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Chapter 38 The True Judgment

Thomas Tongomoda visited a little early, which surprised Alexander, who had just arrived after he was exhausted and was sleeping in because of the day before, was extremely tired and was even a little embarrassed.

Especially when he heard that the person who came was the big leader of the infamous religious court, Alexander almost immediately called Schell to rush out.

However, after hearing that the queen's personal pastor was alone, Alexander was confused and curious. He wanted to see what kind of person was this cruel religious leader who was said to have lost tens of thousands of lives during the darkest period in Spain in history.

In Alexander's view, he could understand Savonalora. Even if Savonalora's style was not only stiff and rigid, it was also completely unacceptable. However, he could not just use too ideal or extremely pious explanations for Thomas Tongomoda.

Thomas Tongomoda is a cruel person.

Such a sudden visit is always unsettling. In fact, even if the Religious Tribunal has not yet been recognized and authorized by the Holy See, Thomas Tongomoda is already famous, and many people are more afraid of him than Isabella and Ferdinand.

To Alexander some surprise, Thomas Togomada was not the villain he imagined with gray eyes, pointed nose, mean thin lips and a few sparse hair. The priest had a rosy face and a slightly obese nose, a obviously red nose that only drank too much wine, and he also laughed before he could say anything after seeing someone. If he didn't know this person, he could not associate him with the fearful religious trial.

When he saw Alexander, Thomas Tongomoda seemed a little surprised. He stood at the door and drew a cross in front of the room very seriously, and then walked in and greeted Alexander.

Alexander carefully dealt with this one of the most terrifying people of this era, but Thomas Tongomoda is now more impatient than him, so before he could find an opportunity to test the priest had already asked in a hurry: "Then Duke, can you tell me now what the Vatican will have to answer our statement?"

Looking at the expression of Thomas Tongomoda, Alexander thought for a moment. He knew what the pastor was saying and what the Vatican decision was. But he didn't quite understand why Thomas Tongomoda was so anxious to know the result.

"Are you talking about the records of the holy lands that the woman presented to the Vatican for His Majesty?" Alexander asked carefully.

"Yes, can you tell me the result of His Majesty's decision on this matter?" Thomas Tongomoda said with a little excitement. "We all know that you have a special identity with the Pope, so you must know something that others don't know or have not made a decision yet."

Looking at Thomas Togomada's excited face, Alexander felt that this person might be pretending, because he didn't want a big villain who would send hundreds of people to the stolen rack, but was more like a child eager to get his favorite toy.

"Dear pastor, I think this matter is not suitable for me to tell you, you know it is related to the decision of the Council of Cardinals." Alexander replied carefully. Although he was not at ease to come to Iberia and was indeed preparing to seize power, it did not mean that he would have to confront the most dangerous figure in this country at the beginning, and if possible, Alexander did not mind getting along well with him for the time being. "I can only say that the Pope himself is very supportive in this matter."

"That's great," Thomas Togomada raised his voice excitedly, holding his hands together and hugging them, then letting them go on the armrest of the chair. Then he leaned forward slightly and said to Alexander in a low tone. "So, can I ask the Holy See again what the Holy See is the Church Court that Her Majesty thinks should be established, I mean the Pope himself or some other cardinal?"

Seeing Thomas Tongomoda seemingly casual but unable to help but show his attention, Alexander's heart moved, and then he suddenly realized that this was actually the real purpose of the pastor coming here.

Compared with the so-called holy traces, the religious trial is the key to Thomas Tongomada's true strength and the ability to take over power. Although he was the queen's personal priest before, many bishops were envied by this position after all, this position could not make him truly the upper class of the Castile Church. Now there is a person who can not only make him join the upper class of the church, but also hold great power. Of course, this pastor cannot let such a good opportunity run away easily.

"You mean the Tribunal?" Alexander asked.

"Judgement?" Thomas Tongomada seemed a little confused, and then he nodded immediately excitedly. "Yes, this name is very good. Thank you Duke. This is more authoritative and more reflective than the church courts. The place where the final judgment of pagans and heresies is the punishment power given to the pious. In the future, this judgment will become the most feared place for all enemies of Christ."

