232 Prologue of Blood Death.

“Welcome. ”

I went inside in an awkward welcome from Archbishop Grander.

Soon after the reception door closed, I also said hello.

“It's been a while.”

“Let's sit here. ”

I sat in a chair in front of the Archbishops.

I turned my back on Archbishop Grander and Archbishop Meenan, and lost a small dime.

Light and Darkness are at war, but I don't know why they're so close.

“But what happened? I thought we'd never see each other again. ”

“I need to talk to you. ”

“Really? Then tell me. ”

“The Pope of Light's health has worsened greatly lately. ”

I calmly gripped my head.

It's a mystery, but it can happen.

Usually, the Pope was usually sitting with the elderly at the time of death, so there was nothing strange about his health at any time.

But here's the weird thing.

In his previous life, the Pope of Current Light survived until the age of destruction.

“How bad is it? ”

“You're short of breath and short of motion. ”

“You'll be busy again soon. ”

“Maybe so. Even the Pope candidates need to be selected early, and in case we need to prepare for a mayhem. ”

Archbishop Grander's remarks were gravely constructive.

It seemed like an act of wanting to hide sorrow or joy.

However, I think it is likely that it is the latter.

When the Pope dies, the Archbishop of Grander profits the most.

If I was the closest person to the Pope of Light now, I could hear Archbishop Grander.

He is supported by many clergy members in the Church and holds the power of the Church in his hands.

Of course, Cardinal Griffin, who has been riding the Temple of Salvation with me on his back recently, is coming up sharply, so it may be more appropriate to welcome the Pope's death.

As time goes on, the gap between the two is closing rapidly.

As Archbishop Grancer, it was more profitable for the Pope to die sooner than later.

“But don't rush it. It's not very good for people. ”

Archbishop Grander narrowed his eyes.

“What do you mean? Are you suggesting that I would harm the Pope for wanting to become the Pope? ”

“Who said that? If the Archbishop is in a rush, it won't look good. He is the most prominent Pope candidate, and Cardinal Griffin is now rising in splendor to a new divinity. ”

“Hey, Grand Duke! ”

“Be careful with everything. You don't have to tie your shoelaces in the field for nothing. ”

Archbishop Grander coughed.

“Well, there are plenty of reckless luxuries in the world. ”

“I'm telling you. ”

Archbishop Grander hurriedly turned to talk.

“But you. You just met with Cardinal Griffin? ”

“Yes. We met on a schedule. ”

Archbishop Grander whispered to Bishop Mernan and replied.

“But shortly after the encounter, Cardinal Griffin's movements were noticeably more active. ”

“Maybe, maybe. If the Cardinal sends his men, our empire will raise him as a shitty scullery knight. ”

Archbishop Grander narrowed his eyes.

“Why did you make such a promise? ”

“I don't know. It would benefit the Empire. ”

“Gain? What gain? ”

“An advantage to the Empire in many ways. ”

Archbishop Mernan urgently intervenes.

“Don't you know that what you're doing is an infringement of the Church? ”

“Well, if business is also a violation of the Church, then everyone in the world is a violation of the Church. ”

“Oh, you're just making a deal? ”

“Yes, to be honest, if I had decided to violate the doctrine, the game was over. Did you know that I am very familiar with Princess Ignes, the Holy Spirit of Light, and even though I got divorced, I still actively pursue my engagement with Princess Sierra in Kern Kingdom. ”

The Catholic girls, although they are hardly involved in the work of the Church at the moment, could say that the symbolism is very great.

If I move them, Cardinal Griffin could gain more power than Archbishop Grander.

As the Archbishop coughed heavily, I looked for Archbishop Mernan.

“Don't worry about me, just watch out for Archbishop Mernan. This is how you accuse me of helping Archbishop Grancer violate the Church of Darkness about the Church of Light. ”

“What!”

Archbishop Mernan got up in a frenzy, but sat down again on the Grand Archbishop's lap.

Archbishop Grander once again inherited the veil of conversation.

