Holy Institution

After learning from Zuo Yi that the relationship between Shamanliel and the Banding Empire had deteriorated, Dilling rushed to the capital of Gulan non-stop, and then used a magic circle to instantly transfer to the capital of Shamanliel - Bot City.

It's a pity that even though he saved all the time he could save on the road, he was still a step behind.

When Bob saw him appearing outside the door in a hurry, the first thing he said was: "Master, you are late. The Duke left for Santu secretly with the army yesterday."

Di Lin's heart skipped a beat, "Is there really going to be a war?"

Bob pondered: "This is very complicated to say. Young master, come in first."

After Dilling returned to his room to tidy up, he went downstairs. Bob had already prepared a rich dinner.

"The Duke knows that the young master will be back in a few days, so he keeps us ready." Bob helped him ladle the soup.

Dilling ate quickly because he had too many doubts in his mind.

Bob also seemed to see his eagerness, so after he put down the knife and fork, he followed him into the study without saying a word.

"What exactly happened? Why did the commotion happen in Santu?" Di Lin couldn't be blamed for being confused.Santu is the headquarters of the God of Light, and has always been in a delicate and neutral position.Especially in recent years, under the influence of the God of Light, Shamanliel and the Banding Empire have harassed Santu from time to time and exploited some benefits from it, but they have never invaded with troops.On the one hand, this is to avoid direct conflicts between each other, and on the other hand, it is also to be wary of the growing power of the Light God Association.If the army is to be dispatched into Santu, it means that the situation is extremely urgent.

Bob explained: "At present, the army is only dispatched into Santu secretly. Whether it is our country or the Banding Empire, there is no big fanfare."

Dilling said: "Why? What is the cause?"

Bob said: "The cause was a small misunderstanding between Baron Khalid, a close confidant of Prince Hall of the Banten Empire, and Earl Monte of our country."

"Small misunderstanding?"

"At least for now, both sides are expressing their positions on this basis." Bob said.

Di Lin's eyes flashed, "The real reason is..."

"A secret agreement reached between Shamanliel and the Zadin Empire." Bob blinked.

Dilling's heart is clear.

Of course, Santu is not qualified to let the two powerful countries of Dream Continent secretly join forces for it, and their goal should be the God of Light.It seems that whether it is Shamanlier or the Banding Empire, their emperors have become more and more intolerable for the God of Light to dictate to them.

"But why so suddenly?" Dilling asked.The dissatisfaction between the two countries towards the God of Light has been accumulating day by day, and it doesn't look like it will explode suddenly.

Bob said: "A while ago, the Pope of the Society of Light secretly wrote a letter to the two emperors, hoping that the enthronement ceremony of the next emperors of the two countries can be held in the main temple of the Society of Light, and enjoy the supreme blessing of the God of Light." Ze shelter."

Di Lin wondered, "There's nothing wrong with that. Isn't the enthronement ceremony also held in the temple now?"

"Of course there is a difference." Bob said, "If it is held in one's own country, His Majesty the Emperor is in charge. If you go to the main temple, it is the Pope's call."

Dilling immediately realized the Pope's intentions.

He wants to hold the appointment power of the emperors of the two countries in his hands!No wonder the two empires couldn't bear it at the same time.

Now that he knew the real purpose behind this war, Dilling finally felt a little relieved.At least from the current situation, Shamanliel and Banding Empire are only trying to put pressure on the God of Light, and it is absolutely impossible for the God of Light to be enemies of the two major powers all at once.So the three parties are just taking a formality at present.

Thinking of this, his mood suddenly relaxed, and his exhaustion washed over him.

Di Lin went to bed early and slept all night and half the day before getting up refreshed and going downstairs.When he entered the restaurant, he saw a haughty figure with his back turned to him, drinking coffee slowly.

"Mentor?" He rushed over in surprise, his hands stopped before touching his shoulders, and his footsteps turned around in front of him.

Hyde put down the coffee cup he had only taken a sip from, "Change for a new one."

Dilling took the cup with a smile and ran, and quickly brought him a new cup from the kitchen.

Heiden took it and tasted it, then nodded with satisfaction.

"Why did the mentor come so soon?" Di Lin thought it would take at least three or four days before he asked.