Alexander stared at the excited Thomas Tangomada in a daze. At this moment, he began to feel that he might be the man behind the so-called "Sound".

Thomas Tongomoda's excitement was undoubtedly true. Although Alexander had not yet found out the results of the resolution on this freshly released trial office, the son-in-law of Alexander VI could even think of the name. It should be no problem with this matter.

When he thought of Thomas Togomada stood up excitedly, he turned around the chair and talked a long way to Alexander about his wonderful ideas about the trial. Listening to the horrific conviction clauses about the trial recorded in later history books came out of this man's mouth, Alexander suddenly felt that he was born in this era as a bit untimely. If centuries at night, perhaps his "achievement" might be much higher than those of Himmlerbelia.

"I'm such a rude Duke," he said for a while and seemed to realize that he had been talking nonstop. Thomas Tongomoda stopped apologetically. "So I wonder if His Majesty the Pope can support us in this matter?"

Thomas Togomada seemed sincere, and even had a little stupid look that Alexander felt that this man was really a natural performer. If he had not known that this man had opened up the terrible dark history of the Spanish Religious Trial Director for nearly 300 years, perhaps he would have been deceived by this man's appearance.

"I think you can do it," Alexander thought about it or expressed the destined result. He knew that Castilla's request for the establishment of a religious trial had been submitted to the Vatican. In order to increase the influence of the church, the Vatican naturally expressed its interest in this request. Almost the entire Cardinal Group expressed support without any suspense. Some even called this a symbol of the Christ world re-leading the world.

But at that time no one would have thought that this religious trial did not bring any benefits to the Vatican. From the day it was established, the trial was firmly in the hands of Isabella. Her private pastor Thomas Tongomada made her use of this trial to eliminate dissidents. After Isabella, Ferdinand used the terrible power of the religious trial to completely destroy the Castile nobles who tried to oppose him.

Thinking of this, Alexander's gaze at Thomas Tangomoda changed slightly. He knew that this person could indeed be said to be a very evil person, but at some special times, this person did play a role that others could not play.

"So when will you meet your Majesty?" Thomas Tongomada asked enthusiastically, "I know you have just arrived at Valladot, but I can help you in this matter. In fact, Her Majesty the Queen will definitely summon you immediately if you know your arrival. You must know that Your Majesty has always been very concerned about the presentation of the sacred traces, so if you want, I can arrange it for you soon."

Looking at Thomas Togomada, who was always excited, Alexander was actually a little confused. He didn't know why the pastor was so eager to introduce himself to Isabella. Although those holy traces were indeed something Isabella cared about, Alexander did not think that this was the real reason.

Because of this, he decided to be careful. Although Thomas Tongomoda might not have discovered anything about him, otherwise he would not have visited alone but brought a large number of troops, but did not mean that the priest had no plans.

When it is not clear what is happening, it may become a tool to be used when rushing into Valladot's court.

Thinking of this, Alexander just said in a slightly apologetic tone that he was not ready yet.

"You know I came to Castilla with a mission," Alexander said while accompanying Thomas Tongomada outwards. "So at this time I would rather see His Majesty again after seeing something. You also know that this is related to whether the Cardinal's views on me fairly reviewing those holy sites. After all, not everyone has good intentions towards Caslitia."

Alexander's answer disappointed Thomas Togomada a little, but then he smiled and expressed his understanding of Alexander's decision. When he reached the door, he even turned around and made a formal cross into the room, and then walked outside with Alexander.

Looking at the master of the future religious trial who had come and go quickly, Alexander pondered for a moment, and then ordered Schell, who was standing aside,: "Prepare, maybe we are really busy during this period."

The incident of Thomas Tongomoda's visit to Alexander reached Isabella, or it was nothing at all, but when Thomas Tongomoda took several pastors to perform a mass outside Juana's house, the incident became the source of the uneasiness of Isabella.

So Isabella, who had just left the meeting that afternoon, rushed to her small church in the palace. Looking at Thomas Tongomoda who was already waiting there, Isabella ordered her servant to stare at the door, and then walked into the church alone with Thomas Tongomoda and closed the door.

"Tell me, what's the result?" Isabella asked anxiously, "Will her situation be fine?"

