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Chapter 244: Lanchi's Profound Guidance
Chapter 244: Lanchi's Profound Guidance
The Silver Knight remained kneeling on the ground, not daring to move for a long moment, like a student called out by the principal and left hanging, awaiting further instructions.
A smile, both unsettling and captivating, played at the corners of the young man's lips.
At that moment, he finally confirmed that the other party wasn't bluffing but was truly a peak powerhouse exuding calmness.
He couldn't sense the other's strength at all, simply because the gap between their powers was too vast.
Being able to use a Seventh Rank magic card already placed one at the level of a Seventh Rank powerhouse at the very least.
Moreover, a sense of uneasy dread made him suspect that the other party might even be...
"If you know you're in the wrong, then do as I say."
Lanchi lifted his hand slightly, waving his palm as he spoke.
It was a shame that this person was a missionary of the Dominating Religion.
Rumor had it that the hot-tempered Dominating Religion and the insidious Annihilating Religion were always at odds, even coming to blows more than once. It would be difficult to establish a connection with the Annihilating branch through the Dominating branch.
Lanchi had no intention of meeting with the possessor of the [Primal Tablet – Foundation] from the Dominating Religion. That was the least useful tablet to him, as it enhanced regular attacks. Moreover, once he formally joined the Dominating branch, the path to joining the Annihilating branch and seeking out the Annihilating Bishop for the [Primal Tablet – Seal] would be almost impossible.
"You..."
Are you really going to let me off just like that?
The Silver Knight found it hard to believe that someone from the Annihilating Bishop's faction could be so magnanimous. Could it be that the terrible reputation of Ivanos, the Annihilating Bishop of the Southern Continent, and his followers were all malicious rumors spread by their mortal enemy, Lorren, by hiring water armies?
It was highly possible.
—The Silver Knight drew his conclusion.
Thus, the Silver Knight stood up shakily and bowed solemnly to Lanchi, no longer daring to pry into this exalted being.
Just as the Silver Knight was about to leave as instructed.
"Wait a moment."
Lanchi's words made the Silver Knight straighten his back subconsciously, and he turned to face Lanchi.
He knew that escaping was impossible, and he was clear about that.
"You beat someone up, didn't you? Apologize to the Viscount."
Lanchi said indifferently.
Since these people were also from Lilom City, Lanchi decided to rein them in for the sake of maintaining order and stability in the teaching environment going forward.
"Yes."
Cold sweat trickled down the Silver Knight's back as he nodded solemnly.
It seemed that Viscount Francis had an excellent relationship with this exalted being, causing a Seventh Rank or higher clergyman to go so far as to protect a lord of a remote small town.
Fortunately, he hadn't laid a hand on Viscount Francis; otherwise, he would have had no room for maneuver.
It seemed that he would have to treat Viscount Francis with more respect from now on.
"You mentioned that you have work to do as well. Tell me about it."
Lanchi said.
He also wanted to take this opportunity to learn about the activities of the Dominating branch.
He had just finished reading through the updated announcement of the Empire's version, and now he had a preliminary understanding of the situation in the Empire.
Then, the Silver Knight told Lanchi about how the Dominating Religion instructed them to use legal means, combining wisdom and strength, to gain the absolute trust of the residents in various towns and make them accept their doctrine as clergymen.
"So, you intend to completely control the Viscount, who is already an obstacle to you?"
Lanchi shook his head after hearing this.
"Please advise."
This negative attitude made the Silver Knight uncertain, and he hurriedly sought guidance from Lanchi.
At this moment, his sincere admiration sprang not only from fear but also from a yearning for strength, which was the doctrine preached by their Dominating branch.
This exalted being not only possessed overwhelming power but also clearly surpassed their imagination in wisdom and vision.
The most prominent aspect of his being was his calm and collected scholar's demeanor.
Perhaps, what lay beyond their sight was a distant future these junior clerics could not fathom.
"The attitude of the Provincial Government of the Southwestern Province has been cooperative with the Empire's orders, accommodating the Resurrection Church as much as possible. But don't you feel that they're being a little too indulgent?"
Lanchi handed a newspaper to the Silver Knight, inquiring with a hint of suspicion.
"This..."
The Silver Knight took the newspaper with both hands, his eyes scanning the text as if tackling a reading comprehension question. Yet, the more he read, the more perplexed he became, failing to grasp the underlying implication of Lanchi's question.
"The local administrators used to be predominantly conservatives," Lanchi sighed, continuing, "Now that they're giving you free rein to act as you please, what do you think will come of this?"
"I... I don't know..."
Seeing that the Silver Knight was struggling to respond, Lanchi decided to offer him the answer—
"It will become evidence of the Resurrection Church's and the hawkish faction's wrongdoing."
Lanchi exhaled, tapping his finger on the cover of the law book on the table, "The conservatives have merely compromised with the hawkish faction, favored by public opinion, at this political juncture. But this compromise is only temporary. If they really want to investigate, what can't they uncover? The more drastic your actions now, the more severe the future reckoning will be. All you're doing is giving the conservatives ammunition to overturn the 'Resurrection Church Legal Bill'."
Lanchi patiently explained his perspective to the Silver Knight, taking on the role of a teacher guiding a student eager to learn.
The cat boss, curled up in Lanchi's shadow, remained silent. As a mere cat, it couldn't wrap its head around the political maneuvering at play.
However, from what it had gleaned from perusing the newspapers with Lanchi earlier, it felt that the local administrators in the Southwestern Province had simply lost their collective spines...
But now, with Lanchi's interpretation, it seemed like he was painting white as black.
"Your Excellency, do you have any wise counsel?"
The Silver Knight's face turned ashen as the realization of his potential blunder sank in. He despised his own lack of foresight and wisdom, acknowledging that he could have inadvertently acted contrary to the true intentions of the Hawkish Religion.
The Hawkish Religion had consistently emphasized the importance of using wisdom over brute force, and now it seemed that their teachings aligned perfectly with the truth unveiled by this enigmatic man.
"We must not give these conservatives any opportunity for entrapment or to catch us in any wrongdoing. In these times, we should focus on using our actions to prove that the Empire's decision was the right one."
"Then, what should we do?"
"Now that the Resurrection Church is a legitimate enterprise in the Northern Continent, we must adhere to standardized management practices and foster a positive, healthy corporate culture and values. Only then can we gain the favor of the people, improve our image, and become the choice of the people, leaving the conservatives with no leverage to exploit. We will crush their schemes at their core."
"What exactly do you mean?"
The Silver Knight's eyes narrowed in concentration, as if he was starting to understand.
"Implement the fundamental principle of prospering together with the residents of Lilom City. Emphasize the importance of diligent labor and the pursuit of knowledge. Instill the principles of abiding by the law and honesty. Focus on the present while keeping an eye on the future, adopting a holistic and forward-thinking approach to grasp the changing times and seize opportunities. Accelerate the development of Lilom City and achieve sustained revenue growth for the enterprise..."
Lanchi imparted his insights to the Silver Knight, painting a comprehensive picture.
The sheer volume of information left the Silver Knight's mind momentarily frozen, unable to utter a word.
"This is a golden opportunity to seize market share. With the Church of the Goddess of Fate gone, we must satisfy the market's demands, filling the void they left behind. By doing so, you won't need to do anything, and the citizens of the city-state will wish for you to stay."
Lanchi proceeded to provide the Silver Knight with a thorough argument and work guidance.
Even the cat boss, hidden in the shadows, was left stunned.
Is this guy brainwashing the Resurrection Church?!
(End of Chapter)
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