Chapter 535 - Emperor of Steel 3 (2/2)

“If there is a certain force behind the zombie disease, the moment we put our hands on Constantine, we will end up digging our own graves.”

“Right. There is no reason to make him into a martyr.”

At Reina’s words, Gregory nodded his head.

Even if it wasn’t Constantine’s actions, there was some dissatisfaction with the pope.

In other words, there were many who would replace the rebellious role of Constantine.

“Pope, in that case, what should we do?”

They had no other way to stop the zombie disease.

And what would happen if they couldn’t push back Constantine nor know how the zombies were being turned back into humans? What could they even do?

When asked by priest Luther, Reina thought for a moment and spoke, “For now, we will encourage Constantine. If what he wants is power, he will be willing to sit down and talk with us.”

“B-but that…”

“It is more important for us to save the people and put their anxiety to rest.”

Reina was willing to give up the position of pope if people could be saved.

The day after they had thorough discussions, Reina sent a messenger to Constantine’s mansion.

However, the pope’s messenger had to return back from the gate itself.

“Holy Pope, Archbishop Constantine said that he had no intention of talking to you.”

“Any reason? Was it because I am a false angel or a witch?”

The messenger couldn’t say it out loud and just nodded at Reina’s words.

Honestly, Constantine had said much worse remarks.

“I guess there is no other way. I will meet him in person.”

No one seemed willing to. However, they couldn’t break Reina from her decision.

Yet, she wasn’t able to meet Constantine.

Maybe it was because he was scared of getting arrested and went into hiding.

Hours after his disappearance, rumors spread that ‘the silver-haired witch from the palace was trying to kill God’s disciple.’

“What are you going to do now?”

At the question of Luther, who was troubled, Reina answered, “I will go to Jackson along with the Grail Guardians.”

“Huh? B-but why there…?”

“What do you mean why? It’s to save the people of course.”

At Reina’s words, her officials strongly opposed her plans.

Firstly, it was dangerous as the place was swarming with zombies. And the second one, the divine power could adversely affect them.

“If your divine power can work miracles, then maybe you could save those who are infected with the zombie disease. But if that isn’t what your power does, you will be the lady who slaughtered thousands, the angel who murders.”

“It could be either, but I don’t intend to stay here without doing anything.”

That said, Reina gave them another reason to leave for Jackson.

“And we might find Archbishop Constantine there. If he has the power to save people, he will be trying to get as many followers as possible.”

‘Surely, if it is Constantine…’

Priests began to agree with Reina’s words, yet they kept asking her to rethink her thoughts about visiting Jackson.

However, time and again, she proved herself to be a stubborn lady.

Instead, for the sake of her safety, in addition to the Grail Guardians, she went with Arch Duke Gregory and the Saint Guards instead.

And all her plans were kept secret.