Chapter 308
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Chapter 308: Truly Powerful
Dark elf, things that should not exist.
All dark elves should be handed over to the Church of the Dawn Goddess immediately; no other organizations should keep them hidden.
Although it is domineering, the Church of the Dawn Goddess indeed has the power to be so.
As mentioned before, dark elves are natural thieves, and the church does not allow any Ninth-tier Thieves to exist.
If a Ninth-tier Thief truly appears, nowhere can be considered safe; they have the ability to threaten anyone.
In theory, humans cannot reach Ninth-tier Thief status, which is why Elizabeth is only five-star.
Only dark elves can break through the barrier of the ninth tier.
The mass slaughter of dark elves in the past was also partly due to this reason.
Perhaps, this is the main reason. "The Tragedy of the Dark Elves" only has three parts, and we do not know if there will be more.
"But they really do exist," Karoso said with confusion. "Isn’t this something everyone knows? Many people participated in the auction."
Aileen glanced at Karoso; this "everyone" did not include her.
"Dark elves, damn it, there shouldn’t be dark elves! I need to find someone to investigate…" Celica’s face turned cold; this is illegal.
Private trade of other things is beyond the church’s control; each country has its own laws.
But dark elves in the church are a taboo!
"Archbishop, please don’t be impulsive!" Karoso seemed to think of something and quickly stopped Celica. "There may be hidden reasons behind this!"
"What do you mean?" Celica frowned slightly.
"In Aileen’s eyes, the Kingdom of Knights is sacred; every knight upholds the knightly spirit," Karoso said seriously. "Let me say something unpleasant: the knight being auctioned today proved himself on the battlefield and then got captured. Can we truly say there is no other conspiracy behind this?"
Aileen suddenly looked up.
She could accept that the knight went to battle to prove himself and ended up defeated and captured.
What do you mean by other conspiracies?
"Are you saying…" Aileen’s pupils narrowed, "that someone intentionally caused him to be defeated and captured?"
"In war, it is known that sometimes, after a defeat, only a small number of soldiers can hold back the enemy. This is a normal tactic, and those who stay behind should possess a spirit of great sacrifice. Sacrifice is also part of the knightly spirit," Karoso explained. "If this method is misused, it can turn into a way for schemers to profit."
"How so?" Aileen asked.
"If it were in the past, I wouldn’t think this way, but during the Knight Tournament, you saw those crazy nobles at the auction, didn’t you?" Karoso looked at Aileen.
Aileen wanted to argue that only a small number of people behaved like that.
But now, she couldn’t find the words.
The events of the last few days have had a huge impact on her!
The others seemed used to the auction knights, as if only she lived in an ivory tower, and only she was kept in the dark.
"I think this could happen. For example, if this knight has lost his popularity, and the people behind him want to take advantage of his last moments of fame but find it hard for him to become popular again, what will happen then? Of course, they will squeeze out the last bit of value from him!" Karoso’s voice slowly grew quieter, "In war, small skirmishes can have victories and losses. Both sides might want to get what they need by harming or capturing the other, making a deal."
"Do you have evidence for what you say?" Aileen felt that Karoso was getting more frightening with each word.
"No, but this is a common tactic in politics. War also serves politics; it is an extension of politics. For example, if two countries go to war and I sell weapons, I will make a lot of money by selling to both sides." Karoso said, "And even if I am not selling weapons but part of one side in the war, starting the war might be beneficial for me."
"Why? War costs lives and money, damaging the country’s strength!" Aileen didn’t quite understand.
Karoso did not explain further but looked at Celica.
"Why are you talking about this? Aren’t we supposed to be discussing my investigation?" Celica looked confused.
Karoso glanced at Bai, who seemed to understand a bit.
Bai is a researcher. Although she understands social matters, she puts most of her energy into her research; otherwise, she wouldn’t have such high achievements in card-making.
And Celica…
Karoso is sure that Celica can be this Red Bishop; she is really strong!
"What I mean is, could it be that the higher-ups of the church sold it to the auction house themselves?" Karoso said.
"Impossible!" Celica suddenly stood up, "The church would never do that!"
"She also believes that the Pande Empire wouldn’t have such messy things happen." Karoso pointed at Aileen.
Actually, he planned to invite Celica over in a different way.
Karoso wanted to involve Aileen in this troublesome matter, so that she could bring Celica into the situation, making Karoso seem like an accomplice instead of the mastermind.
At least, that is how it appears in the eyes of Celica, the rightful Red Bishop.
Now that Celica has come by herself, there is no need for any further planning.
You should know, Celica’s involvement is actually under the orders of another Red Bishop…
Celica’s face turned green for a moment and pale the next.
The previous Supervisor kept telling her to trick Black Pearl into coming to the Pande Empire, and then capture them together; she found that a bit disgusting.
From a moral standpoint, that is the wrong approach; how is that different from being a bandit?
Now that Karoso is saying this, she has to wonder if there really are corrupt members in the church.
After all, not everyone’s faith in the goddess is unwavering.
"And the situation with the dark elf was known by so many at the auction; I don’t believe a Red Bishop wouldn’t have heard about it," Karoso added sharply.
"Damn it… If they are really behind this, I will catch them all!" Celica said fiercely.
"But if they really did it, will you be able to find evidence by investigating directly? This is not the Kingdom of Persia, it’s the Pande Empire. All the knights and pastors listen to them, including the Blade of Dawn," Karoso continued.
Celica clenched her fists. "So, the only people I can use are the two I brought with me?"
Fortunately, there aren’t many troops, but they are skilled. Both are just starting at the eighth tier, but their combat power is enough.
"Let me handle this. You, as a child, should not get involved. I do not want our conversation today to be spread," Celica said in a serious tone.
"Your wish…" Karoso stood up and bowed.
Celica decided to go directly to the auction to catch them in the act and see where they run!
