Thomas Tongomada's visit was a bit early, which surprised Alexander, who was tired and still sleeping in Valladot because of the fatigue of the day's travel, and even a little embarrassed.

Especially when he heard that this man was actually the head of the notorious Inquisition, Alexander almost immediately beckoned Schell to lead the men to rush out.

However, when he heard that the Queen's personal priest had come to the door alone, Alexander was puzzled and curious to see what kind of person this cruel religious leader was who was said to have lost tens of thousands of lives during the darkest period of Spain's history.

In Alexander's view, he could understand Savonarola, even if Savonarola's style was not only blunt and unacceptable, but Thomas Tongomada could not be explained by anything more than idealistic or extremely pious.

Thomas Tongomada is a cool man.

The surprise visit of such a person is always unsettling, and in fact even though the Inquisition has not yet been recognized and authorized by the Holy See, Thomas Tongomada is already notorious, and many people fear him more than Isabella and Ferdinand.

To Alexander's surprise, Thomas Tongomada was not the villain he imagined to be a conspirator with gray eyes, a pointed nose, thin lips and a few sparse hairs, the priest had a ruddy complexion and was slightly obese, and a red nose that obviously drank too much wine made him seem a little cute, and he smiled before he saw someone, if he didn't know this person, He could not be associated with the dreaded Inquisition.

Thomas Tangomada seemed a little surprised to see Alexander, he first stood at the door and drew a cross in the room very seriously, and then walked in and greeted Alexander.

Alexander was careful to deal with one of the most terrible men of his time, but Thomas Tongomada was now more anxious than he was, so before he could find an opportunity to open his mouth, the priest had already whispered in a somewhat anxious voice: "Then duke, can you tell me now what the Vatican's answer to our complaint will be?" ”

Looking at Thomas Tangomada's expression, Alexander thought for a moment, he knew what the priest was talking about, and he also knew what the Vatican's decision was, but he didn't quite understand why Thomas Tangomada was so anxious to know the result.

"You mean about the record of the miracles that the woman presented to the Vatican for that majesty?" Alexander asked cautiously.

"Yes, can you tell me the outcome of His Majesty's decision on this matter?" Thomas Tongomada said with a little excitement, "We all know that you have a special status with the Pope, so you must know something that no one else knows or has not yet decided. ”

Looking at Thomas Tongomada's excited face, Alexander had a moment of thinking that this man might be an impostor, for he was not at all looking like a villain who would burn hundreds or thousands of people at the stake, but more like a child desperate to get his favorite toy.

"Dear priest, I don't think it's fitting for me to tell you about this, you know it's about the decision of the Synod of Cardinals." Alexander replied carefully that although he did not have a good intention to come to Iberia, and was indeed preparing to seize power, this did not mean that he would have to clash head-on with the most dangerous person in the country as soon as he came up, and if possible, Alexander did not mind getting along with him for the time being, "I can only say that the Pope himself is very supportive of this matter." ”

"That's great," Thomas Tongomada raised his voice excitedly, clasped his hands together and hugged them, then released them and put them on the armrests of his chair, and then he leaned forward slightly, and said to Alexander in a low voice, "then, may I ask the Holy See what the Holy See thinks of the ecclesiastical tribunal that Her Majesty thinks should be established, I mean the Pope himself or some of the other cardinals?" ”

Seeing Thomas Tangomada's seemingly casual but concerned look, Alexander's heart moved, and then he suddenly realized that this was the real purpose of this priest's visit.

Compared with those so-called holy miracles, the Inquisition is the key to Thomas Tongomada's real strengths, and it is also the key to being able to gain power, although he was the envy of many bishops as the Queen's personal priest before, but this position could not make him really the top part of the Castilian Church, but now there is a club that can not only make him into the upper echelons of the Church, but also hold great power, this priest certainly cannot let such a good opportunity run away easily.

"You mean the Inquisition?" Alexander asked.

"Inquisition?" Thomas Tongomada seemed a little confused, and then he immediately nodded excitedly, "Yes, that's a good name, thank you, Duke, this is more authoritative and more meaningful than the ecclesiastical court, the place where the final judgment is made against heretics and heretics, this is the punitive power that God has given to the pious, and this place will be the most feared place for all the enemies of Christ in the future." ”

Alexander stared blankly at the excited Thomas Tongomada, and at this moment he began to feel that he might be the man behind the so-called who.

