Zhao Gang smiled and, giving Lin Mo no chance to say more, looked at Kael and steered the discussion back on track:
"We've finished talking with the elves. What about your Holy Human Race?"
The smile faded from Kael's face as he said:
"After discussions between the high archbishops and the acting pope, we agree to have Great Xia lead the formation of the Joint Legion."
"We also need to retain a security force of a certain size to maintain order within our cities."
"In addition, we hope Great Xia will respect the Holy Human Race's civil governance and not interfere with normal religious activities."
Lin Mo collected himself. The marriage alliance could wait; he decided to deal with the business at hand first:
"Local civil affairs can remain under your control according to the agreement, but on matters within the scope of joint defense, everyone can no longer act independently."
"We understand that." Kael nodded, then said solemnly,
"Also, the Church hopes to receive permission to spread the Holy Light Faith in Great Xia, so that the glory of the God of Holy Light may shine upon more lost souls and guide their way."
Lin Mo was not surprised by this.
He and the relevant experts in Great Xia had studied the Holy Human Race's teachings long ago. They mainly encouraged people to help one another, keep their word, face difficulties bravely, and practice chivalry.
They did not demand that believers abandon their everyday lives or engage in cult practices such as harming others for personal gain.
Besides Buddhism and Taoism, the country also had faiths devoted to Guan Gong, Mazu, the God of Wealth, and others. One more from the Holy Human Race would make little difference.
But doctrine was one thing, and how they actually conducted their