The sun was setting in the west, and the sky was getting dark.
The guards of the Schulz family had set up a temporary camp on a small hill.
They had left Swan City for four days, and in these four days, the area within a radius of a few hundred miles around Swan City had been thoroughly searched, but there was still nothing to be found.
Lucien's patience seemed to be running out, and his temper was getting worse.
Seeing this, the guards all avoided this lord, and even their footsteps were much lighter, afraid that they would get into trouble and become the target of his anger.
Bonfires rose in the camp, and the orange tongues of the flames licked at the mutton on the iron rack, but they only tasted the hot oil dripping down.
Lucien sat in front of the bonfire expressionlessly, and took a golden roasted leg of mutton. Ignoring the heat, he began to bite into it.
The retainer hurriedly and carefully handed over the wine flask, and then retreated.
After a few steps, the faint sound of horse hooves could be heard from the entrance of the camp, and then a messenger hurried over.
Lucien frowned at the man's attire, and asked, "You're from Swan City?"
The messenger hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Yes, my lord! The count has sent me to deliver a letter to you! "
As he spoke, he passed the letter to Lucien.
Lucien opened it and saw that it was indeed a letter from Count Schulz himself. After quickly skimming through it, he stood up in surprise, his face filled with undisguised ecstasy.
Seeing this, the retainer tactfully asked, "My lord, is there any good news?"
"We've found him, and he's actually hiding in Swan Castle! Haha, my initial guess was right, I was almost fooled! "Lucien said excitedly.
"Congratulations, my lord!"
"Pass down my orders, rest for the night, and return to Swan City tomorrow!"
"Yes, my lord!"
… …
Swan Castle.
Archbishop Ajani was led into a guest hall by a maid.
However, she did not see Count Schulz, who had invited her here. Instead, she saw someone else.
"Viscount Angley?" Ajani looked at Colin in surprise. "You … Didn't you already leave Swan City?"
Colin smiled bitterly and said, "Sigh, someone doesn't want me to leave just like that."
Akani pointed at the wheelchair under Colin and asked, "Are you injured?"
Colin pretended to sigh and nodded his head. Then, he pointed at a corner of the living room with his chin and said, "I'm quite lucky. What happened to Cardinal John was truly … regrettable!"
Only then did Ajani notice that there was a coffin in the living room. She seemed to have realized something and walked over with a grave expression. Then, she saw Bishop John lying inside the coffin.
"Who did this?" Ajani's tone turned cold.
"Lucien."
"Lucien?" Ashani cried out in surprise. In addition to anger, there was also a trace of fear that could not be concealed.
"That's right." Colin nodded and said solemnly, "Lucien colluded with outsiders and killed Cardinal John. After I discovered the clues, I was wounded and imprisoned in the basement.
Fortunately, Count Schultz found out in time and rescued me. "
Ajani's eyes flashed. She asked doubtfully, "So, Count Schultz betrayed her husband and saved you?"
"As a devout believer of light, an upright knight of the Northern Region, and an honorable count of the Empire, she has chosen to abandon the darkness and embrace the light. Is there a problem with that?" Colin asked with a straight face.
"Of course not." Ajani suppressed her doubts and asked, "Then, what about Count Schultz? Can I see her? "
"She's right next door, waiting for Lucien's return."
Ajani's expression changed. She asked somewhat nervously, "What does she want?"
"Of course, she wants to question her husband why he betrayed his faith and glory!"
Ajani looked at Colin's righteous face and her heart was filled with doubt. After a while, she said in a low voice, "Lucien is a rank six warrior. If he's angered …"
Colin snorted and interrupted her, "Your Excellency, are you afraid of the tyrannical power of a rank six warrior?"
Ajani took a deep breath and regained her composure. She said, "Of course not. Under the glory of our Lord, no evil can escape from the judgment! "
"That's good." Colin looked at the archbishop in front of him with a smile, "Count Schultz will expose Lucien's crime later and draw a clear line between them. The reason why I invited you here is that I hope you can be a witness. "
"Okay." Seeing Colin's calm face, Ajani seemed to have realized something, so she stopped worrying.
After thinking for a while, Ajani asked again, "You said that Lucien colluded with outsiders to murder Cardinal John. Who is this' outsider '? And why did he murder Cardinal John? "
"It's the former Duke Of St. Hilde."
"Who?" Ajani thought Colin was joking.
But Colin said seriously, "That's right. The Duke Of St. Hilde, who was supposed to be dead, has come back to life. However, I suspect that the one who came back to life is not the Duke himself, but Mr. Xue who used some unknown forbidden spell to take over the Duke's body and come back to life. "
Ajani's eyes widened as she stared blankly at Colin. She obviously felt that everything he said was too unbelievable.
Seeing this, Colin added calmly, "This is just my guess. It's up to you to believe it or not. However, I'm sure you know that Prince Lacy is currently at the Northern Frontier, and the reason he is here is because of Mr. Xue! "
Ajani fell into deep thought.
She knew that the Duke Of St. Hilde's body was stolen. After all, she was the one who personally presided over his funeral.
Moreover, she had also heard about Prince Lacy.
Therefore, even though Colin's guess was somewhat shocking, Ajani felt that it was very likely to be the truth of the matter.
Thinking of this, her expression became extremely serious. She said in a low voice, "If Mr. Xue has really taken over the body of a Holy Knight, then this matter is far more terrifying than you can imagine. I have to report this to His Holiness the Pope immediately!"
"That's right. In order to treat the injuries on the Duke Of St. Hilde's body, Mr. Xue will definitely continue to kidnap high-ranking priests of the Church. You have to be prepared. "
"Not only that. If Mr. Xue really has a perfect body of a Holy Knight, then no one will be able to control him! "
Colin's expression changed. He asked, "Why?"
Ajani hesitated for a moment, then said vaguely, "The mages of Mages are too powerful.
"The power of a Mage's Forbidden Spell is too terrifying. The only thing that can restrict them now is that their bodies can't withstand the backlash of the Forbidden Spell. However, if Mr. Xue has a perfect body of a Holy Knight, then he may not have to worry about the backlash of the forbidden spell! "
Colin's heart skipped a beat. He said in shock, "Could it be that the body of a Holy Knight can withstand the backlash of the forbidden spell?"
"At least it won't be as weak as a mortal's body. Even if there is some damage, it can be repaired. If Mr. Xue used the sacrificial method in Fallen Eagle City to share some of the backlash, I'm afraid that he will no longer be able to be restricted! "
A Holy Mage who could cast forbidden spells without any fear!
Just the thought of it was terrifying.
The atmosphere became extremely heavy for a moment.
Just as the two of them were deep in thought, footsteps came from the room next door.
Colin and Adjiani immediately looked at each other, silently exchanging their thoughts.
Lucien is back.
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