dhibooks Chapter 34 Bishop, Hello
Chapter 34 Bishop, Hello
The white gemstone is embedded in the sterling silver ring, emitting a faint light, not dazzling but soft and restrained.He has been wearing this ring since he was a child. Because of the magic blessed by the teacher, the ring will adjust its size as the owner grows older. He has never taken it off for so many years.Lanchester looked at it carefully for a while, then covered it with his sleeve again as if losing interest.
Sitting alone in the library, he was a bit tired from reading. After finishing the regular meeting of the Cardinal's Council today, Lanchester eagerly went to the top floor of the library to look up materials.
There are too many doubts in his heart.
It is true that Trollope does not have much information about Hesfield Continent, but even if there is not much information, few people will look it up.And Lanchester only had a little understanding of Hesfield Continent because he liked the travel notes of poets.
Stopping, rubbing his eyes, he got up and searched aimlessly in the library.The library has three floors.Each floor is hexagonal, and the high dome is engraved with runic spells to protect books.The bookshelves in the huge library room are full of heavy tomes, and the books on the walls inside go up to the dome, requiring magic or ladders to get them.
Most of the records of Hesfell Continent are mentioned by accident, and there are no special books.Most of the collections in the Holy See are obscure, and travel notes and poems are even rarer than Middleton's library.
With a sigh of resignation, Lanchester decided to go back to sleep.After walking a few steps, like an obsessive-compulsive disorder, he searched the nearest bookshelf again.
The books on this bookshelf belong to travel notes. Lanchester likes to use these books to pass the time when he was bored as a teenager. Firstly, there are really no less esoteric books that can be entertained in the Holy See. This is indeed a book with a modern soul. There are too many attractive creatures and races in the magnificent world beyond Lanchester's imagination.
His fingers ran along the spine of the book, and suddenly stopped on an old book with a dark brown cover.There are a large number of old books in the library, but because of the magical protection of the library, most of them are very tidy and well preserved.Only the newly placed books will appear even the cover is very worn out.
Carefully pull out the book and place the book card in the vacated space to prevent misplacement when returning the book.Lanchester sat down and gently turned the pages of the book. Even so, there were still a few broken maps that almost fell out.Carefully clip the map back on.There is no trace of dust on the book, as if it has just been turned over not long ago.
The owner of the book is an explorer in the northern part of the continent, who has traveled all over the regions and countries in the visited continent. After reading it, Lanchester found that the author of this book is a very interesting person. He is good at exploring different regions and countries. The ancient relationship between races is associated, by comparing their physical features and customs.And later, even the Hesfield Continent was mentioned.
Lanchester paused, thinking of the blond knight, his expression became solemn.And with the action of turning the page, a conjecture gradually formed in his mind. This conjecture was mixed in Hesfield Continent and those small details that he could not explain when traveling together. It was like the entire context was connected, and everything , it becomes clear and easy to understand.
He put down the book and leaned back in the chair.
Clemens' dark element and light element are compatible, Clemens is proficient in the common language of Hesfield, Clemens's sword must not be owned by ordinary knights, and the disappearance of Clemens and Clemens Bulville, who has a master-servant contract, and Clemens' weakness.
Sometimes, everything is just one point away.
Clemens' identity is at least a nobleman, as can be judged from the space ring he accidentally revealed, and his affinity for dark elements may be the reason why he wanders around the mainland as a nobleman. After all, light belongs to the entire continent. Belief.
As for Clemens' weakness, Lanchester had long guessed that it was caused by the confusion and imbalance between the two opposing elements of light and darkness due to some unknown reasons, and weakness was a necessary stage to restore balance.And when it comes to finding solutions to problems, it is clear that a loyal servant is more credible than a "friend" who came from the Holy See.
What shocked Lanchester the most was that Clemens was very likely to be a hybrid of Hesfield and the original continent.Just like the legend mentioned in the book, the language talent of the people in the Hesfield Continent comes from blood inheritance.Since the nobles were born, they have been proficient in the arrogant and unruly rhetoric of the nobles, and the common people have been familiar with the discord of life in the market since they landed.
Smiling silently, Lanchester was a little helpless, always thinking that he was not too stupid, but the people around him were too smart.He never deliberately concealed the fact that he was born in the Holy See, because he knew that trust cannot be built on too many secrets.Although he didn't personally admit his identity, he believed that from various details, those friends who were too smart should already know about it.
And precisely, this became the reason for Clemens to kill him.
