Ariadne spoke calmly to the Heretic Judge, but loudly enough for everyone in the Great Cloister to hear.
"Our father, His Holiness the Cardinal, was not in any way assisting the excommunicated Alejandro."
She took a step forward, her gaze fixed on the Heretic Judge.
"His Eminence Cardinal was deeply concerned about the heresy of Aseretto's apostle." That's why you've planned a public rebuttal!"
'Is it ready?'
Snorted the Heretic Judge.
"Are you prepared? Then, as the debater, you must present yourself or another properly qualified priest. Cardinal de Mare, what are you doing with a little girl? Is this a joke for kids?"
It was a qualification question that had been raised previously. He spoke while standing with his back to Ariadne, leaning his torso towards Cardinal De Mare. Ariadne decided to respond with a counterattack.
"Your Majesty did so out of respect for the Seonghwangcheong!"
Ariadne's voice grew louder.
"The Apostle of Aseretto has arrived at the Holy Palace!" His Holiness Pope Ludovico had sent him to San Carlo as a guest. What would His Holiness Ludovico the Pope think if His Holiness the Cardinal stepped forward and had a religious disagreement with such a visitor?"
She took a step forward and pointed her finger at the Heretic Questioner without pausing.
"also!"
Her fingers flew directly in front of the judge's unblinking gaze.
"Today, the content of the apostle of Aseretto's sermon was not discussed in advance at all." The content of any ordained priest's sermons may be sacred, but censoring them ahead of time is an injustice, even if the subject of the censorship is His Holiness Ludovico himself! The people of San Carlo simply expected the Apostle of Aseretto, or rather the priest Alejandro, to deliver a more general sermon in honour of His Holiness Pope Ludovico, the landlord, the people of San Carlo, and His Eminence Cardinal de Mare.
Ariadne cast a glance at the apostle of Aseretto, who was being forced to kneel by the priests under the jurisdiction of the heretic judge.
"You should have talked about it first, or you should have kept your mouth shut!" The Apostle of Aceretto, on the other hand, did not respect the people of San Carlo or the Cardinal de Mare!"
She subtly shifted the blame for the heretical sermons heard today in the Basilica of San Ercole from Cardinal de Mare to the Apostle of Aseretto using three tongues. Anyone could have predicted that if the Apostle of Aseretto was called to the podium, he would deliver a sermon of this calibre. He was the one who got the message across, regardless of the means or methods. Strictly speaking, this was primarily the responsibility of Pope Ludovico, who purposefully invited the apostle of Aseretto to San Carlo to deliver the Grand Mass sermon. it played a role As she dragged Emperor Ludovico one by one, the Heretic Inquisitor appeared to be burdened by Ariadne's pod. But she had no intention of stopping now.
"Moreover, His Majesty the Cardinal was concerned about the heresy of the apostle of Aseretto and was conducting preliminary theological considerations." All theological grounds for public debate were prepared. We just couldn't call it disrespect for the Council of Trevero and His Holiness Ludovico when we set the table for a formal discussion! "Isn't that correct, father?"
Cardinal De Mare was completely oblivious. He disliked it when her children, with the exception of Isabella, addressed him as father in public, but he was in no position to criticise Ariadne for such trivialities now. If Ariadne had called him now by the title he was referring to, not 'Father' but 'Puppy', he would not have been able to complain. He snatched the rope that had fallen from the sky.
"No way, no how!" As a heretic judge, I have taken the Asceretto school's heresy very seriously. What on earth made Pope Ludovico believe in Asceretto and send him to San Carlo to preach in the Basilica of San Ercole?"
"His Holiness the Pope's bright eyes must have been temporarily blurred by Priest Alejandro's wickedness." Isn't it true that heresy is always disguised as holiness?"
Cardinal de Mare's remark irritated Ariadne. Her father's and daughter's tiki-taka were thoroughly beaten.
"I couldn't stand it when he gave that disrespectful sermon on the podium and broke in when I couldn't openly restrain him for the sake of his face!"
The late-arriving heretic judge was unaware that Ariadne was having a theological debate with the apostle of Aseretto during the high mass.
"Such a thing..." Was there one?"
The Heretic Inquisitor, who had been speaking with Cardinal de Mare the entire time, finally looked at Ariadne and responded. It was a more polite tone than the previous one.
- "Right! In the middle of the Apostle of Aseretto's sermon, that young lady interrupted."
"Saving face in Monte Carlo!"
- "How humiliating it would have been if I had just sat quietly and listened to the pagan sermons until the Heretic Judge arrived!"
"It was courageous." Great."
"I believe the level of theology was also excellent."
"That father and that daughter," I say.
The clamorous crowd in the corridor gave Ariadne even more strength. Cardinal De Mare never squandered a golden opportunity. In an arrogant display, he pushed the heretic judge off the centre of the stage.
"The Jury! I am… … No, the diocese of San Carlo has met its obligation to be faithful to the faith! Don't argue about it any longer until you receive at least an edict from His Holiness!"
"However, Cardinal de Mare..."
"Do you have power?" There is no way to link a faithful parish to heresy without His Holiness the Pope's blessing. Now hurry and put the sinners under pressure. Let's clean up quickly and return to our seats."
