The mage arrives

However, although the "Shadow Walking Technique" is very good, for Gordon, although the spell "Understand the Legend" cannot directly enhance the combat effectiveness, it is the most useful spell today.This spell belongs to the school of divination, which allows the caster to grasp the stories and legends behind a person, an object, and a place.This spell can greatly improve the mage's ability to collect information, and it can play a role at certain critical moments.

Under the current situation, there is not much time for Gordon to study spells with peace of mind.Four days after the Requiem Blessing Day, after he had fully mastered the "Understand the Legend" and had a fairly in-depth study of the Shadow Walking Technique, an opportunity came.

On this day, Ms. Dudica, who personally came to the city of Freiris to preside over the overall situation, specially invited Notable nobles in the city, as well as high-level church figures attended the meeting presided over by her.

Although Gordon didn't have much influence in the city of Freris, as the person who personally killed a high-level cult on the Day of Requiem Blessing, and had a direct fight with the dark elf who stole the devil's heart, he also Invited to the meeting.From this point, it can be seen that although Ms. Dudika is harsh and not very pleasing to others, she is at least a person who pays attention to practicality and does not seek fame.This kind of lengthy meeting is always full of drowsy clichés and various boring and complicated disputes. Gordon usually hates this kind of meeting.But this time, he seemed very looking forward to it, because Renas finally got rid of the various task assignments of that Ms. Dudika, and was able to discuss with him, and then proceed with a plan that had been prepared.

Like the Requiem Blessing ceremony, the meeting is held in the Temple of Dawn on the Temple Mount.After many days.The traces of the attack on the Requiem Blessing Day have disappeared without a trace, except for the dignified expressions on the faces of the nobles and clergy who attended the meeting.The legacy of that cult attack can still be seen.

Gordon arrived at the Temple of Dawn half an hour earlier.He looked up at the still magnificent and clean marble column, and frowned slightly.

"The blood on the wall can be easily cleaned. But the scars in people's hearts are not so easy to erase." A man's voice sounded behind Gordon.

Gordon looked back and found that the speaker turned out to be the witcher Geralt hired by Ms. Dudika.He involuntarily moved his eyes down, and glanced at the delicate silver pendant on the other's chest.The lifelike, roaring wolf head is the symbol of this Mr. Geralt. "Mr. White Wolf." Gordon nodded to Geralt.

"To be honest, I don't like this nickname very much. It's just that there are too many people passing it on, so I can only accept it in the end." Geralt shrugged.His voice was still low.Husky is full of magnetism.Gordon felt that if he was a woman, or a woman he didn't like even though he was a man, he might easily fall into the hands of this charming witcher.

After the last meeting, Gordon did some research on this demon hunter nicknamed "White Wolf" and learned many rumors about him.As imagined, this guy is indeed a very popular man with women.Of course, Gordon wasn't bored enough to pry into a man's private life.These are just extra tidbits he got while investigating Geralt's life experience.

Mr. White Wolf is called Geralt, whose surname is unknown.When he introduced himself, he always added "from Livia".

That's right.Livia is Geralt's hometown.It was a remote area in the west of the Green Gorge Province. Many years ago, it also belonged to the undeveloped imperial frontier area like the Haiwen Peninsula.Livia has a foggy and cold climate.And the barren and wet swampy dense forest terrain, sparsely populated and full of mystery.

When many people think of the Livia region, a picture like this will come to mind: at night, in the dense foggy forest, the crows and wolves are screaming one after another, which is creepy.Deep in the forest is a mysterious cabin.Looking in through the orange-lit windows, one wears a peaked hat.The ugly witch is boiling a pot of unknown liquid with a foul smell while smiling evilly...

Although the real Livia is more varied than this stereotyped imagination, this area is indeed the base of the witch clan.

Although it was because of the Netherdulan Magic Empire.Now the arcane system of the Eighth Art School has been ruled by the entire main material world.It was even accepted by the entire Telos world multiverse and became the mainstream.However, before the third era, the magic system was far less perfect than it is now.

At that time, there were not only the elemental magic theories that were simply divided into four categories: wind, fire, water, and earth based on the appearance of arcane energy, but also the theory of dragon language magic that was divided by the dragon clan's singing tone when casting spells, and various other magic theories. Seven seven eight eight, a simple magic system with primitive nature worship.

