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Chapter 865: 721: Just Looking to See What the Opponent Looks Like

Chapter 865: Chapter 721: Just Looking to See What the Opponent Looks Like

There were already quite a few people sizing up Catalina in the shadows.

And after the Pope of Light’s audible but moderate inquiry, in an instant, most of the royal family at the round table turned to look at her.

Catalina immediately felt as if she were sitting on pins and needles.

When she realized what was happening, she hurriedly gathered up her hair that had fallen to the ground.

However, those gazes were still intently staring at her, and it seemed that, with a reason to observe her, those scrutinizing looks became even more blatant.

“That… I…”

Catalina didn’t know what to do for a moment.

In her panicked state of mind, she simply blurted out the truth: “I haven’t eaten dinner yet…”

As the words fell, the surroundings quieted down for a moment.

It was true.

After the Holy Court’s forces entered the Royal Capital, they immediately rested and bathed, then the procession grandly entered the palace, leaving no time for anyone to eat.

But this ‘everyone’ only referred to the attendants.

Xu Shuo then glanced at the Leader of the Bright Moon Knight Order at his side.

The Leader of the Bright Moon understood the cue and turned to walk toward the palace maids standing by the round table; the latter, slightly surprised, but still quickly fetched another chair over.

Consequently, the Leader of the Bright Moon placed the chair behind Catalina.

Xu Shuo said indifferently, “If you’re hungry, then sit down and join us for the meal.”

The chair was already behind her.

Catalina strangely felt both flustered and flattered, but still clutching her hair and bowing her head, she sat down somewhat restrained at the side.

At once, there was some murmuring around the round table.

Allowing a servant to sit and dine at the round table in such a setting, especially in the Imperial Palace’s Golden Square, was, after all, a breach of propriety, offending some of the nobility.

But despite their discomfort, other prominent families dared not voice their objections to the Pope of Light.

However, Wald XVIII had no such scruples.

Or it was to say that even if he did, he did not mind.

“Who might this young lady be?” he asked with seeming interest.

Xu Shuo replied with a light smile, “This is my sister Lina, an envoy of the Heresy Tribunal. She has been following the Holy Maiden of Light since she was young and has never left the Holy Court.”

Wald XVIII’s gaze flickered slightly.

The Heresy Tribunal…

It was a very special organization of the Holy Court.

Established a thousand years after that battle and at the dawn of the Saint Vlaro Empire, it could be said that the Tribunal was created to balance the royal power with ecclesiastical authority.

Anyone who blasphemed or belittled the Holy Court, whether they were prominent officials or noble families, would be judged and punished by the Heresy Tribunal.

On this matter.

Even royal authority could not interfere.

However, the Heresy Tribunal rarely emerges, or it may also be said that no one knows whether or not they have ever appeared.

After Wald XIII, who had attempted to suppress the Holy Court, went to the City of Light to beg for forgiveness and returned to the Royal Capital, he died unexpectedly within a year.

The official reason was overexertion and the extinguishing of his life’s fire.

But in truth, many nobles speculated that it was the handiwork of the Heresy Tribunal.

The Church of Light offered no confirmation nor denial.

Thus no one knew the actual facts.

The Heresy Tribunal.

It was a sword hanging over the head of the royal power.

Wald XVIII glanced at the silver-haired young girl and concluded the somewhat sensitive topic with a “I see,” shifting the conversation to the coronation ceremony taking place the next day.

As a result, the ambiguous scrutinous gazes of those around slowly shifted their attention away.

Catalina, who had been tense all along, let out a sigh of relief inconspicuously.

She glanced at the young man’s profile.

She didn’t feel any anger from him.

So Catalina turned to look at the six- or seven-year-old child.

But she noticed that the child now seemed like someone who had made a mistake, occasionally glancing at her nervously, but no longer daring to look openly.

Catalina felt very strange.

But it wasn’t convenient to talk with Xu Shuo at this time, so she had to suppress her thoughts and quietly began to eat the food the maid had brought before her, looking downcast and obedient.

Well, human food tastes quite good.

Though the meal this evening.

Didn’t seem as delicious as what was eaten in the carriage.

Catalina laid her hair across her knees, freeing her hands to eat, and only after she devoured several plates in rapid succession did she belatedly realize that the hair resting on her knees had moved.

Xu Shuo found himself without words as he watched her: “You really were hungry.”

Catalina looked up.

And noticed that the people at the round table were sizing her up again.

The undisguised mockery in the eyes of some nobles was evident, especially the King opposite her, with brows bowed down by the weight of his crown, seemingly laughing at something about her.

Catalina: “…”

Keep looking, keep looking! Darn these humans have no manners!

She silently placed her plate down.

As for why the hair resting on her knees had moved, it was because Xu Shuo had already stood up.

He stood tall, his smooth silver hair perfectly trailing down his back, the ends touching the hem of his clerical robe, shimmering in the surrounding golden light as if sparkling.

Though his face was obscured by the Sun Crown helmet, even without seeing his eyes, everyone felt as if something was scrutinizing them.

That gaze seemed to pierce through their bodies and souls, sharp yet imbued with a hint of holiness and solemnity, certainly compelling enough to discourage any resistance.

After he left his seat.

All those at the round table also hurriedly stood up.

Wald XVIII looked at him and said, “Your Papal Highness, there might have been some oversight in the arrangements at the mansion, why not stay in Constantinople?”

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