"According to the reports from the Paladins, a total of fifty-three slave trading dens were destroyed and one hundred and seventy-five people were captured, including sixty-five cultists. Vothos has also admitted that he has colluded with those cultists...

…”

Having said this, Old Bishop Howard couldn't help but reveal a bit of a wry smile on his face. From any point of view, this operation can be said to be a great success, but precisely because of its great success, it brought him

A lot of trouble. But Zhan obviously didn't care about this. He lazily changed his movements on the sofa, and then waved his hand.

"Tell the important point."

"...Okay, we have sealed off all the strongholds of the Lion Claws Chamber of Commerce and confiscated the property inside, totaling five billion sixty-three million..."

"That's all I can make out."

Hearing this, Zhan shook his head.

"As usual, half of you and the rest belong to me, no problem."

"Of course not, Lord Lord."

Hearing Zhan's question, Howard sighed again, thinking that things were like this, and if there was a problem, it would be okay, otherwise what else could he do? During this time, he was almost annoyed to death.

The messengers took turns running to their temples, vaguely hearing news that they planned to respond to the higher-level bishops' conference.

"Those lords sent people to inquire about the seized stronghold..."

"If they want it, just give it to them. It's useless for us to hold it in our hands anyway. The free transfer is just a favor."

After hearing this, Howard nodded with relief. He thought so too. In any case, this sudden attack on the Lion Claw Chamber of Commerce also harmed the interests of many nobles. They must be compensated to some extent.

, although the commodities and money of the Lion's Claw Chamber of Commerce have been confiscated by the Templar Order, so many pieces of land are legal. There must be an explanation. Now that Zhan is willing to confiscate those places, he will

It made the nobles feel more comfortable. However, Bishop Howard hesitated for a moment and finally spoke.

"...Lord, there are many complaints about this incident..."

"oh?"

Hearing this, Zhan En's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sarcastic smile.

"Down below, which one down? Are those regional bishops?"

"Yes."

Now that Zhan has guessed it, Howard will naturally not hide it anymore.

"They are very resentful about this. They think we are too reckless and did not consult with them in advance. Not only that, there are also many complaints from the nobles. The envoys of Lord Parwood have come three times, all because of this incident

, he hopes that the Holy Church can act with caution... In this way, we are really very passive."

"passive?"

Hearing this, Zhan narrowed his eyes and snorted softly.

"Mr. Bishop Howard, let me ask you, after this, any of the Paladins who participated in the operation lost their holy power and were punished? Or are there fewer believers below us and no one dares to come to the church to pray?"

"This.........No."

Faced with Zhan En's inquiry, Howard thought for a moment and then shook his head. This is why the regional bishops, although they resented the execution of their Paladins first and then punished them, were unable to do anything to them. Because they had not lost their holy power.

It shows that the gods are not disgusted with their actions. Otherwise, their power has disappeared long ago. And if such a thing happened, it is impossible that Howard would not have heard about it at all. As for the believers, not only has there been no decrease, but now

On the contrary, the number of believers increased.

After getting this answer, Zhan En also smiled slightly.

"So. Do you believe in gods or nobles?"

"Of course it's a god!"

When it comes to big issues of right and wrong, Howard doesn't dare to talk nonsense. And after hearing this answer, Zhan En's smile became even more dazzling.

"I just don't understand. You haven't been punished by the gods. Why are you worried about those nobles? Could it be that they are messengers from the gods who have descended to earth, and they can still report this little thing to the Kingdom of Sky God? No, since they can't, then

What do you have to worry about?"

"Mainly the regional bishops below, they are worried that the nobles will be dissatisfied, so in terms of worship..."

After saying this, Howard also shook his head. Although he was also worried about this matter, he was very dissatisfied when he looked at the virtues of the regional bishops below. Looking at them, it was as if they regarded those nobles as their own masters.

I am afraid that if they are unhappy, they will not give money or if they are unhappy, they will wear the church's shoes... No wonder Zhan En asked this question, is it that you believe in the god of nobility?

"You don't need to worry about that."

Hearing Howard's concern, Zhan waved his hand again, looking nonchalant.

"I remember that I found a lot of lists during the search below, including those nobles, right? Give me those lists, and then I will make a copy and leave it in your hands. Find a time to reveal the names on the list.

