In Terra, she is a hunter and a bad woman.

They really don't want to see other children wandering, but violating the law may lead to more serious consequences.

But Rayna could sense that the vast majority of people would prefer to ban it.

This made Raynay silent.

After a moment, she sighed helplessly and held out her hand.

"actually……"

……

"Cardinal Rayna..."

Maria looked at the woman who had once again come before her and repeated the name as if she was hearing it for the first time.

"The Cardinal..."

"Yes."

Raynay seemed unused to being addressed like that, and her expression was a little awkward.

Maria sat on the chair with her head slightly tilted.

If the religious hierarchy in this world was similar to what he remembered, then the Cardinal... or the Cardinal, was already the highest authority under the Pope...

And in front of me...

Rayna is actually a cardinal?

Isn't she too young?

"Ah."

Rayna nodded and did not hide it any further.

The Lateran sect's promotion rules are actually quite strange.

Although it is a religious system, perhaps because all Lateran people have been incubated with the Lateran doctrine since childhood, internal promotions are not based on how standardized the interpretation of the doctrine is, but directly on ability.

And Raynay is obviously a talented person, and her career has been very successful.

It even seemed that fate had given her undeserved favors.

So much so that, in his fourth year as a cardinal... that is, this year, something big may happen.

"Evangelista IX, the current Lateran Pope, has experienced health problems... If nothing unexpected happens, the election for the next Lateran Pope will begin among the cardinals this year..."

Rayna said this with a somewhat subtle expression.

She should be regretful about the deterioration of His Holiness the Pope's health, but the fact is that this is an amazing opportunity for her.

If she is elected, she may be the second youngest Pope in history!

The first was the first Pope... who was only nineteen years old...

Originally, Raynay did have a good chance.

Because so far, there is only one person who can compete with her.

Vlad...

Another cardinal, in charge of the Lateran Works Department.

The basic performance of both sides is actually similar. If we really want to decide the winner, we may need them to achieve results.

Even at this time, the Pope still seems to maintain a childlike playful mentality and actually made an extremely outrageous proposal.

"I promised these two young men immunity. For the sake of Rutland's future, perhaps they need a chance to give it a try..."

"Vlad has used this immunity to improve the musket over the past few days. In his hands, the first batch of muskets with high-speed and bright-color capabilities have appeared and are now equipped by the Papal Knights..."

"The strength of the Papal Knights, equipped with these highly destructive weapons, is much stronger than before. Originally, this was just an ordinary achievement, but now, with the situation between Lateran and the Sarkaz becoming increasingly tense, he has gained more support."

As Raynay spoke, she couldn't help but rub her brows.

"He has revealed many times that if he had the chance, he would definitely improve all aspects of Lateran's weapons and equipment..."

"If he continues to participate, I'm worried that he might cause a war between Lateran and the Sarkaz..."

As Raynay spoke, she also rubbed her brows.

Maria sat aside.

Rayna's words also made Maria think.

We are not children anymore, so it is impossible for Raynay to come and talk about such a thing with us.

If nothing unexpected happens...

"You used your immunity here?"

"To be more precise, use it in my next action."

Rayna took a deep breath and looked at Maria.

"I interpret your actions as an attempt made under my instructions... For the next period of time, I can, to a certain extent, act beyond my original authority. I will use this time to improve my reputation and achievements as much as possible..."

Rayna said, looking closely at Maria.

"I don't want to use this method to force you to do anything, but, Maria, I hope you can promise me one thing..."

"Ok?"

Maria tilted her head, not answering, but not refusing either.

And Raynay continued speaking.

"I tried to ask him about your identity... but he warned me that your identity is very special, and your abilities are also very powerful... right?"

"..."

"I won't ask you to do too much. I just hope that if I lose the election for Pope against Vlad, and if I extend an invitation, you will come with me..."

Having said this, Raynay was silent for a long time before she gritted her teeth and continued speaking.

"Together...assassinate Vlad!"

The sun began to set, but the pouring sunlight failed to reach Rayna, and instead enveloped her in shadow.

