Inside the Holy Hall, candlelight flickered.
The Priest held the letter in both hands, casting a sidelong glance at Claudio, hesitating to speak.
The Pope smiled slightly, his demeanor calm yet dignified, "Speak, Sir Claudio is our ally, there's no need to hide anything."
The Priest unfolded the letter, and as his eyes fell on the contents, his whole body trembled.
The Pope raised an eyebrow, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
The Priest's voice was hoarse, as if every word weighed a thousand pounds, "Three Holy Seats... have fallen."
The air in the hall instantly solidified.
"The Yeko Kingdom's Royal Family declares!" The Priest's Adam's apple bobbed, "The Holy Court assassinated the kingdom's heroes in an attempt to destabilize the region. From this day forward, all churches are to be sealed, and all priests expelled...."
As the words fell, a deathly silence ensued.
