2 p.m.
The senior officials of the Holy Court who arrived at the banquet hall first and were waiting received a piece of news.
The newly appointed Bishop of Reims in the Kingdom of France, Nock Lane, actually let go of His Majesty the Pope's dove.
When His Majesty the Pope summoned him, he didn't show up!
You know, as early as when Nook Lane arrived outside the Holy Court in the carriage of the inn,
Someone then passed the news back to the higher-ups of the Holy Court.
Many people want to see this man who is favored by both the Archbishop and the Pope.
How extraordinary is this young man who is also a descendant of the Holy Spear.
But now, that's it?
You just became a mere regional bishop, and you are already drifting away?
Dare you not show up even when summoned by the Pope?
Many people were gloating and waiting to see Nook Lane's misfortune.
Of course, there are also thoughtful people who have discovered the problem.
I know that Nook Lane has been framed.
But who? Dare to risk offending the Pope and the Archbishop,
Set a trap for a young man.
It seems that the person responsible for the remediation is a young man named Nok, but in fact,
This is a disgrace to the current pope and the future pope!
Of course, some people are worried.
Regardless of the cynicism of others, Joseph came to the banquet hall in advance and stayed for a long time.
As a result, he did not wait for the junior who was favored by him, but what he found was that he was accused of offending the Pope?
He was so anxious that he wanted to get up and leave, and wanted to go to the Pope to intercede.
But those Presbyterian elders who had been eyeing him for a long time would never let him go.
These elders were all cardinals at the same time as Joseph.
It's just that after they stepped down from the position of cardinal, they entered the presbytery.
But Joseph was demoted to the Holy Mountain to be a servant of the Holy Dragon.
But this sinner was looked down upon by them and almost made them become sinners in the church.
However, he thrived under the protection of the Holy Dragon. Although his status was low, his status was not low at all.
Over the heads of them Presbyterian elders,
How could they tolerate it.
This is why, when Elder Colson learned that Nok was from the Lionheart Kingdom,
The cause of strenuous opposition to Knock.
Because they know that the Lion Heart Kingdom was once Joseph’s territory.
As the last cardinal of the Lionheart Kingdom, all church clergy from the Lionheart Kingdom,
They can all be considered Joseph's disciples.
Except for a few traitors who betrayed Joseph and joined others,
The remaining disciples all followed Joseph's disciples to the Principality of Prussia!
How could Coulson and others watch a "remnant" from the Lionheart Kingdom rise to power?
Become a disciple of Joseph!
Especially this "remnant" is related to the Archduke of Prussia!
He is a disciple of the youngest son of the Grand Duke of Prussia!
Wouldn't that mean that the relationship between Joseph and the Archduke of Prussia was completely consolidated!
The Grand Duke of Prussia is now only over seventy years old. For the Grand Duke of Prussia who is at the peak of his strength.
Seventy years old is just the prime of life.
This Grand Duke is the most ferocious Grand Duke in the Holy Empire, and he is also the Grand Duke who is most appreciated and trusted by the Holy Emperor.
If this person fully supports Joseph or Nock Ryan,
Then in the future, where will there be a place for people like them!
Using oneself to save others, if they gain power, they will definitely make Joseph's power disappear.
Now that a great opportunity is in front of them, how could they let Joseph destroy it.
So, a group of people shamelessly pretended to reminisce with Joseph,
He pulled Joseph hard and refused to let him leave.
Although Joseph was anxious, he did not dare to fall out with these hypocrites on this occasion.
Those present accounted for almost half of the upper echelons of the Holy Court.
In addition to being on duty, there are also senior experts guarding the forbidden area.
Other senior executives who were free attended the banquet with dignity.
After all, this is the last banquet held by His Majesty the current Pope during his reign.
It is also a banquet for a rising star.
The new cardinal can be selected from among the people invited to the banquet today.
As long as he doesn't seek death, he will definitely become an important member of the Holy Court Presbyterian Church or other institutions in the future.
Although the people present themselves are the bosses, their descendants are not.
Who can guarantee that their descendants will not ask for help in the future?
If you can become a cardinal, you will definitely be a big boss in the future.
Unless everyone is as unlucky as Joseph...
That's not right, Joseph's current status is somewhat special.
If he dares to use the name of the person behind him, except for one or two big guys with strong backgrounds,
Others really didn't dare to fall out with him directly.
Behind him, there is an ancestor!
Just when everyone was waiting to watch the excitement.
The pope and archbishop, together with a group of regional bishops who were participating in the election, slowly walked into the banquet hall.
Looking at the big guys sitting behind the long dining tables,
This group of bishops, who had just come out of the excitement of meeting the Pope alone,
He suddenly became trembling with fear.
Being watched by so many big guys, they couldn't help but feel nervous.
Even if you become a cardinal and become a cardinal who is inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people in the eyes of others,
They are also juniors and subordinates in front of these big bosses.
"Okay, don't be too nervous. You are all the pillars of the church, and these are your predecessors.
Maybe in the future, you will take their place and sit here too,
Look at the young people taking your place. "
The Pope walked to the seat reserved for him and sat down directly.