However, during the development and growth of the Netherdulan magic empire, spellcasters from various schools of the main material world, whether actively or forced, gave up their own theories one after another and accepted the arcane system of the eight schools of magic. .The process of unifying the arcane system is even more intense and bloody than the unification of a country.In addition to the collision of ideas, there is also a collision of swords.In order to promote its own system, the magic empire launched a total of thirteen academic wars, conquering all magical heresies in the main material world.

The witch family is a special group that studies necromancy and dark energy, and combines magic and alchemy.Their spells can only be used by women, so they are called witches.

When this group communicated with the powerful Netherdulan magic empire, they maintained a humble and low profile, actively accepting the empire's eight major arcane systems.It's just that they were very smart while absorbing the imperial arcane system, but they didn't forget their own traditions.When the huge empire was destroyed by natural disasters, the witches took the opportunity to leave, restored their own traditions, and established their own power in the Livia region.

Later, in the Fourth Era, in order to expand their territories, the unified emperors of Freyton also aimed at the Livia region that was not part of the empire's territory at that time.Especially the three major churches that claim to be bright, righteous, and civilized.He even regards witches who study dark magic as natural enemies.

Thus, war broke out.

That war is recorded in the history books as the "Witch War".In the end, Freyton won and not only conquered the Livia area.It also completely eradicated the organized witch power.However, the empire also paid a heavy price - to be precise, the Anduin family of the Freyton royal family.Paid a heavy price.

Commanding the army to win the battlefield is not the specialty of witches.But when it comes to poisoning and cursing to play insidious tricks, I am afraid that the orthodox academic mages or experienced battle mages are not their opponents.Because of the witches' spells and curses, the Anduin family was almost extinct.Gordon didn't know how the grievances between the witch family and the Anduin family ended, but the Anduin family still ruled Freyton.Although the witch family has disappeared from the eyes of the public, they are still operating in secret.

Now, after the baptism of the Witch War and a series of overt and secret battles afterwards, Livia has now been completely controlled by the empire and incorporated into the Green Gorge Province.But because of the war and the influence of the witch family who lived here for a long time, this area has become extremely dangerous. The wilderness is full of evil monsters and ruins full of curses.

In such an environment, even the most ordinary life will become extremely difficult.But relatively speaking, such an environment can also create the strongest fighters.The best witcher ever.

The witchers from Livia are always exceptional, and Geralt is the best of them.There are even rumors that his body has been transformed by a witch's secret spells.Strength, agility, physique, reaction and other indicators are far beyond ordinary people, and various unique spell-like abilities can be used.His conspicuous white hair is the sequelae of body modification.

For ignorant ordinary people, Geralt the white wolf's experience and his identity as a human being may be scary, but a mage like Gordon obviously wouldn't care about this.For him, this witcher is at least easier to deal with than the revered Ms. Dudika.

Gordon took Geralt's words and said, "I think the nickname 'White Wolf' is very appropriate. The impression you give to other people is probably a lone, fierce and powerful lone wolf."

"Maybe. At least this nickname will make it easier for women to take off their dresses. Climb onto my bed." Geralt smiled.

"I don't think you would like this kind of meeting today, Mr. Geralt, because of your temper. I think you must have a special reason to attend."

Geralt nodded: "Yes. There is indeed a reason. I can't live up to the rich reward that Ms. Dudika paid me. I have discovered the true purpose of the death-will sect. In the meeting later, I will respond to Dudika I will inform you of the lady's request."

An outstanding and experienced demon hunter like Geralt naturally has his own unique set of intelligence gathering channels, so even if the other party claims that he has found the real purpose of the Death Will sect, Gordon is not surprised.In fact, after meeting the dark elf who possessed a devil's heart and greatly increased his strength on the Requiem Blessing Day, he had vaguely guessed the other party's ultimate goal.

It's just that knowing it is one thing, how to stop the other party is another matter.

While Gordon was chatting with Geralt, Reynas also came to the Temple of Dawn.After Gordon saw the female holy warrior, he immediately walked to her side: "Miss Reinas Reinhardt, you are finally here. I have been looking forward to today for a long time."

