Chapter 402: Money can even summon ghosts (6)
In this world, things that are logically impossible often happen.
There are humans who march forward with an army, crossing mountains that have no trails and are almost impossible to climb, or generals who think their country's army is made up of herbivores, among other absurdities.
And right now, in this very room, something was happening that, according to the common sense of the Toscani Empire, was completely impossible.
"Are you Archbishop Apia?"
Archbishop Apia pointed his finger angrily at the officer and soldiers of the Toscani Empire standing before him.
"Do you truly have no sense? Do you even know where you are stepping right now? This is the temple, the body of Deous himself, the Apia Cathedral! How dare you defile this holy place with your filthy, dirt-covered feet? Aren’t you afraid of divine retribution?!"
Had the officer standing before him been just a lowly captain, that pressure might have worked.
While religion is said to be independent of secular power, a bishop at this level holds as much power and influence as a count.
However, the man standing before Archbishop Apia was no mere officer; he was a Colonel, one who was carrying out the Emperor's direct orders.
It was true that a bishop ranked higher than a colonel, but the officer in front of him was not someone who would prioritize a bishop’s words over the Emperor’s command.
"Rest assured, Your Excellency. I’ve already brushed off the dirt from my shoes. And I am simply carrying out the orders of His Majesty, the Emperor. Any further insults or accusations against me will be regarded as directed at His Majesty himself."
"What exactly did I do wrong? I was only fulfilling my duties as a bishop, nothing more."