Do ratmen dream of the sacred tree of spirits?

Chapter 80 Bishop Leiden

"That Zere is really rude," Cedric Layton said unfriendly.

"He didn't even turn around to greet me when I approached. I don't believe a messenger could be so oblivious to the arrival of another."

Ha, what are you pretending to look at the magic circle for?

I bowed to him, but he didn't return the bow. How annoying!

Edmund Grey chimed in, "Yes, Your Excellency, this Zere is truly rude."

It's one thing that he didn't return the greeting to me, a fourth-level bishop.

You are a first-class bishop, yet he disrespects you, my respected bishop.

I heard he's going back to the First University of the Holy Land to retire soon. Maybe he's feeling down right now, so please calm down.

"Heh, I was originally planning to give him a kickback for the new magic array, but it seems I should pass. I don't deal with disrespectful old guys," Cedric sneered.

……

"Sister Fanning, this is your letter of appointment," Bishop Andrei said bluntly.

He unusually didn't spend the whole day attending to the prayers, and notified Sister Fanning in advance to come to his office to see him.

Perhaps it was the arrival of the new bishop and his assistant that made him feel a little more at ease.

Perhaps due to the long period of peace and the impending return to his "retirement post," Bishop Andrei has become a little complacent.

"Hello, Bishop Andre," Sister Fanning greeted him, she had a very good impression of this officer.

"Why did you suddenly think of contacting me?"

Sister Fanning took the paper and looked at its contents.

Appointment Letter

The Lorraine Council and the Lorraine branch of the Church of the God of Death jointly resolved that

Fanning Van Rendin was appointed as the principal of the Lorraine Grammar School and a member of the Lorraine Council (Education Committee).

Speaker of the Lord of Lorraine, Bishop: Zero Andre

Lorraine Deputy Speaker, Bishop's Assistant: /

"Haha," Sister Fanning laughed out loud, a rare occurrence for her.

"Ahem, thank you, Bishop Andrei. I thought I would only receive this paper after you left."

"You're welcome. It was always meant to be yours, it should have been three years ago."

However, I don't have any special skills; teaching is my profession. I only dare to oversee the education department in Lorraine, so I also serve as the head of the grammar school.

I dare not meddle in areas I am unfamiliar with.

Sister Fanning, I hope you won't have any complaints about me. I know you've been looking forward to becoming the headmistress of the grammar school for three years.

"Of course not," Sister Fanning said with a smile.

"As a doctoral supervisor and chair professor at the First University of the Holy Kingdom, you are perfectly suited to oversee the education of an entire region."

Your achievements in Lorraine are evident to all; how could I possibly have any resentment towards you because of a mere position as principal of a grammar school?

Hehe, of course I have some complaints, but I wouldn't dare say them to your face. The salary for the principal of the grammar school is quite substantial, for three years!

But considering the extra status of a councilor from Lorraine, Sister Fanning thought to herself, "I'll let it go."

"By the way, I have some things I need you to do."

Sure enough, Sister Fanning knew that Bishop Andrei hadn't come to her just to give her the letter of appointment.

"Please speak."

"I will be leaving in a week," Bishop Andrei announced.

"I need to trouble you to take a look at how the magic array works in the basement when you have time. I'm still a little worried about it."

"no problem."

"Also, could you please inform the priests and clergy of all units that I will be leaving Lorraine Territory a week from now."

I don't have much time to do these things; I need to go back to looking after the meditation center now.

"OK."

After Sister Fanning agreed, Bishop Andrei nodded and left the office for the basement.

……

"My esteemed Bishop Leiden, welcome to the Security Bureau. Bishop Gray, you are equally welcome as well."

"I am Kingsley Demery, Fourth-Rank Bishop and Commissioner of the Lorraine Commandery." Kingsley bowed to them.

He was very cautious in the face of these two "uninvited guests." Although their power was not enough to make Kingsley unable to stay in Lorraine, it was enough to make things difficult for him, such as transferring him to another department.

"Yes, you're welcome. Kingsley, right? Good job, keep it up."

"We're just here casually; I haven't officially handed over the reins to Bishop Zerek yet." Cedric Layton was pleased with Kingsley's humility.

He seems obedient, Bishop Leighton thought. If he were a troublemaker, he'd transfer him to a retirement department.

"Give me a brief overview of the security situation in Lorraine over the years."

"Yes, sir. The Lorraine Territory's Security Service has security posts and inspection teams in Ryan Port, the Parliament, the East District, the West District, the South District, and so on..."

In the past five years, the number of murders, including violent incidents, in Lorraine has averaged...

Kingsley gave a concise explanation, occasionally glancing at Bishop Leighton's expression.

Bishop Leiden seemed rather bored and nodded expressionlessly: "Alright, that's settled then. I'll go look around elsewhere."

"My lord, welcome. Kingsley is at your service at any time."

After Bishop Leighton and Bishop Gray had walked away, Kingsley's adjutant was surprised and asked in a low voice:

"Chief Kingsley, why are you so respectful to them, especially that Gray? He's just an Enlightened One."

"Ah, my intuition... years of experience with people tells me that I need to be cautious with them. These two new bosses don't seem easy to approach."

But it's alright, I've been through countless battles and served as a commander for so many years.

Please prepare two gifts for me: some local specialties from Lorraine, and some spiritual materials... Oh, and please don't include gold pounds, they're too tacky.

That evening, we'll escort them to their lodgings. Even if they don't want it, we have to make it look like we're there.

My gut tells me they won't refuse.

Not everyone is like Bishop Andrei and Victor…

……

"Night Watchman of Lorraine, is this the home of Sir Beckett, a fourth-order priest? There is a letter for you here."

"Here you are! Thank you!"

Fafnir pushed open the door and took the letter from his hand.

The night watchman was surprised; he had never seen such a young priest before. He politely bowed to Fafnir and took his leave.

Fafner looked at the envelope expectantly.

Okay... is it a grammar school?

Fafner thought it was a reply from Mr. Victor, but then again, letters to the Eastern Region don't arrive that quickly, and Mr. Victor probably hadn't received it yet.

In his previous letter, he briefly discussed his future plans and path, as well as some well wishes for Mr. Victor.

Fafner opened the letter:

Fafner:

Next Sunday is the day Bishop Andre is being transferred, and you need to be at the grammar school gate before 6 a.m. to see him off.

Sister Fanning.