When the heretic judge realised he couldn't hold Cardinal De Mare accountable any longer, he tied the apostle of Aseretto to a rope and dragged him out. It would take at least three weeks for the author to report to Pope Ludovico in a letter and for another order to arrive. It had been safe up until that point. Ariadne finally let out the breath she had been holding in the crowded cathedral where Cardinal de Mare had forced people to leave. His palms were drenched in sweat. His face was flushed from the tension and excitement. As they exited the Cathedral, those who had been making a scene looked in Ariadne's direction. The vast castle hall, which could hold up to 50,000 people, began to fill up, but everyone's attention was drawn to Ariadne in a shabby black gown. No one remembered the lovely Isabella at this time. * * * Ariadne reflected on the events of the day in the carriage on the way home. When the chaos broke out, his family had already fled and returned to the cardinal's residence, and Ariadne was driving home alone in the cardinal's luxurious silver carriage, while Cardinal de Mare was dealing with the aftermath of what had happened. Cardinal de Mare was terrified of being held accountable, but this would be accomplished without penalising Cardinal de Mare. This time, Ariadne, the cardinal's blood relative, intervened and stopped the heretical priest from preaching in front of everyone. There was no reason to judge the cardinal for his lack of faithfulness. Everyone in San Carlo could not rebel against the apostle of Aseretto and was listening to heretical sermons that would soon be excommunicated in his previous life. Even so, the Ludovian Pope eventually settled the case without causing any real harm to Cardinal de Mare.
'Instead, I married Cesare de Como.'
Ariadne burst out laughing. It's a person's life, but it was thrown into the pit specifically for this reason. For failing to manage the diocese properly and putting San Carlo in danger of heresy, Pope Ludovico intended to demote Cardinal de Mare to bishop and hand over the diocese to a newly appointed cardinal at the time. When this occurs, Cardinal de Mare, who is nearing the end of his life, begs Leo III to let his hands become his feet. With the cardinal rolling at his feet, Leo III was able to relax and enjoy the situation. Favors are not given for free. In the end, Leo III put pressure on Pope Ludovico in exchange for the marriage of Cesare, his illegitimate son, and Cardinal de Mare. Even in that situation, Cardinal Mare's ability to push Ariadne rather than Isabella was brilliant.
'Come to think of it, Cesare must have gone insane.'
Choosing which of the sisters to marry would have been a big deal for Cesare, but not for his father, King Leo III. He only wanted to elevate his illegitimate child to the rank of cardinal craftsman in order to strengthen Count Cesare de Como's position in the Etruscan kingdom. In this life, I wanted to avoid the engagement in my previous life, which was arranged by my fathers.
'I'll be able to go over safely now that I've completely eliminated the cause of the engagement.' * * *
"Chuck! A young lady is not your typical wager!"
Etruscan King Leo III was clapping his hands and laughing loudly from the balcony seat on the top right of this floor.
"I never expected this to be handled so well; it's like watching a well-organized play!" I'd believe it even if Pope Ludovico had made prior arrangements with that girl. "How did you nail the timing?"
The secretary smiled and added her two cents.
"Isn't it true that reality is stranger than fiction?"
"Chuck. I have to reward a brave young lady. "What do you want?" Leo III deliberated for a while before making a decision.
"I will give 50 gold ducatos (about 50 million won) and a box of accessories." Because you practically saved the country from foreign powers, it would be appropriate to award you an Etruscan Order of Chivalry, but I can't because I'm focused on the emperor!"
The king then extended an invitation to Queen Marguerite, who was sitting next to him.
"Will the queen get to pick what goes into the jewel box?"
It was unusual for the king to address the queen directly. Queen Marguerite, who was also cheerful, readily agreed.
"I will."
Excited that everything had gone well, King Leo III thanked Prince Alfonso and stood up separately from Queen Marguerite and Prince Alfonso, heading for his own carriage. They never moved together. Leo III revealed his inner feelings to his secretary in the carriage.
"When the Queen herself chooses the contents of the trinket box, it will be a gesture of reconciliation for the wife of Cardinal de Marais." I thought you mentioned something happened between the two of you a while ago?"
The king stroked his beard, as if pleased with the brilliant idea he had devised.
"The queen would never have obeyed if I had told you to console the cardinal's wife." She's a woman who looks like a tree frog."
The secretary, who had been watching, intervened cautiously.
"I… … Your Majesty, Cardinal de Mare's daughter, is said to be her second daughter, the son of a concubine other than Madame Lucrezia. Will rewarding the cardinal's daughter truly relieve the cardinal's wife?"
Leo III responded nervously, embarrassed at being singled out.
"What really matters isn't the cardinal's wife. Cardinal De Mare is the only one who needs to recognise my favour."
"You are correct. Your Majesty, you are wise."
"ah! That should work!"
The king made a clapping motion with his hands.
"A long time ago, Cardinal de Mare coveted a jewel." "Do you recall 'Heart of the Blue Deep?'"
"How could I have missed that treasure!" But perhaps... to give that young lady the 'Heart of the Deep Blue Sea'...?"