Chapter 284
The Holy Knights formed their ranks, sweating coldly.
Some positioned themselves near Pope Senedict, intending to protect her.
So it begins…
Despite the clear harbinger of calamity, not a flicker of agitation showed in the pope’s eyes.
This wasn’t merely the composure an old hand might display. It was as if she believed all struggle was futile.
And there was someone else watching with a similar attitude.
Namely, Cardinal Katleya, possessor of the Life-and-Death Eyes.
“…….”
“…….”
They were both aware—if only vaguely—of what the future held, yet each felt helpless and withdrawn. Their gazes met by chance.
Briefly, those stares held steady, but soon they parted.
Because Cardinal Katleya glanced above Pope Senedict’s head.
At that moment, the cardinal’s eyes cooled sharply.
Beeep—
“…!”
A single piercing tinnitus sound rang through everyone’s ears.
In an instant, the entire area grew silent, making the eerie noise that followed ring out all the more clearly.
Kiiiiiiiik.
The old hinges shrieked as the council chamber doors tore open to the sides.
Through the opened passage, a chill wind pushed in countless…