In one sentence, Dean was stunned. Even the atmosphere changed a bit strangely.

Grey stared at Dean quietly.

Dean was so embarrassed that he couldn't speak, he could only laugh and kept laughing.

However, none of the other three people present laughed and were watching him quietly. This made his smile even more awkward.

"I heard that the Holy See has a very big opinion of me. Is that true?" Gray asked again.

Her mouth was so cramped that she smiled. Dean had to stop and stammered, saying, "If I said no... you might not believe it, right?"

"So what?" Gray continued to ask.

It was obvious that this problem could not be avoided today. Helplessly, Dean could only sigh and look at the two people next to him, and said with a tough bullet: "I want to talk to Lord Paladin alone, is that okay?"

Gray also looked at Elin.

"Let's go out." Yilin stood up and left.

Carl bowed and left.

The door was closed, and only Dean and Grey were left in the room.

The sun shines in from the open window, shining on the vase in the middle of the coffee table, leaving a vague shadow.

The two people in the room, Gray couldn't see the expression clearly, and sat motionlessly. Dean's expression was already in pain like constipation.

...

On the roof far outside the window, Zeda and Taviya hid their figures and looked at them expressionlessly from afar.

...

As soon as Elin and Carl left, Dean felt that the pressure was not that great, but the pain was still there.

After all, Gray has changed a lot. She is no longer the knight in Baicheng who does nothing and does good deeds all day long. In just a few months, Gray has become a paladin. Not only that, she is also a paladin who has the courage to collide with the Holy See, and a large group of loyal believers.

If Dean thought Gray was as easy to fool as before, that would be too naive. In fact, this was known before he came. However, if he still wanted this position, he had to come. This was his most important task and the most fundamental reason for giving him this position. He understood this more than anyone else.

After a while of silence, Dean looked at Gray and hesitated, "The Holy See's opinion on you comes from many aspects, or, simply put, they think you're doing something wrong."

“What about specific?”

“Everything.”

“What about specific?”

"You are not different in the issue of the result of pursuit. But in terms of methods, there are too many differences. You have to admit that the Holy See is also to promote the sacred faith, just as the Holy See still admits that you are a Paladin. At least you have no differences in this regard. But in terms of methods, your differences are indeed very large." Dean said insincerely: "Actually, I think that methods are small issues, and consistent goals is the most important thing, right? As long as the goals are consistent, it means that there is nothing that cannot be discussed."

"Is the goal consistent?" asked Gray.

"Of course." Dean replied firmly.

"What do they think about Bob?" Gray asked coldly.

This question immediately stopped Dean and could only say embarrassedly: "Okay, there is still a little difference in goals. But it's only a little bit, right?"

"Just a little?" Gray said seriously: "For others, it may be just a little difference, but for Bob, it is the difference between life and death. For the residents of the Lion King, it is the difference between justice being upheld. For the king, it is the difference between whether a serious crime is committed and whether he will be punished. You can find out the details in Volume 5 and verse 14 of the Bible. I do not think that serious violations of the doctrine are just a little difference."

A piece of words made Dean speechless and couldn't speak for a long time.

Silence, a long silence. The room was quiet.

Grey stared at Dean quietly. Dean's eyes flashed, and he kept looking around, his scalp was already numb. In the end, he could only slowly close his eyes and sigh. The expression seemed to have given up, but he was just struggling instinctively.

After a long silence, Dean whispered: "Grey... can I call you that?"

"This is the name between real friends." The black cat murmured in a low voice.

"Yes." Gray nodded: "I'm very honored."

Dean hesitated and said in frustration: "Grey, I admire you, really. You are the most upright knight I have ever met. Your ideal is nobler than everyone else. Others may still have doubts about you, but I don't. I watched you come over. I hit you who support you from the bottom of my heart. I am also grateful to you. In fact, if it weren't for knowing you, I wouldn't be able to sit in my current position. They want me to contact you and then make predictions about your behavior."

"Make a prediction, and then what do they want to do?" Grey asked.

"I don't know either." Dean shook his head: "But I know, you have completely angered them. The matter is very big, you have touched the foundation of the entire Holy See. This matter must be settled, either you surrender, or they surrender. Now all countries are watching, there must be someone to admit defeat, right? Unless... you want to fight the Holy See. But I don't think this is a good idea. If you declare war on the Holy See, the happiest one will definitely be the devil of hell."

