Chapter 84: Sadie's Invitation
During his investigation, Jolan had visited major crime scenes.
And had spoken with relevant personnel many times.
But those people lacked effective observation skills, so it was difficult for Jolan to get useful information from them.
Some even destroyed important clues due to carelessness.
This was the reason why he had gained so little after being out for so long.
However, although the priest in front of him had a low rank, he was able to observe so many details.
It even verified some of Jolan's previous conjectures.
Compared to some "idiots" in the Vatican, if the Church could have a few more capable people like this, Jolan wouldn't have to run around for so long.
Thinking of this, he appreciated this priest more and more.
After asking for some details about Ambrose, Jolan stood up and walked around the wooden table.
"Father William, you are very good."
He reached out and patted the young man who was slightly younger than him.
Then he took out a badge from his pocket.
"This is the invitation token of the Holy See Cleric Corps. Holding this badge will allow you to participate in the selection."
"If you are interested, I look forward to meeting you in the Holy Land."
William had never heard of any "Cleric Corps," but he accepted it out of politeness.
Aside, the four people, including Fabio and Levi, all showed surprise.
Levi narrowed his eyes even more.
Due to the special nature of its status, not everyone could enter the Holy See.
Unless they were from families with pure bloodlines—they witnessed the founding of the Church in the Holy Land, and thus were revered as the "Witness Clan."
For a long time, members of the Holy See could only be served by members of this clan.
And the Holy See Cleric Corps was subordinate to the former, serving as the cleric reserve institution for the Holy See.
Similarly, this organization also esteemed "pure bloodlines."
It is said that the members inside are all very talented in theology, and their future achievements are limitless.
Although due to the development of the situation in recent years, the Cleric Corps would also absorb some "commoner clerics."
But the forces behind such people also carried significant weight in the Church.
Levi had never seen a priest from a local church enter the Cleric Corps.
Could it be that this person has another identity?
Levi guessed secretly.
Fabio had similar thoughts.
Seeing William's sharp conversation, he had already planned to absorb him into the Sacred Society.
Who would have thought that the envoy of the Holy See would also be interested in this person?
Worthy of the person I set my sights on!
Fabio smiled slightly, very satisfied with his own judgment.
Bishop Julius was also secretly alarmed.
He originally had no hope of "exoneration."
He even thought he was dead meat after that young priest appeared.
But he didn't expect this person to have such keen intuition.
While dealing with the envoy of the Holy See, he also extricated Sasha from the mess.
One must know that it is not easy for any ordinary cleric to remain calm under the pressure of representatives from two factions.
After all, a single wrong answer could make one a victim of the struggle for interests.
But this young man handled it with ease.
He understood the situation in a short time and made appropriate responses.
This ability alone should not be underestimated.
On the other side.
The reason Jolan gave the badge to this priest was not solely because of ability.
It was more of an intuition.
As a member of the "Witness Clan," Jolan naturally felt close to the Sacred Society's teachings.
And just now, he felt an extremely faint holy aura on this priest.
Jolan could only perceive this feeling on some pure-blooded clerics when he was in the Vatican.
This explained two things.
Either this priest had a pure and ancient bloodline, or the other party had very high talent in theology.
Whichever it was, obtaining a "selection qualification" for the Holy See Cleric Corps was more than enough.
Not to mention that the other party had helped him a lot.
Thinking of this, Jolan announced on the spot that the interrogation ended here.
As for whether Sasha was guilty...
He didn't care.
Before coming, the higher-ups had instructed him to calm the dispute between the two factions as much as possible.
Since the holy artifact had been recovered, there was no need to interrogate further.
The purpose of this interrogation, in the final analysis, was just those boring power struggles.
Jolan shook his head; he was not interested in these things. It was more interesting to beat up those heretics.
So, such a sudden struggle ended with Bishop Julius being declared innocent.
Sasha would even receive a commendation from the Church for her "heroic performance in exorcism."
Inside the Bishop's lounge.
"The matter... is just like that."
Sasha lowered her head and told her father what happened in Ambrose.
Julius also learned that the young priest's ability was extraordinary.
Unlike Sasha, he knew the difficulty of William's rituals very well; ordinary priests couldn't do it.
"Could he be from a certain family in the Vatican?"
Julius guessed secretly.
Then he looked at his daughter again: "You did the right thing when answering Archbishop Fabio just now..."
Not long ago, after the interrogation ended, Fabio asked Sasha alone again.
The nun didn't mention William's extraordinary performance in the town, but only confessed the fact that she stole the holy artifact.
Bishop Fabio was certainly dissatisfied with Sasha's nonsense.
But seeing that Sasha didn't hide anything, in the end, he only instructed Julius to discipline her more.
The reason Sasha did this, besides seeing that William didn't want to reveal too much and that the other party saved her life.
More importantly, her father had always instructed her to leave some leeway in the Church.
Although Archbishop Fabio stood on their side at this time.
But as long as there was a conflict of interest, the father and daughter might become discarded pawns in the next second.
Although Sasha had always been quite rebellious, she always remembered her father's words.
"This Father William likely has an extraordinary background; we cannot antagonize him."
Julius said in a serious tone.
With this priest's methods, he might even surpass that Holy See envoy.
Since the other party intended to conceal it and also helped them, father and daughter.
Julius naturally had to respect this priest's wishes.
Knock... knock.
Just after finishing the instructions, someone knocked on the door. Julius hurried forward.
"Father William, please come in."
He had a smile on his face.
"Bishop Julius, I'm here to collect the reward for this commission."
William bowed slightly, impeccable in etiquette.
"Oh! Of course."
Julius hurriedly returned to the desk and picked up a delicate wooden box.
"It is thanks to your help that our father and daughter are safe and sound this time."
He handed the wooden box to William and held the latter's hand tightly, looking very sincere.
"As a member of the Church, this is my duty."
William smiled and put away the wooden box.
"Good, good."
Julius looked at the young man in front of him, satisfied no matter how he looked.
Sasha also stepped forward again to express her gratitude to William.
The two exchanged pleasantries again, and then William took his leave.
Before leaving, Bishop Julius stuffed a paper packet into William's hand.
This was his gratitude to the latter in his personal capacity.
William naturally wouldn't refuse.
Outside St. Jehovah Cathedral.
Ren escorted William to the steps.
At this time, a female voice sounded nearby.
"Father William, can we talk alone?"
The two turned their heads and saw Sadie standing in the sun with her arms crossed.
Seeing this, Ren gave William an "I understand" look.
"Oh my, I just remembered I have something to do."
Ren slapped his forehead suddenly.
"Then you guys chat; I won't disturb you."
He left tactfully, waving his fist to encourage William before entering the door.
The latter shook his head helplessly.
"What's the matter?"
William walked down the steps and asked.
"Let me say this first, I don't plan to sell the holy oil. Everything else is negotiable."
Sadie bumped William with her shoulder: "As a man, you are too ungentlemanly."
"I am a priest; please behave yourself."
William took the initiative to distance himself from the other party.
"It's not good to let others misunderstand."
Sadie's mouth twitched upon hearing this; she really wanted to punch this guy.
Is staying with her something shameful!
In the West and South, who knows how many men want to invite this lady for a drink!
Sadie took a deep breath, trying hard to calm her emotions.
"Relax, I changed my mind. I won't talk to you about holy oil."
She trotted a few steps to catch up with William.
"I want to commission you to accompany me to Louisiana."
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