"However, Mr. Ivita's father, indeed, because of waging wars over the years, was thus..."
"What does that have to do with Mr. Ivita?"
Pope Innocent II blinked, looking at Antioch beside Ivita, as if to confirm, "Have you picked up the wrong person?"
He hadn't expected that Ivita would use the question meant to trouble him as a stepping stone, allowing Ivita to shine.
Innocent II found it amusing in his heart; it seemed he was dealing with another troublesome monarch.
Merchants negotiate business with people; he haggled over every penny with kings.
Pope Innocent II said to Ivita very directly, "So, Lord Ivita, you just need to successfully restore your kingdom to become the leader of the next Holy War?"
Ivita's gaze flickered, revealing a thoughtful expression.
This was a very direct trade, and he had not expected this Pope to be such a straightforward person.
It made sense.
