Chapter 833: The Plan, and Matters Outside of the Plan
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It had been years since they last met, but Duke Collin did not act the least bit aloof, and was very soon in conversation with Benjamin, as though he wanted to tighten the bond between them. However, at that moment, Benjamin had no intention to be involved in small talk. He quickly skipped through the old "close friends" sort of greetings, and got them back on track speedily.
"...In relation to your plan to rescue the King, I would like to know more about the details."
Hearing that, Duke Collin finally withdrew his smile, and put on a solemn expression, "Speaking of this, Director Benjamin, have you had the chance to take a look at Havenwright?"
Benjamin asked back, "No. What has happened there?"
"The capital is as messed up as a pot of porridge, and has not been what it was a long time ago." Duke Collin sighed, looking worried as he spoke, "Ever since the King has been placed under house arrest by the Church, the upper district of the city has been very difficult to keep in check. Every day, crowds of people are in front of the Cathedral, making a huge fuss. Even the Royal Knights have been forced to patrol the streets to keep the peace."
"Then… How many nobles are willing to go against the Church now?"
"Seven out of ten, at least." Having spoken that, Duke Collin paused for a moment, before continuing, "You do not have to doubt their loyalty, dir. The Church has been getting too much to handle. Not many can continue tolerating this."
Benjamin nodded, believing him.
The nobles were not stupid. With the exception of those who were religious to the point of insanity, they were definitely desperate to protect the interests of their class, and the word "King" was the ultimate symbol of their entire feudal class. His importance was self-evident.
As for the destruction of the Lithur and the Fulner families, one after another, it might only have been to serve as a warning to the others, but now the Church was pushing them pletely into the corner.
"Do you have a detailed plan?" Benjamin asked again.
"Of course." Duke Collin immediately nodded, speaking in an eager and pleasant manner, "According to our intelligence, His Majesty the King is being kept in the innermost dungeon of the Cathedral's left gallery. There are two Bishops there, specifically to guard the door, and a troop of Holy Knights is constantly on patrol nearby. There seems to also be a special Holy Barrier, but we don't know how strong it is. The people on guard are the most loyal, fanatical believers, so it's very difficult for us to bribe them. So, we've decided to plan a massive protest by the people to draw their attention, and then you can break through the barrier, sir, and rescue His Majesty the King."
Benjamin listened to the entire plan, and gave it some thought. He did not find anything wrong with it.
Of course, the risk was there. Until now, he still had the nagging feeling that this might be a trap set by the Church, with Grant hiding in the Cathedral, waiting for them to fall into their nets. However… Right then, Benjamin had some confidence in himself, at least.
With the intangible form, the water elemental sprite, and ten minutes of the "Descending of Water
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