Gordon and Reinas got very close, and said the above words almost face to face.Reinas seemed a little unaccustomed. Although her face remained the same, she looked around, and there was a trace of nervousness in her beautiful blue eyes.

Although she was used to it when she was alone with Gordon, she was even willing to take the initiative to do some intimate things in order to fulfill the responsibility of a "perfect lover".But in public, she still wants to maintain her paladin image.

Seeing the girl's slightly nervous look, Gordon smiled narrowly, lowered his head to the side of her face, and took a deep breath: "It smells good, it should be a high-end perfume sold by Lingcui Flower Company. It's still a little wet," Gordon reached out and brushed the ends of Reina's hair lightly, "Did you take a shower before departure? It seems that you are looking forward to today."

Miss Paladin took a deep breath, tried her best to ignore all the eyes that had already gathered around her, and said to Gordon: "I am your lover. So as long as your request is not too excessive, I will satisfy it. What's more, we This is done in order to let Ben Anissa show off his feet and make significant progress in the investigation of the Death Will sect."

"Really trust me so much? What if everything is an excuse. Is it just me trying to tease you?"

Annoyance flashed in Reinas' eyes, but she was still trying to control her tone: "I have already promised that I will try my best to be your lover. So even if you deliberately tease me and make me lose face in public, I can only keep silent Bear."…

Who would have thought that the heroic lady paladin put on a submissive appearance in front of him.Although there is a lot of stiffness in this submissiveness, it makes people feel that she is not obedient out of love, but out of fulfillment of promise.But no matter what.Gordon was quite satisfied.

However, the reason he made such an intimate move towards Reinas was not to show his affection in public.Gordon did this just to put on a show and show it to someone.Now, when Gordon felt a sour and resentful gaze full of jealousy cast on himself, he knew that his goal had been achieved.

After Gordon separated from Reinas, he saw the plainly dressed Bishop Ben Anisa who was known as the saint of the city of Fleuris.

"This guy just witnessed the intimate action between me and Lenas. He must be so jealous that he wants to kill me right away?"

Although Bishop Ben Anisa looked normal now, Gordon knew what he was thinking.That look of hatred and envy just now.It came from the Bishop.It's just that he has lived under a mask for so many years, hiding his emotions well in front of everyone.If Gordon didn't know the real face of the other party, so he paid extra attention to every facial expression of the bishop, he probably wouldn't have noticed the change in his eyes.

"Gordon, will your method really work?" Reinas asked in a low voice.

"Of course, I know men very well, and I know how to make a man hate me to the bone." Gordon whispered softly.

Renas knew that she knew too little about creatures like men, so she couldn't refute Gordon, so she nodded to him.Then he walked into the temple first.

"Lord Earl Freeman, on Requiem Blessing Day. Your behavior is exemplary and admirable."

At this moment.Bishop Ben Anisa also walked up to Gordon.His expression was normal, as if he hadn't seen the scene just now, he greeted Gordon cordially, and also complimented him by the way.

"My lord, you are truly commendable for providing free magical healing to the citizens after the attack." Gordon said politely.

No one could have imagined that beneath the cordial greetings of the two, what kind of turbulent waves were hidden.

"I still have something to discuss with Archbishop Dudika, let's take a step first."

Gordon nodded, "Please."

Looking at the back of Bishop Ben Anisa, Gordon demonstrated the carefully arranged plan again in his mind.

Ben Anisar is the most important figure in Gordon's hands who is related to the Death-Assist Sect.Most of the cultists who were captured on the Requiem Blessing Day were low-level cannon fodder and possessed brainwashed loyalty.The city guards couldn't get useful information from those people at all, so Gordon could only lock the breakthrough on the bishop.

However, how to bring down this bishop is not an easy task.Especially when Ms. Dudika, who is the archbishop of Changxia Province, arrived, it was even more difficult.

Renas immediately reported the matter of Ben Anisa to Ms. Dudika.It's just that the lady didn't believe the paladin's report at all, and didn't even have any doubts about Ben Anisa, so she immediately rejected Renas's proposal to initiate an investigation on Ben Anisa.

