Originally, it was just a matter of receiving guests and making a few high-emotional-intelligence comments, yet he gained Roland's appreciation.
It was through the trust of Roland and Christine that he rose from the lowest rank of a Little Priest to a Cardinal, and achieved the fifth seat in the Bishop's Joint Council.
Second only to the Pope, Honorary Knight, Chief Judge, and Archbishop Muse.
His mother taught him since childhood not to be ungrateful. Though he was shrewd, he always remembered his mother's teachings, even though she had passed away many years ago.
Besides, when had Roland ever suffered a loss?
Even if he became an enemy of that terrifying woman, he could still walk down White Mountain with confidence.
Who was Muse anyway; could he overthrow Roland and Christine?
Martin didn't believe so.
The most important trait for someone who is opportunistic is to have good judgment, and Martin believed in his own perspective.