"But the Holy See's approach is wrong. They violated the sacred faith, and that is what I insist on. I will not compromise on mistakes." Grey's tone had no room for maneuver.

"I know, I understand what you mean. They told me that too, I mean... they won't compromise." Dean pursed his lips and lowered his head for a while, and said, "Can you tell me, what you want? What you want now and what the Holy See is what you want."

"I hope they declare Benedict II guilty, abolish his throne and give everything to justice."

"Well, I see this as your core interest. What I will say next may offend you, but I am completely considering you. I hope you don't blame me."

Grey listened quietly.

Dean continued: "I have another way to achieve the same effect. You can get Benedict II back and let him continue to sit on the throne and show everyone that you still respect the Holy See. At the same time, admit your recklessness. Without any punishment, you are just admitting your recklessness. I can find a way to convince the Cardinal that after a while, the Holy See will remove him for other reasons. Of course, the charges will definitely not have anything to do with this matter."

Gray was silent, still watching him quietly.

Dean swallowed dryly and continued, "The entire Lion King is under your control. Although he is still a king, there is no difference from a prisoner. We just need to make the Cardinal feel that you still respect them and erase the suspicion of the royal families of various countries towards the Holy See. It is only a little facade. After that, it is very simple to find a crime. This method can temporarily make you reach a reconciliation with the Cardinal. Of course, it is only temporary, and in the long run, I cannot guarantee it. I cannot even guarantee that they will accept it, but this is a good method after all, which can achieve your goals to the greatest extent. You should give it a try."

After saying that, Dean spread his hands and looked at Gray helplessly.

Gray was silent, so silent that Dean felt a little uncomfortable.

The most important thing is that Gray was wearing a mask and had no expression, which made Dean unable to guess how she reacted to Gray.

After a while, Dean had no choice but to bite the bullet and asked, "Are you... angry?"

"No, I don't," Gray said seriously. "I'm just thinking about how to refuse politely. After all, I can feel that your kindness and kindness to me should be treated friendly."

Hearing this sentence, Dean suddenly laughed. This time he had the only time since he stepped into the room.

"I found... in fact, you haven't changed as before. At least your heart has not changed. I'm glad you admit that I was kind-hearted. Also, if you really think I'm a friend, please say what you want to say without any scruples. In fact, I knew I would be rejected before I made a suggestion, so..." Dean gestured with his hands and said, "I can accept it."

"Then I said it?"

"Tell me." Dean put his hands on his chest and smiled, ready to accept Gray's answer.

"This method is absolutely impossible." Gray said softly: "Doing this will make everyone feel that the king is not wrong. Because we are just admitting that he is not wrong. Didn't you say that adhering to the faith in your heart and obeying your heart to pursue faith is the best interpretation of faith? This is what you taught me. It is still my creed to this day. Just as all countries are looking at the Holy See, and everyone is looking at me. We should not encourage sin in this way. In addition, the fact that the fabrication of crimes is sin itself. It is not his sin, but our sin. I hope Mr. Pastor can understand it. I can only refuse your suggestions."

"I understand." Dean respectfully cut a cross on his chest and said with a smile: "I will continue to match it and try to find a way between you and the Holy See that both of you can accept it."

"Okay..." Gray replied hesitantly.

In a harmonious atmosphere, negotiations broke down.

...

"Do you think, when those old guys don't take action, the Holy See and the Paladin collided head-on, who would win?" Taviya asked.

"It's hard to say." Zeda was silent for a moment and replied: "If those old guys don't take action, it means that the Paladins with non-human power have an absolute advantage, if he can use it well. However, the Holy See is not the only power of heaven that can be used."

"You mean, they might introduce other forces?"

"It's not possible, but it will. Even the 'power' has reached the Lion King. The Holy See has been in a huge crisis. I have seen these guys' methods and do everything they can." Zeda said softly: "Maybe, negotiations have never been just a cover."

...

At this moment, no one noticed that a man in a blue cloak was riding a horse, holding a magic wand, wandering around the lively streets of the Lion King.
Chapter completed!