If an investigation is initiated and a special ceremony is held to attract the attention of the goddess of dawn Meridia, then Ben Anisa's mask will definitely be punctured at once.But it is a pity that Ms. Dudika has no doubts in Ben Anisa, and she does not believe that this bishop, who has lived a life of poverty for ten years and is like a model saint, is a villain in collusion with a cult.

Moreover, a stubborn person like Ms. Dudika not only believes in Ben Anisa, but also never allows other people to investigate Ben Anisa.Her reason is also very high-sounding, she believes that now that the enemy of the Death Will sect is present, the entire city of Freiris, and even the entire province of Changxia, is facing a crisis, so everyone should be closely united and not doubt each other. Disorderly.

Therefore, Gordon can only take a more radical approach and let Ben Anissa fall into the trap.

As the saying goes, one can be strong without desires, if the bishop is really as he has shown, a person with a perfect personality, without all worldly desires and vulgar tastes, then Gordon will naturally be helpless and unable to do anything.But fortunately, Gordon knew that the other party had one of his greatest weaknesses: Ben Anisa was deeply in love with a woman, a woman who had exactly the same appearance and temperament as Reinas.

On the Day of Requiem Blessing, when the cultists attacked the temple, Gordon saw with his own eyes the concern Ben Anisa showed for Reinas in an unexpected situation.So he can be sure that this Mr. Bishop has already loved his house and transferred his deep feelings for his lover to Reinas.

Now, things will be easy to handle.

Ben Anisa fell madly in love with Reinas because of the illusion of identification.And Reinas is Gordon's lover.Whether it's because of the blood contract or Reinas's character of keeping promises, in short, Miss Paladin is very willing to obey Gordon's orders.

Then it became an easy task for Gordon to use Renas to arouse Ben Anisa's jealousy and make this guy want to kill him immediately.

Gordon's intimacy with Reinas in public just now was just the first step of this hatred-attracting plan.

Ben Anisa is cautious and cunning, it is almost impossible to wait for the opponent to make mistakes passively.So Gordon can only take the initiative to attack and lure Ben Anisa to make mistakes on his own initiative.

"I thought I was good at dealing with women, but I didn't expect you, my lord, to be a master too," Geralt said.

Gordon didn't expect that the witcher hadn't left yet: "I'm overwhelmed."

"Not at all." Geralt looked at Gordon, "Since I saw a very interesting scene just now, I have to remind the Earl that Archbishop Dudika will treat any man who tries to get close to Miss Reinhardt. There is a very strong sense of repulsion, even hostility."

Gordon deliberately showed intimacy with Reinas in a public place like the entrance of the temple just now, just to annoy Ben Anisa, and he didn't want to mess with that Ms. Dudika.Although he is not afraid of Ms. Dudika's strength, nor is she afraid of her identity, but it is very troublesome to offend such a strict and stubborn old woman.

He asked: "Mr. Geralt, the paladins of the Temple of Dawn do not prohibit marriage. I don't think Ms. Dudica has the right to interfere with which man Renas associates with."

"You're right." Geralt shrugged his shoulders, "It's a pity that Archbishop Dudika doesn't think so. She has a protective desire for Miss Reinhardt that exceeds the general superiors' desire to protect subordinates. And I also heard It is said that Archbishop Dudika is going to train Miss Reinhardt as the Holy Maiden of the Temple of Dawn.

On the Requiem Blessing Day, both the Temple of Erasis and the Temple of Bahamut have their own candidates for saintesses.Although the Temple of Dawn didn't say it clearly, since Reinas has been appointed as the important sword-bearer officer, even if there is no official announcement, the subsequent significance is self-evident.

Of course, both the saintess and the candidate for the saintess must remain pure, so if Ms. Dudika intends to let Reinas be the saintess of the Temple of Dawn, she will definitely not have a good look at the men around her.

Reynas had once told Gordon that she had no interest in becoming a Maiden of the Temple of Dawn.Because she is not a believer of Meridia, she can usually disguise herself with a handle of Dawn, but if she is a saint, it is difficult to guarantee that she will not wear it under the watchful eyes of everyone.

And the reason why she stayed in the Temple of Dawn was also for her own revenge.Reinas is absolutely unwilling to let herself be bound by the identity of a saint whose symbolic meaning is far greater than the actual function.