The Pope would not accept it, claiming that all the evidence pointed to him as the biggest loser, so he couldn't be the mastermind.
The Pope's words were vehement, from an initial denial to a gradual admission, insisting that his subordinates acted on their own, misinterpreted his intentions, and in truth, he had a high regard for Wayne.
Seeing that the Pope couldn't justify himself and his defenses were weak and unconvincing, Gavin started to have some doubts.
Indeed, it was all too deliberate. Every single accusation was pointed at the Pope, as if someone was hiding in the shadows, framing him.
The Pope himself had put himself on the grill and even handed the carving knife to Saina, suffering a loss no less than the Great Prophet. It wasn't like his usual way of doing things...
After a moment of thought, Gavin still suspected the Pope.
