After arriving in the city of Jennacy, Bishop Harnam, who broke up with Cain and his guards at the church, enjoyed a chat with the priest, slowly drinking tea in the reception room.
"Bishops and priests from all over the country are already gathering one after another." "I see ... I was thinking of returning early, because it is difficult to move the carriage to the old body."
In fact, Bishop Harnam enjoyed talking because he was tired of being able to be with Cain, the apostle of God. The old man was on a difficult carriage trip, but thanks to Cain's care and enthusiasm, he felt better than usual. I couldn't explain it, and I talked to the priest.
"This was sudden news .... I'm sorry for the Pope. I can tell you that the bishops dispatched to each country will be on a long journey. Which cardinal ...? "
Bishop Harnam's eyes are narrowed a little by the priest's words. In fact, the Pope Election is said to be the political power of four Cardinals. No matter how personal the person may be, the priest or bishop will most often elect the new pope. It was natural that an information war had begun in advance. However, the bishop did not intend to say who was to be billed until the ballot. In particular, bishops dispatched to each country have compiled votes for priests who administer churches in each city of the country. The bishop was on their behalf because everyone could not return to Malinford.
"... I don't mean to talk to the Lord. I also have the votes of the priests who are dispatched to the cities of the Esfort Kingdom. I can't say that easily." "... I'm sorry No. Speaking of which, there was Cardinal Dental, the older brother of Bishop Harnam.
Bishop Harnam looks down on the priest's words and passes silently when there are no more words. Persuaded by the bishop's pressure, the priest, sweating cold, gave up and gave an apology.
"But, be careful. I've heard that bandits have appeared recently, and even church wagons have been attacked. Temple knights are patroling, but it is difficult to catch ..." Painful .... Such a person in this Malinford country ... and the victims ...? "" That's ... a few more priests in the evil hands of bandits ... I've heard that it got in my hand. "
The magic bag priest distorted his expression and described the situation with a sad expression. He said that since the Pope's election was held every few years or decades, it is believed that he carried some property, and that bandits were aiming for it. Because they carry the cost of an inn of an adventurer who actually asks for escort, they carry a lot of money, and they are often aimed at carrying their goods because they are trading at high prices.
"That's an important thing. I have to be careful. This time, I think the escort is excellent, so I don't think it's a problem." Be aware that thieves have a large number of people, so be careful. "Don't worry. Thanks for the information."
The bishop was grateful for the information and returned to the indicated room to rest after a brief chat with the Effort Kingdom. The priest, who was left alone, lifts a bottle of wine and a glass of wine from the cabinet and leans down on the sofa. I drank a sip of the poured sake and enjoyed the taste of sake that passed down my throat.
"Isn't information leaking so easily ... hey, do you?"
When I called out in the empty reception room, a black shadow appeared from the window.
"... here"
The priest had a completely different look.
"Harnam is black.-You can dispose of it." "Wish." "Oh, the escort accompanying you seems to be excellent. Don't cut your hand." "... Wish." "Of course. You should be happy.
At the end of that word the black shadow disappears.
"Cook cook. I'm going to have to go away with other aging bishops who vote. I'm almost ready to be the next bishop."
The laugh of a priest who was alone was echoing.