How did he end up here?
Not only did a similar question flash through Charlotte's mind, even Kales, the red-haired knight-captain currently forming a holy light barrier barely withstanding the pressure from two newly arrived Arcanist mages, wore a slightly stunned expression.
The news of the Pope's personal campaign had not been disclosed to them, knight-captains like him. Even the intelligence about his departure from the Holy City hadn't reached Kales.
Could it be that the Holy Father feared the specifics might leak, so he only informed a few trusted confidants?
At this thought, Kales shifted his gaze and noticed the Bishop's face showed not the slightest surprise. He remained focused on casting, attempting to restrain the Imperial Duke before them.
Then… was the Pope's personal arrival truly just to conquer White Maple Town?
Or did he harbor other intentions?
