While Leo was directing Michael's scepter to fly around, Pope Enhill in the Palace of Shinillet was also thinking about countermeasures. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

It was an empty room about half the size of the council chamber, and it was worth noting that there was nothing in the room except for a chair. Pope Enshir sat down on the only chair as a matter of course, his brow almost completely squeezed together, and folds of old age and sorrow were piled up on his forehead.

There were four cardinals standing in front of the Pope, although in the eyes of Pope Enshier, these four guys were no different from four dogs, but at this moment, which was quite a bit of a burning eyebrow, the Pope, who had always been stubborn, was still more willing to listen to the opinions of others.

One of the cardinals proposed: "Your Majesty, I think you should immediately order the pardon of Bishop Matthew and his reinstatement, so that the number of bishops on our side will increase to five, and if we find a way to win over one or two more bishops on Gavin's side, then we will naturally be able to suppress Gavin's group of traitors in terms of numbers." ”

After hearing this opinion, Pope Enshir not only stretched his forehead, but his eyelids jumped fiercely a few times, and he couldn't help but reprimand: "Stupid! The decision to punish Matthew was made by me in full view of the public, and if I had taken back the order so rashly, wouldn't others think that I, the Pope, would speak like a fart, and what would be my majesty? Also, since those traitors are determined to betray at this critical moment, it is impossible for them to be co-opted back, so don't mention such advice in the future! ”

These words were so loud that the bishop who had proposed the scolding turned pale, and he did not dare to say another word.

"Actually, Your Majesty, you don't have to worry," the other cardinal saw this, and hurriedly came out with the courage to start a round: "Although Gavin's traitors rejected your proposal, don't forget that cardinals don't have the right to make proposals on such a major matter as the gods, so let's just spend it with them." As long as the stalemate continues, then we will naturally have the opportunity to change the number of votes, for example-" The corner of the cardinal's mouth suddenly showed a cold smile, and he gently reached out and made a motion to wipe his neck.

Pope Enshire's eyes flickered, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face, and it was clear that the cardinal's words had inspired His Majesty the Pope.

In the laws of the Church of Light, although a mechanism for the cardinals to vote is specially set up to prevent the pope from covering the sky, in turn, in order to prevent the cardinals from uniting to overthrow the pope, another complementary mechanism is actually established.

That is, when it comes to important people or high-ranking people in the Holy See, although the bishops have the power to reject the pope's proposal, they cannot directly make recommendations or issue appointments beyond the pope.

For example, the cardinal position that is now vacated by the dismissal of Bishop Matthew can only be replaced by a new cardinal candidate proposed by the Pope. Bishop Gavin's side could veto the pope's choice, but the result of the veto was that the pope proposed another candidate, and Bishop Gavin and his cardinal allies could not propose a candidate and appoint a new cardinal on their own.

Naturally, special figures such as the Divine Favor were also classified as important figures, so Leo's position could only be proposed by the Pope, not by the cardinals themselves. This may not have fulfilled the Pope's wish to either kill Leo or exile him from the field, but it could effectively delay it for a considerable period of time.

However, after a long thought, Pope Enshir shook his head and rejected the suggestion: "No. This matter must be resolved immediately, and while it will buy us some time, the final outcome may not necessarily be in our favor. ”

While it is true that procrastination is the most prudent method, it seems to the Pope to be no different from a slow death.

Today's vote has made Pope Enshir aware that the forces opposing him have become so powerful unconsciously, and if he continues to delay and not grant Leo the position, it may make others think that the gods who do not have the position may replace the Pope at any time, and then there will definitely be a large number of neutral and even Pope's side to switch to Bishop Gavin's side.

If that time comes, I'm afraid that Pope Enhill will really be gone.

Therefore, it is necessary to solve the problem of Leo's position as soon as possible, and put Leo in a position where he cannot threaten the Pope for a short time, so that everyone understands that the Church will still be controlled by Pope Enhill for at least a while. In this way, the hearts of the people can be stabilized, and the pope himself will have time to take measures to slowly eliminate the opposition of Bishop Gavin.

