A person who can hold down a region for hundreds of years, which one of them isn't an exceptional hero capable of bold and decisive actions? Able to seize and let go, just like that!
In fact, for someone at the Pope's level, more often than not, the choices made are merely a matter of negotiating benefits.
Kneeling to a group of ordinary people indeed entails losing dignity, but it also signifies reconciliation and safety. As long as this hurdle is passed, losing a bit of face is not something too hard to accept.
Moreover, even the representative of the Dark Council has frankly knelt down. His status is not lower than mine, so in this case, what more is there to say? Just kneel.
"Mr. Xu, regarding the matter with your friend, although I am unaware, as the Pope, I bear unavoidable responsibility. It's my failure to supervise, my poor management that led to this issue."
