This Holy Knight is So Despicable!
Chapter 71: Do You Desire Success? (Please Follow)

Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Do You Desire Success? (Please Follow)

After Lette and Taylor parted ways at the intersection, Lette escorted Lilith and the other two back to the manor.

He did not stay at home but went straight to the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce on the commercial street.

In the conference room on the second floor, the remaining Holy Temple Members and permanent directors had been waiting the whole morning.

Sitting at the head of the table, Grandet and the minstrel Idelos chatted idly, seemingly very relaxed.

But the others around the conference table didn’t share this sentiment.

Each sat upright with intense focus, though the room was comfortable, some were drenched in sweat, with beads of sweat falling like peas; others were shivering as if they had caught a chill.

Finally, just as a few were about to break down, Lette arrived in the conference room.

"I apologize to everyone for being late. Today, a Holy Knight Order, returning from a four-year mission abroad, arrived, and I helped them arrange accommodation.

So, have you all figured things out by now?"

Grandet and Idelos quickly made room for Lette to sit down and then stood on either side of him.

However, faced with Lette’s question, the Holy Temple Members hesitated, none uttering a word.

Lette sighed and suddenly slapped the table, which startled everyone present.

"Speak your mind. You support that Vanessa just to use it as an excuse to gain more benefits from the Church Court, right?

Everyone here is intelligent; surely none of you truly believe that the so-called Gun Knight Princess has a chance to overthrow the current church system and become the new leader?

Not possible, right? Not possible?! Not possible!

If you still want to wait and speak up only when the benefits are maximized, let me tell you, stop dreaming.

We already have evidence proving that your proxy chairman is involved with remnants of the Tower of Truth.

I’m not forcing you to pick a side; I’m saving your lives!

If you jump ship now, I can still catch you. But if you wait any longer, even if you intend to jump ship, we won’t let you anymore.

This is in both sociological and biological senses; you won’t be able to jump."

One of the Holy Temple Members chuckled nervously at Lette: "Your Highness, that’s not something to say lightly. Everything should be based on evidence; you can’t just say whatever you want is true, right?"

Lette was unmoved: "Yes, what I say is true. We will see whether the people believe you or me, Holy Temple Member.

Everyone, think about your already rotten reputation.

And think about what a dirty synonym the Holy Temple has become in the eyes of the public believers.

Be sensible. I’m offering you some dignity, but if you don’t take it, don’t blame me for being ruthless."

As Lette said this, the Holy Temple Members all turned pale.

They hadn’t been taken down by the Judgement Court, so there was still hope for them. Though not entirely clean, at least they had a chance to atone and redeem themselves.

Lette was right; currently, the legal and public opinion control was in his hands.

Whatever he said, was, indeed, the case.

"Of course, as long as you are willing to cooperate, the benefits will only increase in the future. Although I, Lette, have many bad habits, there’s one thing, and that’s protecting my own, can’t stand seeing them suffer.

But there’s one thing, too; I’m very strict about my own people’s character.

The ship is here; whether you board or not doesn’t affect the ship much. But for you, it’s a matter of life and death."

Under Lette’s calm gaze, the leading permanent director stood up.

"Your Highness, we never intended to be enemies with you. Willingness to take us in and give us a way out is a tremendous act of kindness.

But... we have already sworn in the name of the Holy Light. We can’t support anyone other than Princess Vanessa to be the chairman!

Though we aren’t clergy of the Church Court, we are believers in the Holy Light.

That oath cannot be broken!"

Lette raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Who said anything about having you support someone else to become the chairman?"

These words surprised everyone present, even Grandet and Idelos.

The minstrel hurriedly bowed to report, but Lette waved him off.

"What I need is for you to elect another vice-chairman."

Upon hearing this, everyone understood suddenly.

Yes, to counterbalance Vanessa, it wasn’t necessary to elect a chairman.

Just appointing another vice-chairman would undermine her acting chairman role.

The two vice-chairmen, along with several permanent directors, would form a cabinet to jointly fulfill the chairman’s duties.

Supporting another person to become vice-chairman wouldn’t violate their previously made oaths.

"Brilliant! How did we not think of that?"

"Rest assured, Your Highness, if it’s just like this, we have no problem at all. In fact, we wholeheartedly agree!"

"Excellent."

Lette revealed a satisfied smile: "Remember what you’ve promised, and make the decision you committed to at the emergency meeting three days from now.

Alright, let’s conclude here for today.

Grandet, when you see everyone off, don’t forget the parting gifts."

"Yes! Boss."

With a broad smile, Grandet promptly said, "Everyone, this way, please!"

While Grandet was seeing the Holy Temple Members off, Idelos hurriedly placed a stack of research results in front of Lette.

"Sir! I have translated all the texts on the bronze base.

As you speculated, the Hunting Light Battle Armor is indeed a Blessing Artifact.

The armor on the bronze statue is authentic! Its enlargement is due to its inherent adaptive capability to the wearer.

The armor is made of an extremely rare magic gold and, with the sophisticated forging techniques of the dwarf masters and the enhancement from Ancient Dragon Language Magic, it possesses immunity to Light Attribute attacks.

Yes, whether it’s magic or combat energy, or even a Divine Curse, none can harm it.

However, the universality concern you mentioned is not an issue at all.

Neither the forging techniques, rare materials, nor the engraved Array can be recreated.

Basically, it’s a unique heirloom."

Lette reviewed it and nodded slightly: "Well done, you’ve done very well."

Just at this moment, after seeing off the guests, Grandet returned to the conference room and approached Lette.

"Boss, they’ve all been sent off, each one leaving with smiles. Hmph... these people are still the same."

"Everyday people have their uses... Grandet, about the vice-chairman’s position in the council..."

Grandet shook his head repeatedly: "Boss, spare me! Whenever I go to give gifts, I do it with gritted teeth.

Handling Chamber of Commerce affairs is already a lot; I don’t want to take over that mess of a Holy Temple!

For such matters, it’s best for someone with ideals and aspirations, deeply distressed about the current state of the Holy Temple..."

As Grandet spoke, his gaze landed on Idelos. Lette also looked at him, nodding in satisfaction.

"Indeed, not bad."

Idelos retreated in panic: "Sir, I’m not capable! I’m just a smooth talker! I, I, I..."

"Being a smooth talker is not a flaw, and besides, you handled the urgent translation work very well! You stood up under pressure, completed it on time with quality assurance! Reliable in critical moments!

The Holy Temple needs someone like you!"

Idelos was utterly nervous: "But, I... I haven’t..."

Lette stood up and placed both hands on Idelos’s shoulders.

"Idelos! Do you desire success?"

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