easily avoided the city guards and quickly returned to his mansion.
After Han Shuo returned, he discovered that other than a few guards and the old steward, the servants in the mansion had all fallen asleep. When Kallas saw Han Shuo appear, he hastily walked over and greeted Han Shuo. Shortly after, he said in a low voice, "Lord Marquis, there's someone in the house who wishes to see you."
Han Shuo stared blankly, finding it strange that someone would actually come so late at night. He couldn't help but feel somewhat astonished. A mystical demon immediately flew towards the location Kallas had mentioned. After that, a handsome and elegant figure suddenly entered his sight.
It's actually him! Han Shuo was shocked. Afterwards, he nodded towards Kallas and instructed, "Alright, it's getting late. You should rest early. I can go over by myself."
Kallas didn't say anything else. He bowed towards Han Shuo and immediately withdrew.
After walking all the way to the guest's room, Han Shuo entered and the door closed automatically. Looking at the extraordinarily handsome grand magus necromancer in front of him, Han Shuo creased his brows and asked, "Why are you here?"
Wolf smiled and leisurely looked at Han Shuo, saying, "I've come to thank you. Due to the skeletal staff, you've allowed me to recover my youth. Hehe, I'm very grateful for this."
"Recently, there have been some unfavorable news circulating outside. I don't want your arrival to cause me to be unable to wash away other people's misunderstandings. If there's nothing important, it's best that you don't come and cause trouble for me in the future. Your identity is really too sensitive. I can't afford to provoke you. " Han Shuo didn't have any enmity towards Wolf, but he also didn't have any favorable impression of him. Currently, within Ossen City, Kosse and his group were constantly trying to ruin his reputation. Although Han Shuo had Uhtred's help, if Kosse really managed to obtain concrete evidence, it would really be very difficult for Han Shuo to deal with it.
"Don't worry. It's precisely because I don't want to cause you trouble that I chose to appear so late at night. In addition, most people don't know my identity. Even some of the enemies of the Church of Light in the past wouldn't be able to recognize the current me. Therefore, you don't have to worry, I won't bring you any trouble. "Wolf explained.
After he said that, Han Shuo carefully looked at Wolf's appearance. He couldn't help but admit that Wolf's words did make some sense. The current elegant and handsome Wolf brimming with the aura of nobility couldn't be connected to the previous Wolf who was neither human nor ghost. If it wasn't because of the skeletal staff in Han Shuo's hands, Han Shuo wouldn't believe that the elegant youth in front of him was the several hundred year old Wolf even if he was beaten to death.
"Why are you looking for me?" Han Shuo slightly relaxed, but he still frowned and looked at Wolf unhappily.
"Heh, we should be friends. Moreover, we really are friends. From the beginning to the end, our Calamity Church has always treated you as a friend. Moreover, I'm a necromancer. You shouldn't be so cold to me. "Wolf spread out his hands and said somewhat sorrowfully.
Han Shuo was stunned. After thinking for a while, it was indeed as he said. The Calamity Church, the evil power feared by everyone in the Profound Continent, had been throwing him an olive branch ever since he revealed that he could refine necromancers that weren't afraid of light magic. They spared no effort to protect him.
When Han Shuo's skeletal staff was discovered by Wolf, the Calamity Church's friendly attitude towards Han Shuo made Han Shuo somewhat vexed. Looking at the sincere Wolf in front of him, Han Shuo really didn't know how to treat him.
Han Shuo's expression softened and was no longer as cold. A faint smile appeared on his face as he walked over to pull a chair and sat down. He asked, "Then, Mister Wolf, can you tell me why you're looking for me? Also, how does the Calamity Church want to treat me?"
Wolf saw that Han Shuo's expression was no longer as cold and cheerfully smiled, "That's right. We'll be friends. Hehe, very good friends!! There aren't many necromancers in this world and necromancers at the grand magus necromancer realm are even rarer. You and I, as grand magus necromancers, should have a lot of common interests. Ha, I really didn't expect that you would actually become a grand magus necromancer so quickly. Hehe, it seems like the holy land must have given you many things. "
"Holy land? What holy land? "Han Shuo stared blankly and asked in puzzlement.
Wolf seemed to know that Han Shuo would ask him this and straightened his body upon hearing the question. He appeared to be slightly excited as he said, "The holy land is what our Calamity Church calls that place. Most people in the Profound Continent call that place the Cemetery of Death. Hehe, since the skeletal staff is in your hands, I think you can't deny the fact that you've been to the holy land.
