Ladislaus's destination was Colonna Cathedral, of course this is the official name, but the usual name is Colonna Palace.

In the city of Rome, most important family mansions and churches were inseparable from each other. In name, church property actually belonged to an important family several generations ago.

The same is true for the Colonna family's mansion.

Before Ladislaus met with the Pope, he sent Old John to deliver the relics of Cardinal Colonna, the linen garment, to the Colonna Palace. Just after he left the Sistine Chapel, Old John came back to report that contemporary

General Palauspa-Colonna, the patriarch of the Colonna family and the father of the dead cardinal, thanked Ladislaus for the relics he had brought back and invited him to have dinner with Ladislaus at the Colonna Palace after meeting the true elect pope.

It seems to be a well-known practice for the elected pope to never allow any visitors to dine.

Although the Colonna family is also a potential ally that Ladislaus values ​​very much.

But Ladislaus was still haunted by this unexpected visit, which caused his migraine to attack again.

However, Ladislaus still communicated with Baron Galliani as much as possible. After all, the emperor's intention of poaching himself was very clear. The most he could do was to give nominal support to his collapsed allies.

It is absolutely impossible to fight tooth and nail for the sake of allies. It is necessary to take advantage of the opportunity to recruit troops.

In order to have a good chat with Baron Galliani, Old John was also sent by Ladislaus to help Machiavelli.

"Your Excellency Baron, I wonder if your family has escaped from Milan safely."

"In order to ensure the stability of the people in Milan, my family was besieged by the French army but did not evacuate. This time Milan was defeated, and Cardinal Guise of France went on a killing spree against the Church of the Maid of Misfortune in the city. Our family has always believed in the Maid of Misfortune.

Your Majesty Basha, for the time being, I don’t know whether my family members were forced to convert, or whether they have been burned to death on the stake.”

Both Ladislaus and Baron Galliani understood that as long as a family's "Protector" is still alive, the family cannot be exterminated. After all, if a "Protector" who doesn't care about life and death or reputation decides to engage in terror,

Attack would make even the most authoritative monarchs in the world tremble with fear.

The reason why the Milan Duke family is treated cruelly is actually related to the relationship within the Sforza family. The branch born of Cardinal Sforza who serves the Dark Sun is actually related to the Duke Lord who believes in the Maiden of Doom.

The relationship between the two is very bad, it can even be said that the hatred is as deep as the ocean.

This public case dates back to the last time France invaded Milan thirty years ago.

Cardinal Sforza would not risk revenge for the Duke's family at all, but now that the main branch has been completely destroyed, Cardinal Sforza naturally has to adopt an attitude of letting go of the past and grieving in order to rebuild the family.

Even so, it cannot be said that Baron Liani's face was not filled with genuine concern.

The country is broken, and his wife and children are separated. This is the real situation of this "country-protecting" warrior today.

Ladislaus was not unaware of this, as the ambassador's servant had just sent a latest information briefing.

The reason why I asked the question knowingly was just to arouse Baron Galliani's desolate mood even more. The next step was to make a show.

"The loyalty of you and your family is really touching, but I have heard a lot of unfavorable rumors about you recently, which is really infuriating." Not only are they unfavorable rumors, as early as in the city of Liguria, someone abandoned his master and left alone.

Liani's reputation has already spread to the streets.

In fact, when the city is broken, it is natural for strong soldiers to have a greater chance of escape. However, this time the tragic experience of the Sforza family made other nobles miserable, and also made Galliani's reputation infamous on the streets.

"I can't defend myself. I cannot absolve myself of the blame for the death of the Duke and his son." Although Baron Galliani has been defending himself through various interpersonal channels, in front of representatives of the Habsburg family

Ladislaus, he was very humble and respectful.

"Please don't blame yourself too much. I heard that it was Duke Sforza's stubbornness that prevented him from escaping from Milan. I believe that with your protection, His Highness the Duke could have left safely." Since the other party was humble and respectful.

, Ladislaus would express his understanding in turn.

"His Royal Highness the Duke is smart and sensible, but he was deceived by the traitor Massimoul Moratti. This traitor has repeatedly assured His Highness the Duke that as long as he worships the Maid of Misfortune with devotion, the Maid of Misfortune will definitely bring disaster to the French army.

Even though the French army besieged the city, they did not distribute weapons and supplies, but instead wanted to perform sacrifices to invite the girl's doppelgänger. As a result, they forcibly collected the sacrifices and made the people resentful. Do you think who has bad luck befallen you now?" Baron Galliani seemed to

Angry to the extreme.

However, his act of actually putting the blame on the dead man still made Ladislaus secretly curse in his heart. The city of Milan is the base camp of the Misfortune Girl. It is impossible to summon the clone of the god. Summoning a powerful alien being is still a problem.

It's very possible, and it can't be said to be wishful thinking. It's just that the plan failed in the end. The French army seemed to have easily defeated Milan, but I don't know what the story was.

However, Baron Galliani seemed to have no intention of continuing to explain, and instead went on to talk about something that Ladislaus hated.

"The female members of the Duke's family, including the madam, aunt-in-law, and several young ladies, were also captured. Although they were not executed like the men, they were forced to change their beliefs. Needless to say, they were all conquered by France.

The spoils of war, that bastard, the Duke of Bourbon, is really shameless." As if thinking of the fate of his wife and daughter, Baron Galliani looked sad again.

This time, it really aroused Ladislaus's common enemy. He already knew from Anna's mouth that the Sibot family had also colluded with the Duke of Bourbon, although Anna certainly would not say that she had ever been interested in the Duke.

Ladislaus once again seemed so insignificant against the backdrop of "he had a large army, a high position, a noble clan, and a close confidant of the King of France".

But the meaning of Old Xibo asking Anna to meet the widowed and single Duke of Bourbon, coupled with the changes in Anna's attitude during that period, combined with the information, it is not difficult to guess what happened during this period.

Even if Anna didn't say it, Ladislaus knew that when he was just a member of the parliament, compared to a figure like the Duke of Bourbon, he was like the unred one among red flowers and green leaves.

Anna is not unaware of His Highness' reputation as a romantic, but so what?

The noble girl who wants to be his wife can really form a company.

Baron Galliani was unaware of his last words, which allowed him to successfully pass the interview.

Ladislaus decided to help her put in some good words in front of the emperor. After all, he was just weak-willed. As long as the Habsburg family did not end up like the Sforza family, Baron Galliani was still basically reliable.

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Moreover, although this "Protector" is in trouble, he is definitely not someone that Ladislaus can take under his command. Only the Warlock Royal Family has the qualifications to have a "Protector" as a minion, and the Habsburg family is afraid of it.

Who can come, who can torment the Warlock Royal Family like the Duke of Milan?

"Your Excellency Baron, your territory has also been taken away by the French. If everything goes well with the restoration of the Duchy of Milan, it will naturally be returned to your territory. If there are setbacks, please don't worry. Our Habsburg family has always sought talents.

If you are thirsty, I am not afraid that there will be no place for you, your future will only be brighter." Ladislaus's guarantee certainly made Baron Galliani grateful.

When the carriage stopped at the entrance of the Colonna Palace, the two people, who were connected by their jealousy and hatred of the Duke of Bourbon, were already quite friendly.
Chapter completed!