Madmen don't keep diaries

Chapter 236 235 Airborne Leadership
Feng Xiuhu raised his hands to signal Konate Chen to calm down. "Let's put aside the love story for now. Can't you see that Wei Su'e is using you?"

Konate Chen sneered: "I am willing."

Feng Xiuhu slapped his thigh and cursed, "You still say you're not cursed?!"

Konate Chen once again showed that "you don't understand anything" expression: "Since the day I fell in love with her, I knew there was no turning back."

"I once thought I would devote my life to the God of Mist, until I met her, and my faith was shaken."

"I was actually quite clear-headed. When I realized I was no longer devout, I knew my spiritual journey had come to an end. I could no longer pass the test of faith required to become an archbishop. So, whether out of love for the lady or out of my own selfish desires, I had no choice but to follow in her footsteps."

Feng Xiuhu shook his head and said, "But she never trusted you. She even refused to tell you what she wanted to do."

Konate Chen didn't care about Feng Xiuhu's provocation at all: "Who doesn't have secrets? Aren't you the same -"

He looked at Feng Xiuhu with disdain. "Climbed up the cliff by grabbing onto a branch? You could only fool others. You were under the influence of the Drunken Spirit Powder at the time, and couldn't even move a finger. So how did you get up there? Only you know."

It seems that Konate Chen and Vadelajo have already had some communication.

Feng Xiuhu was not worried at all: "Then you should tell Vadracho."

Konate Chen was speechless for a moment - he couldn't speak.

Because when talking about this, the Duke's wife will inevitably be involved.

But there was one question that Feng Xiuhu still didn't understand. Unfortunately, Konate Chen was too deeply "poisoned" and he obviously couldn't ask any more questions.

So Feng Xiuhu decided to try his luck with Vadracho.

……

Letting Shunzi wait outside, Feng Xiuhu met Vadracho in the quiet room.

It seemed as if he had anticipated Feng Xiuhu's arrival. The first thing he said when they met was, "It seems that the food at the Duke's Mansion did not satisfy you."

Feng Xiuhu sat down opposite him and said, "I can't swallow the food of my enemies."

Vadracho nodded at him and said with a smile, "It's that breath you can't swallow, young man. Holding a grudge too much will only blind you."

Feng Xiuhu studied Vadracho's expression. "The Duke of Daguo invited me to a 'peace banquet.' He wants the Water Control Bureau to stop investigating the case, and he wants me to stop bothering Wei Su'e. But how can he be so sure that the Church won't hold Wei Su'e accountable? Wei Su'e caused trouble at the factory, so there's no reason for the Church not to teach her a lesson."

Vadraqiao smiled slightly: "Because before inviting you and Hong Shenghuo to the banquet yesterday, the Duke of Da had already come to see me first."

"He promised to help promote officials and nobles to Christianity."

Well, no wonder the Duke of Daguo was so confident, it turns out that the price had been agreed upon.

Feng Xiuhu suddenly understood.

So he took the opportunity to ask the question that Konate Chen hadn't answered: "What Wei Su'e did was essentially stabbing the Duke of Daguo in the back, so why did the Duke of Daguo still protect her?"

At first, Feng Xiuhu suspected that the Duke of Daguo was also under a curse, but he immediately dismissed the idea - because if the Duke of Daguo also loved Wei Su'e madly, Wei Su'e would not have to ask Konate Chen for help.

Vadracho thought for a moment and said, "Because they are husband and wife. No matter what Wei Su'e did, it is the Duke's family affair. He can punish Wei Su'e, but outsiders cannot - this is my most reasonable guess."

Feng Xiuhu heard it, and although he didn't say it explicitly, Vadracho was also advising him not to cause trouble for Wei Su'e again.

Feng Xiuhu calmly skipped over the topic: "What will happen to Konate Chen?"

Vadelajo stopped there, saying, "Judge, then exile."

Feng Xiuhu asked, "Isn't it necessary to conduct another interrogation within the church?"

Vadracho shook his head: "Both the Water Control Bureau and the Great Duke need an explanation."

Feng Xiuhu raised his eyes and asked abruptly, "What about the factory area sanctuary?" Vadracho looked at him and smiled, "Sly boy, you've been wanting to ask this for a long time, haven't you?"

Feng Xiuhu grinned and asked, "Is my bishop's robe already being made?"

Vadracho rolled his eyes at him and said, "No, I'm afraid you will be disappointed this time."

Feng Xiuhu was stunned: "Is there anyone more suitable than me?"

Vadelajo asked him in return: "What makes you think you can be promoted to bishop?"

The two stared at each other.

Vadracho helplessly explained, "How long have you been promoted to priest? Besides, you haven't reached the stage of rune enlightenment yet, so no matter how you look at it, you can't become a bishop."

Feng Xiuhu said angrily, "Who will take charge then?"

Vadracho sighed and said, "The new bishop is on his way—I mean, on his way from the capital to Sail City."

Feng Xiuhu exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, an airdrop! This is a huge taboo in the workplace!"

Vadracho waved his hand and said, "There are other reasons."

"Remember what I said? My rotation is almost over. This new bishop will be the priest under the next rotating cardinal elder. Part of the reason he's here is to prepare for Elder Findlay to take over Sail City smoothly."

Feng Xiuhu said indignantly, "How can it be so easy to get a bargain? I'll be the first to disagree—when the time comes, I'll give him a hard time, and don't say I didn't warn you."

Vadracho smiled and advised him, "Don't be so impatient. I have prepared a gift for you as well—but only if you reach the Rune Enlightenment stage."

Feng Xiuhu became interested: "Can you reveal a little bit in advance?"

Vadracho pursed his lips and smiled: "Do you know the agent?"

Feng Xiuhu was stunned: "The Church of Night?"

"It seems that Hong Shenghuo talked to you a lot when you were hiding in the Water Control Bureau."

Vadracho quipped, "But you've clearly misunderstood. Agents aren't exclusive to the Church of Evernight. Strictly speaking, every church of the Lord God has agents—a team composed of elites."

"Agents are messengers who travel the world on behalf of the leader. As the name suggests, this is a department directly under the leader. Only the most devout and talented believers are qualified to join."

Vadracho took a sip from his water cup and nodded, saying, "I plan to admit you as an exception."

He suddenly became a Jinyiwei.

Feng Xiuhu rubbed his hands, feeling a little embarrassed. "Isn't this an abuse of power? How about giving the headmaster a heads-up first... Then when should I start my post?"

"Abuse of power?"

Vadracho chuckled and said, "You misunderstood. When I return to the capital after my shift, managing the agents will be my next major responsibility."

Feng Xiuhu was stunned. "Teacher, why didn't you tell me such a big thing earlier? How long will the coronation take?"

Vadracho glared at him and said, "Don't talk nonsense. When did I say I wanted to be the leader?"

Feng Xiuhu expressed his confusion: "Didn't you say that the agents only obey the leader?"

Vadracho sighed and explained helplessly: "This is a special case."

PS: The leader parachuted in, and Feng Xiuhu’s plan was dashed. The temple would no longer be under his control, but he could not let himself suffer any loss.

(End of this chapter)