This knight is too perfect

Chapter 55 Authority [24]

Obtaining the qualification to inherit the title is undoubtedly extremely tempting for Rhine now.

Because this not only means that Rhine can overcome the class barriers that ordinary people may not be able to overcome in their entire lives in an instant.

It also means that from now on, the Rhine will gain class privileges, either obvious or implicit.

Rhine understood very well what this meant and how much benefit it could bring to him.

But can he really bear the responsibility that comes with this qualification?

After weighing the pros and cons, Rhine asked the question that was in his mind.

"Lord Angelo, I wonder why you chose me?"

Hearing this, Angelo smiled and replied, "It's simple, because now I have no other choice except you."

"But if you choose a successor from someone like me who has no blood relationship with you, then I think there must be many suitable candidates in your Thorn Cavalry Regiment."

Rhine's answer was very rational, and it was obvious that he was not blinded by the huge benefits promised by Angelo.

In response, Angelo explained seriously: "Yes, Rhine, you are right. If I were to select from a group of people who are not related to me by blood, then many people in the Thorn Cavalry Regiment would indeed have such qualifications."

"But your position means that you don't understand the aristocracy at all, nor what this group really means."

"Rhine, the guys in my cavalry regiment are good, but they lack the most important thing, which is restraint, restraint in the face of temptation."

"Rhine, I believe that many of the young men in the cavalry regiment are pure and kind now."

"But I also believe that once any of them came to my position, their purity and kindness would soon be corrupted by the power of the nobility, until they forgot their original intentions."

"And once this happens, the title of Baron of Thorns may still exist, but the authority of Baron of Thorns will completely disappear. Do you know what this means?"

Hearing this, Rhine frowned, his brain working rapidly.

Because he heard some characteristics in Angelo's words that were different from those of the nobles in his previous life.

You have to know that the nobles that Rhine knew in his previous life often had their titles linked to their own rights.

Even some so-called "nobles without real power" still enjoy many "rights" that ordinary people cannot imagine.

But rights and authority are two completely different concepts.

Especially when these two words are placed in a world with extraordinary power, the meaning of the word authority becomes even more profound.

Because it not only represents the secular rights held by the nobility, but also represents the "extraordinary power" held by the nobility.

The latter might be the reason why Angelo chose him.

Thinking of this, Rhine immediately looked up at Angelo.

"Lord Angelo, you mean that you are worried that someone who inherits your title will give up the protection of this extraordinary authority and seek greater worldly rights because of his obsession and greed for power, right?"

Angelo nodded and told Rhine a secret that he had never known.

"Yes, what you said is the most important reason why I chose you."

"After all, there are many Morton nobles who gave up their extraordinary authority for worldly rights and other things. Many of my old friends have gradually gone downhill because of this."

"Rhine, do you know why among so many people who rebelled against the Kingdom of Akkad, only Duke Morton succeeded in the end?"

Rhine shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.

After all, his understanding of Morton was limited to that of an ordinary person.

Naturally, I don’t know the answer to this question.

In response to this, Angelo did not keep anyone in suspense and gave Rhine a direct explanation.

"It's simple. That's because Duke Morton is the only one who has successfully taken away some of the extraordinary power from the Akkadian royal family."

"Rhine, you have also experienced the effect of the 'Power of Thorns' in my hand. You should understand what it means to a noble, a lord, right?"

Rhine nodded, indicating that he was well aware of the role that the "Power of Thorns" could play. The deterrent power of this power far exceeded the title of a noble, and it was an existence that was above the secular world.

Seeing that Rhine already clearly understood the profound meaning behind this, Angelo immediately explained to Rhine the weight of the word "authority" based on this.

"Rhine, although most extraordinary powers have always been closely tied to titles, this does not mean that people with titles will definitely have power, especially when power can be plundered by others."

“Similar situations don’t just occur in the world of nobles and mortals. They also exist in the extraordinary world.”

"Rhine, do you know why the Church of Holy Light is so hostile to witches, and why they are desperate to develop believers who believe in Holy Light?"

Without waiting for Rhine to respond, Angelo gave the answer directly.

"It's simple. That's because they want to further expand the 'Authority of Holy Light' they hold and plunder more 'Authority of Destiny' to strengthen themselves."

"Therefore, the Witch Society, which also holds part of the 'power of destiny', has become an existence that the Holy Light Church must eradicate."

"Because only by dealing with them can the Holy Light Church completely master the power of the 'Authority of Destiny' and further consolidate their transcendent position in the Extraordinary World."

"So, Rhine, whether the witches themselves are evil or innocent is not important to the church."

"Because they hold part of the power over fate, they are born with original sin in the eyes of the church, and they must be purified no matter what."

"I dare not say that similar situations exist in all cases, but the underlying reason behind most of the large-scale battles in the Extraordinary World is the struggle for 'power'."

"Therefore, many scholars in the extraordinary world believe that the fall of the old and the birth of the new may be the result of a 'change of power'."

"But maintaining restraint against temptation and firmly guarding one's authority is not something that everyone can do."

Having said that, Angelo immediately placed his "Sword of the Thorn Scepter" on the table.

"Rhine, I hope you can understand that I chose you for many reasons."

"In addition to your unimaginable self-control, you also possess extraordinary talents. Most importantly, you also possess kindness and compassion, which most nobles have forgotten."

"But you can rest assured, because I won't ask you to make a decision so quickly. You have enough time to think about it."

"After all, although I am old, I still have enough time to support you until the day you understand the meaning of authority and are willing to bear its weight."

"And in this process, you can improve yourself as much as possible first."

"After all, you are not just a thirteen-year-old child."

"I, Angelo, am not so weak that I need a child to take my place and guard this authority."

"Okay, I've said everything I need to say. Now...it's time to enjoy afternoon tea."

As he spoke, Angelo smiled and raised the cup of tea in front of him, signaling Rhine not to be restrained and to accompany him to enjoy this rare leisure time.

In response to Angelo's invitation, Rhine did not act overly politely and also picked up his own cup of black tea.

The old and the young soon began to enjoy their rare relaxing time in this peaceful atmosphere.

But before the two of them could rest for long, a maid knocked on the door.

"what's up?"

"Sir, there are two men who claim to be masters and servants from Akkad who wish to visit you."

Hearing this, Angelo and Rhine put down their teacups at the same time.

Because they all knew who this master and servant from Akkad were.

Without a doubt, it was Lilitha and Jet.

"Go and invite them in."

"Yes."

PS: There will be two more updates later. Fat Tiger will try to finish it as early as possible, and strive to finish all the transition chapters today, and start the new content directly tomorrow.

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