The queen's anxious look made Thomas Togomada a little uneasy. It was precisely because she was Isabella's personal confessional pastor that he knew many unknown things about the queen better than others, which also made him have a deeper fear of Isabella than others.

"Your Majesty, I have to admit that our efforts have failed. Unless a formal exorcism ceremony is held, the situation will only get worse," said the pastor carefully. Seeing Isabella's nervous look, Thomas Togomada also lowered his voice with an ugly face and said, "We heard that the princess was doing something terrible, that is, you know she made someone paint a picture for Prince Philip..."

"So what, she loves Philip very much," Isabella asked in confusion, then she frowned as Thomas Togomada was silenced and said, "Tell me what happened, I must know what happened to my daughter."

"A maid saw the princess take off her clothes and look at the portrait, well, you know," Thomas Togomada moved her throat, looking at Isabella with a look of surprise and surprise, and he was helpless and tilted his head. "You know that if this kind of thing is spread, it will cause a stir. What's worse is that her behavior is obviously possessed. I even suspect that the princess himself is no longer the one who occupies her body now."

"Shut up!" Isabella suddenly whispered. The queen who had never spoken to Thomas Togomada like this seemed panicked at this moment. She was circling around and then suddenly stopped to look at the priest. "This is why you went to see the Duke of Romanesia. Did you tell all this to that person?"

"Of course it's not your Majesty. This is related to Juana, your heir." Thomas Tongomada immediately defended himself. He knew that if he didn't make it clear at this time, he would probably have no chance in his life. "I was thinking, maybe we should make some preparations in advance."

"Preparation?" Isabella was puzzled at first, then suddenly looked at Thomas Tongomoda as if thinking of something. "You mean if Juana's situation didn't improve?"

"Yes, your majesty, we must take these into consideration. If the princess's situation has not improved or even worse, then do you think she can succeed in the throne?"

Isabella sat down slowly, her face looked gloomy and she looked up from time to time at the cross at the end of the church, and then looked at Thomas Tangomada who was standing aside without saying a word.

Then she stood up and walked to the altar to kneel down slowly, crawled down, spread her arms to both sides, and lay on the cold ground, her forehead tightly against the slightly rough granite ground.

Thomas Togomada walked around Isabella and looked down at the queen lying on the ground.

"Repentance can bring salvation and rebirth," Thomas Tongomada whispered, "My Majesty, do you have anything to confess now?"

Isabella slowly raised her head, she looked up at Thomas Tongomoda, and then slowly stood up.

"Pastor, I don't want to confess now," she said with a heavy face, then stared at Thomas Tongomoda. "We all know that we have to face a difficult problem. If Juanna really can't get better and I have no other heirs, what do you think you should do to make this go smoothly?"

"Your Majesty, this is why we are looking for the Duke of Romanesia," said Thomas Tongomada carefully. "If there is a situation that we don't want to see, then it is necessary to allow Princess Juana to inherit the throne even in that case, at least to inherit the throne of Castilla."

"What did you say?" Isabella was stunned at first, and then sighed helplessly. "You said it right. Juana's appearance may arouse opposition from the Aragonese, and they may even choose another heir, which is absolutely not allowed."

"So your majesty, we need the support of the Vatican," Thomas Tongomada lowered his voice to Isabella again. "This may upset a lot of people, especially the Aragonese, and if the princess's situation does continue to be bad, maybe we need to get a pardon for her from the Vatican, which requires the pope to personally admit that even if the princess has all kinds of unsettling symptoms, her soul is still pure, otherwise it may become a reason for others to criticize her."

Isabella sighed, she buried her face in her hands for a long time, then suddenly put down her hand and raised her head.

At this time, her face was no longer as hesitant as before, and her majestic eyes and slightly stubborn tight lips seemed to be saying that the fearful queen was back.

"I would not allow this to happen. If possible, I would let the seeds of all conspiracies be uprooted before they could sprout." Isabella said, staring at Thomas Tongomada. "Pastor, I want you to see the Duke of Romanesia again. It is very important. I need to know what the Vatican attitude is about our church court. I want you to assure me that this church court must be in our hands."

"As for your order, I am exactly what I should do."

Thomas Togo Mada had a smile on her slightly obese face.

He knew that the dream he had always dreamed of was finally coming true.
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