With that, their conversation came to a temporary end. Neither side was willing to make promises lightly, especially when neither could be certain what the other might be able to offer in return.
Lina had considered sending an envoy directly to the Papacy to investigate the situation, but the more she thought about it, the less practical the idea seemed. She was almost completely ignorant of the Church's internal affairs. With the recent turmoil and the significant reshuffling of positions among its senior clergy, she did not even know whom she should approach. She could hardly expect to send an envoy to the Papacy and receive a warm welcome, much less obtain all the information she needed. Besides, even under the best circumstances, the round trip would take more than half a month. Who knew what might happen in the meantime?
