Father Mavie

Chapter 794 The Destined King (two in one, please subscribe!!!)
"It's strange. Didn't the priest want to promote the Sword in the Stone? Why has the Sword in the Stone been sealed?"

Seeing the church blockading the shores of Lake Windermere and starting to organize workers to build a church on top of the boulder, Luo Jin, who was hiding in the forest, was puzzled.

This is inconsistent with the planned plan.

Looking at the construction site by the lake, Levin squinted his eyes and said thoughtfully: "Brother made a good move."

"What do you mean? Father, does he have other plans?"

"The eldest brother has a sensitive status and cannot blatantly disobey when receiving orders, so he can only use detours and use other methods to achieve his goal." Levin said: "Building the church is the method that the eldest brother came up with."

In Luo Jin's doubtful eyes, Levin continued: "Building a church can block irrelevant people from approaching, and turn the Sword in the Stone into the private property of the church. The Holy See will most likely not deny this proposal. In this way, , there are only a limited number of people who can get close to the Holy Sword."

"Limited? Is that a good thing?"

"Why did we put so much effort into creating the Sword in the Stone?"

"For... I don't know." Luo Jin didn't quite understand Ma Wei's plan.

"The purpose of creating the Sword in the Stone is to give the Fourth Prince more support. We want to quietly steal the country, rather than openly rebel like the Romanov Kingdom." Levin said in a deep voice: "The Fourth Prince was chosen by us. As long as he has the support of other parliamentarians, cabinets, and generals, then he is a well-deserved king. Once the kingdom is stable, then the only thing we need to worry about is the church."

Luo Jin understood now: "In other words, we need the fourth prince to stabilize the government and the people and secretly defeat the Church of the Three Goddesses of Destiny?"

"Yes."

Levin nodded: "Under this premise, we must weaken the power of the church as much as possible, and the eldest brother proposed to block the Sword in the Stone for this very reason. He wants to get rid of Archbishop Fowler."

Babas next to him spat out the snake letter and said expressionlessly: "It's really a good show to divert trouble to the east."

The Sword in the Stone is blocked, and the people who can access it are very limited. If the fourth prince pulls out the Holy Sword in the end, who will be the first person the church suspects?

Are they Archbishop Mavey and Brandon who support the second prince’s ascension to the throne?

No, it must be Archbishop Fowler!
He is the only one who openly supports the fourth prince Arthur!

The Vatican, which originally had no idea why the Sword in the Stone appeared, immediately focused its attention on Archbishop Fowler, who couldn't explain anything.

No one would doubt that The Sword in the Stone was a trick created by Ma Wei.

In the end, Archbishop Fowler took the blame, and Mavey's goal was achieved.

This is the purpose of sealing the Sword in the Stone.

London, Kensington Palace.

At noon, the second prince invited Ma Wei to have lunch at home. This is the practice of the king and the prime minister. They have to set aside one day at noon every week to have lunch and communicate on necessary national affairs. Apart from this time, the king and the prime minister do not see each other. You can meet in person.

During the meal, the second prince kept asking about the Sword in the Stone, but he didn't care much about other national affairs, which seemed to be delegating power.

"Your Majesty, are you worried that someone will pull out the holy sword?"

"What I'm worried about is that I'm not the one who pulled out the holy sword." The second prince picked up a piece of raw tomato and stuffed it into his mouth.

"I have united the church to seal the Sword in the Stone so that no one can touch it at will, so there should be no one who draws the sword."

"You're just afraid of accidents, aren't you?" the second prince said, "You always talk about caution. This time the Sword in the Stone may have been caused by someone else, so you must be careful."

"Your Majesty, do you have any suspicions?"

"Arthur, who else could it be but him?"

"The fourth prince is indeed very suspicious." Ma Wei nodded: "But Your Majesty, your position is very stable, there is no need to be afraid of a legend."

The second prince sighed, picked up the teacup and said, "I haven't been able to sleep well in the past few days, I feel flustered, and I always feel like something big is about to happen."

"Your Majesty, it's time for you to go out and do some activities." Ma Wei asked the maid to open the curtains, glanced at the gloomy weather outside and said, "Being out of the sun for too long will make people depressed. Your Majesty, why don't you go to the countryside to participate in the horse racing meeting? , or hold some other events, it’s so boring to always stay in London.”

"I want it too."

The second prince said faintly: "I was afraid of being murdered before I became the king. Now that I am the king, I am even more afraid. What if Arthur assassinates me while I am leaving London?"