But Maria paused at this moment.

She was silent for a few moments, then looked at Raynay in front of her.

"I know this is a terrible move, but I think it's necessary."

Rayna took a deep breath and looked outside the orphanage at the group of children who were trying hard to make a living.

"I have never experienced war before... All I know about war is from books."

"Now, even before the war between Lateran and the Sarkaz breaks out, we've already encountered such a problem... so many children have been separated from their families..."

"I asked him if the situation was the same in the Sarkaz, but he told me that for the children of the Sarkaz, this place is still as beautiful as paradise..."

"I can't even imagine that kind of scene happening!"

Rayna's voice was not loud, but under the shadow, it seemed particularly solemn.

She was still wearing a pure white cloth, but because of the light, it looked a little gray and cold.

"If...if Flanders really came to power and ordered a war against the Sarkaz..."

"This is an extremely bad outcome for both of us..."

Rayna whispered, like someone walking on a tightrope.

Her conscience and education told her what terrible words she was saying at that moment.

This is not only the crime of killing compatriots, but also the horrific act of killing the Pope!

For religion, the Pope is the representative of the Lord they believe in on earth!

To assassinate another person is tantamount to assassinating the faith in his heart!

This is crazy!

But her reason told her that this might be the best option to avoid war...

Because she realized that if Vlad really became Pope and allowed him to carry out military reforms in the Lateran, the outcome would be even more unacceptable to everyone!

The Sarkaz are definitely not weak beings.

Once war breaks out, it will not just be one or a few cities that will be affected.

The territories of Lateran and Sarkaz are not large, but the destructive power of both Lateran and Sarkaz is almost at a despairing level!

"What if... what if the Sarkaz really took advantage of the previous Pope's death, Vlad's assassination by you, and you couldn't reappear in Lateran, and launched a war against Lateran?"

Maria did not agree directly, but looked at the girl in front of her seriously, hoping that she would think about it carefully.

But Raynay had already made her decision.

"If the situation you describe really does occur... it means that Lateran is truly doomed. At that time, Lateran will enter a state of emergency, and the Lateran Inquisition will take over everything. At that time, even if all of us are still here, we won't be able to change anything."

"The Ratlan and the Sarkaz are two opposite sides... If we come into contact completely, our only option is mutual destruction..."

“There is no other choice!”

Rayna spoke, her tone solemn and frightening.

But Maria did not give an answer immediately. She just sat in her seat and looked at Rayna in front of her silently.

After a while, when it was completely dark, Raynay still didn't get the response she wanted.

But she was not disappointed, she just said that she might have to focus on action later... After all, she said the worst case scenario, but so far, the trend of the situation is still unknown.

Even if Vlad came to power, war might not necessarily break out?

Armed reform is simply a means of intimidation.

But obviously, she doesn't intend to give up the final resort...

Time flowed silently until the sky became completely dark and the moon was covered by clouds.

Maria silently lit a candle and placed it in front of herself.

The dim candlelight failed to illuminate her face, but it illuminated her quietly sitting body.

On the edge, in the darkness.

The black-ringed angel came out.

"I feel your call..."

The priest came to Maria and seemed a little confused.

He looked at Maria, who was sitting by the warm light, with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

At this time, Maria let out a breath.

She touched the only ring on her hand.

Black, slender, carved with the words of the banshees...

【Lamarin】

After a moment's silence, he spoke.

"I have a message that I hope you can help pass on..."

412

Chapter 412: Something that is enough to change history.

"Maria...has ever appeared in Lateran?"

In the royal court meeting room, several people sat together, looking at the news brought back by the priest, and looked at each other with different expressions.

Because this was a private meeting, not many people were invited.

The twin demon kings, who had not yet broken up, stood on both sides. Theresa looked surprised, and Theresis frowned slightly.

On the side, the Scavenger King Niecilei was silent, seemingly unconcerned about the news.

Meanwhile, Lamaren, the Lord of the Banshee Court, remained quiet.

"Yes."