Heiden said: "Which face do you think is a happy thing to face among the remaining people?"

"..." It's been a long time since I was mean.Dilling pulled out his chair and sat down.

Bob brings lunch.

Dilling secretly glanced at Heidein while eating.

Hyde cut off the freshly cut beef on his plate with a fork, and said indifferently: "What do you want to say?"

"It's nothing, I'm just sorry that my father is out."

Hyde looked at him sideways.

Dilling said: "I want to formally explain to my father about the two of us."

Hyde paused slightly for chewing.

Although his reaction was very slight, after spending so long with him, Dilling could easily see his unnaturalness.

"Or, should I write him a letter first?" Dilling asked tentatively.

Heiden said, "Whatever you want."

Is this happy or not happy?Dilling was a little uncertain.

Hyde stopped the knife and fork, took a sip of coffee, and said casually: "What does your father like?"

"what?"

Hyde crossed his fingers, his blue pupils shone brightly, "I always want a gift."

"Oh."...is this happy?Dilling secretly guessed.

Hyde has always been a man of action. He had just finished speaking at noon, and in the afternoon he took Dilling to the street to buy.

Dilling seldom went shopping, but he knew that the most famous shopping destination in Bott City was Daniel Street in the east of the city.There are not only shops that attract ordinary people, such as various jewelry, clothing, food, etc., but also many special professional commodity shops that sell magic tools, weapons and armor.

Heiden chose the weapons and armor shop.

Andre is a general, and he often goes to the battlefield. Weapons and armor are the most suitable.

Dilling originally wanted to say that his father had been fighting for so many years, and all the armor and weapons were already the most convenient, but seeing Hyde's eager eyes, he couldn't help swallowing what he wanted to say.

"Oh, dear guest, what can I do for you?" the boss asked, but his eyes showed doubts.Because he knew very well that the young people walking in front were clearly wearing magician robes.Is it wrong?

"What is the treasure of your shop?" Hyde asked directly.

"..." The boss was speculating on the possibility of the magician in front of him robbing.

Hyde took out a money bag from the space bag.

The boss is expressionless.

Although this purse is very large, the amount of gold coins it can hold is limited.

Hyde opened the purse.

The boss's eyes suddenly widened.

The purse was full of large and brightly colored gemstones.In this world where magicians are extremely popular and popular, gems that can be used to decorate staffs, activate magic circles, and even improve magicians' cultivation are quite precious.Not to mention such a bag, even one piece can be worth a thousand gold coins.

The boss suddenly had the urge to rob him.

"Where is the treasure of the store?" The young man's sweet but cold voice woke him up from his dream.

The boss remembered that he only had the third-level knight strength, and couldn't help sighing: robbery is really just a distant and unrealizable dream.

"Please wait a moment." After thinking about it, the boss quickly pulled out a sample book from under the counter, "Please take a look. These are the treasures of my shop."

Hyde opened the book, and Dilling came over to read it.

The pages of the book are colored paintings, which are vividly painted.

From Dilling's point of view, these are almost top grade, but they are still top grade, and there is still a huge distance from top grade.

Heiden asked, "What does your father like?"

Di Lin thought for a while and said, "Sword." However, there haven't been many wars recently, so the top-quality sword in his father's hand—the Heart of Charm doesn't wear much, and it probably can be used for a lifetime.

Hyde turned to the end, his face worried, "Is that all?"

The boss laughed and said, "The real thing is definitely much more beautiful than the painting."

Hyde shook his head, turned and went out.

Dilling followed behind him, not knowing what to say.Extreme weapons and armor rarely appear in this kind of shop, unless it is...

"Let's go to the auction house." Hyde was the first to say what he was thinking.

Dilling was surprised and said: "Auction house? But to enter the auction house, you must go through strict identity checks to get membership..." His voice automatically disappeared.Because he remembered, the magician is the automatic owner of the auction house membership.In other words, as long as the name is recognized by the magic guild, that magician will automatically become the owner of the membership of most legal auction houses in the mainland.

"Don't you still have a test about the auction house?" Heiden said.

Di Lin frowned and said, "Yes."

One of the three tests Orosei gave him was to accept the arrangement of the Magic Guild and complete an auction.Although he didn't know the reason for doing this, but since he was taking credits, of course the simpler the better.

