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Chapter 694 - 371: The Law and The Church of the Blue Blood sponsorship with the Kingdom!_2

Chapter 694: Chapter 371: The Law and The Church of the Blue Blood sponsorship with the Kingdom!_2

However, doing so would essentially mean allocating almost all of their territory’s finances to military expenses.

Ivita thought for a moment, deciding to secure the army first and figure out the money issue later.

If all else fails, the worst-case solution would be to sustain warfare through warfare itself.

In simpler terms, if they run out of money, they can directly rob the pirates on Cross Island.

Ivita nodded to the two envoys and said, "I agree. Please send my regards to my uncle Alfonso III and wish him God’s blessings."

The two envoys visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

For diplomats like them, the successful completion of their assigned tasks is always a lucky outcome.

Fortunately, this Prince Ivita Alsace is quite amiable and did not give them any difficulties.

The leading envoy said to Ivita: "Sir, my name is Vojtech Savoy. I am honored to serve you. Truly, there are very few people as young and accomplished as you in this world."

Wilson, standing behind Ivita, raised an eyebrow, then whispered to Ivita, "Sir, the Savoys are a noble family, the ruling house of the Vallado Duchy."

Ivita looked at the envoy with surprise.

Right, he remembered being reminded by a bishop in Ambros that he could form an alliance through marriage with the Montefellato family from the Vallado Duchy. Despite only being the ruling family of an earldom, the Montefellatos had deep marital ties with various duchies and kingdoms, especially with the Frankish state.

This alliance would indeed be helpful for his cause.

However, that was based on the bishop’s assumption that he would remain a Baron. Now, there was no need for him to marry the daughter of an Earl’s family.

After all, the direct descendants of that Earl’s family were all in the kingdom and duchies, and he could not possibly marry a member of a collateral line.

However, Ivita did not expect to encounter a diplomat from the Savoy family on Cross Island.

Vojtech Savoy gave a wry smile to Ivita. "I’m just a side branch of that great family, not worth much. The law ruling the Vallado Duchy is the Blue Blood Law, the people there highly value the bloodline honor of nobility. As someone of relatively humble blood myself, I have not received any help due to this status."

Ivita glanced at Wilson, who then explained: "I’ve heard of the Blue Blood Law. Under the Blue Blood Law, the people of the Duchy are divided into two types, the blue-blooded nobility and the common people."

"The blue-blooded nobles aren’t so called because their blood is actually blue, but because they never do physical labor and hence don’t get much sunlight exposure. Over time, their skin loses color, leaving only pale skin where the veins on the back of their hands are clearly visible. Therefore, they are called Blue Blood Nobles."

"The Blue Blood Law grants these Blue Blood Nobles many rights. There are certain things that only the Blue Blood Nobles can do. If normal people were to do those things, they would be in breach of the law and the soldiers would take those commoners away."

"For example, there was a peculiar incident in which a commoner ate a piece of rice cake on the street in the Vallado Duchy and was arrested and whipped by the soldiers of that country for thirty lashes. All because, under the Blue Blood Law, only the Blue Blood Nobles are allowed to walk and eat at the same time."

"In that country, commoners cannot eat fine rice or drink fine wine. Marriages and funerals require the permission of the lord. Fees must be paid to, and permission received from, the lord before they can proceed. To prevent people from leaving their country, the Duchy has placed many sentry posts along their borders to stop anyone from escaping their territory."

"Sir, what’s interesting is that Vallado Duchy and Lombardy Duchy are neighboring countries, separated only by a mountain range."

Hand on his forehead, Ivan was almost speechless. He had previously witnessed the lives of people under the Iron Crown Law in the Lombardy Duchy. Unexpectedly, their neighbor, Vallado Duchy, was even more outrageous.

These two countries truly proved the saying: "birds of a feather flock together".

Indeed, if a country is eccentric, its neighbor is bound to be abnormal too.

Vojtech Savoy gave a bitter smile. "Yes, that country is indeed outrageous. That’s exactly why my ancestors tried to find a way to leave."

Ivita said, "I’m a little tired. You should go first."

After the two envoys left, Ivita summoned the envoy from Antioch.

Soon after, a young priest, somewhat arrogant in demeanour, dressed in a white robe with a sacred golden numeral ’4’ embroidered in gold thread on the collar, walked into the hall. Only when he saw Ivita did he collect his snobbish look.

Ivita was hardly surprised.

People from The Church could be a bit arrogant.

"You must be Mr. Ivita," the priest said, "I represent General Antioch to extend his goodwill to you. This is a personal goodwill gesture from Lord Antioch."

He paused, as if waiting for Ivita to express his gratitude devoutly.

But to his disappointment, Ivita just looked at him curiously.

Ivita waited for a while, took a sip of tea, seeing that this guy still expectantly insisted that he express his joy and gratitude, then he finally understood the purpose of this envoy.

"Um... Thank you, General Antioch."

The priest pursed his lips, what kind of reaction was that from Ivita?

This was too casual.

But for the sake of business, he didn’t pursue it further, but said to Ivita, "The pirate Yisen Hanjian has once plundered many of The Church’s ships, General Antioch is very pleased with your eradication of such scourge in the world."

He paused again, waiting for Ivita’s response.

This time Ivita had already understood the nature of this pretentious priest, who was fond of saving face, so Ivita cooperatively said, "Eliminating scum, I think it’s the basic morality of every person."

The priest showed a satisfied look and nodded, saying, "Mr. Ivita, my guess was correct, you indeed are a devout believer. To thank you for eliminating the pirates and also for about to eliminate more pirates, General Antioch has decided to support you with some high-level professionals to make up for the lack of high-level professionals in your army."

"This includes a level four superior knight, a level three ranger, and a level three divine archer."

Ivita blinked.

Is it true that as long as you have enough power, good things will come even when you’re asleep?

Unexpectedly, having occupied only two earldoms, two sides have taken the initiative to sponsor him one after the other.

Now he has been sponsored by an army, and so many high-level professionals.

With this, his power has become solidified.

Ivita thought of many historical overlords who started from scratch in his previous life, they all went from hardship to ease, and once they became successful, many aristocrats were willing to invest in them.

In fact, strength is like a snowball, the early stage is the most difficult, but in the mid to late stage, it’s actually very easy.

Having gained advantages, Ivita thought it would be better to satisfy the vanity of the face-saving priest. "Thank the great Lord of All Things, thank the great Church."

"Thank General Antioch and you, this is a great help, but what do I need to give in return?"

The already very satisfied priest, in a very emotional state, put his hand on Ivita’s shoulder and said passionately, "Mr. Ivita, as long as you keep your firm faith in the Lord of All Things, that’s the only requirement from us and The Church."

"But if you really want to do something for The Church and the cause of the God of All Things, then after you have achieved everything you want, join the thirteenth Holy War, that will be enough."

This was the second time today that Ivita was invited to participate in the Holy War.

Ivita asked with a puzzled look, "I heard that the thirteenth Holy War has already started. Is our battle record on the front line very poor?"

The face-saving priest’s expression became awkward.

He coughed and said, "This is all God’s test for us. He hopes that we can remain firm in our faith even in the most difficult times. The victory of the heretics is only temporary."