A heavy silence descends upon the cardinals.
Dismiss him? The savior of Sigismund Territory who returned with the Knight of Grace? The hero of Baserust Territory who made the greatest contribution in defeating the giant demon species?
Above all, the son whom the Holy Emperor cherishes so much that he even postpones state affairs?
“…That is unacceptable.”
After a moment, it was Cardinal Capran who broke the silence. His dignified and refined appearance seemed more akin to a high-ranking noble than a clergyman.
“The dismissal of a holy knight requires clear grounds above all. As stated in the holy law, there must be serious disqualifying reasons equivalent to demon summoning or demon worship.”
“There is the demonic energy emanating from him! If that is not decisive evidence of demon worship, then what is?”
“Just because an ‘unfamiliar energy’ is felt from Prince Morres, we cannot discuss his dismissal without clear evidence. Perhaps some erosion remained as an aftereffect from overexerting himself against the giant demon species.”
Cardinal Capran was cautious not to rashly utter the word ‘demonic energy.’ Unlike Cardinal Benitus, who was ranting and raving, he maintained a polite tone towards a member of the Holy Imperial Family.
“Moreover, if Prince Morres had truly committed such a sin, would His Majesty the Holy Emperor have protected him to that extent?”
Perhaps it wasn’t because he truly respected Prince Morres. He simply understood through experience that his own position could crumble at any moment with a single gesture from the Holy…