The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

Ziel was responsible for the development and innovation of the academy and magic courses, Charlotte was responsible for the daily coordination between the Papacy and the Knights of the Sun, and Sugar was responsible for the daily production and supervision of the outer chapels, as well as the Trial Council.

When the three high priests saw Orina's girlish expression and then looked at Ryan's calm face, they felt as if they were dreaming.

Especially Ziel.

His big eyes were wide open, and his mouth couldn't be closed at all.

Good guy.

Ryan, is he on the verge of building a harem?

Moreover, the members of this harem are not ordinary people!

The last woman Ryan slept with was Claire, who then became the Speaker of the Duchy of Ferrante.

This time, Ryan used some sweet talk to seduce the High Priestess Orina of the Basma Church.

There are five major powers on the continent, including the four major nations and the neutral Basmah Church.

Now, two of the leaders of these five factions have become his harem.

Is this guy playing some kind of classic conquest game?

To recruit all the female leaders of the five major powers and then unify the continent?!

If that's the case, which princess will be the next one he tricks into bed?

That arrogant old maid from Pennsylvania?

Or is it that obsessive-compulsive germaphobe from the Kingdom of Gmarui who loves beauty more than life itself?

Or... some unforeseen path?

Taking a direct and unconventional approach, they killed King Grandon of the Auguston Empire...

Probably not.

The Auguston Empire is holding a king selection ceremony, and if Ryan really wants to conquer it, he will probably have to choose from the descendants of the Thiel family.

The thought of her getting intimate with King Gulanden was too "beautiful" for her to even imagine.

“Zier?”

"Did you remember what I just said?"

Orina's cool voice interrupted Ziel's thoughts.

He shook his head a few times to get rid of some unpleasant thoughts, then bowed slightly.

"Reporting to Lady Orina, I have noted it down."

"During your absence from the Holy See, I will strive to manage the college well and continue to implement the reforms."

"Your subordinate will not let you down."

Orina nodded gently.

"That's good."

"Of course, if you encounter any problems that you cannot solve while I am away, you can also inform me through the Moonlit Knights."

"After I leave, someone will take over your responsibilities."

Ziel did not look up, maintaining his respectful posture.

"My subordinates know."

Chapter 216 The Long Journey

Watching Orina and Ryan leave the magnificent stone gates of the Holy See, the three high priests fell silent.

Ziel's mind was filled with thoughts of which girl Ryan would target next.

Charlotte and Sugar, who had never experienced the intimacy between men and women, looked at each other with a mixture of bewilderment and anticipation.

Look at the blissful expression on Lady Orina's face...

Love seems like something worth looking forward to.

"Priest Ziel".

"Let's go to the council chamber. It's time to carry out the tasks that Lady Orina entrusted to us."

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After leaving the Vatican, Ryan wanted to call a carriage.

However, Orina said she didn't need it.

"It would be very tiring if you didn't take a carriage."

Orina affectionately linked arms with Ryan, her face beaming with unprecedented happiness.

The once insurmountable iceberg has now melted into a pool of spring water before Ryan.

"We have no place we must go, nor anything we must accomplish. Therefore, there is no need to rush by carriage."

"Let this journey go slower... much slower."

"Ideally, it could last forever."

After their eyes met, they shared a light kiss.

Just then, a girl wearing a white, high-slit robe and a hood walked over from not far away.

The once pristine white stockings were now stained with dust, making it look like they had walked a long way.

The other person kept their head down, respectfully holding the badge on their chest with both hands.

He brushed past Ryan and Orina.

Ryan instinctively tried to sense the other person's magic, but the girl did a good job of concealing it, and Ryan could not sense her strength.

Unconsciously, Ryan slowed his pace and turned to look at the girl.

The girl also stopped and turned to look at Ryan.

"Ryan?"

"do you know her?"

Ryan shook his head and turned to leave.

"do not know."

The girl stood there until Ryan and Olena completely disappeared from sight.

A faint smile finally appeared on her lips.

"Target...discovered."

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All three high priests possess exceptional competence.

Even after Olena left, the Vatican continued to operate smoothly as usual.

Every day, Ziel was busy running around the academy. With the combined efforts of Ziel and a group of magic instructors, one new course after another was introduced.

The teachers showed great enthusiasm for the new courses, and the students, who had previously only had practical training and theoretical courses, were also attracted by these interesting new courses.

Overall, things are looking good.

the other side.

Within the Papacy, Charlotte was in charge of arranging the specifics. The three newly appointed chapter commanders performed exceptionally well, and the previously lax military discipline was restored in just one month.

The overall combat strength of the Knights of the Sun has also been significantly improved.

The decisive and efficient Shug, after taking office, purged nearly a hundred members of the Vatican who had completely let themselves go due to doctrinal reforms in just two weeks.

Having learned from these past mistakes, the remaining members of the Vatican became much more obedient.

With the combined efforts of the three, the Papacy of Bysma, like a steam train running at full speed, sped off in a brand new direction.

As the sun and moon rise and set, farmers toil in the fields, while merchants drive their carriages between cities.

The guards were busy clearing out bandits, while the priests of the Vatican were distributing nutritional supplements and teaching literacy to homeless children.

The people of the Duchy of Ferrante are all striving for a new life.

The turmoil of the past has long since become a topic of conversation.

After the initial period of intense activity, the country entered a period of steady development.

The People's Council also faced its first hiatus since its establishment.

Speaker Claire doesn't have to work until late at night every day, and has a lot of free time.

However, instead of resting, she used the time to study magic, read the documents Ryan had left her, and enrich and strengthen herself.

Some people suggested that she take a good rest for a while.

Unfortunately, Speaker Claire politely declined the proposal.

Others only know Claire as a workaholic.

Few people know that Claire would unconsciously think of Ryan whenever she had free time.

Whenever Claire thought of him, the once peaceful nights became even more unbearable. The midnight breeze seemed increasingly desolate.

And work is the best anesthetic.

Without Ryan by her side, she had to keep herself busy.

Time flies like an arrow...

As clouds drift and flowers bloom and fade...

Before we knew it, it was late summer and early autumn.

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On the border of the Auguston Empire, west of the Itami town cluster, lies the Snowwind Valley.

Every autumn, while people in the Duchy of Ferrante are still wearing light clothing and playing on the beach, the Empire is already experiencing a cold wind that blows for half a month.