The witch thought I am a Demon God
Chapter 964 - 495: Genuine Sun Universe

Chapter 964: Chapter 495: Genuine Sun Universe

Saint Vestia rose and entered Dragon Fire Lake, and at the same time, the Vesta Holy Land, originally located in the Kingdom of Frank, vanished overnight, with the holy temple instead appearing near the King City of Alsace.

Hardly an hour had passed when a letter accusing Saint Vestia of betraying the Kingdom of Frank reached the desk of the Emperor of Frank.

The Emperor of Frank immediately ordered surveillance of all emigrants who had moved from the Oriental Empire, and if any abnormality was discovered, they were to be arrested at once.

Also, he received a battle report from the front lines, learning that the main Frankish Army was ambushed by Alsasians, turning the tide of the battle significantly against their favor.

Louis XI said to Archbishop Lance beside him, "My old friend, you were right, witches are not to be trusted."

"Saint Vestia has betrayed us."

"Jalen, that incompetent fool, also failed to put an end to Dragon Flame Fortress’s attacks on my army. What do you suggest I do?"

Archbishop Lance was the head of the Frankish Church, and at this moment, his loyalty to the Pope was no longer as strong as his loyalty to the Emperor of Frank. National interests had surpassed the universal faith, and he said to the Emperor of Frank, "Frank has conquered many nations, acquiring numerous laws. Our advantage lies in the quantity and quality of those laws. Competing with Alsace, a remote countryside, in magic was unwise to begin with."

"The laws of Alsace are too dominant; we need not clash with them directly. Send out our Anlun Cavalry Legion to infiltrate their paths and wilderness. Under Anlun Law, our Law Knights can absorb the power of other laws, allowing them to avoid being targeted by those laws."

"We also have the Law Knight Regiment under Aquitaine Law. Dispatching these two legions will win us the victory, or at the very least, we can take advantage of the civil strife in Alsace to seize one of their county’s territories."

Louis XI responded, "You have a point, Archbishop."

"Let’s proceed as you have suggested."

Louis XI had a habit of following through with any advice he sought from a capable and prestigious individual, regardless of its nature, rather than nitpicking or arrogantly amending parts he considered unreasonable.

Archbishop Lance was his ally and confederate, the best candidate to suppress the old noble forces’ counterattack.

This invasion of Alsace sought to take advantage of the opportunity to seize the fertile lands of Alsace and to also weaken the power of the old Frankish nobility.

The Frankish Army and witches sent out on this occasion were the outdated detritus that the current Kingdom of Frank was eager to discard.

Archbishop Lance said, "Your Majesty, the archbishop of Troyes is a devout believer who does not heed our words as well. His loyalty to the Pope and his faith in the God of All Things have long surpassed his allegiance to the Kingdom of Frank."

"I think it’s time to remove him. His proclamation has grown too bold, and it has already exceeded the tolerance we can afford; he now stands as an obstacle to King’s Right."

Louis XI remembered that the archbishop of Troyes was a renowned church saint; though not officially canonized by the Church, he had great acclaim locally in Troyes.

Moreover, the archbishop of Troyes rose to prominence at a young age and had multiple interactions with the angles of the God of All Things, aiding many commoners in the Troyes Region who fell into poverty and illness. Legend has it that those whom he touched would heal of all bodily diseases and even see their souls cleansed of sin.

This man indeed had deep communications with the Church headquarters, but his reputation was sterling.

Louis XI inquired with concern, "How do you propose we deal with him? He is regarded by the people of Troyes Region as the most devout believer."

As the most revered leader of the Frankish Church, Archbishop Lance certainly had ways to deal with such a reputed figure. "We start with his greatest strength. Smearing a person’s reputation is all too easy."

"I have plenty of ways to ruin his reputation."

"It’s not that I want to target him, but to strengthen Frank, we must consolidate King’s Right, and since he still considers the Church above Frank despite my many hints, we have no choice but to dispose of him."

Louis XI nodded in agreement. "Very well, proceed with your plan. Anything that strengthens Frank and the royal house is a good thing."

Louis XI then recalled that Archbishop Lance and the archbishop of Troyes had a conflict decades ago, yet he said nothing.

The archbishop of Troyes, renowned at an early age and having communicated with angels, was naturally arrogant and conceited; it was normal for him to have offended some people in his youth.

However, for those in high positions, remembering the names and deeds of all who intersected with them was a fundamental skill.

Clearly, Archbishop Lance had long remembered an old grudge.

Louis XI said, "We must also stop our covert support for the Duchy of Huss. If our Emperor gets entangled in the war there for too long, there’s indeed a chance that Ivita will feel he has the opportunity to confront us with full force."

"Alsace is like a meal in the eyes of the tigers and lions, surrounded by beasts eager to prey on it, while Alsace itself is but a pitiful kitten with broken claws."

"I want to make that Ivita of Alsace understand that all his past actions were mere trifles. He thrived because no one truly contested with him. But now, he will be embroiled in the affairs of the Magic Black Forest."