Farming with Entries: From Lord to Emperor-Chapter 625 - 7: Do You Have a Dream?_2

"She wasn't forced; the entire process was voluntary, and there was even a smile on her face."

"This…"

Lusen's expression was stunned, and the confusion in his mind deepened.

What is going on?

Could it be that Zhuo Ya was taken away by Baron Halon's people?

Or was she deceived?

"Can you find anything more specific?" Lusen asked again.

"Not for now."

Leon shook his head slightly, comforting, "But don't worry, my people will continue to investigate."

"Every checkpoint now has the Empire's troops; as long as Zhuo Ya passes through, my people will certainly notice."

"Thank you very much."

Lusen bowed slightly, letting out a small sigh, "I'll take my companions to search again."

After speaking, Lusen did not linger, and after bidding farewell to Leon, he quickly left the Empire's military camp.

At the same time, Baron Zane, accompanied by attendants, brushed past Lusen and entered the camp, heading straight for the Holy Council's tent.

Inside the Holy Council's tent.

Baron Zane, wearing formal attire, had a sycophantic smile on his face.

"Bishop Salido, thank you for taking the time to meet with me."

Zane stood up and performed a standard noble courtesy.

"On behalf of the Hawk Clan, I extend the highest respect to the Dawn Church."

Seated in the main seat, Salido nodded slightly,

"Baron Zane, please have a seat."

"I don't know what you came to handle today?"

Salido's expression was somewhat indifferent.

Zane sat down cautiously, a glint of anticipation in his eyes,

"I have a precious gift to offer to the Church."

"A precious gift?"

Salido's tone was slightly curious, but no more than that.

He raised his eyelids slightly, a polite smile on his face,

"Our cooperation with your father has long been on hold; I don't know what this gift is for…"

"I captured a girl learning evil magic, Zhuo Ya."

Zane lowered his voice, "I plan to hand her over to the Dawn Church for judgment."

"And then I hope to represent the Hawk Clan in continuing the cooperation with the Dawn Church."

"Our Lord is magnanimous and will graciously accept anyone willing to believe in Him, offering protection."

Salido calmly said, "But now we have more important matters to attend to and are willing to coexist peacefully with the scholars of the Dawn Society."

"So, Baron Zane, forgive me for being blunt."

Salido looked at Zane with a firm attitude: "The Dawn Church cannot accept this gift."

Zane's smile froze immediately,

"Your Grace, I don't quite understand."

"She is a true wizard apprentice."

"The times have changed, Baron Zane."

Salido stood up,

"The Dawn Church no longer considers all spellcasters as enemies for the time being."

"The will of our Lord is that only acceptance and cooperation will make this world better."

These words struck like a bolt out of the blue.

Zane felt his head buzzing.

He opened his mouth wide, unable to speak for a long time.

Friendly cooperation?

You didn't say that before!

You always said spellcasters were heretics, thieves of divine power!

And now it's changed just like that?

Zane couldn't believe it and couldn't help but ask again,

"Are you saying the Church is now cooperating with those heretics?"

Salido's expression became more serious.

"The Dawn Society is not heretical, Baron Zane."

"They are a legitimate mage organization, and in the fight against evil undead, we stand as allies."

Zane felt his head buzzing.

Salido's words made the carefully planned strategy collapse instantly.

Not only did he fail to gain an ally this time, but he also made an enemy.

"Baron Zane, I urge you to release that girl."

Salido looked at the silent Zane and slowly suggested, "If no harm has been done, the Dawn Society should forgive you."

"Thank you for your suggestion, I still have things to attend to."

Zane's smile disappeared, and after a slight nod, he turned and left without any hesitation.

Salido was not displeased with Zane's actions; instead, the smile on his face grew even brighter.

"Ignorant nobles, ugly heretics."

Salido muttered softly to himself, "The Holy Light of our Lord will ultimately judge you all."

...

...

Zane hurriedly walked out of the tent, his face dark.

The waiting Knight Balrog quickly approached, quietly asking, "Master, was the negotiation unsuccessful?"

"A bunch of fickle old charlatans!"

Zane cursed under his breath through gritted teeth, "Earlier, they were hunting those witches and wizards, calling them evil spellcasters!"

"But now they say they want to cooperate amicably with the Dawn Society and don't want the young witch!"

"Tch!"

Zane spat angrily, the elegance of the nobility gone.

"What do we do now?"

Balrog couldn't help but frown, hesitantly asking, "Release her?"

"Impossible to release her!"

Zane rejected Balrog's suggestion,

"We lured her out using the Hawk Clan's name. If released, once she questions Harun, she'll surely know it was us!"

"Then…"

Balrog's words were cut off by Zane raising his hand.

"Can't kill her either."

Zane shook his head firmly, "She can't just die at my hands. If the Dawn Society finds out, it will be over."

In fact, Zane wasn't just worried about the Dawn Society; he was also averse to personally ordering Zhuo Ya's execution.

Bloodline is the continuation of a noble family. Even opposing brothers, illegitimate children, or rebellious nephews are rarely killed by nobles' own hands.

But handing it over to other forces, using someone else's hands to 'solve the problem,' nobles are quite willing.

Culturally, killing a family member with one's own hands is a disgrace.