Chapter 75. The Great Schism of the Church (3)

"Understood. We'll proceed as planned."

As the affirmative answer left Carolus's lips, the Saintess nodded with satisfaction. Rising from their seats, the two clasped hands and shook lightly.

"I look forward to working with you, General."

"The feeling is mutual."

The Saintess would lend her name and prestige, while Carolus would use propaganda to dismantle the Holy Nation. This agreement was, of course, no simple matter. Carolus could easily feign cooperation while pursuing his own interests.

What if he only cared about bolstering his own legitimacy with the prestige of the Representative of the Goddess? The Saintess would be relegated to the same exploited position she held in the Holy Nation.

However, the Saintess made her choice without hesitation, thanks to what she had seen and heard during her short time here.

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'You may use this house for the duration of your stay. Servants will be provided to assist you, so please rest comfortably.'

The Saintess received rather generous treatment, befitting a valued guest exiled from a foreign country. Even though she arrived unannounced, she was provided with an empty mansion in the Capital and given living expenses and servants...