Chapter 172
After being defeated by the ‘Black Prince’ and having the geas of absolute obedience engraved upon him, Cardinal Nikolai’s existence as a puppet of Dale was raising considerable suspicion within the Papal States.
Among the nine councils within the Papal Court, an intelligence organization monitoring corruption and heresy within the Church.
The Sacred Congregation of the Inquisition.
As the head of that organization, Cardinal Dimir’s suspicion toward his colleague Cardinal Nikolai was exceptionally persistent.
And after Cardinal Dimir’s relentless pursuit, when he finally obtained the ‘sole evidence’ proving his colleague’s betrayal…
Several blue butterflies fluttered up.
Simultaneously, Cardinal Dimir, as if spellbound, slipped the very evidence into the brazier behind him.
The most crucial aspect of being a spy for the Blue Tower was never becoming aware that one was operating as a ‘Blue Spy’.
The imperial court, countless nobles, the Church, and even the White and Red Towers were no exception.
Moreover, as the head of the Church’s foremost intelligence organization, the Office of Inspection, and as a Elder of the White Mage Tower, Cardinal Dimir knew an awful lot. And every time he got his hands on one of those secret truths, there was someone else who knew about it too.
The blue mastermind.
“What do you know about our clan’s discipline, you worthless creature?”
The dark elf spat coldly, but Dale answered without flinching.
