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 'The Church.' Ser Massey said eager to give some suggestion.

'We can ask the Church to help us.'

Oliver shakes his head, while rolling his eyes at Massey. Massey looked miffed with that.

'My lord. The Church may have an amiable relation with us but even they will not try to rescue a Dark Land Princess. You know how the Church is.' He said looking at Massey.

'He is right' Arial nodded.

'Then, I guess I just have to send a letter to the Emperor.' Arial said and the other vassal nodded.

'Lord Oliver.' He said

'Yes my lord.'

'Try to find out if the Dark armies have begun marching. Send some spies to the Blessed Lands. And…. find some of these Blood Brotherhood followers and see if they can be persuaded.'

'What are you thinking my lord?' Oliver ask as there is a smile on his face. Looking at his face, Arial guessed Oliver had already guessed what he wanted to do