Chapter 43: Judgement III
“No, I didn’t accept that order willingly. It was His Holiness Sistine I who threatened me with my family – ,” Old Russo retorted.
Julius quickly interjected, “But you just said that His Holiness inherited a weak papal palace, that he didn’t have enough manpower or authority. So why would you fear of His Holiness who has no real power?”
Old Russo’s face turned green, “As a devout believer, it is a truth taught by the doctrine that I respect and believe in His Holiness’s authority!”
Julius quickly laughed lightly, “The doctrine tells you to obey the orders of His Holiness, but it doesn’t tell you to uphold the good virtues of being honest, kind, and refraining from killing? Are you following the orders of the illusory His Holiness, or are you driven by personal interests?”
The mockery in his smile was so heavy that some people started laughing as well.
Old Russo gritted his teeth, his cheek muscles bulging like a frog about to croak, and his eyes darted rapidly. “I admit that there was a little personal desire involved…”
Julius didn’t wait for him to finish, and began to question him rapidly, “What were you conspiring about at the Dural Mansion on March 18th?”
“You claim that all conspiracies were ordered by the glorious His Holiness, is there any witness who can prove it?”
“What specific benefits do you hope to gain from this?”