"With the witcher's protection, everything will be fine."

"Demon hunters also miss a lot." The second prince complained: "You can't trust them too much."

Ma Wei, who noticed that the second prince was saying something else, thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, do you want to try to draw the sword?"

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"But you're afraid that you won't be the destined king because you can't pull out the Holy Sword, right?"

With his mind exposed, the second prince simply stopped hiding it and confessed: "Although I want to, it is impossible for me to try to draw the sword. As long as I don't go, there will be no conclusion. Can the Sword in the Stone be destroyed?"

"I'm afraid this won't work." Ma Wei shook his head and said: "If the Sword in the Stone is really a sacred object stained with divine blood as in the legend, then it is the property of the church and cannot be destroyed easily."

"Is there no other way?"

"I will strengthen the guard."

After lunch, Mavey took Yunia back to No. 9 Downing Street to continue working. In the evening, they came to Arthur's house.

"Father, is that sword prepared for me?" Arthur, wearing a nightgown with wet hair, stood in front of the window while shaking a glass of whiskey, looking out at the tranquil lake.

"Yes."

"The Sword of the King." Arthur smiled slightly: "Father, you have high expectations for me. In your eyes, am I the legendary king?"

"Emma made up this story, I just borrowed it, but Your Highness, you do have a kingly demeanor."

In the city of New Ross, Mawei had observed Arthur for three full years, and only after confirming that he would become a good king did he show his cards to him.

Mavi believed in her vision that Arthur would become a good king.

"Am I the only one who can pull out that sword?"

"Of course, that is the Holy Sword prepared for you." Arthur nodded and said: "But now that the Sword in the Stone is blocked, or is it your order, how should I get in touch with the Holy Sword?"

"This requires your own judgment, Your Highness." Ma Wei said: "I can't encourage Archbishop Fowler, but Your Highness, you can."

"understood."

After continuing to exchange a few words, Ma Wei stood up and was about to leave, but Arthur suddenly called him:

"Father, I heard that the Romanov Kingdom has assembled several legions at the border and is ready to move. Is this your order or Katerina's idea?"

"Both." Mavey said truthfully: "Katerina's goal is not the Kingdom of Windsor."

"The United Kingdom of Ruiwei has always been friendly with the Kingdom of Windsor, and it is also a country controlled by the Church of Destiny. Even if they do not start a war, they will keep in step with the Kingdom of Windsor and the Church of Destiny and advance and retreat together."

Arthur does not want Katerina to invade the United Kingdom of Riverway. In his view, although the United Kingdom of Riverway is not the land of the Kingdom of Windsor, it is an unbreakable ally. Now, Katerina wants to turn this alliance into of the Romanov Kingdom.

As the boss of the Windsor Kingdom, how could it not come forward?

"Your Highness, you must understand that it was the Kingdom of Windsor that invaded first. In that war, the Romanov Kingdom suffered heavy losses. Not only did millions of people die, but a large amount of wealth was also plundered. Even the Winter Palace, which symbolizes the authority of the royal family, was The palace has fallen."

Mawei said calmly: "The last time it suffered this kind of humiliation was during Napoleon's Northern Expedition. The Romanov Kingdom also responded immediately. When Napoleon crossed the Berezina River westward, he suddenly attacked and annihilated 60 enemy troops in one fell swoop. ."

"The losses this time are greater than before. The anger of the people of the Romanov Kingdom has never been calmed down. Katerina has expressed her thoughts of revenge more than once, but I suppressed it."

Having said this, Ma Wei turned around, looked into Arthur's eyes and said: "If I want to promote an alliance between the two countries, I must first let go and eliminate hatred. To do this, there must be sacrifices."

"Does it have to be the United Kingdom of Ruiwei?"

"It's either the United Kingdom of Riverway or the Kingdom of Windsor. Moreover, Carl IX insulted Katerina and pushed himself to the forefront. I will ensure the integrity of the land and sovereignty of the United Kingdom of Riverway, but I cannot guarantee the safety of Karl IX. ." Mawei said: "The Romanov Kingdom needs revenge, and the Slavs have furious blood flowing in their bones."

"But you are the Pope."

"Who is the Pope?" Ma Wei smiled disdainfully: "The Pope must also obey the wishes of the people. Since ancient times, regimes that run counter to the people have perished. The people are the foundation. Without the foundation, what kind of building is it? Will it collapse?"

Listening to the voice of the people is also politics, especially in a democratic country.

