"I want to cause panic in Pope Pius IX! If I don't instigate panic in Pius IX, how can we expect him to bow to us!"
Jerome Bonaparte's face twisted with a hint of mischievous smile, imagining the panicked look of the Pope's envoy.
In such a case, he would be able to negotiate terms with Pius IX in a calm and collected manner.
Although Jerome Bonaparte himself didn't care about the sanctity of the crown, he had to consider the matter for the sake of his unborn child.
After all, his child wouldn't be able to claim a throne through "real battles" like he did.
In case his unborn child turned out to be mediocre, having Pius IX act as the child's "godfather" would be enough to deceive the peasants in rural France.
And in the meantime, win the support of some Orthodox Faction individuals.
However, Jerome Bonaparte guessed that the stubborn old religious zealot Pius IX would most likely not come personally.