In addition, you've only been cultivating necromancy magic for less than five years, yet you've already become a grand magus necromancer, just like I've cultivated for hundreds of years. This is enough to explain the problem. There are also undead creatures that aren't afraid of light magic and other miracles that prove the fact that you've been to the holy land. "
When these words were spoken, Han Shuo's heart was in turmoil. He understood that he hadn't been cautious enough, or that his understanding of the Calamity Church and some of the secrets of necromancers was too little. This was why Wolf was able to see the problem from the skeletal staff. Wolf's words were certain and it was obvious that he had guessed the truth.
For a moment, Han Shuo's expression was unsettled and his eyes faintly revealed an ominous glint. He was contemplating whether or not he should kill everyone who knew about this. However, after thinking about it again, it was already too late. Wolf had most likely already reported this information to the Calamity Church.
Wolf, who had lived for who knew how many years, was inwardly shocked by Han Shuo's fierce gaze. Wolf, who had high attainments in necromancy magic, could clearly sense Han Shuo's concealed killing intent. When Han Shuo stared at him, Wolf actually felt his heart palpitate. This caused Wolf to be somewhat dumbfounded and puzzled.
Only when he was reprimanded by someone of the level of the Calamity Church's Pope of Darkness would he, Wolf, feel his heart palpitate. He didn't want to be stared at by this young man who was countless times younger than him. Wolf actually felt his heart palpitate. He was very clear on what this feeling meant to Wolf.
He understood that only when an expert who could threaten his life revealed dissatisfaction with him and had thoughts of killing him would he instinctively feel his heart palpitate!
Could it be that this young man in front of him, who had just become a grand magus necromancer, had the strength to kill him?
A misconception, it must be a misconception! Wolf explained himself and awkwardly said to Han Shuo, "Don't be hostile towards me. Really, our Calamity Church will absolutely not become enemies with you. Since the skeletal staff has recognized you as its master, you are our Calamity Church's benefactor. Our Calamity Church will need to rely on you for many things. Moreover, you must be alive."
"So you're saying that if I died and you could obtain even greater benefits, you would have already made your move?" Han Shuo narrowed his eyes and slowly said as he sized up Wolf.
"Eh …" Wolf's expression became even more awkward. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and said, "If we could kill you and not cause any harm to our Calamity Church, and could even benefit our Calamity Church, I believe that the higher-ups would have already issued the order to kill you, and not to protect and cooperate with you with all their might!"
Wolf could still be considered frank. It wasn't that Han Shuo hadn't seen the Calamity Church's methods of doing things. The first time he saw Belinda, who was only an alchemist, tried to kill all the living people in an inn without any scruples. She didn't care about the lives of strangers at all and acted as if everything was just as it should be.
Snorting coldly, Han Shuo understood that Wolf already knew about the matter of the cemetery of death. However, Han Shuo naturally wouldn't reveal any details and once again replied with a straight face, "It's none of your business to interfere in my affairs. You'd better be honest and tell me your intentions for coming here!"
Seeing that Han Shuo was once again displeased, Wolf hastily explained, "We can temporarily not discuss matters regarding the Holy Land. I've only come this time to tell you some secrets regarding the skeletal staff and the Holy Land. These should be the information you're most eager to know."
"Eh? Didn't you say last time that if I didn't join the Calamity Church, you wouldn't tell me the secret of the skeletal staff? What, you've come all the way here to tell me this information again? I've clearly said last time that I won't join the Calamity Church. You'd better not make a rash decision. "Han Shuo said to Wolf indifferently.
For some unknown reason, grand magus necromancer Wolf, who was supposed to be aloof and above ordinary people, was incomparably humble when he spoke to Han Shuo. He even seemed to be purposefully trying to curry favor with Han Shuo.
From the moment you picked up the skeletal staff, you've already become a member of our Calamity Church! Wolf thought to himself before explaining with a smile, "No matter. The higher-ups have given the order, so I'll naturally tell you some information regarding the skeletal staff and the Holy Land. However, what I've told you is only what I know. There are still some things I don't know that I can't do anything about."
"Since that's the case, it'd be a waste not to listen. Just say it, "Han Shuo said faintly. He didn't seem to be as impatient as before. However, only he knew whether or not he was extremely curious in his heart.
"Let's talk about the Holy Land first. According to the legends of the Calamity Church, there's a magical transportation array in the Holy Land. That magical transportation array possesses the mysteries of connecting to other planes, especially the netherworld. Necromancers can rely on their original bodies to descend into the netherworld and explore even more unknown areas of the netherworld, allowing them to make even greater progress in necromancy magic.
In addition, there's also a legend within the Calamity Church. I'm not sure if the legend is true or not, but I've heard the Pope say that the Holy Land isn't a building from the Profound Continent. It was originally something that descended into the Profound Continent from another plane. I'm guessing that that plane might be the netherworld. "Wolf took a deep breath and explained to Han Shuo.
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