The Golden Throne - Chapter 253

“It is not flattery, Seniors. I actually respect every single scholar, and I am of the belief that knowledge is the most important.” Liu Feng said.]

“Now that all of these problems are taken care of, it is important and imperative that I visit the one place we are most likely to face the most resistance. I bid you adieu, seniors. I shall prepare for your accommodations. After all, I am sure that you have been traveling in haste to arrive here, and it will be unfair for you to be expected to travel back immediately.” Liu Feng said.

Before anyone could even respond, Liu Feng left the room.

“Wow. This is my first day as king, and I am already feeling the pain. I wonder why so many people want to become the king? It makes no sense that people actually want to work harder.” Liu Feng thought to himself.

The guards and the people around him hastily bowed down towards him as he moved towards the corridor.

He glanced at one of them.

“Prepare a carriage. I need to go to the church,” he said.

“You are going to the church as well, your Majesty?” the guard asked with surprise.

“As well? Who else went?” Liu Feng asked.

“The Queen Mother, and His Honor, the previous king have both left for the church this morning, and have still not returned.” the guard said.

Liu Feng paused for a moment.

“Mother and Grandfather went to the church? Please don’t tell me that they are religious. Or worse, if the church actually has plans on the throne. This is a nightmare.” Liu Feng thought to himself.

“I need to leave immediately. There must be a carriage ready.” Liu Feng said.

“There is, Your Majesty. Your carriage is always ready so that even in times of emergencies, we are not stopped by any problems.” the guard said.

“Then why are we still talking? Let us get going. Show me where my carriage is.” Liu Feng commanded.

The two of them started walking out of the palace. They soon reached the stables. Liu Feng recognized many of the horses here. Back in his childhood spent in the palace, he was very fascinated by this method of transportation, especially because in his last life, transport wasn’t so alive until you paid quite the premium.

He laid his eyes on the carriage that he was supposed to take.

With gold engravings all over it and so many ornaments, this truly signified royalty.

“Leave it to the royals to make a show, eh?” Liu Feng chuckled.

There was already a man on the carriage. He was ready to drive, and he looked at the two who were approaching him with shock.

“Your Majesty! I was not aware that you were coming here. Forgive me for my discourtesy.” the driver said.

“There is no discourtesy that you have shown me. Now let us get going. I wish to go to the church. Make haste.” Liu Feng said as he got onto the carriage.

The guard stayed, and he did not board the carriage. After all, he was not in charge of the king’s detail.

“There is no reason to ask a lot of people to go to the church after me. There are few people who can actually try and harm me. After all, I have a lot of devices that I can use for self protection. You can start now.” Liu Feng said from inside the carriage.

The carriage started moving, and down the capital they went. The road from the palace to the church was short. It was only obvious that two entities of such power would be close to each other in the best part of town.

Within just ten minutes, the carriage stopped and Liu Feng got off. The moment he got off, he was greeted by a huge crowd.

“Of course they would be here. It looked like one thing that I cannot avoid after becoming the king is all of this publicity.” Liu Feng sighed.

He waved his hand as the crowd cheered. There was a path already laid down to him into the church.

The church itself was a stark reminder to Liu Feng on how similar Dicain was to Earth. The church was a classic citadel with a pointy top. With statues everywhere, it was what a religion was supposed to be. Trust and power. There were guards everywhere, and it was clear that the church commanded a very significant power.

“Looks like after the nobles are done, I need to do something about the church’s power in my kingdom as well. I wouldn’t want some random mumbo coming and ruining all of my planning.” Liu Feng thought to himself as he walked through the path.

He looked at the huge entrance. There was an old man beaming as he looked upon Liu Feng.

Liu Feng frowned. He felt like he saw that old man before, but he just couldn’t place where.

“Your Majesty. It is a pleasant surprise that you have visited this humble one’s church. It is an honor that we are the place that you have come to immediately after your coronation. We would have made prior arrangements had you informed us of your arrival.” the old man said.

“I am sorry, but my aide is not with me. You are?” Liu Feng asked.

“I am the high priest of this church, Your Majesty.” the old man smiled.

“So I take it that you are the highest commanding person of this place?” Liu Feng asked.

“If you shall put it so bluntly, yes. But we are just men of God. And for us, nothing commands us more than the hand of God.” the high priest said.

“I see. Well, it is good that you understand that. Let us go inside. I have some important things that I wish to talk to you about.” Liu Feng said.

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