Of course, a country that listens to the voice of the people is not necessarily democratic, but a country that does not listen to the voice of the people is definitely not democratic.

Since Katerina ascended the throne, she needs a war to establish her authority. Only in this way can she become the true king in the hearts of the people.

Mawei did not allow her to invade the Kingdom of Windsor, so she could only settle for the next best thing and attack the United Kingdom of Ruiwei as an accomplice.

Lackeys usually don't end well.

Even if they are cousins, there is no trace of family affection between Katerina and Arthur, not to mention that they have only met once. Even if they are siblings who grew up together, when facing national events, Equally ruthless.

Early the next morning, Arthur went to St. Paul's Cathedral and found Archbishop Fowler.

"What did you say?"

Archbishop Fowler looked at Arthur in disbelief, suspecting that he heard wrongly: "Your Highness, do you want to go to Lake Windermere and try to pull out the Sword in the Stone?"

"Can't you?"

"It's not impossible."

Archbishop Fowler frowned and thought: "I don't suggest that you try, Your Highness. If you can't pull it out, doesn't it prove that you are not the destined king? On the contrary, if you pull it out, Shukri I Will Your Majesty make way for you?"

Both the former and the latter should be avoided at all costs.

Of course, Archbishop Fowler wanted Arthur to take over, but the second prince had already taken the lead. In order to stabilize the situation, he could only avoid the edge temporarily.

What Archbishop Fowler didn't expect was that the fourth prince, who had always been aware of current affairs and knew how to advance and retreat, would try the sword in the stone at this juncture!
"I just want to give it a try." Arthur said, "Shukri is still young, and he can still be the king for decades. I can't wait until the end. I also thought about it. If I fail to draw the sword this time, I will no longer covet the throne."

"Really?"

Archbishop Fowler's eyes lit up. If Arthur could give up voluntarily, that would be great, and the pressure on him would be reduced a lot!

Originally, the Pope did not agree with his support for the fourth prince. However, the fourth prince is now the leader of the Labor Party and has a high influence. By forming an alliance with him, he can gain more support from the people and stabilize his position within the church. Otherwise, he will be dismissed by Archbishop Brandon. Completely suppressed.

To put it simply, Archbishop Fowler just wanted to use Arthur, rather than sincerely help him. It would be best to be the king, and it didn't matter if he couldn't. This was not what Archbishop Fowler cared about.

"All right!"

Archbishop Fowler stood up and said: "Since your highness has said so, I have to help. Who told you to be a believer of Wilder, the goddess of health?"

Arthur and Archbishop Fowler set off immediately and took the train to Lake Windermere. Along the way, Archbishop Fowler thought a lot about the pros and cons of Arthur pulling out the sword from the stone.

Archbishop Fowler also knew in his heart that he should not let Arthur draw the sword. No matter whether he could draw the sword or not, it would be of no benefit to him. But now there are rumors circulating in London that he was the one who made the sword in the stone!
Isn't this throwing dirty water on him?
Because of the rumors, the Pope also asked him about the matter. Archbishop Fowler denied it and swore to the goddess that the sword in the stone was not created by himself.

But the rumors not only did not subside, but intensified. Even Archbishop Brandon and the second prince doubted him. Faced with the pressure of public opinion, Archbishop Fowler has been looking for opportunities to prove his innocence.

Perhaps, letting Arthur try to draw the sword is the best opportunity.

As long as Arthur can't pull out the holy sword, his suspicion will be cleared immediately!

The problem is that
Can Arthur pull out the Holy Sword?

Archbishop Fowler thought it was impossible. He did not think that Arthur was the destined king. If Arthur was the destined king, he should have married Saint Evelyn instead of Guliana
If Arthur had married a church saint, he would have been chosen by God, and the church would have strongly supported him. His chances of becoming king would have been much greater than now!

Just in case, Archbishop Fowler decided to do some tricks when drawing the sword, lest Arthur actually pull out the sword.

Arriving at the shores of Lake Windermere, the church was under construction. The general structure had just been built with wood. The workers were all professional teams hired from London. There was a team of demon hunters monitoring the Sword in the Stone, and there were other church members on the periphery. It can be described as loose.

Just when Archbishop Fowler used his identity to come to the Sword in the Stone and was about to let Arthur try to draw the sword, he suddenly remembered a familiar voice behind him:

"Fowler, you are indeed here."

Archbishop Fowler's body trembled, and his face instantly darkened.

"Brandon"

(End of this chapter)