The Church Court acknowledged that the Holy Protector Clan of the Monte Territory had handled the matter appropriately. They left their blessing, reinforcing the castle's defenses.
As for the source of the Evil Power, the Archbishop was vague, only hinting that it might be related to certain ancient shadows in the Northern Lands that had not yet been fully quelled, and was not the responsibility of any single territory or lord.
Regardless, under Archbishop Oriane's authoritative ruling, Carl's death received an official conclusion that was "reasonable" and did not damage the Monte Territory's reputation.
The Imperial court's anger and suspicion were temporarily suppressed by this holy verdict. Although the full resumption of trade negotiations would still take time, the most dangerous accusations had at least been eliminated.
