The First Vampire

Chapter 537: 535 Persuasion_1
 

Marquis Garcia was taken aback by Turennes’ words.

However, a mocking smile promptly surfaced on his face, saying:

“Turennes, do you really think the Church of today is the same as before, that it can judge a Lord at will?”

Turennes stared unyieldingly into the eyes of Marquis Garcia, calmly saying:

“Marquis Garcia, you may not understand how significant the threat of Count Angler’s actions are to the Church, but I can honestly tell you, in the eyes of the Pope, he is a new ‘Duke St. Chapman’!”

“Very well!” By the corner of Marquis Garcia’s mouth lifted a bloodthirsty curve, he said, “Then let’s see if the Temple Knight Regiment can do as they please in Winterfell City!”

Turennes sighed, seemingly disappointed with the hard stance Marquis Garcia evinced, saying:

“Marquis Garcia, I didn’t expect you to defy the will of our Lord to uphold Count Angler.”

“The will of our Lord?” Marquis Garcia sneered, “Every day your Church is raising the banner of the Lord, don’t you know the kind of mischief you are creating? If the eyes of our Lord are still watching this world, you true blasphemers would have been turned into ashes by now!”

Turennes shook his head, saying: “I regret, Marquis Garcia, I did not expect you to have such a deep misunderstanding of our actions to uphold the glory of the Lord. Initially, I had planned to hand over the authority of the North Territory to you.”

At this point, Marquis Garcia was so amused he started to laugh, saying: “Are you tempting me with the position of the Duke of the North? Do you know, if I was interested in this position, I would have already ousted my brother from it two years ago. How could it be your turn to come here and pretend to be the benefactor?”

Turennes fell silent, seemingly contemplating what arguments could persuade the obstinate lord of the North Territory.

In fact, Turennes did not want to seek Marquis Garcia in the first place, but he did not have any other choices.

Joyce, an easier child to control, was an excellent backup plan. Unfortunately, his reputation was completely ruined because of the matter of molesting Princess Judy so he could not be salvaged.

As for the side branch of the Hilde Family, if it was peacetime, Turennes would not hesitate.

But at this moment, when the Orc invasion was imminent, he dare not.

His plan, without the cooperation of a highly respected Hilde member, would undoubtedly cause a considerable turmoil.

If it led to chaos in the North, even the Empire might be in danger of collapse.

Turennes did not want to be the criminal of the Empire.

Therefore, Marquis Garcia was the most eligible candidate. Only he could quickly stabilize the situation in the North after the crisis broke out.

However, he certainly did not expect that Marquis Garcia, whom he thought he could easily handle, would be so stubborn!

Could it be that in his eyes, Vera and Colin were more important than the position of the Duke of the North Territory?

After much pondering, Turennes decided to try a different approach, hence he began:

“Marquis Garcia, I am not using the position of the Duke of the North Territory to tempt you, but the North is about to undergo drastic changes. Only you can stabilize the situation at this critical moment to prevent the situation from sliding into an irreparable abyss.”

“Dramatic changes?” Marquis Garcia showed a surprised and doubtful expression.

“Yes.” Turennes nodded seriously, “I have said it. Blasphemers must pay the price! Please do not underestimate the determination of the Church.”

Marquis Garcia narrowed his eyes as if he had realized something, he coldly said: “Is that so? How many of you from the Temple Knight Regiment have arrived?”

“In such a sensitive period, the Pope does not mean to provoke infighting in the Empire, naturally, the Temple Knight Regiment will not be mobilized.”

“Then how are you going to make Count Angler pay the price?” Marquis Garcia looked relaxed, with a mocking expression on his face again, “Do you really think that I will willingly obey you with just a few phrases of ‘the will of our Lord’?”

“No. If you are not willing to make efforts to uphold the glory of our Lord, then I won’t force you. Soon, the true apostle of our Lord will come to make Count Angler pay the price. I only hope you can consider the overall situation of the Empire and restrain the Blood Knight Army from plunging the North Territory into turmoil.”

“Oh?” Marquis Garcia looked at the serious-faced Turennes, he naturally did not think the other party was bluffing.

So, suppressing his inner anxiety and anger, he asked, “So, could you tell me who this ‘true apostle of our Lord’ is? What virtue and ability does he have to make Count Angler pay the price?”

A strange smile emerged at the corner of Turennes’ mouth, and he quietly uttered a name, “Vera St. Hilde.”

Marquis Garcia’s pupils suddenly tightened, and he asked with an icy tone:

“What have you done to her?”

Turennes did not fully comprehend Marquis Garcia’s psychological state at the moment, and continued on his own:

“The Duchess only responded to the call of our Lord. For this, she was even willing to bear the crime of murdering her own husband.

So, Marquis Garcia, after this, the situation in the North Territory will need you to stabilize.

I know you are unwilling to cooperate with the Church, but at this critical moment when the Orcs are about to invade, the North Territory must not fall into turmoil. Even if you are reluctant, you must step forward!

Moreover, I do not believe that you are not at all tempted by the position of the Duke of North Territory!”

Marquis Garcia stood up without any facial expression, walked slowly to Turennes, his whole person exuding an aura that frightened people.

Turennes also couldn’t help but step back half a step, somewhat at a loss in his heart, but still continued to persuade:

“Marquis Garcia, I can assure you that the Pope’s plan this time is only targeted at Count Angler alone, and I do not intend to seize the authority of the North Territory through this. Otherwise, I would not have come to you.

Moreover, the Pope also wishes to see that at this critical juncture, the North Territory would be able to prepare for the invasion of the Orc Empire under your control!”

But the expression on Marquis Garcia’s face did not ease at all. On the contrary, his eyes emanated undisguised killing intent, his tone as cold as ice from the netherworld:

“Dare touch Vera! You all will die!”

Turennes looked at Marquis Garcia, who seemed to have fallen into madness, and said:

“Marquis Garcia, why must you be so obstinate? Vera St. Hilde should have killed Colin Angler by now. Regardless of whether you agree with our plan or not, all we can do now is cooperate with us to stabilize the situation in the North Territory…”

“Who says I’m dead?”

A voice suddenly sounded outside the door.

The color on Turennes’ face instantly turned lively.

Because, he recognized that it was clearly Colin Angler’s voice.

Bang!

The door was pushed open heavily, and Colin strode in, grabbed Turennes by the neck before he could react, and lifted him up.

Marquis Garcia immediately asked: “How is Vera?”

“Not so good.” Colin’s eyes rolled with raging anger. He pulled Turennes close and coldly said,

“You’d better be able to wake her, otherwise, the Glorious Church should be prepared to accompany her in death!”