I guarantee you that after this, those nobles will donate their property more diligently than ever before."

"Is this okay?"

Howard was stunned when he heard Zhan's idea. Of course he knew what Zhan wanted to do. Those nobles would definitely be extremely nervous if they knew that such a list was in the hands of the Templar Order. In order to show their goodwill,

, they will definitely find ways to give benefits to the Templar Order to prevent the Templar Order from making this list public. But Howard has never thought of doing this. In his opinion, this is simply blackmail! And now, James

En actually wants the Holy Church to blackmail the nobles?

"Why doesn't this work?"

Zhan glared at Howard with hatred.

"Let me ask you, do those lists say those nobles are related to cultists?"

"No, only a few cultists have revealed that a small group of nobles have relationships with them."

Howard shook his head. Most of those lists were about trade between slave traders and nobles, and did not involve such evil content as life sacrifice. After all, nobles still have to face it, although the captured cultists revealed

Some information, but not much.

"That's it, find some people to keep an eye on those guys. Since we don't have enough evidence to prove that they are related to the cultists, the rest of them are just buying and selling slaves, which is not our holy business.

Tuanjiao Tuan, now that the culprit of the lion's claws has been revealed to the world, the next thing is just to enforce the law impartially. It is best to have a public execution to let those monkeys fully realize our power. Let them understand that when they want to

When they want to do evil, there is a righteous eye like our Holy Church above their heads staring at them!"

Hearing what Zhan said so high-sounding, Howard felt sour. But he had to admit that although Zhan seemed to be crazy, everything he said made sense. And doing so did not violate the rules of the Templar Order at all.

Doctrine. Although you said that what Zhan did was blackmail, they just received the list and did not send anyone to tell other nobles that if they don’t pay, I will publish the list. Instead, those nobles rushed to donate.

, people voluntarily pay, what kind of blackmail is this? And doing so can indeed make those originally unscrupulous nobles restrain themselves, which is beneficial to all parties. At the same time, this can also further enhance the influence of the Holy Church. In fact

The number of believers in various regions above and below is now more than before. From this point of view, everyone is happy with what Zhan En has done. The Holy Church has expanded its influence and received practical benefits, and it will also

After getting more donations, the nobles will not be so unscrupulous in doing things. From every aspect, the Holy Church has taken a big advantage this time.

It's just that Howard still can't turn this corner. After all, it's too... ugh...

Knowing that he could not convince Zhan En, Howard could only sigh helplessly and muttered to himself.

"I really don't know if it's me getting old or the world has changed..."

"The world hasn't changed, Bishop Howard, it's just that you have to change your perspective on the world."

Looking at the silent Howard, Zhan shrugged his shoulders. The cause of this incident was that the Lion Claws Chamber of Commerce robbed his own goods, but unfortunately, Howard still doesn't know the real reason, but what does it matter? Lion Claws himself has done many evil things.

It's in Zhan's hands, and it deserves to be manipulated. Who told Vossos to be disobedient? If he was willing to spend money to eliminate the disaster, he wouldn't have ended up in the situation where the entire chamber of commerce is completely ruined. But what's the use of talking about it now?

, anyway, Vothos is finished, Zhan also got a lot of wealth, and also gathered a lot of useful talents. You must know that those slave traders do not sell everyone, you just get a disabled person

No one wants the change. And these nobles have high requirements, so most of the slaves brought here have special skills. As for the girls, they have also been trained. Logically speaking, they can generally be sold at a high price.

But now Zhan was so advantageous that he didn’t receive any of the money, and then threw it all into the “construction team” that Unique was in charge of.

Originally, Zhan En thought that Unique would take advantage of the collapse of the Lion's Claw Chamber of Commerce to expand, but Unique obviously had a lot of ideas. She planned to do things steadily step by step. As long as this new city was built, there would be no need to worry about the Stars Chamber of Commerce.

It was no longer its former glory. Zhan En didn't care about it and just let her go.

"It's time for the bishops in those regions to investigate and see if they are really religious. I doubt there are a few of them who can perform magic in public."

"I'll take care of it."

Hearing Zhan's words, Howard nodded helplessly, and then he planned to turn around and leave, but at this moment, Howard seemed to remember something and looked at Zhan again.

"Oh, by the way, Lord Lord, I have something I want to discuss with you."

"What's up?"
Chapter completed!