Marquise Facchetti was completely unaware that when she and Anna locked eyes, her lover had quietly conducted a dangerous misdirection to Cardinal Orsini.

This was certainly not a whim of Ladislaus. He went to contact the ambassador and received direct instructions from the emperor at the emperor's embassy. It turned out that the emperor had long been aware of his former mentor. Although the current true Pope is still on the whole

We have a common enemy with our own, but for the sake of faith and to truly choose the pope, our family has obviously become centrifugal.

It's just that the contradiction between the two sides was only a minor contradiction in the context of the French invasion. The emperor only instructed the ambassador to find opportunities to contact the local nobles. He did not intend to march into Rome like Emperor Otto the Great, or directly like some Hohenstaufen emperors.

The plan to go to war with the true chosen pope.

Just the act of electing the pope to grant Ladislaus status and wealth also made the emperor unsure of Ladislaus's thoughts.

Although Ladislaus had been favored by the knight of great ambition, Barbarossa, the kindness was not deep after all, and no one was sure how Ladislaus would choose sides when faced with conflicts after receiving the benefits.

However, Ladislaus' visit to the embassy confirmed the ambassador's attitude, and the emperor's instructions could naturally be communicated to him.

After removing the diplomatic rhetoric, Ladislaus almost understood that poaching can be done ruthlessly, and assassinations should not be carried out unless absolutely necessary. The bottom line is that large-scale bloody conflicts should not be carried out. This was the overall attitude of Emperor Charles V.

Because not only the Kingdom of France is the most direct enemy, but also the black-hand Ben Church that emerged in the north of the Holy Roman Empire under the auspices of Martin Luther has risen again. It is said that after reading through the Ninety-Five Theses, one can see Ben

vision of resurrection,

The black-handed tyrant rises from the ashes.

Although there was great conflict, the emperor and the pope also had a common enemy, and they may not be unable to seek common ground while reserving differences and working together.

For example, the current meeting between the old Sibo father and his son and Ladislaus is the best evidence of "seeking common ground while reserving differences". In the recent past, several people who were enemies of life and death are now the same people in the world.

Old Xibo was on his way, and after exchanging greetings with Cardinal Orsini, who had the highest status.

He immediately came over to hold Ladislaus's hand and began to examine himself as soon as he came up.

"Ladislaus, it's great to see you okay. That bastard Cesare actually colluded with the French to murder you. It's really an unforgivable crime. Thanks to Ladislaus for helping me clean up the house.

It's all because I didn't teach my son well and didn't discipline him properly."

"Your Highness Xibo, what are you talking about? Cesare and I grew up together and have pure and simple natures. I know it best. I can only be instigated by bad people and do stupid things on impulse.

He made a big mistake that is irreparable. I really wanted to save him, but I just couldn't see anything. It's a pity."

Ladislaus naturally had no choice but to reciprocate the favor. As he spoke, he recalled the good days of running rampant in the streets with Cesare, which was really a bit sad.

Although he still hated Ladislaus for draining his son and turning him into a mummy, Old Cibot continued to conduct serious self-examination and deep introspection.

Caligula and Anna, on the other hand, were naturally overjoyed to see each other as brother and sister. There was no false love between the brother and sister. There was quite a bit of true love between them, and this reunion was even more heartfelt.

Knight Cassano and "People's Priest" Steve both watched with mixed emotions as Old Sibo and Ladislaus performed an absurd play that was like a political satire.

The sworn enemy who was hunted by them and then used terrifying mental magic to fight back has now become the hope of the Xibo family to regain power.

Anna and Lao Xibo have already signed letters to each other. Lao Xibo took the news that the Warlock Royal Family would support him as an opportunity to stabilize the cohesion of his subordinates, and promoted it vigorously.

But when it comes to the changing circumstances of their enemies and friends, they are not as indifferent as politicians like Lao Xibo do.

Including the two of them, there were less than ten of Old Xibo's servants left. If it weren't for the knight Cassano who was repulsed by Ladislaus and ambushed the Andre Doria family smartly and decisively.

The pursuers, Lao Xibo and his entourage must have died without a burial place.

Although the Sibo family is now exhausted, after all, they have been in business for many years and still have a lot of treasures that can be used. When they arrived in Florence, old Sibo took out 100,000 talers from the Medici Bank with just his signature and key.

Xibo was not stingy at this time and rewarded him greatly.

However, both Knight Cassano and Pastor Steve knew that the remaining wealth and power of the Sibo family may be sufficient for rewards and expenses, but it is not enough to restore power in Liguria. It is very needed.

The support of Emperor Charles V stood behind Ladislaus.

Maybe Cesare's assassination can be explained as his personal action, but the pursuit they carried out on behalf of old Xibo was undoubtedly the action of the Xibo family, not to mention that young people are inevitably energetic, and they don't know what to do with it.

Did Dislaus hold a grudge?

Knight Cassano still didn't know at this time how many complicated emotions and unforgettable memories there were between the female spellcaster who was hacked to death by his sword and Ladislaus on that dark and chaotic night.

If he knew this, he might understand the look in Ladislaus's eyes at this moment, and would be even more afraid of Ladislaus's smile.

"Knight Cassano, we meet again. Thanks to your loyalty and bravery, His Highness Sibo was able to reach Rome safely this time."

"I don't dare, I don't dare. This is just a knight's obligation to his lord. However, I have offended the Archbishop. Please punish me."

Ladislaus helped the knight Cassano, who was about to kneel down, and repeatedly dismissed him without mentioning it. He once again showed his tolerance for letting go of the past and looked forward to the future of working together to fight against France.

Everyone present marveled at Ladislaus' youthful maturity and statesmanship.

Yes, everyone except Pastor Steve.

Pastor Steve, who did not receive special hospitality because of his lower status, seemed to notice something still young and immature in Ladislaus's eyes.

It seemed that after Ladislaus faced the Cavaliers of Cassano, he had to work hard to suppress himself in order to perform without losing his grace.

It's just that this feeling is too subtle. Even Pastor Steve, who is reluctant to be a noble, can't be sure of it. That fleeting feeling is not worth mentioning.

He could only sigh in his heart that these high-ranking nobles were indeed nothing, and had no humanity at all. At the same time, he was fully expecting to gain greater benefits from this chaos and become a member of these high-ranking nobles.

If he wanted to live a normal life, he could have abandoned the old Xibo family and returned to Apple Town on the way.

His family is still in Apple Town. Admiral Andre Doria will not and cannot cleanse all these local gangsters. As long as he pays taxes on time and serves honestly, preserving his status will not be a problem.

However, seeing this opportunity to squeeze into a higher level, Pastor Steve abandoned his wife and children and fled, leaving his position as a law enforcement officer to his younger brother.

Although his investment has not yet seen substantial returns, it has at least earned Lao Xibo's special admiration and trust.
Chapter completed!