Chapter 319: The Conference
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"Academic exchange?" X14
Utter bewilderment was plastered across the faces of every mage in the room.
What kind of academic exchange could they have with the Holy Church?
One side viewed the other as fanatics who’d do anything for their faith; the other saw them as heretics violating the Lord’s teachings.
Academically, one studied the Bible, the other the Root. Their personalities clashed, their research clashed—what was there to discuss?
After all, everyone present knew the practical purpose of these peace talks was simply to maintain the status quo. Avoid open war, continue their clandestine skirmishes for their own interests, and keep up appearances.
That was enough.
Forcing them to actually discuss each other’s academic pursuits would, if anything, be more likely to ignite scholarly disputes, potentially even escalating into a war of faith.
"What do you mean? What kind of academic exchange are you talking about?" Lorelei, who had been standing behind the elder Barthomeloi, frowned. Unable to discern Haru’s intentions, she stared at him, her gaze probing.