“That's all I have to say. Let me ask you one thing. Will Grand Duke Jan continue to assist Cardinal Griffin? ”

“It's not a favor, it's a deal. ”

“Anyway. ”

I sat proudly twisting my legs.

“Yes, the deal will continue. Maybe even after Cardinal Griffin became Pope. ”

“Sounds like you're making Cardinal Griffin Pope. ”

I waved my hand.

“No, Cardinal Griffin, who deals with me, will eventually become the Pope. It's not something I sell. ”

“What if you cut the deal? ”

“And you, Archbishop Grander, will be the Pope. It's the strongest.”

“Don't you want to hang up? ”

“No. No, I can't. ”

“Why?”

“Our empire is cornered by Cardinal Griffin. ”

Archbishop Grander frowned quietly, making a very interesting face.

“You got a weakness? ”

“Yes, that's right. ”

“What weaknesses? ”

“Did I banish Cardinal Griffin from the empire in the past? ”

The Grand Archbishop raised his head to see if you can remember because it was a big incident.

I once banished Cardinal Griffin from the empire by turning a country into a Yin Yang doctrine.

It was because the Cardinal had reacted greatly to me with the forces of light in the Empire.

Of course, Cardinal Griffin wouldn't let me make a move, but he was a leader and not a force.

The force following the Cardinal is four times the opinion of the Empire.

That's why I banished Cardinal Griffin to the end of the war.

“I did. That's why you and Cardinal Griffin were so eager for a while. ”

“But I can't keep wishing. Cardinal Griffin's forces remain in the Empire. You know, the Archbishop knows they run four halves of Empire public opinion, right? ”

“Yes.”

“But luckily, Cardinal Griffin wants something from me. It costs a lot of money, but as far as our empire goes, we sigh. ”

Archbishop Grander closed his eyes and fell into a deep thought.

From the bright look on his face and the small groaning, he seemed to be thinking about something big.

At the end, I drew a deep smile on my mouth.

“So you're saying it's not a very strong relationship after all? ”

“But for the rest of my life. Tied to each other's strong interests. ”

“No, you won't. ”

“Why?”

“Cardinal Griffin won't need your help the moment he becomes Pope. ”

I also smiled bitterly.

“But you're afraid of my power. ”

“That's why they want to bring you down even more. ”

“But you'll wake up in a couple of hits. Hehe.”

Archbishop Grander looked at me.

“Are you still going with the Cardinal to the end? ”

“There's nothing I can do for the Empire. We have to give Cardinal Griffin what he wants until he dies. That way it's easier to rule the Empire. ”

Grand Archbishop Grander's eyes widened.

“Will you push me until the Cardinal dies? ”

“Yes. That's how much our empire has to pay attention to Cardinal Griffin. ”

“But if the Cardinal dies, what position will the empire take? ”

I've been bad-mouthed.

I called for joy in my heart, but my expression was well groomed and I trembled.

“Then it's over. Well, it's over, isn't it? The Empire doesn't need to look into Cardinal Griffin, and I will restore the Book of Salvation to the Empire. ”

“Why the Temple of Salvation? ”

“I don't want them here. Not many people in the Empire know how to handle the most advanced weapons. Take him and use him well. ”

One of the Grand Archbishop's mouths gradually went up.

If Cardinal Griffin dies and I take the Book of Salvation, the world of Archbishop Grander will reopen.

Of course, you don't have to be so optimistic about pulling out the next Pope.

“Excellent offer. I understand your intentions. ”

“No, I didn't what? ”

When I pulled the plug, the Archbishop of Granger pulled the plug.

“I see you understand the Empire's grievances. ”

“Well, the politics of our empire are complicated. There are a lot of other people out there who would kill like that. And if we mess with Cardinal Griffin's forces, we're back to square one. Even I can't kill four halves of the Imperium. Isn't that right?”

“Aye. Better one death than tens of millions. ”

I'm sure you understand, Human.

Cardinal Griffin is the one who must die.

