The galloping cavalry on the mountain road raised the shaking sound of horse hooves and soon attracted people's attention.
The crowd that crowded the mountain road first had chaos in the rear. Driven by this group of knights, some rolled into the weeds beside the mountain road, and some kept retreating and shrinking. The clamoring scene suddenly became much quieter.
After all, when faced with sharp swords and spear tips, people can calm down quickly.
This group of knights surrounded the mountain path from both sides, constantly driving and clearing the way. The team moved forward and finally arrived at the main gate of the Ten Swords Palace, surrounding the crowd like a word.
"quiet!"
"quiet!"
As the knights continued to shout, the crowd in the field finally quieted down.
"Grandmaster Odysseus?"
"Is he doing us justice?"
They whispered to each other, some believed that Odysseus was the righteous side and would uphold justice for them, some did not believe in Odysseus, and more people stood there half-believing and half-doubting, and slowly separated as the man in heavy armor entered.
Odysseus, followed by a dozen elite soldiers, slowly walked to the center of the crowd.
"Everyone, please be quiet."
"I know everyone is angry and upset."
"But such actions have disrupted the order of the Holy Mountain and will not bring good results."
He tried to calm the angry crowd, but it didn't work well.
"How can we trust you? Can you seek justice for us and hold a public trial for Sibis?" shouted an extreme pastor.
Odysseus looked at the pastor, whose neck and face were hysterical, and said in a steady voice, "Everyone, please trust me and the church. I will definitely give you an explanation for this matter."
As the defender of church order, Odysseus could not allow the order to be destroyed.
He continued forward, talking as he walked.
"The Ten Swords Palace is the legal and law enforcement agency within the church. It's supposed to resolve everyone's problems. This is an important part of order within the church. As the leader of the Knights of the Holy Lance, I have an unshirkable responsibility to maintain the stability of the church."
As he spoke, these people gradually calmed down and looked at the mighty and tall knight with hope.
In this way, Odysseus comforted the crowd along the way and then came to the Ten Swords Palace.
The golden-armored guards guarding the mountain road to the palace gate still did not give way.
Odysseus was not surprised to see this scene, and this was the opportunity he needed.
When public opinion is surging, become its representative and put pressure on the Ten Swords Palace. If the Ten Swords Palace still does not respond at this time, it is tantamount to openly violating the order and rules of the church.
But if the Palace of Ten Swords responds, whether it agrees to the people's wishes or explains and shirks responsibility, it will become a stepping stone for Odysseus's rise. He will naturally be inferior in momentum and prestige, and will inevitably lose in the subsequent papal election.
After this incident, Odysseus will become famous in the church and become a hero in the hearts of many low-level monks.
If only... things would develop as he expected.
The gate of the Ten Swords Palace creaked open, and an archbishop in a white robe with gold edges walked out slowly with the support of the people around him.
"Sibis!"
"Is this man Sibis?"
"Finally came out?"
There was a commotion among the crowd, and then, under the advance of the golden-armored guards, they took a step back, making room.
One by one, the staff members of the Ten Swords Palace brought in a dozen brazier stands from inside the palace and lit the firewood and kerosene in the copper basins. A burnt smell filled the cold night, illuminating the surroundings with incredible brightness.
"Good evening, fellow followers of angels and gods."
Sibis's voice was not loud, but under the influence of his extraordinary power, it spread across the mountains and the crowd below. Thousands of eyes, illuminated by the firelight, were fixed on this high-ranking church official.
"I'm sorry that I'm only responding to everyone's requests at this time."
"Over the years, I have made many mistakes and often failed to take care of many of my fellow sufferers. This is my dereliction of duty, and I am willing to accept the punishment."
His expression was sincere and pious, making people gradually ignore his overweight body. He then began to recount his experiences over the years, how he grew from a poor boy in the countryside to become a bishop through hardships, and finally received the scepter to become an archbishop.
His voice was calm, but the tone in it was particularly sincere. Sometimes he choked up a little when talking about some difficult situations, which was very moving.
"I know this isn't a good idea, but I can't think of a better way. If I don't, someone even worse will take this position. I know this isn't a reason to excuse myself. As the Scepter Priest of the Ten Swords Palace, I should set an example and create a fair and just environment for everyone."
"Therefore, I hereby resign my duties as the Scepter Priest of the Ten Sword Palace and voluntarily submit to the review of the Judgment Department."
After he finished speaking, he slowly lowered his fat body, presented the scepter in his hand with both hands, and handed it to the person beside him, while the pastor who followed him burst into tears.
The scepter was picked up by the priest of the Ten Swords Palace with both hands and placed on the open space in front of the crowd, while Sibis had nothing in his hands.
Odysseus watched Sibisi act so pretentiously. For some reason, he felt a chill in his heart, a bad premonition forming in his mind. How could Sibisi give up so easily? He was not someone who would give up power so easily.
Just as everyone was surprised and the scene was quiet, a woman in her 40s emerged from the crowd.
"No, don't do that, Master Sibis. You are the savior of us mother and child."
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