"Your Excellency, Archbishop of Habsburg, are you interested in the position of Cardinal?"

After hearing this sudden question, Ladislaus immediately suspected that this was some terrible conspiracy to throw out such a bait.

Last time, a handkerchief cost Cardinal Colonna his life. If it were enlarged to a larger scale, I really don’t know what kind of destructive plan it is this time.

This way of speaking was not a conversation between politicians at all, and although Cardinal Medici tried to be as condescending as possible, he actually couldn't help showing a very nervous and anxious mood.

But Ladislaus had been tortured quite badly by him last time, and this time he was determined not to give him any trust, so he only regarded this as part of a ruse.

"Excuse me, I'm late." Old Colonna suddenly appeared at the meeting place, "I went to make a final inspection of the military camp and came late. You all should go back and rest. Leave the archbishop, cardinal and me alone.

Let’s talk.”

Ladislaus nodded to his subordinates and signaled that they could leave. There was no way that old Colonna would join forces with his son-killing enemies to defraud his son-in-law. Of course, if he wanted to do that, in this military camp, no matter what, he would

There is no way to prevent it.

After Ladislaus's men all left, the guards brought by Old Colonna cleared a 100-meter circular space around the three of them. The center of this circle was also the center of power.

"Take a good look at this letter." Old Colonna handed Susan's letter to Ladislaus.

The content of the letter is just as what Colonna said at the meeting. Susan reported the death of Cardinal Sforza to Colonna. This loyal, reliable, fair and strict official was in the Sistine Chapel.

While reporting the recent legal work to the Pope, he suddenly suffered a heart attack due to long hours of work. Although the Pope gave him emergency treatment, he unfortunately passed away.

As far as the content is concerned, it is quite satisfactory and there is no suggestive content. At least Ladislaus couldn't tell it at first. But since he came to Colonna and asked to "take a good look", there must be some mystery.

Ladislaus read the letter several times. During this period, Cardinal Medici and Colonna just stood aside quietly, not only not urging them, but even trying not to make a sound.

Could it be that this is a test by two old foxes against the underachievers?

If he failed to pass, it would undoubtedly lower their evaluation of himself, so Ladislaus concentrated on finding the mystery in Susan's letter.

Strange, why is this not a system task?

‘System tasks’.

Suddenly Ladislaus was blessed with a spiritual blessing and "entered the Sistine Chapel again". Cardinal Sforza died while reporting on his work in the Sistine Chapel.

What is the connection between the two?

Moreover, the moment when this mission appeared was almost the moment when Cardinal Sforza died.

Why is it so difficult and dangerous to go to the Sistine Chapel?

Ladislaus had a guess in his mind, but this guess was too terrifying and did not conform to the general internal rules of the Church of the Dark Sun.

But there is no reasonable explanation other than this. "Does he dare to kill the dignified chief political officer?"

"Now you believe it, last time I went to the Sistine Chapel, he wanted to kill me." After Cardinal Medici heard what Ladislaus said, he did not respond but said to the old Colonna.

, "Your son was killed, and it was all planned by him. I was just deceived by him, thinking that your son really betrayed the Dark Sun and then helped him. If I hadn't let Tony go to the Sistine Chapel that time,

Wait for me at the door, I will definitely not be able to get out." It turned out that this was not a test, but a verification of the old Colonna's statement about Cardinal Medici.

Old Colonna didn't answer him. He stared at Ladislaus and asked: "What's the reason for you to say that? He also wanted to do something to you when you went to the Sistine Chapel?"

Ladislaus frowned tightly. The system task naturally could not be used as an explanation, so he had to respond: "No, he wants to kill me, how can I get out."

Old Colonna thought the same thing and continued to question: "But killing the cardinal like this violates everyone's default rules. Isn't he afraid that we will attack him in groups?"

"What is he afraid of? Will Emperor Charles V fall out with him at this time because of a cardinal who has no foundation? Although Magistrate Sforza made several rulings in favor of the sorcerer royal family before his death, this

How can something be enough to make the emperor stand up for him at this time? The French army is mainly targeting the Habsburg family. What is he afraid of if you are just a local snake in Rome?"

"No, he must have a last resort reason. His Majesty the Emperor must avenge his grudges. Even if he forbears for a moment, he will definitely give an explanation. And don't forget that before we sent out troops, two cardinals died in the Cardinal Corps.

He is a member of a small family, and he cannot be said to be a real opponent for the election of the Pope." Ladislaus, who had been silent for a long time, spoke again, and he had an extremely ominous guess.

For the first time since the talks began, someone said the words 'the real chosen pope' instead of calling him 'him' with a fearful attitude.

"They are much weaker than Sforza, and Adrian can surprise them." Ladislaus believed that the recent deaths of several cardinals were all at the hands of the true chosen pope.

"Is he using some kind of evil magic to absorb strength?" Old Colonna continued.

"It's possible." During the last meeting, the dangerous feeling emanating from the sleeves of the true Pope made him shudder when he recalled it again. There might indeed be a terrifying weapon that could suck away life, "It just doesn't matter.

Is it a witchcraft? He must have received Dark Sun's permission."

As soon as these words came out, the three of them looked at each other. Yes, if you dare to kill your colleagues in the Sistine Chapel, you must have the consent of Cyric, or at least the tacit approval.

But the silence is only for a moment. Even if the power of Dark Sun Sirik is unpredictable, mortals still have to work hard to survive.

"But this time is an opportunity for you. Several people in the College of Cardinals have died recently. If the cardinals of Spain and Austria jointly nominate you, the real election of the pope may give you a red robe in order to ease the conflict." Medici

The cardinal brought up the matter again.

"It has been hundreds of years since a member of the Holy Roman Empire's royal family became a member of the College of Cardinals." Although the old Colonna also hoped that there would be someone in the College of Cardinals who could speak for him, he was still a little hesitant.

"As long as we support it together, there will be no problem." Cardinal Medici said firmly.

"I am really terrified of such a prestigious position as a cardinal. It would be an honor for me to be able to serve the Emperor in the College of Cardinals." His Majesty the Pope slapped the Emperor in the face and wanted to give him candy. Of course, the Emperor

The overall damage to Ladislaus made Ladislaus slightly unhappy, but from a local perspective, someone else received the slap and the candy can be eaten by oneself. Who doesn't like it? But there is one last question: "His Royal Highness Cardinal Medici, I just want to

You know, I got the red robe, what do you want?"

"That's all I want from the goodwill of the Habsburg family."

"The less you ask for, the less I dare to cooperate with you." Although the Warlock Royal Family is very powerful, the position of Cardinal is not so easy to obtain.

"Okay, okay, let's put it this way, I hope to play a more significant role in maintaining the stability of the Europa continent and promoting the mission of Dark Sun Purple Glory."

His Royal Highness the Medici, who is already a dignified Cardinal, is really a devout Dark Sun believer if he wants to play a greater role.
Chapter completed!