302: Chapter 8, Pie-drawing Training Method_1 302: Chapter 8, Pie-drawing Training Method_1 Mount of Light, ever since the Frank people questioned the legitimacy of the Pope, the atmosphere in the clergy has been somewhat off.
Shelter VII, who was once benevolent and kindly in appearance, is becoming increasingly affable, but this “affability” is filled with strangeness.
Escaping from a multitude of competitors and securing the position of Pope, Shelter VII, is clearly not a genuinely good person.
A kindly face in ordinary times, that’s because his interests haven’t been touched.
This time is different, someone actually dared to publicly question his legality.
The power transition within the clergy also has a bloody side.
Digging deep, no high-ranking clergyman can get away unscathed.
The Frank people’s questioning seemed confined to the legitimacy of the Pope, but in fact, it involved the entire high-ranking clergy.
If the Pope is illegitimate, the clergymen appointed by him naturally need to be redefined.
If the hidden intentions are poked through, everyone will be screwed together.
“What is the reaction from the various nations in the continent?”
An exhausted Shelter VII asked.
He hasn’t had a good time recently.
The doubts the Frank people have about the legitimacy of the Pope is not baseless.
From his identity and background to his ascension to power, a large chunk of Shelter VII’s dark past has been “uncovered”.
Even if the clergymen who share the same interests stand by him, it doesn’t mean he’s trouble-free.
The internal constitution of the Dawn Church is very complex, and besides the ruling interest group, there are always other factions.
Family rooted inheritance adds a lot of uncertainty to the power struggle in the clergy.
In the struggle for power, Shelter VII has offended quite a few people.
An internal struggle obviously can’t kill each opposing faction, otherwise, it wouldn’t be a struggle, but a civil war.
These disillusioned fighters of the power struggle are waiting for an opportunity to make a comeback.
When the dark history of the Pope was exposed, rumors within the Holy Mountain were flying around, and all kinds of insider information were overwhelming.
Shelter VII, who is well-versed in internal struggles, is very clear that the Frank people could obtain so much of his dark history information because someone inside the clergy had leaked it out.
Just at this crucial moment, he couldn’t do anything against internal personnel.
Any inappropriate actions would be interpreted politically as — guilt.
Internal power struggles can still be suppressed.
External reactions are uncontrollable.
If a wave of anti-Pope arises, Shelter VII would have to abdicate in disgrace.
After all, an organization like the Church can’t exist without its followers.
The Dawn Sect today is far less powerful than in the past, and if most believers are united in will, the clergy can’t withstand it.
“The situation is somewhat bad, but the Dante Kingdom, the Black Forest Kingdom, the South Coast Kingdom, and eighteen other countries are interested in the proposal made by the Frank people.
It is very possible that the Human Alliance conference to be held in July will attack us.”
“The Alpha Kingdom, the Warhammer Kingdom, and the Moxi Duchy call for restraint from all parties, but the Alpha Kingdom has proposed the formation of a joint investigation team to investigate the truth of the incident.
This is obviously hostile to us, and if they were not currently engaged in war with the Orcs, their reaction might be even more enthusiastic.”
Bishop Soren said with difficulty.
The ones who have already taken a stand are all bad news, not taking a stand is the greatest support for the clergy.
Under such dire circumstances, Bishop Soren lamented that it is too difficult to manage the relationship between the clergy and the countries.
Every cause has its effect.
In order to restore the glory of the clergy, they have managed to offend everyone who could be offended over the past years.
On normal days, countries are wary of the strength and influence of the clergy and dare not act rashly, but the situation has changed recently.
The Alpha Kingdom first publicly criticized the clergy, accusing them of colluding with cults to undermine the rule of their kingdom.
And now, with the emergence of this wave, everyone suddenly discovered that the seemingly powerful clergy was just a big show.
When the fear wore off, a will to stir things up appeared.
Everyone was not afraid to cheer behind the Frank people even though confronting the clergy directly could be a bother.
Even the Alpha Kingdom, which is being battered by the Orcs, has not forgotten to add to their troubles.
Is it possible to form an “investigation team”?
A pope who is investigated by a group doesn’t seem right.
It’s very clear they want to drag the face of the clergy through the mud.
The key point is the clergy simply can’t withstand an investigation.
Without an investigation, the charges against them would at most be what they currently face, but if investigated, they would be the largest cult organization on the continent.
In order to embezzle wealth and weaken the power of various countries, over half of the cult events on the continent for the past century could be connected to the clergy.
Many internal struggles among the human race also have the shadow of the clergy behind them.
And the situation now is even more serious.
If it is dug into deeply, there might even be another charge of colluding with the Orcs and betraying the interests of the human race added.
With so many charges combined, it wouldn’t just be the pope that’s finished, but the entire clergy would be ruined as well.
Even if the Lord of the Dawn himself descended, he would probably need to consider whether it would be worth offending all the believers for the sake of protecting this bunch.
“Ulysses, is there any clue on the Blood Moon Horn yet?”
Shelter VII asked with concern.
He already has plenty of troubles, if a bomb like the “Blood Moon Horn” were to go off, Shelter VII truly doubts whether they can withstand the pressure.
He has lost faith in the Judgement Knights, those fellows full of fight and kill, can only make things worse.