Thomas Tongomada's excitement was undoubtedly genuine, and although he had not yet heard from Alexander about the result of the decision on the newly baked Inquisition, the son-in-law of Alexander VI could even think of his name, and there should be no problem in thinking about it.

At the thought of this Thomas Tongomada stood up excitedly, he circled around his chair, and at the same time spoke to Alexander at length about his whimsical ideas about the Inquisition, and listened to the incessant flow of convictions about the inquisition of this trial recorded in later history books, and Alexander suddenly felt that he was born at an untimely time, and that if it had been centuries later, perhaps his "achievements" would have been much higher than those of Himmlebella.

"I'm really rude Duke," Thomas Tangomada, who seemed to realize that he had been talking all along, stopped apologetically, "so I wonder if His Majesty the Pope can support us in this matter?" ”

Thomas Tangomada's seemingly sincere, even somewhat clumsy appearance, made Alexander think that this man was really a natural performer, and if he had not known that this man had started the terrible dark history of the Spanish Inquisition for nearly 300 years, perhaps he would have been deceived by this man's appearance.

"I think you can get your wish," Alexander thought for a moment and said the doomed result, he knew that Castile's request for the establishment of the Inquisition had already been submitted to the Vatican, and out of the need to increase the influence of the Church, the Vatican naturally expressed a strong interest in this request, and almost the entire cardinal body expressed its support without suspense, and some even called this symbol of Christendom's re-leadership of the world.

But at that time, no one would have imagined that this Inquisition did not bring any benefit to the Vatican, from the day it was established, this Inquisition was firmly in the hands of Isabella, her personal priest Thomas Tangoma achieved her gold medal in using this Inquisition to eradicate dissidents, and after Isabella, Ferdinand used the terrible power of the Inquisition to completely destroy the Castilian nobles who tried to oppose him.

Thinking of this, Alexander looked at Thomas Tongomada's gaze changed slightly, he knew that this person could indeed be said to be extremely evil, but in some special times, this person did play a role that no one else could play.

"And when are you going to meet Your Majesty?" Thomas Tangomada asked enthusiastically, "I know that you have just arrived in Valladod, but I can help you in this matter, in fact, if Her Majesty knew of your arrival, she would definitely summon you immediately, you must know that Your Majesty has always been very concerned about the presentation of holy relics, so if you want, I can arrange it for you quickly." ”

Looking at Thomas Tongomada, who was always excited, Alexander was actually a little puzzled, he didn't know why the priest was so eager to introduce himself to Isabella, although those holy miracles were indeed Isabella's concern, but Alexander didn't think it was the real reason.

Because of this, he decided to be careful, although Thomas Tongomada may not have discovered anything about him, otherwise he would not have visited alone but with a large army, but this did not mean that the priest did not have his plans.

At a time when it is not clear what is happening, it may be possible to rush into the court of Valladód and become a tool for being used.

Thinking of this, Alexander only said in a slightly apologetic tone that he was not ready for the time being.

"You know that I have come to Castile on a mission," said Alexander, as he walked out with Thomas Tangomada, "so at this time I would prefer to see His Majesty after seeing something, and you know that it is at stake with the Cardinals' opinion of whether or not I have impartially examined the miracles, since not everyone has good intentions towards Caslytia. ”

Thomas Tangomada was slightly disappointed by Alexander's answer, but then he smiled, and expressed his understanding of Alexander's decision, and when he reached the door, he even turned around and made a formal cross into the room before walking outside accompanied by Alexander.

Looking at the future master of the Inquisition, who was hurrying back and forth, Alexander muttered for a moment, and then ordered Schell, who was standing aside, "Prepare yourself, maybe we are really going to be busy during this time." ”

It didn't take long for the news of Thomas Tongomada's visit to Alexandria to reach Isabella, or rather, it was nothing, but when Thomas Tongomada and several priests celebrated a mass outside Juana's house, it became a source of anxiety for Isabella.

So Isabella, who had left in a hurry after the meeting that afternoon, rushed to her chapel in the palace, and looked at Thomas Tongomada, who was already waiting there, and Isabella ordered her attendant to keep an eye on the door, and then walked into the church alone with Thomas Tongomada, and closed the door.

