I Don't Agree to the Terms-Chapter 1059 - 557: The Dawn Expeditionary Army Is Being Formed

"Everyone knows about the situation in the Thorny Lion Territory, right? The curse cast by the demon's emissary has turned them into the embodiment of sin." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"We need to purify this curse swiftly and send the demon's emissary to the gallows."

In the Supreme Conference Hall of the Dawn Holy City, all the leaders of the church were present, and it was the Pope who spoke these words.

The words were spoken, yet each Archbishop remained silent, their eyes averted as if they hadn't heard anything.

Everyone present knew the truth: a wizard capable of casting such a massive curse on a Viscount Territory wasn't someone they could handle.

So, when the Pope spoke in official tones, they pretended not to hear.

As for sending the emissary to the gallows, they feared that a single spell from the other side would leave none of them alive.

Seeing this, the Pope was also dissatisfied in his heart, thinking that these people who rely on the Dawn Church for power and privilege were now retreating at the first sign of danger.

"Judgement Archbishop, what is your view on this matter?" The Pope could only call someone by name.

The Judgement Hall has always been the brutish force of the Dawn Church, so naturally, he had to consult them first.

"I believe, Your Holiness, that you're right. The demon's emissary must be sent to the gallows, and the curse must be purified." The Judgement Archbishop first agreed with the Pope's words and then said, "However, the Judgement Hall is not what it used to be. Most of the Judgement Priests now focus on interrogation and punishment, with little combat capability."

This meant that the Pope, having stripped him of power back then, had left him without military control, and without anyone capable of fighting, he should not expect help from him.

Within the Dawn Church, there was naturally internal strife; the Pope wanted to centralize power, while the Judgement Hall and the Discipline Office sought more authority.

However, the result was that the Pope won this struggle, and the Judgement Hall and the Discipline Office were now in decline, with their authority undoubtedly inferior.

Thus, the Judgement Archbishop was indifferent, pointing out that since the power had all been taken, his supposedly violent institution had no violence left, yet they still asked for his opinion.

Hearing this, the Pope couldn't help but snort coldly in his heart, not expecting the other side to be so unyielding.

His plan was fairly straightforward: to use the unknown wizard's hand to completely wipe out the Judgement Hall and the Discipline Office, eliminating them as threats to his power.

Although these two were in decline, their network and connections still existed, and they only needed an opportunity to rise again.

Therefore, he couldn't permanently suppress these two Archbishops, whose power was second only to his.

He claimed victory, but it was temporary; if the other side found an appropriate opportunity, he might be counteracted and made a puppet.

"And you, Discipline Archbishop?" The Pope ignored the Judgement Archbishop's words and turned to a new target.

The Discipline Archbishop seemed to just awaken, appearing senile, but in the Pope's eyes, he was a dangerous old fox, ready to bite his neck.

"Then let's rebuild the Expeditionary Army," the Discipline Archbishop said in a calm tone.

As soon as this sentence was spoken, everyone in the Supreme Conference Hall held their breath, knowing it was not a small matter.

The glory of the Expeditionary Army was well known; whether it was a church wizard leading the Expeditionary Army to sweep other wizards, or later Popes using it to conquer nations, they had bathed the whole world in the dawn.

As for why it needed restructuring, the reason was simple: it had been disbanded.

The reason was also a power struggle.

Initially, apart from the Judgement Hall and the Discipline Office, there was also the Expeditionary Institute.

The root cause of disbandment was the powerful force of the Expeditionary Army, which neither the Pope nor the two Archbishops of Judgement and Discipline could tolerate.

After several generations of effort, the powerful force of the Expeditionary Army finally disappeared into history.

Now, with the Discipline Archbishop bringing it up again, everyone present couldn't help but breathe heavily.

This meant a new power structure was emerging, possessing enough strength to secure its existence.

It wasn't the first time someone had suggested it, but they were always lower-ranked Bishops, lacking influence.

"What are your thoughts on this matter?" The Pope's voice was somewhat hoarse. He was also excited; this was the Expeditionary Army, composed entirely of powerful military personnel, and if he controlled it, the Discipline and Judgement Offices would have no chance to rise.

However, there were risks; after all, it was not easy to control it. He was not the only one eyeing this power; even the Judgement Archbishop showed unusual interest.

No one wanted to miss this power, not even the lower-ranked Bishops.

"I have no objections," declared the Judgement Archbishop first, signaling his approval.

Refusing such a matter would be foolish.

Whether one wins or loses afterward would depend on one's methods.

With someone leading, the remaining Bishops also agreed without hesitation.

This was a completely new opportunity, and no one wanted to be left out.

"All right, if that's the case, then we'll rebuild the Expeditionary Army, and I will personally oversee this matter," the Pope echoed everyone's words, ensuring he wasn't foolish enough to delegate the authority.

With the Expeditionary Army under his direct control, the distribution of power would be solely under his appointment.