Chapter 175: Crusade

"Your Holiness, the Pope! I have terrible news!"

"Hmm?" Pope Bartolomeo turned to the bishop with a calm gaze, furrowing his brows as if indifferently requesting an explanation. Trembling under the Pope's gaze, the Bishop quickly spoke.

"The orcs... the orcs are preparing for an invasion." The Bishop cautiously studied the Pope's reaction, expecting some kind of response. However, contrary to his expectations, the Pope did not even flinch. He simply returned his eyes to the holy scripture he was reading.

The Bishop waited for a response, standing patiently. Finally, the Pope ceased his prayers. His eyes turned to the Bishop with a merciless glint. "Declare a crusade. The orc threat has made this a necessity."

The Bishop's eyes widened. Seeing the Pope's stern expression, he swallowed his questions and left cautiously. Once alone, the Pope gave a subtle signal for Solomon to come forward.