Being from the Holy See, not hurting him when he revealed his affinity for the dark element does not mean that he is in Hesfield Continent, and it is possible to not get rid of this heresy when he is aware that he is of mixed blood.And Clemens happened to be weak, so everything happened logically.
Only Lanchester has been slow to understand now that the trust between them never existed.
But he didn't understand the madness in the man's eyes. Hadn't those months of mutual dependence been enough to make him understand that Lanchester would never do anything to hurt him?Is it rare that Lanchester left him with the impression that he is a lunatic who can hurt his friends for his beliefs?
And those months of getting along and the friendship he thought were all together with the cold moonlight made him feel a chill in his heart, like well water that had been chilled for many years, he could only sink in his heart.
Thoughts were chaotic, and the silent library seemed a little empty.
Lanchester put the book back and left quietly.
The next day
Lanchester was more and more tired from the sleepless night and the more elaborate and formal clothes this morning than usual.Masonfield walked over from a distance with a smile, and did not express any opinion on the depression hidden under Lanchester's calm face.
"Today is the first time the Son prayed. I remember you haven't seen the Son yet."
Nodding slightly, Lanchester also became curious.
"I heard that His Majesty the Pope is very concerned about the Holy Son, and he almost presides over the food, clothing, housing and transportation himself. This is really abnormal." He couldn't imagine what kind of scene it would be if the pope's younger brother's holy light blue pupils showed such concern.
Hearing the slight ridicule in his friend's tone, Bishop Masonfield's eyes flashed with thought. Indeed, His Majesty's attitude towards the Holy Son is much different from his usual.Naturally, his mood suddenly became a little depressed.
Knowing his old friend's thoughts like the palm of his hand, Lanchester smiled wretchedly in his heart.The Holy See does not restrict people's emotions, even between the same sex, but members of the Holy See need to dedicate their lives to the light, and those with lower status can even have their own children in private, but they are not allowed to have a partner who appears in the public eye.The bishop is more strict, and offspring are not allowed in private, but lovers are.
Masonfield had different thoughts about the Son when he was a child, so that he was very shy when he was a child, and even approached Lanchester who didn't like to associate with other children.
Although Lanchester is not very interested in playing with children because of his psychological age, but as a soul who likes children, Lanchester is also very enthusiastic about helping Masonfield children and seniors. The friendship of pope children in cold childhood.
In order to prevent his friend from being sad, Lanchester could only comfort him tactfully; "Although the Holy Son is not a child, he should be much younger than His Majesty the Pope, and His Majesty the Pope may be concerned about and expecting the future Pope. After all, His Majesty the Pope is the most devout believer in light."
Masonfield also quickly adjusted his mood and agreed with Lanchester's explanation.
The clean singing of the children in the choir sounded. Lanchester, Masonfield and other bishops stood on both sides of the temple. The neat and gorgeous white robes and bright light made the whole ceremony solemn and holy.
The wind chimes are whispering softly, and the fragrance of flowers is wafting lightly.
With his back to the bishops, the Holy Son stood in front of the Pope in a floor-length cassock embroidered with spells of light elements embroidered with gold thread.The pope's golden eyelashes were almost transparent under the sunlight, and the light elements lit up by his hands condensed into a drop of water, which was more dazzling than the sunlight in the room.
The drop of water adorned the pope's porcelain white fingertips, gently placed it on the forehead of the Son, and finally disappeared.
The Son raised his head.
"Praise the light forever."
The boy's pupils were shining in the sunlight, as beautiful as lightly drunk wine.
Lanchester froze for a moment, then covered his emotions and chanted.
He was in a daze until he walked out of the temple.The Holy Son walked behind, he deliberately slowed down, and when the Holy Son walked by, he yelled in a low voice.
"Noyce."
The blond boy nodded calmly, and walked into the greenhouse.Lanchester followed unhurriedly, watching the boy's back, he only felt that the world was becoming more and more chaotic.
"Noyce, you are actually the son of God. Masonfield said that you were found through the teleportation array near the Gorda sea area. Where did you go a while ago? Did you not suffer any injuries?"
Just standing still in the garden, Lanchester asked a series of worried questions while propping up the soundproof enchantment.
Noyce smiled gently at the teacher; "Teacher, don't worry, I have nothing to do. I will explain to you what happened during that time later. The Holy Son was also an accident. I can't explain it now."
The sunlight in the greenhouse shone on the young man's side face. The young man in the white robe was as holy and gentle as Ou Shinan around him. He shook his head and couldn't help but stepped forward and hugged him gently, making him look thinner The young man who has passed away, the worries that have been pressing in his heart these days are finally let go. Apart from Masonfield and Lancelot, Noyce is the most worrying thing for him in this world.
