A Practical Guide to Conquering the World (The Siege, #3)

by K.J. Parker

“Tell you what,” I said. “I appoint you my apostle to the gentiles. Go out and spread the good news. Somewhere else.” She thought about it. “Apostle to the gentiles in places where they have clean bedlinen and decent plumbing.” “Of course. They need saving, too. And it’s only right that the mother church should fund your mission. Say sixty per cent of the net.” “The gross.” I shrugged. “Not my money. If you can swing it, why the hell not? Give it six months, you’ll be able to afford to build your own city.” She frowned. “Actually,” she said, “that’s not a bad idea. The City of God. Preferably somewhere cool, not too far from the beach.” She smiled. She has a nice smile. “You’re still an arsehole.”