Several chandeliers hung from the high ceiling. Beneath them, along the sides of the archive, sturdy wooden tables of various shapes and sofas were arranged in an orderly fashion. An antique bronze candlestick sat on each table, its flickering flame giving off a captivating fragrance.
Sigrid continued to stare at Lanchi. Her features were exquisite, yet her soul was untamed and wild.
"Before I agree, please allow me to confirm a few things."
Lanchi finally spoke.
"Go ahead."
Sigrid's voice remained indifferent.
She did not allow others to reject her, but she was willing to answer questions from a future subordinate.
"Do you want me to be your adviser?"
Lanchi considered it. It seemed that establishing himself in the Ba Tian Branch would not be a bad idea.
After all, he would be starting from a higher position here. The believers were compatible with him, and the Bishop thought highly of him as well. If he wanted to accomplish something great in the empire, this was indeed far better than slowly climbing up from the position of a spy in the Nirvana Branch.
Besides, he was not the sort of person who liked to skulk around. He preferred to act openly and aboveboard.
"That's right. It will be your responsibility to help me win the Bishop Election two months from now. If you can complete this task, I will do my best to reward you, no matter what you ask for."
The Ba Tian Sect Archbishop nodded and made her promise.
"But to do a good job as an adviser, I'll need authority. Can you really trust someone like me with that?"
Lanchi asked.
He did not think Sigrid was a poor boss, but since she was willing to recruit someone from the Nirvana Branch, she must have considered the