This Holy Knight is So Despicable!-Chapter 623 - 542: The Archbishop’s Ambition

Looking at the Light Knight Captain returning in a fury, Archbishop Charles felt a bit afraid.

Could it be that he saw those gold and silver jewels and is ready to argue with me about doctrine and morality?

However, what he didn't expect was that the Knight Captain came to him and kneeled on one knee.

"Archbishop Sir, I have failed in my duties, please punish me!"

"Punish? Failed in your duties?"

Archbishop Charles was a bit confused, especially seeing the submissive Knight Captain, he was very surprised.

The Light Knights are all rigid adherents to the rules, and Charles knew very well that he and the other party were not on the same page.

He also knew that the other party didn't look favorably upon him.

The evidence was that, although the Light Knights served as his guards to protect his safety,

they were unwilling to engage in any interaction with him or his followers outside of their duties.

Even the camp was separated by temporary fences that the knights disdained.

This Light Knight Captain, after saluting when receiving the mission in the Pope Palace, never again performed a subordinate's salute to him.

When really necessary, he only replaced it with the Light Salute used by believers.

It emphasized that although I work for you, I'm not the same as you.

Charles, having long been immersed in the Divine Sect, naturally understood the temperaments and nature of these knights.

He wouldn't bother to argue with these people, as it's often more trouble than it's worth.

But he never expected the Knight Captain to kneel on one knee and perform a knightly salute today?

This treatment is reserved for the Pope!

This honor made Archbishop Charles feel both overwhelmed and flattered.

"Oh my, what's this? Get up quickly!"

Archbishop Charles reached out to help the Knight Captain up: "Knight Commander Terry, why so courteous between us? It's not necessary, not necessary!"

The Knight Captain sighed: "Archbishop, this time I truly failed in my duties.

We underestimated those damned heretics and fell into an ambush, suffering great losses!

This time we returned with nothing accomplished, it's really disgraceful, letting you down!"

Charles couldn't help but smile broadly; if a caravan's treasure could buy reconciliation with the Light Knight faction, he would be more than willing.

You could even say he made a big profit!

With the support of the Light Knights, even if this formidable militant group does not oppose,

he, Archbishop Charles, even has a chance to make a bid for the Pope's throne!

Unexpectedly, losing the goods opened up a new situation! Worth celebrating!

"Knight Commander Terry, don't take it too seriously, it's just some heretics, it's no big deal!"

Unexpectedly, Knight Commander Terry waved his hand: "No! Such a great humiliation, I must wash it away with the blood of the heretics!

Archbishop Sir, I have an unusual request, please help me!"

A favor delivered to my doorstep?

Archbishop Charles's heart was delighted, but on the surface, he acted as if it was a difficult situation.

"This... what is it? If I can help, I won't refuse!"

Knight Commander Terry smiled slightly, then with an expression of anger and grief said: "Please draft a Light Decree, have the Light Knights and Light Guards from nearby territories gather here, and follow me in crusading against the heretics!

This time, we must eradicate them completely to intimidate the heretical elements! Elevate the majesty of the Light God Sect!"

Archbishop Charles took a deep breath, his expression somewhat troubled.

"Mobilizing all the surrounding Light Knights and Light Guard Teams, that's no small task!

Terry, you're asking me to make a mistake!"

Knight Commander Terry kneeled on one knee again: "Please, Archbishop, you must help me!"

Archbishop Charles quickly held Knight Commander Terry up with both hands: "Oh my, what's this?

Perhaps others wouldn't be able to, but since it's you, the Knight Captain, I will help by all means!

Moreover, this is a battle to annihilate the heretics, which is reasonable, logical, and lawful!"

"The Archbishop's support truly moves me..."

The Archbishop patted the Knight Captain's shoulder: "Ah! Between us, we support each other!"

At this, the Archbishop's eyes rolled as a new idea emerged, intending to inflate this favor a bit more.

"How about this, Knight Commander Terry, I'll also write a few letters to the nearby lords and nobles, asking them to lend you their private soldiers."

The Knight Captain paused: "Private soldiers, wouldn't that make too big of a scene?"

"It has to be big!"

Archbishop Charles lowered his voice: "With such grandeur, when it comes time to commend and reward... the merit will also be great."

"But... the other side only has a small hill, I'm afraid..."

"Terry, you're foolish; if you don't say and I don't say, who knows the specifics?"

Terry's eyes flashed with intelligence, but he feigned a sudden realization on the surface.

"I see, still, the Archbishop thinks things through so thoroughly!

In that case, I'll thank the Archbishop first!"

"Hahaha, no need, no need, we're all on the same side!"

Archbishop Charles no longer cared about gold and jewels, feeling confident and starting to imagine a bright future.

Little did he know, at this moment, the Knight Commander was looking at him with teasing eyes, silently plotting.

"Just as the Divine Envoy said, this greedy fellow is cooperating so actively.

This way, the surrounding Light Knights and Light Guards can return under the banner of the Light, protecting the Holy Mountain and the Divine Envoy!

Private soldiers of other lords and nobles...

Didn't expect an unexpected surprise!

If these private soldiers are brought along, would it affect the Divine Envoy's conversion plan?

No, definitely not! 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

The Divine Envoy represents truth, the true light!

Even ordinary soldiers cannot refuse the Divine Envoy's preaching personally! When the time comes, they will surely choose to convert to the Light Holy Mountain together!"

Thinking of leading so many people to convert to the Light Holy Mountain, Light Knight Commander Terry trembled with excitement.

"Archbishop Sir, you carry on; I'll go and organize my military affairs."

"Oh, oh, oh! Alright, alright! You go ahead! Once I have drafted the order and letters, I'll have a servant deliver them to you."

Charles waved his hand to see off the Knight Captain, taking a deep breath and slowly exhaling.

"Not bad, it's a blessing in disguise... Ah! I forgot to ask, why didn't my butler Old Bob return with them?

Oh, was he unfortunately killed in the assault on the mountain?

Too bad, his management and financial skills were among the best among those around me.

However, if this could be an opportunity to reconcile with the Light Knight faction, any loss is worth it!

I can almost see the Pope's crown beckoning to me!

Hahaha..."