I woke up from a raid.

“Then I'm sure I've given up the Empire's position? We are bound by a strong interest in Cardinal Griffin, and we can never abandon him. Okay?"

“I see.”

“Farewell. ”

I stepped lightly through the reception hall door and left.

I made sure they understood my intentions.

Then everything is going to be fine.

That means it goes on as I intended.

As soon as I came out, Ser Burg came from afar.

“Yes. What did the Archbishop say? ”

“Obviously. Will you continue to help Cardinal Griffin? ”

“I knew it. So, what did you say? ”

“I delivered the Empire's grievances as they were. Cardinal Griffin moves the four halves of the Imperial public opinion, so there's no choice as to whether it's an empire or not. ”

Lord Burg sighs heavily now.

“You said you finished without success. ”

“However, they all empathize with the difficulties of the Empire. The saints live in holiness, so the words of the heart are broad. Yeah, that's what people do. ”

“What?"

“It was a very meaningful time when empathy arose. ”

Lord Berg now approaches me with a high tone of voice.

“That can't be right. ”

“What's the matter? They're wonderful people. ”

“Do I not know them? ”

“Then you were mistaken. I saw it and I felt it, but I didn't think it was a joke. Maybe it's because he's the Archbishop. ”

Now Ser Burg shakes his head.

“I don't know. Anyway, if you feel that way, be careful. They're not very pleasant people. ”

“Really?"

“Yes."

“Okay. I'll keep that in mind. ”

I have now walked with Sir Berg back to the hotel.

I'm most worried about this human, by the way.

If there's blood in Divinum Shrine, Ser Burg will be the first to stop it.

* * *

Early morning. A middle-aged person came to my hotel.

Greetings from Cardinal Griffin, who is now the Master of the Knights of Destruction.

“It's an honor to meet you. I am Ranford, Master of the Elimination Knights. ”

“Well, I heard about it. You want to be a nosebleed? ”

“Yes.”

“What about the people who are going with you? ”

“I have 160 Mana inspectors under my command. ”

“Quite a few. You didn't just pick anyone, did you? The training of the nostril knights is quite intense. Flying in the sky, it's pretty dangerous. ”

Randord answered decisively.

“Don't worry. They're all skillful sailors. ”

“Really? That's a relief. But when will you leave for the Empire? ”

“We're all set. If the Grand Duke speaks, we can leave at any time. ”

“Then let's go in a week. Of course, this side is also ready, but there's no need to rush. ”

“Yes.”

At that time, a knight rushed into the meeting place.

After seeking my understanding, he whispered something urgently to Randford.

Immediately, Randord's eyes frown and he snaps.

“What? Really? ”

“Yes. The Grand Archbishop's forces are surrounding our knights and demanding to be disarmed. ”

“No, why? ”

“We don't know. ”

“Have you contacted Cardinal Griffin? ”

The knight who called shakes his head.

“Cardinal Griffin's mansion is occupied by a group of troops, and I can't get in. ”

“You bastards! We've been beaten.”

“Yes, I feel that way too. ”

Randord bows at me in haste.

“Grand Duke, I should probably get going. ”

“Where?”

“I'm worried about you and your men. ”

I said, trimming my nails.

“Given the circumstances, I think it's too late. It's time to go now. Don't get excited. I'll give it to you in the hotel room. Stay there. Grand Archbishop won't be able to hurt me. ”

“But · · · · · · · · ·. ”

“I'll keep an eye on the situation. It won't be too late if we move. ”

Randord trembles and bows before me.

Because I was right, logically.

If Grand Archbishop Grander's troops have surrounded the Apocalypse stronghold and Cardinal Griffin's mansion, there's not much for him to do.

“Yes, I'll leave the Grand Duke alone for a moment. ”

I grimaced my head and scratched my nose.

Grand Archbishop Grander's movements are already anticipated, but he didn't expect to rush in so quickly.

‘Hmph. As soon as a decision is made, it moves? This man is secretly a male. Or are you in a hurry? ’

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