[Notre Dame de Paris] Papal Way

After all, Sixtus IV has been the pope for so many years, and he holds a lot of power in his hands. Once he takes action, he will be very fast.The red clothes, cardinals, and even the patriarchs and metropolitans staying here in the Pope's country have received urgent notices, asking them to rush to the Vatican Palace in the shortest possible time｜The Pope will hold an emergency meeting in the banquet hall .

The banquet hall of the Pope's Palace has always been the place where the cardinals gather to elect the pope, but no one would think that Sixtus IV would announce the selection of a new heir at this time.The Holy See has already become an alternative projection of the secular world. No one will choose to give up the power they have acquired, and there are many popes who are unwilling to move their successors until their death.It is no secret that Sixtus IV and his nephew secretly fell out in front of these people, and in the past few years, it has never been heard that the Pope has favored any bishop... What is the purpose of this meeting?

Not all those who can hold power have intelligent minds. Most of them are just products of family politics. They rely on their own blood to gain a high status. Their minds invaded by wine and sex make them good at using means. And the most effective means to achieve the goal is money.With enough money as support, even a fool can be promoted to the position of pope, so even if they are stupid, they can still maintain their arrogance.

And Claude's chosen "allegiance object" is exactly such a person--arrogant, stupid, maybe a little clever, a person of noble blood and a lot of money.Cardinal Giovanni Battista Cibo never minded bribes to get his way, he had money, a lot of money, and Pope was a very tempting title for him, since he had It's possible to get the position, so why doesn't he give it a try?

Cardinal Rovere, the nephew of the current pope, is one of the people who, like Cardinal Bourbon, gathered around Cardinal Sebo, smelling the scent of bait.He is also the person most trusted and relied on by Cardinal Siebo, because Cardinal Siebo has determined that Rovere can help him obtain the title of Pope.There are dark turmoil in the Holy See, and Rovere is one of the biggest manipulators behind the turmoil.

Although he has always been in France and only recently came to the Papal State in secret, Claude, who was valued by Cardinal Xibo because of his outstanding ability and alchemy, quickly discovered this.After discovering that Cardinal Xibo was not as important as he imagined, he weighed various factors and made changes to his original plan.

Cardinal Sibo and Rovere are not monolithic.Sibo regards Rovere as a helper, but also fears Rovere because he is the Pope's nephew; Rovere controls Cardinal Sibo, treating him as a pawn that cannot escape the palm of his hand, but Always keep an eye on him, alert to possible accidents.

Under such conditions, there are many places that Claude can use.

He easily won the trust of Cardinal Seabo, told him the whereabouts of Moses' staff he had found out, and provoked the relationship between him and Cardinal Bourbon; Cardinal next to him stated the attitude of Cardinal Sibo that he found after he came to Rome, and sincerely stated that he could introduce him to Cardinal Rovere; when facing Rovere, he also bluntly said He bluntly put forward his desire to be the pope, expressed his judgment on the form, and obtained Rovere's affirmation through his own wrist and ambition.He even showed his weakness, allowing Rovere to see clearly that the bishop with the appearance of a young man is actually an immortal person, but he is completely unable to resist swords and lead bullets.

It is impossible for such a person to steal the pope's position for a long time. Claude confessed his purpose of becoming the pope, and Rovere used this as the basis for their cooperation and trust with each other—it happened that he had already given Sibo's Greed made him bored, and Xibo's secret search for the Staff of Moses sounded the alarm for him, so Cardinal Rovere quickly reached a cooperation with Claude.

More than ten years of forbearance and dormancy are just preparations for the moment when he will emerge in the future. Like a spider, Claude unhurriedly spreads his huge web between the beams, waiting for the opportunity to capture the enemy he has chosen.

The Staff of Moses is a legendary sacred object, and unlike other sacred objects, it is a sacred object that can truly show the power of God and even communicate with God. Rovere is naturally very greedy for this.He sent people to guard the various ports, waiting for the people sent by Cardinal Xibo to appear.But before the news of the sacred object came, the pope's order was urgently delivered to his mansion.Rovere thought for a while, sent someone to hitch up the carriage, and went to the mansion of Cardinal Sibo first.

