System: Build My Own Territory

Chapter 1286 - 340: Survival Is More Important Than Anything

Nancy remained silent, her mind replaying Samuel’s words.

Samuel glanced at the sky and continued speaking to Nancy.

"Even though Viscount Jon Zach has been wiped out, Kakasong City will not become better for it."

"On the contrary, it will become more chaotic because it is leaderless."

"In my opinion, being able to go to Lord Lynn’s territory is your best option."

"Barring any unforeseen events, I will be taking the guard unit to Morgan Town tomorrow, heading to Lord Lynn’s territory."

"If you want to go, you can wait for me at the South City Gate of Kakasong."

Before Nancy could respond.

Under the gaze of the children, Samuel stepped towards the distant church.

Nancy stood in place, watching Samuel’s figure gradually disappear, murmuring softly.

"Fire of Lorraine..."

...

Back at the church.

Samuel walked through the corridor and up the stairs.

Just arriving at the second-floor corridor, a guard quickly approached Samuel.

The guard bowed respectfully.

"Captain of the Guard, the Lord Bishop is looking for you."

Upon hearing this, Samuel frowned and asked the guard.

"Has the Lord Bishop’s Deception Breaking Ceremony ended already?"

The guard quickly replied: "Yes, Captain of the Guard."

"This time the Deception Breaking Ceremony only took a few minutes..."

Samuel nodded knowingly, "I understand."

Without further words, Samuel strode towards Simo’s bedroom.

Standing before the double wooden doors of the bedroom, Samuel was about to knock but found them slightly ajar.

Before Samuel could call out.

Simo’s voice came from the bedroom.

"Come in directly."

Samuel responded, pushed open the wooden door with both hands, and walked in.

Stopping in front of the walnut desk opposite Simo, Samuel respectfully said.

"Lord Bishop."

Sitting on the wooden chair, Simo lifted his eyelids and glanced at Samuel.

"What did you want to report to me just now?"

Samuel quickly nodded and responded.

"Lord Bishop, Samuel has obtained reliable information..."

"Sir Ludovico Dons summoned a group of Free Nobles to his residence for a late-night meeting a few days ago."

Upon hearing Samuel’s words, Simo’s eyebrows immediately raised.

"Ludovico summoned the Free Nobles for a late-night meeting?"

"What does he intend to do?"

Samuel shook his head and continued.

"As for the detailed content of the late-night meeting, Samuel has yet to find out."

"However, by roughly analyzing the current situation in Kakasong City."

"Samuel boldly speculates that it is likely about the new leadership of Kakasong City..."

"The Lord Bishop should also know that Ludovico once openly and covertly competed with Jon Zach for the control of Kakasong City..."

"Now that Jon Zach is dead, it surely presents an opportunity for Ludovico!"

Sitting on the wooden chair, Simo coldly snorted and said.

"I knew that Ludovico only pretended to agree at the last church meeting!"

"He wanted to stabilize the Lord Bishop and then secretly join forces with other Free Nobles and wealthy merchants to pressure the Lord Bishop."

"Even trying to grab the position of the new leader of Kakasong City!"

Samuel subtly nodded in agreement.

Simo continued to say.

"But does Ludovico really think he can hinder the Lord Bishop just by allying with Free Nobles and wealthy merchants?"

"That’s too naive!"

Simo’s gaze shifted and he asked Samuel.

"So far, how many believer soldiers have been recruited?"

"Nearly a month has passed, don’t tell me there hasn’t been any progress."

Samuel quickly responded.

"Please rest assured, Lord Bishop, Samuel has been fully committed to recruitment."

"Thus far, we have recruited four hundred believer soldiers from a group of loyal believers!"

Hearing the numbers reported by Samuel, Simo nodded in satisfaction.

Keep in mind.

Previously, due to Jon Zach’s suppression, the Church’s number of armored soldiers was kept limited.

Jon Zach only allowed the Church to have fifty guards.

Now, with four hundred recruited believer soldiers, military strength is significantly improved.

Speaking to this point, Samuel hesitated a bit.

"However, Lord Bishop..."

"These four hundred believer soldiers have not undergone any military training!"

"If they are to be deployed in war, they must undergo long-term military training."

"Moreover, they need to be equipped with standard armor and weapons."

"Sending them hastily to the battlefield is merely sending them to their deaths..."

Simo mused for a moment and said.

"The Lord Bishop is naturally aware of these facts."

"What you must do is continue to recruit believer soldiers, as skilled as possible."

"If possible, the Lord Bishop hopes that the Kakasong City Church will possess thousands of believer soldiers to face future wars!"

Hearing this, Samuel bowed respectfully, his mouth slightly open as if to speak.

Simo gazed directly at Samuel and continued to ask.

"Is there anything else?"

Upon Simo’s inquiry, Samuel finally spoke up.

"Lord Bishop, a merchant named Boer has been hiring Free People in large numbers at the talent market in the city..."

Simo immediately frowned and remarked with dissatisfaction.

"A merchant hiring Free People for labor is perfectly reasonable, isn’t it? Why report this to me?"

Samuel lowered his head and explained.

"If it were just regular hiring, Samuel naturally wouldn’t bother the Lord Bishop with it."