Inside the castle, Archbishop Anke and Ivita were having a conversation in the upstairs corridor, each trailed by a crowd of people.
The Archbishop was considered just an ordinary old man, over 80 years old, without a professional rank, and with only a few years left to live.
Yet, he held onto considerable power and had an unchallengeable moral authority. Even Ivita had to weigh his words carefully with him, out of respect for his moral authority.
Ivita thanked the Church for their support, and Archbishop Anke responded with a smile, "This is what we should be doing. The Church will help every monarch selected by the Lord of All Things to claim and consolidate the responsibility that belongs to them."
"Lord Ivita, every independent state usually has more than one cathedral."
"Given your current situation, you might not be able to establish a diocese to aid the Church in Lombardy."