When he received the order, Cardinal Xibo was rolling with an enchanting woman in the bed, and his pleasure was interrupted, so his complexion would not be very good.But after all, this was an order from the pope, so he had no choice but to put on his clothes slowly and prepare to set off.

Rovere's visit was unexpected.Cardinal Sibo adjusted his collar, walked into the living room unhurriedly, and greeted him as usual: "Good morning, Cardinal Rovere..."

"You should have received the Pope's order." Rovere was not in the mood to exchange greetings, or he thought there was no need to exchange greetings with Cardinal Sibo. "What do you think about this matter?"

"Of course." Cardinal Xibo couldn't figure out his purpose, and said vaguely, "The banquet hall...you know where it is. Is it going to happen earlier?"

Rovere shook his head: "The Pope's body has not deteriorated to the point of death, and he has not been poisoned recently. However, my people told me that a person suddenly appeared in the audience room in the early morning and asked to meet The Pope, and the Pope actually agreed to this matter... Then such a message was sent out, do you think there is no connection between them?"

He was trying to test Cardinal Sibo, to see if the man who suddenly appeared knew him.But the bewildered look on Cardinal Sibo's face proved the speculation to be false.

"Perhaps..." Cardinal Xibo frowned, thinking hard, "What would it matter? Since it's not the Pope's election, it must be something else."

"Could it be the plague?"

A voice rang out, and Claude's figure gradually emerged from the darkness, with pale skin, a cold expression like a saint, and a handsome face like an angel. The blond hair was like a gift from the sun, but no one would doubt it He will be the favorite of the dark.

At least he was admired by the two cardinals by virtue of his dark heart.Rovere showed a smile on his face, and said kindly: "Have you thought of anything, Bishop Frollo?"

"The person you described, I think I should know." Claude mentioned another thing, his face stern.His cold blue eyes were covered with a shadow, and no one could see the emotional fluctuations and violent struggles in his heart through the shadow. "Didn't you have a report from the Cardinal of Bourbon a month ago?"

How could Cardinal Xibo care about such a trivial matter?On the contrary, Rovere remembered: "...the one who claimed to be the 'Holy Son' who was resurrected on the gallows?"

"The person who recognized his identity and cooperated with him in the play is the hermit." The corners of Claude's lips raised slightly, forming a mocking arc, "He and His Majesty Sixtus IV Should have known each other already."

"You mean, this person of unknown origin is the chief culprit for this rally?" Rovere couldn't help narrowing his eyes slightly.

"On the contrary, I don't think the word 'culprit' should be used to describe him. In fact, he probably brought us some good news." Claude habitually covered his chest, as if his heart In a slight dull pain, "The source of the plague is too close to us. No one can guarantee that he will not contract this terrible disease. And I just know him a little bit... He probably has the solution to the plague in his hand." The method, and this time I came to the Holy See should also be for this matter. His Majesty the Pope issued such an urgent order to let you go to the assembly, and the reason should be to solve the plague. Can’t you see the interests behind this matter, Your Excellency? You don’t need to be threatened with your life, but you can hold the means of treatment..."

Both Cardinal Sibo and Rovere believed that the phrase "Your Excellency" was addressed to themselves.Claude's words are too deceptive. Intellectually speaking, they don't believe that someone can actually master the solution to the plague, but if it is true...

Although the Pope is old, he has not yet become confused, and the fact that he can issue orders with such urgency proves that he believes in this matter.But this possibility is really too absurd and uninhibited. If the Holy See can really master the way to fight the plague... how much benefit can they get from it?

... Huge, unspeakable, maddening benefits!

The eyes of the two cardinals gradually turned red.Cardinal Sibo and Rovere looked at each other, and said bluntly: "This summoning order is facing the entire Papal State. I hope you can accompany us to go."

"I'm afraid my status does not allow me to set foot in such a noble place, Your Excellency."

"We all think you can." Rovere walked over, put his hands on his shoulders, and said meaningfully, "Maybe your achievements will be higher than ours... Cardinal Frollo."

Claude's thin lips raised slightly, and his ice blue eyes were as dark as the ocean under the night: "As you wish."