The First Vampire

Chapter 344: 342 Ambition_1
Colin suddenly wondered, could this Archbishop Agani have any connection with the Royal Family?

So, he casually lifted his hands to his chest, palms facing each other, fingers interlocking, forming a gesture resembling a lotus.

Then, he carefully observed Agani’s reaction.

However, Colin was disappointed.

Seeing this gesture, Agani only showed confusion and no other reaction.

This gesture was shown to Colin by Queen Midela after their “alliance”, saying that anyone who knows it is a trustworthy person.

Obviously, however, Agani was not an ally of the Royal Family.

Colin immediately put away the gesture, crossed his arms over his chest, and said with a smile, “I think you should go to the Royal Family, they are more interested in the dirt on the Pope.”

But Agani shook her head, “My lord Viscount, you are mistaken. The Royal Family is well aware of the Church’s corruption and is also willing to fight against it, but they will never agree to expose this truth to the public. If I were to approach them, I would only meet a fate similar to that of the Dark Emperor.”

“I’m sorry, Archbishop, but I don’t want to meet the same fate as the Dark Emperor either,” Colin shrugged, flatly refusing, “Just the two of us, even if we reveal the truth, will definitely not escape the church and the Holy Knight Family’s hunt, and we will also be denoted as madmen and blasphemers, no one will believe us.”

“My Lord Viscount, I am not a fool. Of course I won’t reveal the truth without having enough power. The reason I chose you as a partner is that you are not a member of the Holy Knight Family, yet you have the potential to rule a territory, even a greater one!”

“Archbishop, you overestimate me,” Colin said, still indifferent.

“No.” A strange glow flashed in Agani’s eyes, and her tone was somewhat seductive. “You are already the guardian of the North Territory, and I know that the Half-Elf Kingdom is also under your control. It’s also not impossible for you to march eastward in the future to defeat the Pegasus Army once again and take White Dew City. But have you ever thought about one thing?

Can the Angler family become a duke’s family even if you one day conquer the Eastern Territory?”

A thought crossed Colin’s mind. He seemed to understand what Agani wanted to say.

“My lord Viscount, the position of Duke in the Empire has never been given to anyone who isn’t from the Holy Knight Family, no matter what impressive achievements they have made!”

“I know that your talent is astounding. You have already become a fifth-order knight at a young age, but do you think you can become a holy knight?”

Colin didn’t answer.

However, he felt that if he could ingest the blood of a holy knight, he might have the prospect of stepping into the Holy Field.

“Not to discourage you, but in the history of the Empire for more than a thousand years, nobody from a non-holy knight family has ever stepped into the Holy Field!”

“I don’t know what secret lies within this.

But I think, no matter how gifted you are, I fear that you cannot break this shackle.

So, even if you become a six-order knight, how different are you from that six-order warrior, Lucien? He is dependent on Count Schultz, and you, no less, are reliant on the St. Hilde Family!

Even if one day you conquer the Eastern Territory with your army, the Angler Family can never become the ruler of the Eastern Territory!”

Colin squinted his eyes and asked in a deep voice, “What are you trying to say?”

Agani stepped closer, staring into Colin’s eyes, and said earnestly, “Haven’t you been asking me why I chose you as a partner?

This is the real reason.

Because you are not of the Holy Knight Family!

Of those who are least willing to see the collapse of the current faith system based on deceit, it’s actually only the Church and the Holy Knight Family.

So they conspire to conceal this truth to prevent a crisis of faith.

But as a descendant of a non-Holy Knight Family, Viscount Angler, even if a crisis of faith occurs and the faith system of the Glorious Church collapses, is that really a bad thing for you?

Without the power of faith, there will be no priests.

Without priests, new knights can’t be born, and naturally, there won’t be any Holy Knights!

Without Holy Knights, how can the current Royal Family and the four great families stand at the pinnacle of the Empire?

Why can’t the Angler Family become a Duke? Or even…..”

Agani suddenly stopped speaking, but Colin had thoroughly understood her meaning.

At the same time, he also saw the true face hidden beneath Agani’s devout exterior—

That face, filled with something called ambition!

Moreover, he was also frightened by Agani’s madness.

This woman appears serene, compassionate but in fact, she’s a madly ambitious character who wouldn’t mind seeing the world in chaos!

Seeing Colin silent, Agani assumed he was moved but still indecisive, so she once again began to tempt him:

“Viscount Sir, the royal family and the church are in conflict now, this is our best opportunity!

During your visit to Dragon City, Emperor Reinhardt must have encouraged you to advance into the East Territory, right?

Without concealing anything, the Pope himself has instructed me several times to impede the North Territory army from successfully capturing White Dew City.

However, if we cooperate, I can help you withstand all pressure from the Church, promising you a stable rear, thus, you can advance east without distractions.

Once the East Territory is conquered, with control over two territories, we will have the capital to defy the Church and the royal family!”

Colin sneered, saying: “Archbishop Sir, have you forgotten that there are still two Holy Knights in the Empire. Will they idly watch us shake the foundation of the entire Knight system?”

Agani confidently said: “Viscount Sir, have you forgotten that there’s also a power that can combat the Holy Knights in the East Territory.”

“Yevir?” Colin’s face changed, instantly realizing something, immediately saying, “So you’re in league with Mr. Ji!”

Agani suddenly laughed, her beautiful face blooming like a peach blossom.

“Viscount Sir, do you now have confidence in our plan?”

Clearly, Agani had tacitly confirmed Colin’s guess.

Colin lowered his head, various thoughts swirling in his mind.

He didn’t expect that the persistent Mr. Ji had quietly extended his hand into the Church, and even won over a high-ranking figure like the Archbishop of the North Territory.

No wonder he dared to kidnap the bishop of Swan City, even brazenly killing him, without worrying about revenge from the Church.

Agani must have hidden him, helping him through his current weakest period.

And now, they even aimed their sights on Colin, intending to win over the actual controller of the North Territory.

Could not help but say, Colin was somewhat moved.

He suddenly realized that this was indeed a good opportunity.

Originally, Colin was caught between the royal family and the Church. Both sides of the dispute were trying to win him over, but they all wanted him to become their tool. Now, with the emergence of a third party, Colin had more choices and more room to maneuver.

At least, if Agani and Colin reach a secret agreement, he would not have to worry about the Church stirring up trouble in the North Territory while he is advancing into the East Territory.

Of course, Colin still remained very cautious toward Mr. Ji and Agani. Both were not kind-hearted. They took interest in Colin, but only wanted him to become their tool.

“Could I meet Mr. Ji?” Colin probed.

Agani hesitated a bit but still nodded: “I will convey your intention to Mr. Ji. However, you must also know that Prince Lexie is in the North Territory right now, pursuing him relentlessly. It’s not convenient for Mr. Ji to show himself. So, it may be impossible to arrange a meeting with you in the near future.”

“I understand.” Colin gave a shallow smile, not saying much.

He knew that he had not truly gained their trust yet.

“By the way, can you help remove the God’s technique inflicting Vera?”

Agani shook her head: “I apologize, Viscount Sir, that God’s technique was personally executed by the Pope. Only he can remove it. However, you need not worry. With me in the North Territory, the Church will absolutely not hinder you! I also will not exploit the Duke to cause you trouble.”

“That’s good.” Colin nodded. In fact, this was his biggest reason for being willing to cooperate with Agani.

As for how the relationship between the two will develop in the future and whether they will turn against each other, that’s a matter for the future.

Colin was confident that by then, he should have the courage to confront them directly.

“Pleasure doing business!” Agani extended her delicate hand, smiling.

Colin also held her hand, showing a bright smile:

“Pleasure doing business!”