"Then, shall we report to the Magic Guild first?" Dilling said.

Hyde nodded.

The Magic Guild of Bot City was established in the west of the city, and it was a tripartite rivalry with the Mercenary Union in the south of the city and the Guild of Light Gods in the north of the city.

After the Magic Guild checked the identities of Heidein and Dilling, they immediately completed the membership qualifications for them to participate in the auction house.The branch president of the guild came out to entertain them in person.

Dilling then said that he needed to complete the test by hosting the auction.

The branch president was surprised: "But all the hosts in the auction house need to pass training and examinations before they can take up their posts."

Dilling said, "How long will the training be?"

The branch leader said: "It will take at least half a year. Because the auction house only accepts big buyers, there can be no carelessness."

Hyde frowned and said, "No exceptions?" No matter how boring Orosei is, he would not joke about such things.Since he set a time limit of three months, it means that it will definitely be completed within three months.

"A legitimate auction house is absolutely impossible, but an underground auction house is possible." The branch president lowered his voice, "I think the head of the academy should be referring to the underground auction house. Because the underground auction house in Bot City coincides with Our guild has a little bit of trouble."

Di Lin's eyes lit up and he said, "Then can I host an auction?"

The branch president looked at him, with a faint worry in his eyes, "Before you host, maybe it would be better for you to take a look at the atmosphere of the auction house. Because it is not as friendly as the legitimate auction house."

"..."

Dilling and Hyde didn't understand what he meant until evening.

The underground auction, which is only open at night, is crowded with people.

Shouting, noisy, cursing, flirting...everything imaginable can be heard here.

Once Heidein and Dilling entered, they were submerged in the sea of ​​people.

The auction has already started.

The host blew the horn vigorously.

After blowing for about two or three minutes, the venue gradually quieted down.

A big sign was erected at the top of the venue, with only two words on it - Sit down!

After another five or six minutes of delay, Dilling and Heidein, who sat at the back, were finally able to see the appearance of the host clearly.

That is really a very burly person, and the thin cloth can hardly cover his chest muscles.

"Hey! Brothers, shut up! There are times when you are amazed!" The host smiled, and knocked on the clock with a small hammer in his hand, "Today is a good time for you, believe me Me, if you only have a thousand gold coins in your pocket, you will howl with regret! Today is a historically critical moment, and what comes next will dazzle their eyes and make them dazzled... Don't doubt it, just tonight One thing can change the fate of your family. Yes, the fate of the family. Every family will be crazy to get such a family heirloom! Haha, well, let's work together to become the crazy family !"

"Hey..." There was a commotion below.

Dilling had a big head.He couldn't imagine standing on the stage like this host, twisting his waist and buttocks, while doing this... style introduction.

"Let's take a look at the first treasure." The curtain behind him was lifted, and a bracelet inlaid with various gemstones was placed on the red cloth and brought out. "Oh my God, can you imagine? There are such fascinating things in this world. Gold, precious stones... Do you know what they mean when they are combined? A peerless beauty will lie naked on the bed and be at your mercy! "

A knowing laugh followed.

"The price of this bracelet starts at [-] gold coins. Come on, wave your arms and tell me the wealth you are willing to donate."

"Five hundred and one gold coins." Someone shouted from below.

"510 gold coins."

"..."

"Six hundred gold coins."

Seeing the host on stage dealing with the buyers with ease, Di Lin's heart beat faster.This may be the biggest test he has encountered in his life.Even more nervous than facing the council and the head of the academy.

"Everyone has a different style." Heiden said suddenly.

"I know. But," Dilling said, "I can't think of any other way to deal with them." He could see that these buyers are definitely not people who can tolerate others, and it can even be said that they are waiting for the host to make a fool of themselves at any time .

Heide said: "Your strength should be able to handle most of the people here. Leave the rest to me."

"...This is the auction."

"Well."

"Not an arena."

Hyde raised his eyebrows and said, "I thought you didn't know."

After a while, the gemstone bracelet has found its owner.

The auction quickly moves on to the next round.

"Tsk tsk, knights, warriors, warriors... Blessed are you. You will see your best comrades here... the glory of Gruson!"

A long sword without a scabbard was held out.