The Vastness of Magi Chapter 210 - 210 8 Temptation

??Chapter 210: Chapter 8: Temptation

Chapter 210: Chapter 8: Temptation

“Hmm, it’s not much, probably just wants to establish a church in Ugru to facilitate the Church of Light’s missionary work, much like how the Half-Beastn and the Elf Clan worship the War God and Goddess of Nature. They’ve built statues in Ugru; the Church of Light probably wants to emulate that,” Kor shrugged, indifferent.

“Lord, I fear it’s not that simple, is it? The Church of Light actually values the Caucasus, this remote land so much that it sent a special envoy? These guys truly have their fingers in every pie. How do you plan to deal with this, Lord?” the Thin and Dry Magician finally interjected.

“Well, if I were to refuse the Church of Light’s proselytizing here, I would imdiately be deed a heretic by those lunatics at the Religious Court, and I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to escape their so-called punishnt. After all, this is still part of the Kingdom of Nicosia. I think I have only to agree, but I will also reiterate my stand, which is that the Caucasus is a newly developed secular territory, diverse in races and cultures. We take a tolerant policy towards all cultural and religious elents. As long as they are registered with the Lord’s Mansion, comply with Kingdom Law, submit to my rule, and accept the jurisdiction of the Lord’s Mansion, they can thrive here. We oppose racial discrimination as well as religious persecution,” Kor spoke calmly, yet with a resolute tone. He had to dissipate these doubts in people’s minds, for the loss of such strong support would be a great setback for him, “Of course, I have to acknowledge the dominance of the Church of Light. In many instances, I have to flatter them, and I ask for your understanding.”

“Ha ha, Sir, I admire your views and your candor. Mr. Mihailovich has settled on you as a friend. We’re just a group of idlers who don’t wish to stir up trouble and rely want to quietly seek the Magic Heaven. We won’t conflict with others without cause, so please rest assured, Lord. The Church of Light indeed has great influence on the Blue Continent, but they’re too domineering and self-righteous. The forces opposed to them aren’t small either. The Caucasus Region lies at the crossroads of north and south, and especially with the opening of Mattdam and the developnt of the Caucasus inland, a variety of issues are sure to arise. Please be cautious, Lord,” said the Slender Mage. His detached expression made him seem like a hermit, but the worldliness revealed in his words made Kor realize that this man was far from the simple persona he projected; he’d have to take the opportunity to inquire with Rebry and probe this individual’s background.

“Rest assured, Mr. Mihailovich. You’ve all co to know Kor over this period of ti, ‘Say as you will, do as you must’—this motto has always been revered by Kor. The sa old saying goes, the Caucasus forever opens its arms to everyone; no power can alter the rules I’ve set, no matter how dominant. Please focus on what should concern us; leave these tedious matters for Kor to deal with,” Kor concluded the conversation with a sentence both humorous and teasing.

Regarding the arrival of the special envoy from the Bishop of Tulado, Kor behaved neither humble nor haughty, displaying the due respect and enthusiasm, but also fully reflecting the unbiased attitude shaped by the special local customs and people of this land. As envoys of the Bishop of Tulado, Priest Beran and his deputy Pastor Gustav initially ca to this desolate land with great reluctance. The Caucasus had a bad reputation, and it lay close to the territories of the ferocious Barbarians and the mysterious Jellyfish People; no one wished to suffer here. Although faith can make one give up everything, under equal circumstances, everyone prefers a pleasant life, including priests and pastors.

However, when they arrived in Mattdam and saw everything there, they were so amazed they nearly couldn’t close their mouths, and the prosperity of Ugru was even more of a pleasant surprise. Such a thriving place was an excellent venue for the Church of Light to open new territories—simple and honest people, a burgeoning economy, and a search for faith that needed just the right push; everything was still in a bud stage. Although in Mattdam and Ugru, they had already seen worshipers of other natural deities establishing temples and statues, the envoys still firmly believed that if they could secure a foothold in the Caucasus, the Church of Light could surely turn the Caucasus into another blessed land devoted to the Bright Holy Teaching.

The sowhat cool attitude of the Baron Lord did not extinguish the envoys’ enthusiasm. Before coming to the Caucasus, they had already learned a bit about this Lord and originally thought that a prodigal son who had received favor from the God of Light should be overly grateful, but unexpectedly, the Lord managed to transform the Caucasus so completely in such a short ti. The Baron Lord’s arrogance beca understandable; people with outstanding abilities are entitled to pride.

The cautions from the Two lightning horse knights didn’t sober the two priests, who craved power. To them, the two knights were purely driven by jealousy, begrudging them such an opportunity. As for their suspicion that the Baron Lord tended towards darkness, the priests found it as implausible as a fantasy tale. Could a Baron born into a hereditary noble family really have a dark tendency? This was simply unbelievable. Although the Baron’s behavior in Cyprus was a little conspicuous, youthful recklessness has always been a noble’s privilege; it was just that his dalliances took the wrong turn, ending up with Princess Tracy and landing him in exile. Now, after a few years of exile, His Excellency the Baron seed much more mature and displayed a talent for governance that was eye-catching. If they could keep up with the developnt of this thriving land and expand the Church’s influence here, they even envisioned a glorious future for themselves.