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Chapter 96 - 96 90 Cunning Merchant_2

96: Chapter 90: Cunning Merchant_2 96: Chapter 90: Cunning Merchant_2 Compared with this definite outcome, losing a Flying Dragon Cavalry is nothing.

Even if traces have been exposed, it just brings the already strained relationship between both sides to the surface.

But this scapegoat, it’s you who has to bear the brunt.

Why?

Because they have been rooted in the Clergy for generations, they are the true masters of the Clergy, and you are just an outsider.

Truth be told, if there is no need for someone to risk their lives, that group would love to monopolize all positions within the Clergy so they can enjoy believers’ offerings throughout their lives.”

The masked man’s words pierced Carlos’s heart like needles.

The revealed scandals are all true, and the actual Clergy is even ten times darker.

Those Church Clergy, who claim to devote everything to the Lord of the Dawn and remain unmarried for life, have actually turned the Clergy into their inherited stronghold.

Carlos being able to become the Commander of the Second Cavalry Regiment is not from the boss’s favor, although he is highly accomplished, that is not the reason for promotion.

The real reason is someone needed to do the dangerous work.

So he has been in this position for ten years, during which he has done countless feats for the Clergy, and he hasn’t moved forward.

No other reason, the position of cannon fodder is enough, to go higher, they must be one of their own.

“What’s the use of talking about all of this now, everything in the Clergy has nothing to do with me.

As far as the Clergy is concerned, I am already a dead man from now on.

Anyway, I still appreciate your kindness.

If it weren’t for you picking me up back then, Carlos might have been dead on a rainy night thirty years ago.

Being able to live for another thirty years is already a gain.

I accept whatever comes next, even death.

There are numerous pursuers waiting for me now.

I’m afraid I can only bear your kindness in mind for now.

If Carlos is lucky enough to survive, I will find a way to repay your kindness in the future.”

Even though he is resigned to his fate, a strong desire to survive is still expressed in his tone.

But this matter is too big, facing the pursuit of a kingdom, it is really difficult to stay alive.

“Haha…”

“Carlos, don’t be so pessimistic.

The Alpha Kingdom only wants to kill Carlos from the Second Dragon Cavalry, and not every Carlos.

Change your identity, and you will find that the world will never be the same.

Just like that rainy night many years ago, if you hadn’t asked for help, we might have missed each other!”

The words of the masked man surprised Carlos.

After numerous years of societal grinding, he is no longer the naive boy he once was and understands very well that there is no love or hatred without reason in this world.

No matter what, he killed an Earl of the Alpha Kingdom and made such an “infamous name”, and there is no solution to this situation anywhere.

There is simply no chance of being pardoned.

“Sir, can you please be straightforward?

What do you want me to do?

To be honest, Carlos doesn’t think he possesses any value, enough for the Alpha Kingdom to let me go.”

This is the truth.

While Golden Knights are rare, they are not that special for a kingdom.

Take the Alpha Kingdom as an example, they openly have dozens of Golden Knights.

It’s not possible for them to disregard everything to entice him, their enemy.

“Carlos, your vision has been limited by the Clergy, and it needs to be broadened.

For influential individuals, as long as the benefits are substantial enough, hatred doesn’t mean anything.

Moreover, you don’t have deep-seated hatred with them.

The blame is mainly attributed to the Clergy.

The dead King’s Special Envoy, although seemingly glamorous, was not a real big shot; all his glory came from Caesar III.

But now he is dead and the dead are worthless.

Your existence now only embarrasses them.

But as long as what you do next is beneficial to them, they can set aside the past issues.

At least before you lose your utility, they can turn a blind eye to the past.

Come on, put on this mask, and bid farewell to your past life.

From now on, we live the rest of our lives fighting for the Lord of the Dawn.

No one can stop the glory of my lord from spreading to every corner of the world!”

After hearing the alluring words of the masked man, Carlos is puzzled.

He keeps questioning his soul in his mind.

Fighting for the Lord of the Dawn is a slogan exclusive to the Clergy.

Other forces may occasionally shout it, but that’s just to liven up the atmosphere; no one takes it seriously.

But the mysterious masked man in front of him is serious.

This kind of approval from the depth of the soul, Carlos has only seen in a few devoted ascetics.

A knight with such a firm belief, who appears here in this way and harbors deep hatred for the Clergy, Carlos suddenly finds himself completely unable to understand the world.

Despite his confusion, driven by the desire to survive, he still takes the mask.

No magical fluctuation, it’s just an ordinary mask.

Without hesitation, under the eager gaze of the masked man, Carlos put the mask on his face, but the confusion in his heart has only deepened.

…

The outside world’s storms have not affected Layton County.

Everyone’s life goes on as usual: those lacking grain still lack grain, those complaining still complain, onlookers continue to watch the show.