"Tell me, how did it turn out?" Isabella asked anxiously, "Is she doing?" ”

The Queen's anxious appearance made Thomas Tongomada a little uneasy, and because he was Isabella's personal confessional priest, he knew a lot of things about the Queen better than anyone else, which also made him fear Isabella more than others.

"Your Majesty, I must admit that our efforts have failed, and unless there is a formal exorcism, the situation will only get worse," said the priest cautiously, seeing Isabella's nervous appearance, Thomas Tongomada also lowered his voice with an ugly face, "We heard that the princess is doing something terrible, namely, you know, she made a portrait of Prince Philip ......"

"So what, she loves Philip very much," Isabella asked, puzzled, and then she looked at Thomas Tongomada and frowned, "Tell me what's going on, I must know about my daughter." ”

"The maid saw the princess stripped naked and looked at the portrait, well, you know," Thomas Tongomada moved his throat a little dry, and looked at Isabella with a look of surprise and surprise, he tilted his head helplessly, "You know that if this kind of thing is spread, it will cause an uproar, and what is worse is that her behavior is obviously enchanted, and I even suspect that it is not the princess herself who occupies her body now." ”

"Shut up!" Isabella suddenly whispered angrily, the queen, who had never spoken to Thomas Tangomada like this, looked panicked at this moment, she spun around in place, and then suddenly stopped and looked at the priest, "That's why you went to see that Duke of Rometesia, did you tell that man all this?" ”

"Of course not Your Majesty, it's about Juana, your heir." Thomas Tongomada immediately defended, knowing that if he didn't make it clear at this time, he probably wouldn't have a chance in this life, "I was thinking, maybe we should do some preparation in advance." ”

"Ready?" Isabella was puzzled at first, and then suddenly looked at Thomas Tangomada as if she had thought of something, "You mean if Juana's condition doesn't improve?" ”

"Yes, Your Majesty, we must take these things into account, if the princess's situation does not improve or even worse, then do you think she will be able to inherit the throne smoothly?"

Isabella sat down slowly, her face cloudy, and from time to time she looked up at the cross at the end of the chapel, and then at Thomas Tongomada, who stood by without saying a word.

Then she got up and walked to the altar and slowly knelt down, prostrate down, arms outstretched to her sides, and her whole body lay on the cold ground, her forehead pressed against the slightly rough granite floor.

Thomas Tongomada walked around Isabella to her, looking down at the queen lying on the ground.

"Repentance can lead to redemption, to a new life," said Thomas Tangomada in a low voice, "Your Majesty, do you have anything to repent of now?" ”

Isabella slowly raised her head, she looked up at Thomas Tangomada, and then slowly stood up.

"Pastor, I don't want to repent now," she said with a heavy face, then stared at Thomas Tangomada, "We all know that we have to face a problem, if Juana really can't get better, and I have no other heirs, what do you think should be done to get this over?" ”

"Your Majesty, that's why the Duke of Rometesia is being found," said Tomas Tangomada carefully, "and if that situation does not await us to see, then it must be that Princess Juana can inherit the throne even in that case, at least the throne of Castile." ”

"What did you say?" Isabella was stunned for a moment, and then sighed softly helplessly, "You are right, Juana's appearance is likely to cause opposition from the Aragonese, and they may even choose another heir, which is absolutely not allowed." ”

"So Your Majesty, we need the support of the Vatican," Thomas Tongomada lowered his voice to Isabella again, "This may upset many people, especially the Aragonese, and if the princess's condition really continues to deteriorate, perhaps we will need to get a pardon from the Vatican, which requires the Pope to personally admit that the princess is pure in all her disturbing symptoms, otherwise it may be a reason for others to attack her." ”

Isabella let out a sigh as she buried her face in her hands for a long time, then suddenly lowered her hand and raised her head.

By this time, her face had lost the hesitation and restlessness she had before, and her majestic eyes and slightly stubborn tight lips seemed to say that the feared queen had returned.

"I will not allow this to happen, and if possible I will let the seeds of all intrigue sprout before they have time to sprout." Isabella said and stared at Thomas Tongomada, "Priest I want you to see the Duke of Rometesia again, it's very important, I need to know what the Vatican's attitude is towards our ecclesiastical court, I want you to assure me that this ecclesiastical court must be in our hands." ”

"Your Majesty, I am exactly what I should do."

A smile appeared on Thomas Tangomada's slightly obese face.

He knew that his dream was finally coming true.