Chapter 410 - 378 Ending 1_2
"The structural issue of the Eastern Orthodox Cult, Snake Woman, you haven’t come out for too long; it seems like you are somewhat outdated," the Night King explained, "The structure of the Eastern Orthodox Cult is quite peculiar. Although nominally it’s a large sect, in reality, inside it is divided into fifteen independent churches. These churches can’t be considered branches because each operates independently without any higher authority. Each one of these independent churches has its own headquarter. Thus, altogether, the Eastern Orthodox Cult has fifteen headquarters, distributed across different regions." The Night King leaped lightly, dodging a pile of debris in front, and continued.
"Among all the independent churches of the Eastern Orthodox Cult, the one in Constantinople is known as the most orthodox. The jurisdiction of an independent church and the area it influences, is called a patriarchal region. Constantinople’s patriarchal region is the most orthodox one, and their highest leader is known as the universal church patriarch, the spiritual leader of all the independent churches in name. Of course, it’s only in name that they are the spiritual leaders."
The Snake Woman frowned slightly.
"So you’re saying, aside from their common faith, the connections between these independent churches don’t significantly concern other interests?"
"You could say that, given that the independent churches have absolute autonomy. Although last time the Knight of the Blood Curtain died at the hands of the Holy See, and his death was seen as a disgrace by everyone in the Blood Curtain, when it comes to matters of interest, whether it be disgrace or something else, they all must step aside. That’s politics," the Night King seemed to understand everything at heart.
"What a strange organization," the Snake Woman shook her head, no longer speaking.
"That old Rogan, deliberately waiting until their fight was over before jumping out. Isn’t it just to tie down our strength so that he can continue to hold the most Mark Aura?" The Night King sneered, "Don’t forget Griffin and the First Councillor have yet to make a move. The First Councillor is only a newly risen power, his strength can’t influence the overall situation, but it’s different for Lord Griffin. The title ’Titan’ isn’t just made up...."
The Snake Woman nodded seriously, a thick wariness flashing in her eyes.
"Right now, the two in front have the most Mark Aura. According to the calculations, it should be Lophista who has the most. It’s surprising that the people of the Constantinople Orthodox Church are willing to let the Holy See gain control and gave all of their Mark Aura to them. There must be some agreement between these great powers. That is to say, if we didn’t show up, they’d have definitely decided control of Elisa’s Gate after a contest!" the Night King asserted.