I could tell that the other Domains of the Gods still feared the Administration Bureau to some extent.
Besides, it was only right and proper for the Administration Bureau to intervene in this matter.
The Administration Bureau had been jointly established by representatives sent by various countries, and it represented the shared interests of those countries. So it should investigate this matter with full commitment.
I added, "Since the Administration Bureau has the authority to investigate and the highest power of disposition, why establish some joint investigation team at all? And even if a new investigation team must be formed, why does the Church have to take the lead? I imagine that even in the West, there are more suitable choices."
I had said that deliberately. The Domains of the Gods might not have considered that point just now.
As soon as I said it, someone immediately spoke up. "Mr. Jiang is right. Why does the Church have to be in charge of the main investigation? We can do it too!"
"That's right, so can we. Why do you have to lead it?" someone from another Domain of the Gods chimed in.
Pope Yale looked at me with venom in his eyes.
I sighed. "Could it be that your Church really takes everyone else for fools? Did you think none of the people here could see your ulterior motives? Besides, many Western Domains of the Gods have grudges against the Church. Hand such enormous power to you, and anyone who opposes you or has offended your Church can be wiped out while you have the chance. Pope Yale, am I right or not?"
Pope Yale's smile froze on his face. I had exposed his little scheme.
With that, no one would support his proposal anymore, aside from a few of