Then he reached out and spoke to the restrained regional bishop: "Everyone, sit down and sit with the old man.
Next time you come and sit here to dine, the old man won't be there.
So, don't be restrained, it's just a casual meal with the old man, there's nothing to be nervous about.
By the way, I’ll get to know the seniors after dinner. Good for you young people. "
It turns out that dining is just a gimmick.
The real purpose is to allow these promising young people to
Build a good relationship with the big guys in the Holy Court.
If you have a background, contact the big boss behind you.
If you have no background, quickly find a big boss to help you!
This is the real purpose of this party.
If you want to win the selection, how can you do it without the support of the big guys?
Under the Pope's order, these foreign local bishops finally calmly found a place to sit down.
Although everyone wants to sit closest to the Pope,
But no one dared to fight.
The archbishop also saw the thoughts of this group of people and made arrangements directly personally.
Richelieu was flattered and sat on the lower left side of the Pope.
The Archbishop sits on the Pope's lower right hand.
The Pope looked at the vacant seat across the long table and his eyelids couldn't help but twitch.
It seemed that someone was deliberately not making it easy for the old man.
Knowing that Nok Lane did not show up, he still prepared Nok's location.
But the Pope didn't want to talk about this matter. He just wanted the banquet to start directly and cover up the matter.
But some people didn't want to let the Pope have his way, so they didn't wait for the Pope to announce the start of the banquet.
He couldn't wait to jump out and said loudly.
"Your Majesty the Pope, I heard that among the people summoned today, there was a man named Nok Lane.
How dare you despise Your Majesty, ignore your summons, and fail to show up. Is this possible? "
"Wow!"
This man's words caused an uproar in the whole place.
After all, not every big shot pays attention to Nok Lane.
Even many big shots, who have been practicing for many years, have never heard of this name.
Hearing what this man said, he was naturally shocked.
"Who is this Nock Lane? He is so bold!"
"Is he a candidate for this election? If so, deprive him of his qualifications and then hold him accountable!"
"Where is this person? What do the knights guarding the Holy Court do for food? Why don't we arrest him quickly?
Waiting for His Majesty the Pope’s announcement! "
In the crowd, everyone shouted indignantly.
There are those who sincerely feel injustice for the Pope.
There are also those who take advantage of the opportunity to add insult to injury and act strangely.
The Pope watched the performance of this group of people, and his hands under the dining table were trembling with anger.
He really wanted to release a forbidden light spell and kill these guys.
"Nonsense! That kid Nock Lane is obviously a good boy, but he was deliberately framed.
If the old man knew who kidnapped him and hid him, and did not allow him to attend the audience,
I will make sure the old man has no peace day and night! "
Joseph stood up angrily, pointed at the group of guys who were making trouble and cursed.
"Hey, it looks like someone is trying to protect the madman who despises His Majesty the Pope!"
"No wonder you dare to ignore the Pope's summons. It turns out there is someone behind you!"
"But, Joseph, how did you, a servant who works as a cleaner in the Holy Mountain, sneak in here?
This is a banquet for the senior officials of the Holy Court. Are you worthy of attending? Don’t forget, you are still a sinner now,
Atonement on the Holy Mountain! Who asked you to leave the Holy Mountain!
Do you still have His Majesty the Pope, the Holy Court, and the Church in your eyes? "
The person who spoke was a senior who was older than Joseph and others.
Even a little older than Pope Marcus Cartier. (Note 1)
When Joseph saw the old man, his expression was a little unhappy, and he stared at the old man with dissatisfaction on his face.
When the old man saw this, he immediately slapped the table in displeasure.
"boom!"
"What! Joseph, what is your attitude? Are you dissatisfied with me?
My verdict against you is fair and just! What's wrong with you? "
Joseph looked at the venue where no one dared to speak up and sneered.
"Haha, Senior Cross, you are a retired former presiding judge, why don't you stay in a nursing home to rest.
Instead, you are yelling at me here, where do you get the right?
As for the trial you mentioned, how do you see that I am dissatisfied?
If I don't accept it, can I stay in the Holy Mountain for nearly twenty years?
So that cats and dogs dare to slap the table with me?
Didn't you ask me in what capacity I appear here?
Then I will tell you that I attended the banquet as the agent of my ancestors.
Help her to see what the younger generation in the church are like now.
Excuse me, do you have any questions?
On the contrary, I want to ask you, why do you, a retired and unemployed pensioner, attend high-level meetings of the church?
Could it be that the seniors at the nursing home have entrusted you to attend on behalf of the nursing home?
Instead of flogging us juniors?
Then you can't treat one person favorably and only flog the sinner below!
How can this sinner deserve your whipping?
Why don't you whip the others? Let them listen to the teachings from the seniors in the nursing home?
For example, Elder Colson and Bishop Ake Burnos need your whipping very much.
After all, someone who dares to talk back to His Majesty the Pope and take advantage of His Majesty’s words,
There aren’t many of us in the Holy Court! "
"Note 1: I really forgot whether I wrote the pope's name before. If so, then this will prevail.
If not, this will prevail. "
