Chapter 1237: Chapter 1223: The Marquis’s Help
Only now did Baiyu understand why Eira and Huo Dou had brought him along.
There was probably a major reason.
All because of Marquis Kager.
Although Marquis Kager did not live on the Holy Central Continent, this Doreman Star where he resided was a planet under the Holy Central Continent’s jurisdiction.
And also—
He counted as a noble of the Holy Central Continent.
Generally speaking.
Nobles like this, compared to nobles not from the Holy Central Continent, had a much more exalted status.
Just like officials from the Capital City.
They usually held higher status and position than local officials, even if they were technically the same Level One.
Though all were nobles of the Imperial realm.
Being in different places meant what they represented was completely different.
For Marquis Kager to be allotted a planet orbiting around the Holy Central Continent, one of those circling the continent, his power was obvious.
No wonder the Demon Puppet Pirate Gang had such a good relationship with him, and when the two sides interacted, they didn’t put on any airs at all.
Clearly.
On paper, the Kager Clan’s strength might really be inferior to the Demon Puppet Pirate Gang, but in terms of connections in all directions, family heritage, accumulated wealth, and influence within the Imperial realm, even several Demon Puppet Pirate Gangs together couldn’t compare.
"Priest Geman, come, come, let’s go inside and talk. Standing out here and chatting is tiring."
Marquis Kager invited everyone inside.
The marquis’s castle was truly the epitome of luxury—gold and jade carvings could be seen everywhere, and beauties with all kinds of looks and temperaments could only serve as the lowest Low Level maids within the castle.
Baiyu followed behind Eira.
Under Marquis Kager’s lead, they arrived at the main hall.
"Come, everyone, sit. Today we should have a proper catch-up; after all, it’s hard to see each other even once every year or two." Marquis Kager sat at the main seat.
Dish after dish was brought up.
And every dish was steaming with dense Spiritual Qi. Baiyu wisely kept silent, only using the knife and fork to eat, not joining the others’ conversation.
After the meal.
Baiyu was pulled away by the marquis’s butler to tour the entire castle, seeing quite a few strange things, including the architecture and so on.
Whereas Eira and Huo Dou did not come out.
They and Marquis Kager apparently still had other business to discuss.
At dinner.
After the two Pirates finished eating, they were about to leave, when Marquis Kager suddenly said, "This Priest Geman should have only recently joined your Pirate Gang, right? I was wondering if you could let him stay here for a while. I’d like to discuss the doctrine of Scars with him."
Eira and Huo Dou had not expected Marquis Kager to raise this condition.
They had told Marquis Kager in passing that Baiyu was a Priest of the Scarred Church, just an offhand remark, at most letting Baiyu discuss a bit with Marquis Kager. They hadn’t expected Kager’s interest in the Scarred Church to be this strong.
He actually wanted to keep Baiyu directly.
What he meant in that sentence was that he wanted Baiyu to stay.
Huo Dou frowned, looking somewhat reluctant. She was just about to speak when Eira, the Hand of Annihilation beside her, gently pressed down on her shoulder, then said in a mild voice, "Since Marquis Kager wishes to discuss the doctrine of Scars with Priest Geman, of course I won’t stand in the way.
However.
Priest Geman is, after all, one of our Pirate Gang’s people..."
"Hey now, Eira, that’s not quite right. Priest Geman is a Priest of the Scarred Church—how did he become someone from your Pirate Gang?
We’ve been friends for so many years.
You can’t possibly deny me even this bit of face, can you?"
Marquis Kager put on a show of displeasure.
Eira frowned, then relaxed her brows and smiled. "Since Your Lordship the Marquis is so interested in a Priest of the Scarred Church.
Then of course I won’t spoil Your Lordship’s mood.
Priest Geman is an excellent Priest. Your Lordship the Marquis should be able to learn quite a lot about Scars from him."
Eira said with a smile.
Marquis Kager nodded and patted Eira’s shoulder. "That’s more like it."
Eira had clearly sorted out the priorities.
A Priest of the Scarred Church, while somewhat special, was nothing compared to her relationship with the marquis.
Completely inconsequential.
However.
Just as they were about to leave, Baiyu suddenly said, "I still have a friend on Demon Puppet Star who hasn’t come over yet."
"Don’t worry, leave that to me, Priest Geman."
Kager said with a cheerful smile.
Eira nodded. "When the time comes, Marquis Kager’s people will bring your friend over."
...
Only after the two of them had completely left.
Did Marquis Kager slightly retract his smile, looking at Baiyu. "Priest Geman, it seems your luck hasn’t been so great, actually getting caught by people from the Demon Puppet Pirate Gang.
A Priest of the Scarred Church.
Shouldn’t you be riding one of the Scarred Church’s dedicated Starships? The Demon Puppet Pirate Gang—don’t tell me they even dare to rob the dedicated Starships?"
Facing Marquis Kager’s question.
Baiyu shook his head. "I was going to carry out a mission for the Church, so I did not ride the Church’s dedicated transport ship."
He still couldn’t figure out what exactly this Marquis Kager wanted to do.
So.
He could only continue the disguise for now.
Besides, Baiyu wasn’t exactly lying. He really was a Priest of the Scarred Church—at most, he had been kidnapped by Pirates on his way to take up a post.
"There’s no need to worry, Priest Geman. I am a devout believer of Scars, and it’s thanks to the Scarred Church that I even survived on the battlefield.
Whatever help you need.
You can just tell me directly. I’ll do my utmost to assist you."
Marquis Kager sounded very sincere.
He made the Scarred Church’s prayer gesture with practiced hands, then looked at Baiyu. "Stay here for now. I’ll arrange a residence for you. May I ask, Priest Geman, which Church you came from?"
"Chaos Mother Star, Blood Church."
Baiyu answered smoothly.
Marquis Kager obviously knew of the Blood Church. After hearing Baiyu’s answer, the last trace of doubt in his heart was dispelled.
However.
To be safe, he still verified the proof of identity for the Scarred Church on Baiyu’s person.
Once everything was confirmed correct.
Marquis Kager then apologized to Baiyu a bit awkwardly. "My apologies, Reverend Priest. I didn’t expect you to be a Priest about to be promoted to Bishop!
Please forgive my discourtesy.
Do you wish to reestablish contact with the Scarred Church next? There is a Church of the Scarred Church on Doreman Star.
If you need to get in touch, I can notify the Priest at the Church."
Baiyu thought for a moment, then nodded. "If Marquis Kager is willing to provide help, that would be perfect.
I do need to contact the Church now.
After all, something this big has happened. If I don’t report back in time, they’re probably still searching for my whereabouts."
Marquis Kager was a man of action.
Once he said it, he did it.
After seeing Eira and Huo Dou off, he immediately contacted the Priest of the Church of the Scarred Church on Doreman Star.
