Chapter 322 - The Hearing 1 (1/2)

The tragedy that fell on the Baroque Empire was known to the neighboring nation as well.

They were all reported by the information guilds of each nation, which were located in the Nemesis.

Pope Reina of the Holy Arthenia Empire was busy with reforming her empire, yet she still heard the news.

“Holiness, according to the reports from the priests in Nemesis, the condition of the princes and princess is critical.”

Among the priests, who were taken in for treatment, the priests from the El Kassel denomination were the most common.

As a result, they were able to know the most information than any other nation.

“Moreover, it wasn’t just the children in the palace who were sick. Emperor Rudolf’s eldest daughter and his daughter in law are sick as well.”

“Then, this isn’t just some regular sickness,” said Reina.

The informer nodded at Reina’s words.

“Yes, that’s obvious, and we might have to dispatch the Saint Guard. It is very likely that this is a curse from a high-level warlock.”

‘It can’t be…’

The word warlock immediately reminded Reina of Luke.

She remembered the fact that he was learning the dark magic of the Devil King from the past.

Moreover, Luke had a strong hostility toward the Baroque Imperial family.

However, she immediately threw away those thoughts.

‘No, Luke would never take revenge in such a manner.’

Saymon, unlike what the world knew, was a man who tried to defend a man’s rights even after becoming a warlock.

She knew because she read Saymon’s personal diary.

And Luke, who was doing great in his warlock studies, would never do such a wicked thing.

“Maybe the Veritas Magic Tower has something to do with it. It was destroyed just a while back, right?”

At the words of Reina, Arch Duke Gregory agreed.

“I too believe the same thing. The Veritas Magic Tower and Baroque Empire were known to have a great relationship for a long time. Because of the news about learning dark magic, the Baroque Empire, turning its back on the tower, is a very fleeting manner.”

“Yes, and then the revenge comes into play…”

“Would those who have touched evil touch the right path. They will commit more atrocities than this.”

Whatever the case, the ministers of the Holy Empire and the high ranking priests didn’t really feel bad about the tragedy that fell on the Baroque Imperial family, nor was anyone feeling glad about it.

Even though the situation was like this, most of the details were given in the past meeting.

It was then that a man raised his hand and asked, “Holiness, how about you help the Baroque Imperial family?”

It was priest Luther, the high priest of the Sanctity of Holiness, who asked such a question.

Although he was normally a priest, he was involved in the state’s affairs after seeing Reina’s devotion, who herself went and asked him for the reformation of the Holy Empire.

“Your Holiness, you have a unique spirit. You moved ahead and showcased numerous miracles. I believe in the power of Your Holiness, and you might be able to take down the disaster that has fallen on the Baroque Imperial family.”

The moment priest Luther was done talking, opposition came in from the others.

“Priest Luther, what is that supposed to mean? Don’t you remember what the Baroque Empire had done to us?”

“There are voices of resentment in not just our empire but in the Baroque Empire too about their intervention in the civil war! Why do we have to help them?!”

The opposition to helping the Baroque Empire was intense.