Xu Shi blinked, then flicked his wrist to release the communication bracelet and showed him some saved pictures. "In that case, why don't we try to understand it this way first? Although they are just pictures, the information they record is not fake."
Since the signal base station was built on Silver Pine Island, some signal can be received in the main city area. Although it is still relatively weak, it is not difficult to achieve this level.
"This is?"
The squinty-eyed girl probably didn't expect Xu Shi to be so generous, and suddenly raised her head.
The Hualan Empire does have this imaging method, but it's definitely not as convenient as the communication bracelet. At least there's a guidance process involved, and it's not something he can just do with a flick of his finger.
In particular, he could not sense any fluctuations in "divine energy" at all, which was enough to surprise him.
The scene depicted in the picture made his eyes widen – just as he had expected, the City of Night Sin and the Hualan Empire were two completely different worlds, but what the other world was like was something he could not even imagine.
"May I ask, for example, what is this...?"
He swallowed hard, pointed to one of the spots, and asked with great curiosity.
"Oh, this..."
Xu Shi was quite generous and patiently answered his questions.
This back-and-forth questioning continued several times, until finally he couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh, "Now I see that your invitation to my residence was not just a polite gesture."
When I first saw him, I thought he was a cunning, squinty-eyed guy, but now he seems to have more of a curious, childlike side... I have to say, he's quite cute.
But thinking about it, it's normal. Given my special status, I can remain calm even when I see the Hualan Empire. If it were anyone else around me, they would have been wide-eyed with surprise when they first arrived.
This can be considered an inevitable result of the clash between different cultures.
"...Mr. Xu, do you think I have ulterior motives?"
These words were actually a bit harsh. Lu Baiyan, who had just been feeling happy about seeing something new, pursed his lips, and the joy on his face faded a bit.
"To be honest, it's hard for me not to feel that way, isn't it?"
Xu Shi spread his hands, "After all, you are a Templar Knight of the Holy See... To be honest, I'm already quite surprised that you're not as hostile towards me as others."
"Actually, that's not quite right, Mr. Xu."
Lu Baiyan shook his head and said, "The Vatican may have left a bad impression on you before, but there are also some people who are optimistic about your arrival. I am not the only one."
"But they are a minority, right?"
Xu Shi laughed, "Including your Commander Qin, before I had even met her, she had already publicly mocked me as a barbarian, hadn't she?"
"Knight Commander Qin is a very good person."
Lu Baiyan sighed, "But it's true that she takes good care of Xiao Luoyu... If you put yourself in her shoes, I'm sure you can understand."
"Maybe."
Xu Shi remained noncommittal, saying, "But rather than racking my brains over those things, I'd much rather deal with someone like you; at least it saves me a lot of trouble."
"Yes, since you're so interested in our city-state, why don't you come and help me out?"
He continued, "I have already intended to encourage more exchanges between the people of the two city-states... You can be one of them if you wish."
"Mr. Xu is joking."
Lu Baiyan's expression completely calmed down. "I am first and foremost a Templar Knight, and only secondly an ordinary person who is interested in your city-state."
Xu Shi wasn't surprised by his answer. Even if he had secretly used some abilities, it seemed unlikely that he could turn the other party against him with just a few words.
Or rather, if Lu Baiyan really agreed, that would be the problem. Either he's a really bad person, or he's just being completely hypocritical.
However, some probing or trying to win him over is still necessary, because he can see that if one were to divide the Vatican into factions, this squinty-eyed man is neutral or even pro-ambivore.
As everyone knows, Mr. Xu's favorite thing is to poach people's girlfriends—not necessarily girls, of course. Not only is his personality not bad, but his ability to reverse time is also quite interesting.
We need to find a way to turn him into a "snake ring"... cough, anyway, that's the gist of it. He came to the Hualan Empire with this idea in mind; it's always good to have another ally.
If it doesn't work this time, maybe it will work next time?
As they spoke, the convoy arrived at its destination—the cathedral located in the heart of the city.
It has always been said that the Papacy and the Royal Family check and balance each other, with the Papacy even having a slight advantage. This is the best proof of that – they control the best locations in the city, while the Royal Palace is located in a more remote area.
"Mr. Xu, please come with me."
Lu Baiyan regained his usual composure, and with a half-smile, led Xu Shi and his group inside.
The church was very large, giving people a solemn and dignified feeling. The City of Night Sin had little religious atmosphere, and everyone was more or less shocked when they first set foot in such a place, even Xu Shi himself was no exception.
The church was already fully prepared, and apart from the other Templar Knights on both sides, the saint was already waiting in the center of the hall.
Her attire remained unchanged, just as it had been when Xu Shi went to sea: a nun's habit covered in white gauze, and a veil on her face.
Combined with the light refracted by the enamel glass, it naturally gains a sense of mystery and sanctity.
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