Finally, under Fang Zheng's deliberate guidance, the matter was successfully concluded. Chubby Face felt that he had tricked Fang Zheng, a "simple and upright" young man, and was very proud of himself. Fang Zheng also used Chubby Face's trick to distance himself from the Temple. Everyone got what they needed and was very satisfied. Therefore, every time Fang Zheng saw Chubby Face Bishop, he would smile. Chubby Face was also quite enthusiastic, but he was probably laughing at Fang Zheng, a stupid idiot, deep down in his heart for cutting off his own way out.
But what's the saying? Everyone has their own happiness.
On the contrary, Shi Dong was quite angry after hearing about this matter, and dragged Fang Zheng to seek an explanation from the bishops. However, Fang Zheng persuaded Shi Dong to give up this idea.
As Fang Zheng expected, his fief was also gone. According to the order issued by the Bishops, Fang Zheng had to go to the White Tower for further studies. During this period, the fief would naturally continue to be entrusted to the Holy Temple. Fang Zheng was mentally prepared for this, and this was also a common tactic. It was like hanging a carrot in front of a mule, the so-called "wait and see". If Fang Zheng finally "repented" in the White Tower and felt that the Holy Temple was better, then he could naturally get this territory again.
But if Fang Zheng "refuses to repent", then the Temple will probably give this fiefdom away with an excuse.
But Fang Zheng hadn't planned to take it anyway, so he just let them do whatever they wanted.
The situation at the Order Fortress was temporarily stable, so no more manpower was needed. And since it would take some time to raise spiritual crystals, Fang Zheng took Fina and Nymph out shopping out of boredom.
How could I miss such a good opportunity to date two cute girls!
It was a pity that neither this world nor Nymph, the summoned little angel, seemed to know what a "date" was, but being able to hang out with Fang Zheng was naturally a happy thing. Therefore, they happily accepted Fang Zheng's invitation and began to wander around the city.
The Northern Temple is located in the royal city of the Northern Alliance. It is a city built on the hillside. The overall style is full of the rich and wild atmosphere of the northern tribes.
However, to Fang Zheng's surprise, he actually saw a kind of snack that is unique to the north. It is a kind of snack that is made by stringing wild fruits together with sticks, dipping them in sugar water, and then letting them solidify in the cold wind. It tastes sour and crispy when you bite it, and it has the sweetness of wild fruits and a touch of coldness. It is quite enjoyable.
This immediately reminded Fang Zheng of the candied haws in his own world, so he immediately bought some and enjoyed them. Of course, he did not forget to give Nymph and Fina a string each, and the two of them also enjoyed the meal very much.
“This is really delicious.”
As she sipped the drink, Nymph narrowed her eyes happily. Although Nymph was still wearing her strange outfit, it did not cause much excitement. Fang Zheng had already ordered Nymph to hide her wings. It was fine for the temple, but if there were rumors about angels outside, it would not be a good thing for Nymph. In fact, up to now, few people knew that Fang Zheng was accompanied by angels. The top leaders of the temple might know a little, but they obviously did not intend to intervene and do anything.
But it’s better this way. If these guys dare to do anything, then don’t blame Fang Zheng for being ruthless.
"Eat more if you want. It's my treat anyway."
Looking at Nymph, Fang Zheng smiled and stroked her head, and said in a rather generous manner - In addition to the spirit crystals, the temple also has monetary rewards for this mission. Five thousand gold coins, not too much, not too little, basically equal to Fang Zheng's year-end bonus in his own world, so he can eat whatever he wants for a whole year.
Although Fang Zheng said so, Nymph and Fina still felt a little embarrassed. Fang Zheng had no choice but to do it himself. He bought Nymph a bunch of snacks from the North. As for Fina, Fang Zheng gave her a silver jewelry made by a North craftsman as a gift. Although Fina felt a little embarrassed, she finally accepted it obediently.
Although the silver jewelry was quite expensive, Fang Zheng did not care because this trip was not only a "date" but also a "farewell".
"Have you really decided to leave here?"
Standing at the gate of the Northern Capital, Fang Zheng stared at the priestess girl in front of him. Noticing Fang Zheng's gaze, Fina nodded a little embarrassedly.
"Yes, Mr. Founder, my tour is not over yet, so I have to keep going."
So it is said that things are unpredictable.
Looking at the priestess girl in front of him, Fang Zheng shrugged his shoulders. He didn't expect that Fina left the temple before he did. Fang Zheng originally thought that after arriving at the Northern Temple, Fina would stay here. After all, the tour is just a test, not a long-distance marathon. Just like Fang Zheng, as an apprentice guardian knight, he was supposed to "go to the mountains and the countryside", but after following Shi Dong to deal with a bunch of Chaos Sons, he met the requirements for advanced job transfer, so he was "promoted".
Because of this, Fang Zheng thought that the priest Fina should be similar. After all, the "Gate of Hell" incident did not cause serious consequences, but that did not mean it was not dangerous. As one of the members who prevented the reopening of the Gate of Hell, wasn't it natural for Fina to be promoted to a full-time position?
What Fang Zheng didn't expect was that when he went to find Fina, he was surprised to find that she was planning to pack her bags and leave. Since they fought together, they could be considered friends. Therefore, Fang Zheng decided to follow the customs of his hometown and invite her out for a meal and go shopping.
"Mr. Fang Zheng, are you really going to the White Tower?"
"That's right."
Hearing Fina's slightly worried question, Fang Zheng nodded.
"I'm very interested in the mysteries of magic, and... to be honest, I'm a very lazy person. Magic seems to be able to help me save a lot of trouble."
“Huff…”
Hearing this, Fina couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
"That's not the case, Mr. Fang Zheng. Learning magic is more difficult than you think - even more difficult than divine arts. If you just want to be lazy, you will suffer, right?"
“People make progress because they want to be lazy.”
"Mr. Fang Zheng still speaks in such a strange way."
Fina shook her head helplessly, then looked at Nymph beside Fang Zheng with a smile.
"Well, I'm leaving now, Sister Nymph, you should take care of yourself too."
In response to what Fina said, Nymph took small bites of her candied haws and nodded slightly. Looking at Nymph, Fina smiled slightly and then looked at Fang Zheng again.
"Then Mr. Fang Zheng, I'm leaving now. I hope everything goes well for you in the White Tower. Also... it's best not to expose Sister Nymph's identity. Although the White Tower is a faction of order, their attitude towards angels is not as respectful as that of the Temple. Some of them may have bad thoughts about Sister Nymph, so please be careful."
"Thanks for your reminder."
In fact, Fang Zheng also had such concerns, but he was not particularly worried. After all, Nymph's ability could almost be said to be the nemesis of mages. She might not be able to do anything against the muscular Paladins, but facing those mages, as long as Nymph deployed her "invasion field", it would basically be one word - stable!
Of course, we must not be blindly arrogant, and we still need to make necessary preparations.
"Then I am leaving."
"Have a nice trip, Miss Fina."
"You too, Mr. Fang Zheng, the goddess will bless you."
As she spoke, Fina bowed respectfully, then turned and left. Fang Zheng just watched the priestess disappear into the crowd, and soon she was gone.
Fang Zheng was silent for a moment after watching Fina leave. Then he turned around and touched Nymph's head.
"let's go."