Coiling Dragon Book 6 (Chp 8 onwards)

Book 6, The Road to Revenge - Chapter 9, The Engagement

"Lord Fallen Leaf." Seeing how impolite Linley had been, Guillermo hurriedly apologized, "Lord Fallen Leaf, this Linley is only seventeen years old this year. Lord Fallen Leaf, please forgive his discourtesy."

Guillermo knew very well what a great amount of influence this Fallen Leaf had within the Radiant Church. This Lord Fallen Leaf could be considered the spiritual leader of the entire Ascetic branch. Even the Holy Emperor himself didn't have the ability to force him to go against his own will.

Using his skinny, chicken-claw like right hand, Fallen Leaf stroked his straggly beard. With curiosity, he watched Linley's departing back. "Discourtesy? No, no. He wasn't exactly discourteous. It can only be said that this kid acts very firmly and unwaveringly."

Guillermo was startled.

He didn't expect that this Lord Fallen Leaf, who initially had a poor impression of Linley, would now praise him.

"Guillermo." Fallen Leaf looked at Guillermo.

"Lord Fallen Leaf, I await your instructions." Guillermo said respectfully.

Smiling, Fallen Leaf said, "This Linley's heart is filled with murderous intent, and he is firm and unwavering. I think a person like him will never hesitate in his actions, whether it be in killing or in anything else. A person like this is very much suited to be the sharp sword of the Radiant Church."

Guillermo understood what Fallen Leaf meant.

Although the Radiant Church urged people to follow their better natures, towards the followers of other religions, the Radiant Church was ruthless and merciless. Naturally, this would require ruthless and merciless people. This was why the Ecclesiastical Tribunal of the Church was originally formed.

"Perhaps in the future, this kid, Linley, will become the new Praetor of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal." Fallen Leaf said softly.

Guillermo couldn't help but turn to look at Linley's departing back.

Become the Praetor of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal?

Guillermo knew very well that the Praetor of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal could be considered the second highest ranking person within the Radiant Church. In fact, from some standpoints, it could be considered that the position of the Praetor of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal was on par with that of the Holy Emperor.

The Holy Emperor was, on the surface, the leader of the Radiant Church who wielded the most power.

But the Praetor of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal was the dark underside of the Radiant Church, the leader of the most powerful military force within the Church!

"Lord Fallen Leaf, are you willing to guide him?" Guillermo suddenly asked.

But Fallen Leaf still shook his head.

"Why?" Guillermo was confused. Since Fallen Leaf appreciated Linley, why wasn't he willing to train him?

Fallen Leaf shook his head. "My training methods are not suited for him. My way requires a pure heart, and is suited for someone whose heart faces the light. But as for him...the path he walks is the path of slaughter."

Guillermo nodded.

"Guillermo, there's no need for you to find another master for him. A truly powerful person will rely on himself to find a path most suitable for himself. The teachings of others are, after all, based on their own ways."

Fallen Leaf looked at Guillermo. "You are an Arch Magus of the ninth rank. Why, then, have I never instructed you? It's precisely because of this reason. Even if I tell you about what I have comprehended and my insights, you still will not succeed, because only after countless personal experiences will your soul transform, allowing you to comprehend deeper levels of mysteries. Only then will you succeed."