Letting go of the boy's shoulders, he said, "That's fine, you're in the Holy See, and I can take care of you."
The boy's smile remained unchanged, and footsteps came from outside the barrier. Lanchester removed the barrier, restrained his expression, and took a few steps back.
The pope is accompanied by several bishops. Today his blond hair is tied up with a forehead decorated with fine white gemstones. He is naturally suitable for such a dazzling place. The young pope is the darling of the light, truly holy but not arrogant, light blue Just a light sweep of his eyes is enough to make one's mind clear.
"Noyce, I'm looking for you. Follow me to the library."
Noyce showed a smile. He looked like a boy, obedient and delicate. He really looked like a son of God, Lanchester thought proudly.
"Teacher, I'm sorry, I just met His Excellency the Bishop of Lanchester, and we just had a chat."
Lanchester lowered his eyes and saluted like the Pope; "I haven't seen His Royal Highness the Holy Son before. Lanchester just happened to meet and wanted to say hello. I'm very sorry."
The brother's eyes swept over Lanchester, and did not stop much, just said lightly; "It's okay."
When he looked at Noyce, he showed a faint smile. "Let's go."
Lanchester stood quietly in the garden.
He didn't have time to ask Noyes if he knew of Rafal's whereabouts.He couldn't guess what happened during that blank time, he just had a vague premonition, after that, everything had changed, only he was still at a loss.
"Lancelot, what are you doing, reading a book?" The short-legged Lanchester stood next to the door of the young Son, looking inside.
Startled by the sudden sound, Lancelot's delicate face flashed a trace of confusion compared to his still chubby brother, and he nodded slightly.
"Hee hee, can I read it with you?" Lanchester said, revealing the book with a gray cover in his hand. The primary defense technique of the light element was written on the book in intertwined aristocratic fonts.
After hesitating for a moment, Lancelot blinked his big light blue eyes, because just after he came back to his senses, they were filled with damp water vapor, and there was a soft curl of golden hair, and the whole person looked like a cute little girl. Angel, let Lanchester smile even more.
Seeing his brother nodding his head, Lanchester quickly ran into the house with short legs and sat down. Before closing the door, he did not forget to look around. Last time he was reprimanded by the teacher for disturbing the Son. After a while, it took a long time before Lanchester dared to commit the crime again.
It was Middleton's afternoon, the fragrance of flowers and the sunshine, except for Lanchester's younger brother who was deliberately flattering and expressing gratitude, which frustrated Lanchester who had always wanted to get closer to his younger brother, everything was beautiful .
Growing up, Lanchester thought that his younger brother didn't like his being too close and casual, and he no longer indulged himself in enjoying the unique romance and innocence of childhood that he missed when he was an adult. He became gentle and sensible like all the adults in the Holy See , no longer deliberately avoiding the teacher, pulling him to ask him if he wants to go out to play, and no longer risking being punished by the teacher to study with him with a pile of books when there is no class, and no longer putting yourself Favorite food from the market sneaks up on his book-studded table.
He tried to care for him in an adult way, and prepared food for him and put it on the lounge chair outside the library when he came home late because of practicing magic, because he knew that he might just read the book and give up eating because of time constraints, he would On his birthday every year, give him the interesting gadgets he bought in the city's market or the silly villain he carved with wind elements, and he will have no chance in Lancelot because of his status as the Holy Son. While playing with friends, watch the foreign princess parade with his best friend.
For many, many years, Lanchester has been trying to be a qualified elder brother. He hopes to protect the Pope when he succeeds to the throne, and to accompany him when he feels wronged by the pressure, but he seems to have been too I have never had such an opportunity before.
Masonfield liked him very much, so he tried his best to match them up. The Holy Son had to bear far more than an ordinary child needed, and he hoped that besides himself, there would be more people in the world who could accompany him.
Lancelot doesn't seem to reject Masonfield, and they quickly become good friends, and Lanchester is finally relieved.
He can't, at least someone else can walk into his heart, his younger brother, who is always the best, but always makes Lanchester feel distressed.
After the teacher returned to the embrace of the light forever, the Holy Son succeeded to the throne.As an adult, Masonfield can no longer be as close as he was as a child.He chose a boring mission among the bishops to travel the mainland and spread the light. One was for the system mission, and the other was that he also wanted to change places and meet different people.
The years are too long, even if the memory is sealed, he will inevitably feel lonely.