Lord of Arcane

Chapter 388 The Uninvited Guest

Compared with a month ago, the energy reserve of the Tower of Time has not improved much, but Xia Duo knows that is because the Tower of Time resumed normal operation a month ago.

Functional facilities such as arcane gardens, alchemy tables, and spell laboratories, as well as tower spirit functions such as internal protection, vigilance, and response, have all been restored.

Basically, there is no difference from before Midsummer Festival, just like that, the energy reserves are still rising steadily, which is already quite good.

But now, after the consumption of the overall protection drops, Xia Duo can do too much, for example, what he wants most is to open a portal connecting the Tower of Time to Linshui Village.

Of course, for the portal or something, I still need to ask Ebaker for help. The portal (facilities) of the Tower of Time can be used to fix the portal, similar to the one where the Tower of Time is connected to the Savile Land.

The only thing he needs to do now is to wait, wait for the influence of the element channel to gradually expand, wait for the good news from the Tower of Time, and while waiting, researching magic is the best way to kill time.

……

Starting from the miniature lake, heading west along the Linshui River, Xia Duo walked at a very slow speed on the small road stepped on by the river workers.Looking at the water waves rushing westward on the river surface and constantly surpassing him, Xia Duo suddenly smiled and quickened his pace a little.

Back in Linshui Village, Xia Duo found a small flat-bottomed boat parked by the river, not his "Lucky Owen", nor any boat he had seen in Savile.

The whole ship is red, orange and yellow, with a golden burning sun pattern with faces painted on the side of the ship, and a team of warriors in golden armor standing on the deck.

Looking at the direction of the bow of the boat, the boat came from the north, and it may be the High Priest of Radiance heading to the South Basin Lake for vacation. It is said that the southern Basin Lake has a beautiful scenery and is well-known in Netheril.

Xia Duo had seen a boat pass by Linshui Village to the south before, but it was indeed the first time that it stopped like this time.

Leiden was very obedient, and Bishop Ambrill of Savile Territory was also very talkative, but Xia Duo didn't think that the priests of the Lord of Glory in other places were like this.

There is a saying in my hometown, which is called "everyone is their master". The Lord of Glory is the common master of the priests in heaven, but on earth, the lords of all places are their real masters.

This is not only a compromise of reality, but also a constraint of doctrine.

Of course, even if he was a priest in a different place, Xia Duo didn't believe that he dared to hurt himself. Hurting the ruler had already violated their core teachings.

Of course, it is impossible for the Priest of the Lord of Glory, who advocates order, to do so, but it is certain that his interests and positions are not on Xia Duo's side.

……

When Xia Duo came to the small square of the altar, he no longer needed to ask anyone, he had already seen the strange priest standing beside the altar chatting with Leiden.

Layton's attitude towards him seems to be respectful, but Xia Duo and Layton have been together for quite a long time, and Layton's respectful hostility can still be seen. It seems that the conversation between the two is not smooth.

I don't know what they talked about.

"Leiden!" Xia Duo shouted from afar.

Hearing Xiaduo's voice, Leiden immediately left the priest who was talking, trotted to Xiaduo, saluted, and whispered: "My lord, that is Priest Cole brought from Rodney in the north." , he wants to be the Lord's chief advisor."

Chief Adviser?Does he have such a position under him?From a literal point of view, the Priest Cole wanted to join him, but the problem was that he didn't know anything about the Rodney Territory or that Priest Cole.

Xia Duo showed a puzzled expression at the right time, and Layton immediately explained, "My lord, Priest Cole came here in a private capacity. He actually still obeys the orders of Lord Rodney. If my lord orders, I can also go there in my private capacity." other territories as advisors."

Hearing this explanation, Xia Duo immediately realized that the clergy of the temple system and the territory system still have a very significant distinction. At least the territory system should be able to "heart in Cao Ying and heart in Han".

The temple system, on the other hand, is similar to the affiliation of faith and will not be easily shaken.

However, Xia Duo was also familiar with the "Sacred Proverbs of the Lord of Radiance". From a doctrinal point of view, doing so was actually playing around the edges, using his personal identity to cover up his misinterpretation of the doctrinal.

Of course, then again, if believers can fully follow the teachings, then there will be saints everywhere.

Thinking of this, Xia Duo looked towards Priest Cole beside the altar, just at this moment Priest Cole also looked at him, bowing slightly, with a hint of arrogance and self-respect in his expression.

Xia Duo smiled slightly, but didn't pay attention, whispered a few words to Leiden, and then walked towards the altar.

"Priest Cole, welcome to the Great Xia Territory. I heard from Layton that you want to be my chief advisor?"

"Lord Xiaduo." Priest Cole bowed again, "I heard in the north that there is a land opened up by brave men in the south, and the lord is a talented mage with outstanding talents.

"I think genius mages should not be trapped in secular affairs, but should focus on the field of magic. Therefore, I recommend myself to be the chief consultant of the adults, and I am willing to handle the secular development affairs for the adults."

This word——

No matter how Xia Duo heard it, he felt awkward. He always felt that these words should be said by the mage to the clergy, and the mage should be secular!The clergy should focus on the realm of the gods.

Besides, even if he wants to be the hands-off shopkeeper, he still hopes that he will take the initiative to delegate authority, rather than his subordinates taking the initiative to take power!

Xia Duo did not answer immediately, and Priest Cole continued to show his capital, "I have personally presided over the opening of the southern forest of Rodney Territory, and I have rich experience in the development of forest territories. In addition, I have extensive contacts in the north and can contribute to Daxia collar has introduced sufficient labor and corresponding materials, and can also develop local specialties for Daxia collar.”

Huh?
Speaking of this, Xia Duo is actually only interested in the "sufficient labor force" that Priest Cole said, and just listen to the others. For this "sufficient labor force", Xia Duo wants to try one last time:
"Priest Cole, I am very interested in what you said, and I agree with your ability. I am willing to build a temple for you in Daxia."

"This—" Cole hesitated.

Seeing this scene, Xia Duo also got his own answer. This Priest Cole really didn't really take refuge in him. Otherwise, how could he hesitate in front of a temple?
Theoretically, the temple has nothing to do with the achievements of the clergy, and one only needs to practice the teachings to gain the approval of the gods and lower the holy power as a benefit.

But limited to the understanding of the teachings, very few priests can upgrade all the way to become an existence comparable to a great arcanist.

And owning a temple to expand the scope of order is another way to upgrade, especially the Lord of Radiance is fair and selfless, as long as order is implemented, even if it is only a trivial point, there will be holy power bestowed.

This is somewhat similar to the "education side" in Xia Duo's hometown.Individuals can also "educate one side", but it is not as convenient as a temple.

Therefore, even if they do not upgrade themselves, for the sake of faith, the clergy will not refuse to own a temple.

(End of this chapter)