Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

Chapter 382: Chapter 164: So This Is Youth—A Gang Crime, After All

Oliver flicked the white scholar’s robe behind him, a white robe that symbolizes purity and justice in the doctrines of the Verena Church. He calmly replied, ”Our Church will not participate in secular political struggles. Contrary to what you think, I was entrusted by someone to come and take a look at your territory. That person once helped me and showed me kindness. According to the teachings of the Goddess of Justice, I must repay the favor. Unable to refuse his graciousness, I came to Hesse Territory to have a look.”

Su Li was genuinely surprised for this reason. Who had entrusted him to come to Hesse Territory?

Among the people Su Li knew, was there someone who had shown kindness to a Chosen One of the Goddess of Justice?

Could it be help from behind Bauhinia Earl once again?

Since Knight Connor’s arrival, Su Li had strengthened ties with Thorny Valley, sending gifts to Bauhinia Castle twice. Once was 10 Dragon Blood Stones, and another time was 5 Pods of the Holy Purple Vine Tree.

Although these things were relatively common specialties in Hesse Territory, outside the territory they were valuable and precious materials.

Especially the 5 Pods of the Holy Purple Vine Tree, which could extend the lifespan of five people, it’s said that the elders of the Bauhinia family cannot praise Su Li enough.

The voices within the family regarding Count Suna’s favoritism and sponsorship of Su Li quieted down significantly.

So if Count Suna was pleased, did he once again use his connections and entrust this Chosen One to come to Hesse Territory?

Su Li was thus curious and asked, ”May I ask who entrusted you?”

Oliver calmly replied, ”Of course. It was Master Kote who personally visited me at the Royal Griffin Military Academy in Modheim.”

Master Kote?

West High Merchant’s Steward!

Su Li never expected it to be this fat man. The seeds sown earlier had finally borne fruit.

Su Li was thus amazed and said, ”I never expected Master Kote to know a Chosen One. How did he show you kindness back then?”

Oliver didn’t avoid the question and said, ”Back then, my village was attacked by a Desolate Tomb Guard of the Vampire Count. Master Kote’s merchant group happened to pass by and paid the price of several guards and mercenaries being killed and injured to repel the strong Desolate Tomb Guard, otherwise, I would have perished under the vampire’s ravages.”

”Later, with outstanding scores, I passed the Royal Griffin Military Academy in Modheim, and when I needed a recommendation letter, it was him who proactively found a Priest of the Church of Justice for me, so I was smoothly selected among many candidates for the academy.”

Su Li nodded with emotion, the Empire never lacks talent!

Top talents are everywhere, but only those young people who receive recommendations from renowned figures can have more opportunities.

This is the Empire’s version of ample horses yet rare to find a worthwhile talent spotter.

Su Li then asked, ”How do you feel after observing Hesse Territory?”

Completely unexpectedly, Oliver sighed and said, ”Your territory seems to be gilded on the outside but rotten on the inside.”

”Indeed, the buildings in the territory are tall and magnificent, clean and tidy, and even thieves are severely punished, with good public order.”

”However, in the corners you overlook from your high position, corruption is widespread, criminals thrive, and there are rebels and coup plotters hidden within the city.”

”Externally, you lack strong allies and have not established solid friendships. With powerful foes surrounding you, threats abound, and various crises capable of destroying the territory could erupt at any moment.”

”In summary, your situation is as precarious as eggs piled up, always on the brink of collapse. Despite numerous victories, in the current situation, it’s not enough to turn the tides—one defeat can bring irreversible disaster.”

Tiberus, hearing this, was somewhat irate and said, ”My Lord, don’t listen to his fearmongering! This guy seems like just a liar full of big talk, always boasting!”

Lauren also nodded in agreement, saying, ”My Lord, I second that opinion. This might be a dubious Priest trickster. Our territory is flourishing, how could it be as precarious as he claims?”

But Su Li slightly frowned, without getting angry, because he also felt the same way! It should be said that in this dark and despairing world, crises are ever-present.

Su Li also deeply felt that the territory was always encountering various crises, but he wasn’t sure exactly why, and was unsure of the strategy and decisions needed to solve the problem.

Although Oliver had intentionally exaggerated, scholars, especially the talented ones, tended to have certain arrogant flaws. Moreover, Su Li felt he truly needed a top bureaucrat to provide a grand vision and build the foundation for great endeavors.

So Su Li didn’t argue but said seriously, ”Her Majesty Verena is the Goddess of Bureaucrats and Scholars. Since you are the Chosen One of Verena, you must have extensive knowledge to aid me. May I ask, if you were appointed as my Governor, how would you help me build a successful foundation?”

Oliver then smiled and said, ”If I were the Governor, the primary task would be to select and promote capable individuals for you, My Lord! Whatever my keen eyes discern, no talent shall be overlooked. There is a famous Eastern saying: within ten steps, there is always fragrant grass; in a village of ten households, there is not a lack of outstanding talents. From my personal experience, the Empire does not lack talented people; rather, what is lacking are those with the keen eyes to identify and promote them.”

”As the Chosen One of the Goddess of Justice, I have an Eye of the Eagle-Falcon, just like my title. Under my selection, none with the potential to become a Knight will be overlooked.”