Arcane Lord

Compared with a month ago, the energy reserve of the Tower of Time has not improved significantly, but Xia Duo knows that this is because the Tower of Time returned to normal operation a month ago.

Functional facilities such as the arcane garden, alchemy platform, and spell laboratory, as well as the tower spirit functions such as internal protection, alert, and response have all been restored.

Basically, it is no different from before Midsummer Festival. In this way, the energy reserve is still rising steadily, which is quite good.

But now, after the overall protection consumption is reduced, there are too many things that Xia Duo can do. For example, what he wants most is to open a portal connecting the Tower of Time to Linshui Village.

Of course, for the portal and other things, you still need to ask for help from Alberk. The portal (facility) of the Tower of Time can be used to fix the portal, similar to the one that the Tower of Time currently connects to Savile Territory.

The only thing he needs to do now is to wait for the influence of the elemental channel to gradually expand and for the good news from the Tower of Time. While waiting, studying magic is the best way to kill time.

…

Starting from the miniature lake and heading west along the Linshui River, Xia Duo walked very slowly on the path stepped on by the river workers. Looking at the water waves on the river running westward and constantly overtaking him, Xia Duo suddenly smiled and quickened his pace slightly.

Returning to Linshui Village, Chateau found a small flat-bottomed boat parked by the river. It was not his "Lucky Owen" or any boat he had seen in Savileland.

The ship is colored red, orange, and yellow. A golden burning sun pattern with a face is painted on the side of the ship. There is a team of warriors in golden armor standing on the deck.

Looking at the direction of the ship's bow, it seems that the ship is coming from the north. Perhaps it is the High Priest of Glory heading to Basin Lake in the south for a vacation. It is said that Basin Lake in the south is beautiful and famous in Netheril.

Xia Duo had seen boats passing by Linshui Village heading south before, but this was indeed the first time they docked like this.

Leiden is very obedient, and Bishop Ambril of the Saville Territory is also very talkative, but Shado doesn't think that the Lord of Glory priests in other places are like this.

There is a saying in my hometown that "each one has his own master." The Lord of Glory is the common master of the priests in heaven, but on earth, the lords of various places are their real masters.

This is both a realistic compromise and a doctrinal constraint.

Of course, even if he is a priest in a foreign land, Sha Duo does not believe that he dares to harm himself. Harming the ruler has violated their core teachings.

Of course, it is impossible for the Priest of Glory, who admires order, to do this, but it is certain that his interests and stance are not on Sha Duo's side.

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When Shado walked to the small square of the altar, he no longer needed to find anyone to ask. He had already seen the strange priest standing next to the altar chatting with Leiden.

Layton's attitude towards him seemed to be respectful, but Shado and Layton had been getting along for a long time, and he could still see the underlying hostility beneath Layton's respect. It seemed that the conversation between the two did not go smoothly.

I don't know what they talked about.

"Leiden!" Sha Duo shouted from a distance.

Hearing Sha Duo's voice, Leiden immediately left behind the conversing priest, trotted to Sha Duo, bowed, and whispered: "Sir, that is Priest Cole brought from Rodney in the north. , he wants to be your Lord’s chief advisor.”

Chief Adviser? Does he have such a position? Judging from the literal meaning, the Cole priest wanted to take refuge with him, but the problem was that he didn't know anything about the Rodney Territory or the Cole priest.

Sha Duo showed a puzzled expression at the right time, and Leiden immediately explained, "My lord, Priest Cole came here in a private capacity. He is actually obeying the orders of Lord Rodney. If your lord gives the order, I can also go there in a private capacity." Serves as advisor to other territories.”

Upon hearing this explanation, Xia Duo immediately realized that there was a very significant difference between the clergy of the temple system and the territorial system. At least the territorial system should be able to "focus on Cao Ying and Han".

The temple system is similar to the ownership of faith, which will not be shaken easily.

But Xia Duo was also familiar with the "Holy Proverbs of the Lord of Glory". From a doctrinal point of view, doing so was actually a side ball, using his personal identity to cover up his misinterpretation of the doctrine.

Of course, then again, if believers could fully obey the teachings, there would be saints everywhere.

Thinking of this, Xia Duo looked towards Priest Cole next to the altar. At this moment, Priest Cole also looked at him and bowed slightly, with a trace of arrogance and self-respect in his expression.

Xia Duo smiled slightly and didn't care. He whispered a few words to Leiden and then walked towards the altar.

"Priest Cole, welcome to the Great Xia Territory. Listen to Leiden, do you want to be my chief advisor?"

"Lord Shado." Priest Cole saluted again, "I heard in the north that there is a land pioneered by brave men in the south, and the lord is a talented mage with outstanding talents.

"I feel that a genius mage should not be trapped in mundane affairs, but should focus on the field of magic. Therefore, I recommend myself to be your chief advisor, and I am willing to handle worldly development affairs for you."

These words——

Xia Duo felt awkward hearing this. He always felt that these words should be said by the mage to the clergy. Aren't the mage supposed to be secular? The clergy should focus on the realm of God.

Besides, even if he wants to be the boss, he still hopes that he will take the initiative to delegate authority, rather than his subordinates taking the initiative!

Shado did not answer immediately, and Priest Cole continued to show his capital, "I have personally presided over the opening of the forest in the southern part of Rodney Territory, and I have rich experience in the development of forest territory. In addition, I have extensive contacts in the north and can help Daxia Ling has introduced sufficient labor force and corresponding materials, and can also develop local specialties for Daxia Ling.”

Huh?

At this point, Shado is actually only interested in the "sufficient labor force" mentioned by Priest Cole. He can just listen to the rest. And for this "sufficient labor force", Shado wants to give it one last try:

"Priest Cole, I am very interested in what you said, and I also agree with your ability. I am willing to build a temple for you in Bactria."

"This-" Cole hesitated.

Seeing this scene, Sha Duo also got his answer. This priest Cole really didn't really surrender. Otherwise, how could he hesitate in front of a temple?

Theoretically, the temple has nothing to do with the achievements of the priests. You only need to practice the teachings to gain the approval of the gods and send down holy power as a benefit.

However, limited to their understanding of doctrine, very few clerics can be upgraded all the way to become comparable to a great arcanist.

Owning a temple and then expanding the scope of influence of order is another way to upgrade. Especially the Lord of Glory is impartial and selfless. As long as the order is implemented, even if it is only a trivial point, the holy power will be given.

This is somewhat similar to the "educational party" in Xia Duo's hometown. An individual can also "civilize a party", but it is not as convenient as a temple.

Therefore, even if they do not upgrade themselves, the clergy will not refuse to own a temple for the sake of faith.