How can this be solved? After a long period of thought, His Majesty the Pope finally came up with an answer.

Pope Enhill made up his mind and summoned one of the guards: "Pass my orders and go to the Inquisition—"

At this moment, a papal guard suddenly walked in and reported loudly: "Lord Cheertos asks to see you." ”

A look of surprise passed over Pope Enshil's face, but he quickly suppressed the surprise and nodded slightly: "Let him in." Then he waved his hand to the four bishops in front of him: "Go out, all of you." ”

The idlers quickly retreated, and Pope Enhill was left alone in the empty room.

A moment later, the wooden door of the room opened, and a thin, white-haired young man walked into the room. His face is very young, but it is precisely because of this youthfulness and his long hair as white as snow that it gives people a very strong sense of contrast, which is unforgettable.

Another memorable trait of the white-haired young man is his eyes. These black eyes are neither big, nor pointed, nor square or flat, but when you meet his eyes, it will make you feel that everything in your heart is seen through by him, even the powerhouses of the Holy Realm are no exception.

And this feeling is just a feeling, but based on Cheeto's previous experience, this feeling is actually - real! He can really see through other people's hearts!

This white-haired young man dressed in white and with strange eyes is the ruler of the most mysterious institution in the Holy See, the Inquisition, and the lord of the inquisitors who terrified all heretics, the thirty-one-year-old "Demon God's Pupil" Kitto.

Cheeto walked up to the Pope and bowed slightly, his posture was standard and elegant, and even the tone of his speech was the same as that of a young man with a standard aristocratic education: "Cheeta See His Majesty the Pope." ”

His Majesty the Pope looked at Cheeto's young face and said slowly, "You know I'm looking for you?" ”

Pope Enhil suddenly noticed a problem, Cheeto's face had barely changed since the last time they had met. But here's the problem - the last time the Pope and the Lord of the Inquisition met was three years ago.

"I don't know," Cheeto looked up, a confident smile on his face, "but I thought you might need to meet me at this moment, so I'm here." ”

Cheeto's tone was confident and gentle, but it lacked the one thing that was most important for his identity - respect.

Pope Enhil took a deep breath and tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart: "Then do you know what I'm going to ask you to do? ”

"Proposed." Cheedo said confidently and affirmatively to the Pope, still with the smile on his face that made His Majesty the Pope very unhappy: "What you need me to do is just a proposal." ”

To be honest, Pope Enshir hated this confident smile that Cheetos wore on his face at all times, and it gave His Holiness the feeling of being controlled in a way that the Pope would undoubtedly not tolerate.

For some reason, Pope Enhill suddenly felt an urge to punch Chetto's face with a confident smile that made him very unhappy.

But the Pope is the Pope after all, so Pope Enshir quickly suppressed the impulse in his heart and looked at Cheetos with distrust: "Do you have any conditions?" ”

"Conditions?" A bright smile appeared on Cheeta's face, and he shook his head gently, "I don't have any conditions, Your Majesty. If you have no other requests, I think I should go and meet with Bishop Gavin, and with our dear Divine Servant. ”

The Pope was slightly stunned, then beckoned, signaling for Cheetos to leave.

Cheeto bowed gracefully once more, then walked to the door. But when he reached the door, he suddenly turned around and said to Pope Enshir in a very sincere tone: "Dear Your Majesty, I hope you will not deliberately create such a situation where the two of us are alone next time, and that may make me reluctant to attack you." Whether I kill you or you kill me, I'm afraid it's not good news for the Holy Church. ”

Pope Enhil, who was sitting in the chair, trembled slightly when he heard this, but only let out a cold snort, and then did not react at all.

The door was gently shut, and the Pope was the only one left in the large room.

An old man with a rickety, gray-haired figure sitting on a seat.

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