There were no skylarks in Skylark City in winter.
However, Colin saw a lot of nests in the eaves and corners of the houses along the way. He could imagine that when the flowers bloomed in spring, the sky of the city would be quite lively.
"Knight Beatrice, do you know where these skylarks migrate to in winter?"
Beatrice froze for a moment, apparently not expecting Colin to ask such a question.
At this time, they were walking on the streets of Skylark City, and both sides were crowded with angry people from the Eastern Region.
Nowadays, Colin's reputation in the Eastern Region was not good, and he was almost synonymous with the devil.
If it were not for the guards of the Fiennes family on both sides of the road, it was estimated that many people from the Eastern Region would have rushed up to tear Colin to pieces.
But under such circumstances, Colin was still concerned about the migration of skylarks, which made Beatrice very surprised.
"Skylarks migrate east in winter."
"Will they migrate into the Radiant Moon Forest?"
"I don't know about this." Beatrice shook her head and said, "If you are interested in this, you can ask the easternmost Yeville in the Eastern Region."
Colin nodded, thinking that one day he would go to the Arcane City to have a look.
The reason why he was concerned about the migration of skylarks was that he thought of a problem. If skylarks could migrate into the Radiant Moon Forest, didn't that mean that the taboo of the Radiant Moon Forest only existed on the ground?
Of course, this made no difference to humans. After all, even Paladins could only fly for a short time and could not fly for long distances.
However, Colin could fly.
While he was thinking, Colin had been led into the castle of the Fiennes family by Beatrice and came to the living room.
Beatrice waved away the maids who wanted to come forward to serve him, poured a glass of red wine, and then personally delivered it to Colin.
The wine swirled in the glass, and it was as red as blood.
Colin took it with a smile and drank it in one gulp.
If it were Grace, she would probably ask, "Aren't you afraid that the wine is poisoned?"
But Beatrice would not test him like this. The straightforward female knight just smiled and looked at him with appreciation.
"Your Excellency, is my good-for-nothing son doing well?"
"Very well." Colin smiled. "Silvermoon City is a good place. Half-elves are also a hospitable race."
"That's good." Beatrice did not seem to be too worried about her son. She asked calmly, "Then, Your Excellency, what are the conditions for redeeming Viscounts?"
Colin turned the red wine glass in his hand and asked, "What else can your Fiennes family give me now?"
"Money, slaves, beauties … Count, as long as you ask, the Fiennes will do their best to satisfy your requests. But … "Beatrice changed the topic." I feel that these things are not good enough for you. "
"Really?" Colin put down the wine glass, leaned back on the chair, and asked with interest, "Then what do you think is worthy of me?"
Beatrice's amber eyes flashed with a strange light. She came in front of Colin and refilled the wine glass as she said, "Don't worry, Colin.
"How about a head?"
Colin narrowed his eyes and smiled. "That depends on whose head it is."
Beatrice put the wine glass in front of Colin and smiled. "Archbishop Kate, what do you think?"
"Duchess?" Colin was shocked.
Of course, he knew that the "Archbishop Kate" mentioned by Beatrice was the wife of the Duke of Saint Prospero.
However, this valiant female knight had just killed the Archbishop of Skylark City, and now she was proposing to kill the Archbishop of the Eastern Region.
Was she determined to go against the Church?
Colin suddenly thought of something. He immediately crossed his hands and made a lotus-like gesture.
However, Beatrice only frowned after seeing the handprint. She asked in confusion, "Count, is this wine not to your liking?"
Colin smiled awkwardly. He reached out and took the wine glass from Beatrice and put it to his mouth. He took the opportunity to drink to cover up his embarrassment.
Originally, he thought that Beatrice was another chess piece that Queen Mydella had placed in the Eastern Region, but now it seemed that he had thought too much.
"Knight Beatrice, do you have a grudge against the Church?"
"There is no personal grudge, but there is public indignation!"
Colin took a sip of wine and signaled Beatrice to continue her explanation with his eyes.
Beatrice did not continue, but asked, "Your Excellency, what do you think is the biggest hidden danger of the Empire of Light?"
"The Orcs?"
"No." Beatrice shook her head slowly. "The Orcs seem to be aggressive, but they are not terrible. Since the Empire of Light has repelled the Orcs twice, they can naturally do it a third time.
Furthermore, I believe that external threats are necessary. As someone from the Northern Territory, you should be able to understand this logic after fighting the trolls for so many years. "
Colin nodded. He had already guessed what Beatrice was about to say, but he did not speak. He just listened quietly.
"I think that the degenerate and decadent Church is the biggest cancer and hidden danger in the Empire!"
Colin looked at the calm Beatrice and reminded her with a smile, "Knight Beatrice, do you know what will happen to you if this statement is spread?"
"Burned at the stake?" Beatrice shrugged and said nonchalantly.
Colin put down his glass, changed his sitting position, and asked, "Then tell me, how did the Church become the cancer of the Empire?"
Beatrice refilled Colin's glass and said slowly, "Because of its existence, the Empire of Light is divided.
For example, your invasion of the Eastern Region this time, if I'm not wrong, should be ordered by the Royal Family? "
Colin took the glass and did not admit or deny it.
Beatrice did not care and continued, "The Royal Family and the Church have been fighting openly and covertly since the founding of the Empire.
Such infighting has seriously damaged the stability and unity of the Empire.
The Church, which was supposed to spread the glory of our Lord and help the people achieve salvation, has lost itself in the struggle for power and profit.
All they think about all day is how to divide the forces of the lords to help them fight against the Royal Family and protect their own interests.
The House of Saint Prospero in the Eastern Region is such a tool, or more accurately, a victim!
My good daughter-in-law, the Bishop of Skylark City, why did she encourage the knights of the Fiennes to assassinate you?
Isn't it to make the Eastern Region and the Northern Frontier have an irreconcilable feud?
And the Duchess, who is the Archbishop of the Eastern Region, I know all about the little tricks she played in White Dew Castle! "
Hearing this, Colin could not help but have some doubts on his face.
Beatrice saw this and immediately said, "Count, please allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Beatrice Saint Prospero."
Colin raised his eyebrows. He did not expect this knight to be from the House of Saint Prospero, but the doubts on his face did not completely dissipate.
In his opinion, a lady like Beatrice who married into the Viscounts' family of the House of Saint Prospero was probably from a collateral family. Moreover, she had been married for so many years, how could she be so clear about the secrets of White Dew Castle?
However, Beatrice continued, "Don't worry.
"I am the sister of the Duke of Saint Prospero."
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