I'm a forest ranger, why would I enslave a succubus?

Chapter 591 Cardinals and Censorship

"Rhode?"

The old man in gorgeous robes muttered.

His expression was gloomy.

"Hugo died at the hands of this man."

Grand Commander Carter, who was not far away, stopped shaking the wine glass in his hand.

He glanced at the inspector sent from Eselon.

——David Elliot, one of the six cardinals in the Igo Church.

Hugo?
If I remember correctly, it should be Bishop Hugo who was killed in Quartz Town a year later?

The Argyll family at the time made a big fuss about this matter.

But the result was overshadowed by a light remark from the one at the top of Aesiron.

Is that Hugo someone from David Elliott?
"Your Excellency, I offer my condolences, but please consider the greater good. We promised the Half Deer Man that we would spare this man's life."

Grand Commander Carter poured all the wine into his mouth in one gulp.

He paused for a moment, a look of surprise on his face.

He looked at the wine glass in his hand curiously.

Huh?
Are there such strong drinks in this rural area?
"That's what happens when you get old. You can't help but think of the outstanding young students you met."

Cardinal David sighed with the helplessness and sorrow of an old man.

He raised his wine glass and took a sip.

He added, "I don't care what the Half-Deer Man says. The culprit and the prophecy are just some tricks to prolong their existence. The Half-Deer Man cannot prevent the collapse of the Silver Hoof Deer Valley."

"That's true, but I'm also concerned about the goddess Mystra's ban, which has attracted too much attention to Dusk Hill. If others knew that my sect was related to the Campbell family, it would probably have an impact."

The Grand Master remembered the bards who surrounded them during the day.

I feel depressed.

He poured himself another large glass of this good country wine.

"That's why we have to do something that reflects the stereotype of the 'conscription corps' and divert everyone's attention."

"Does the Cardinal mean to put maximum pressure on Quartz Town and expedite its accumulation of wealth?"

"Indeed, and it's not just Quartz Town. Ranger Rhodes is also like this. I heard that your men tested him during the day?"

"Yes, Rhode's strength is indeed terrifying, but he also gave in and sent a precious weapon to appease our dissatisfaction."

talking.

The Grand Commander scoffed.

He seemed to look down on Rhodes.

He also said: "This person almost defeated Coral Bay by himself, but chose to develop it together as a financial sponsor. I guess he is just a guy who lives in a corner and is spineless. I think he doesn't have the courage to resist.
I also heard that this man was like an old rich man, strolling around leisurely every day and partying every night.

After Coral Bay was captured, he hadn't trained or practiced at all. Sooner or later, the essence in his body would be completely stolen by the woman."

Cardinal David chuckled.

It seems to bring some pleasure.

He took another sip of wine with a gloomy look in his eyes.

"How was the handover with the Campbell family today?"

Grand Commander Carter shook his head:

"It's not going well. A bunch of greedy guys. They seem to have guessed something and claim there's been an accident. Now they're delaying direct delivery and want to meet directly with you and me."

"Haha, I expected that. They just want a ticket to the New World. Leave them alone for a few days."

"Well, it just so happens that applying pressure also takes some time."

The night was dark and cloudy.

Covering the bright moonlight.

Cardinal Davide took a look.

"Whether it's Quartz Town or Ranger Rhodes, it's not important to us. What we want is..."

".The beginning of a new world."

Grand Master Carter added.

The two riddle men turned their heads and looked at each other from a distance, raising their glasses to toast each other.

"For the new world." x2
A silent storm began to gather in Quartz Town.

One morning later.

Rhodes came to the planting area of ​​Windwall Forest to provide nutrients to the newly planted trees.

That is the "germination stage" of the "Son of Nature".

[Accelerate the iterative evolution of plants within a ten-kilometer radius, giving rise to spiritual species.]

Combined with the tree spirit Vivian's [Fountain of Life].

The saplings are growing stronger every day. The skill of evolving from [Blessing of Trees] to [Child of Nature] is very powerful.

In fact, Rhodes didn't need to do much.

As long as he switches out this natural phase, it will work automatically.

As he wandered around, he felt refreshed watching Vivian, Xiao Ke, the half-deer man, and Terry, three beauties of different types, planting trees.

Ponygirl Bond will also come over to help out in the afternoon.

Now he is taking magic lessons from the elf Callister with the banshee Chris and the fungus man Scarlett.

It is true that the mushroom man Scarlett is a rebellious girl.

But he is defeated by a serious and cold-faced teacher like Callister.

Ever since Miss Elf discovered that she was picking fights every day, she is currently in a stage of compulsory teaching.

He huddled like a quail in class and didn't even dare to ask for water.

"Master~~I'm tired and need to replenish my energy~~~"

Terry walked over lightly, hugged Rod's waist, buried her head in his chest, and took a deep breath.

"You only planted two trees."

Facing the serious gaze of her master, Tai Li chuckled guiltily.

"The master's scent energy has been replenished!"

Rhodes ignored her.

He turned his head to look at the witch Demia who was walking towards him from afar.

She waved hello with a sad face, accompanied by Sharon, a dog-man with her hands in her pockets.

Look at her.

It goes without saying that it must be the conscription corps's business.

soon.

Everyone came to the small rest and sunshade shed in the planting area.

It is said to be a small rest shed.

In fact, they are just tables and chairs in front of a temporary hut where saplings are placed.

Terry was making tea.

The two little sisters, Xiao Ke and Vivian, sat on the carpet beside them to enjoy the breeze.

The little deer girl's maternal nature was overwhelmed. She wiped the sweat off Vivian's face while she blinked and stared at Rhodes in a daze, and fanned her at the same time.

"Two million gold in back taxes, Aaron?"

After listening to Demia's words.

Rhodes couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The draft corps' surprise audits are not over, but they have announced to City Hall the current progress of the tax gap.

And it's a big deal.

They directly blocked the city hall and only allowed people from their conscription corps to enter and exit.

There was a blockade and soldiers guarding it.

Even the sheriffs were temporarily suspended from work by them.

The residents of Quartz Town were in a panic.

"And it's 'current progress'."

Sharon, a dog-man, added with an unhappy look on her face, emphasizing these four words.

She folded her arms over her chest and crossed her legs.

The long brown leather boots tightly wrapped around half of the smooth calves, and the tight grey hunting trousers made the legs look very long.

It also perfectly shows off her plump and perky peach buttocks.

"That is to say, this amount is only temporary! It could even be much more!"

"That's right. Not only that, they also said they'd levy war taxes, temporary guard taxes, and repair and maintenance taxes. They'd even take a tenth of the cost of rebuilding Coral Bay every month."

Demia smiled bitterly.

Ha ha.

Rhodes shook his head:
"I understand the temporary protection tax, as the sheriffs are all on mandatory leave, but what is this repair and maintenance tax?"

"They plan to renovate the Yigo church in Quartz Town, and all the expenses will be collected from the residents' taxes."

"In that case, if they won't accept our offer, there's nothing more to say. Terry, disguise yourself as an escaped prisoner with me tonight and kill all those tax inspectors."

Sharon's eyes lit up: "I'm going too!"

Demia said anxiously, "We can't kill them all. Just kill two as a warning."

"No, I'm going to kill them all."

(End of this chapter)