Chapter 168
Chapter 168:
Mad delight filled Liu Xueqing’s eyes . She was about to go crazy with happiness just thinking about it . She could not wait for tonight’s great show!
At this time, Claire was gathered with her family in the hall . Katherine was seated with Claire and Lashia each on one side of her . Lashia was happily clinging to Katherine’s hand . Roger watched the joyful mother, feeling satisfaction . Katherine was finally saved . Roger’s gaze shifted to Claire’s face, sighing in his heart . The previous male chaser was now the most brightest star . Even the emperor had to be cautious . Her current strength was too awe inspiring . What was a Sorcerer? Everyone knew . Even though Claire had been rude, the emperor could only turn a blind eye .
Emery also watched with a serene smile . Claire was actually a Sorcerer! Although happy for Claire, he was slightly sad . He now had no right to be Claire’s master . But he understood very deeply that Claire would respect him forever . He felt his life was complete with such a disciple .
Duke Gordan sat at the highest seat, still worried in his heart . Although Claire had chosen the Hill clan and reached an almost impossible degree of strength, she still broke off relations with the Temple of Light in public . What would the Temple do? They could not do anything currently, but in the future?
“Mother, you have been wronged these past few days . ” Claire clasped Katherine’s hand tightly .
“No, Claire, it is you who suffered . ” Katherine shook her head, also clasping Claire’s hand tightly . Her face was filled with deep regret and worry . “Today you completely broke off relations with the Temple . I feared this situation the most . ”
“Mother, you are the person most important to me . Nothing else matters . ” Claire smiled faintly, speaking from the depths of her heart .
Duke Gordan sighed continuously . Finally, he said, “Continue your conversation, I am going to go out for some peace and quiet to think of how to deal with our circumstances . ”
“Father…”
“Father…”
“Grandfather, I’m sorry, I caused you trouble,” Claire apologized .
From then on, the trouble would only increase . It was not just Claire, the entire Hill clan would have to face trouble . Although the Temple would not interfere in politics and face the Hill clan, Claire was a different case . To the Temple, Claire was a traitor who disobeyed the will of the goddess!
“Foolish child, what are you talking about?” Duke Gordan laughed lovingly, then stood up . “Alright, I’ll think of something no matter what we face . Don’t worry . ”
“Thank you, father . ” Roger and Katherine looked at Duke Gordan with gratitude .
“Thank you, Grandfather . ” Claire smiled, her heart moved .
Duke Gordan smiled kindly, nodding, then left with Emery and others to the study .
The hall was warm, but the study was the complete opposite . Everyone had a serious expression .
Duke Gordan sat before the study desk, his browns furrowed into knots . The situation had already developed to such a degree and it was too late to blame anyone . What he needed to do now was figure out how to protect Claire, how to face the Temple .
“Emery, Charles, what do you think?” Duke Gordan continued to frowned . Charles was one of Duke Gordan’s trusted subordinates, a warrior, and naturally, a powerful one .
The two shared a glance, but no one said anything immediately .
“Emery, speak first . ” Duke Gordan nodded towards Emery .
Emery frowned before saying, “Your grace, our opponent this time is like no other, the Temple of Light . No one has ever publically gone against the Temple of Light, and no one has survived after betraying them . ”
“Continue . ” Duke Gordan frowned even more severely .
“If we cannot win, then we will just hide . Let the Miss hide for some time . ” Emery said this true thoughts . He worried more for Claire’s circumstances than anyone .
“Charles, what do you think?” Duke Gordan looked at the person who stood calmly next to Emery .
“I agree with Emery . The balance is about to shatter, so letting the Miss hide is a good suggestion . ” Charles nodded . “The temple would not dare to give chase if the Miss left now, at her level of strength . But if she continues to stay, the Temple will think of ways to make life difficult for the Miss . ”
“There’s no other way . ” Duke Gordan sighed, then nodded . “Emery, go make the preparations to send Claire out the city tonight . ”
“Yes, your grace . ” Emery accepted .
“Charles, escort them for thirty li, then return . Emery, stay with Claire to Yowusali . The Temple of Light is weakest there . ” Duke Gordan was frustrated . With Claire’s current strength, she would be the greatest asset of the Hill clan, but today’s situation occurred . The Temple of Light could tolerate her existence, so what to do? Would she hide forever? At the moment, even Duke Gordan did not know what to do .
“Go prepare now . ” DUke Gordan ordered the two to withdraw . Once the two left, he walked to the window and stood there with his hands behind his back, sighing internally .
The study was silent . Duke Gordan turned around agitatedly, but was met with a pair of profound eyes . Duke Gordan immediately backed away . There was someone actually able to sneak into Hill manor and appear behind him without him knowing . When he saw who it was more clearly, Duke Gordan became even more panicked .
It was the pope!
“Wh-what are you doing?” It was the first time Duke Gordan was shaken . Was the Temple going to take their revenge so quickly? So publically?
“Duke Gordan, please do not panic . I came here to make a deal with you,” the pope said seriously .
“What are you thinking?” Duke Gordan watched him with a measured gaze . No one knew the true strength of the pope . Was the pope here to assassinate him? Duke Gordan immediately dismissed this . If he needed to be assassinated, did the pope himself have to come? There were so many powerful people of the Temple . And assassinating him would not be beneficial . The battle for the throne had already ended . The Temple would continue to act as the religion, while the Hill clan would continue as court counsel .
“Please instruct no one to enter . ” The pope’s expression remained serious .
Duke Gordan frowned . He sensed no killing intent from the pope, so after a moment’s hesitation, he ordered no one to enter . With a flick of his finger, the pope erected a magic barrier, making sure no one could hear them because they go down to business .
“For you holiness to come yourself, what is the matter?” Duke Gordan continued to be cautious . Of course he would as they were previously enemies . Although the crown prince lost favor and the Temple of Light did not benefit, they did not lose their power . The position of the Temple would not budge and what happened today was like a play, where nothing that happened mattered . The crown prince could not make a return .
“I came here too make a deal . Of course, you will definitely be satisfied with what I give you . ” The pope had an unsettling smile .
Seeing the pope’s expression, Duke Gordan did not know why, but he felt a sense of expectation .
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