"Please wait, Your Holiness. I have something important to tell you. During my trial, I encountered the Grand Master of the Templar Knights recorded in the manuscript of the Bible—Philip I de Milly. I received his legacy but have not had time to comprehend it. Your Holiness, please grant me some time to inherit the Templar Knights' legacy. Then I will dedicate everything to you."
Although Lancelot was an absolute believer in the Great Pope, as a knight, he also had pursuits in life. The Templar Knights were the earliest order of knights in prehistoric times. They had been immensely powerful, yet they had all died while crusading against Azathoth. Some had become ghosts and were sealed here. (Originally, there had been no Ling, while Azathoth existed within the Underworld.)
Being able to encounter the Grand Master of the knights was an honor for Lancelot. Through his own knightly spirit and faith, he had earned the other man's recognition and obtained the Templar Knights' legacy.
He had simply never expected that just as he obtained this supreme honor, the Great Pope would seek to absorb him upon his departure.
"Such an ordinary trial left you injured to this extent. The Templar Knights, huh? It seems you truly obtained quite an opportunity. What a pity that, given the current circumstances, since you no longer have the strength to fight, the only thing you can do is allow me to absorb you. As for the Templar Knights' legacy you obtained, I will merge with your memory hall and comprehend it in your place."
With those words, the Great Pope revealed his extremely evil side, looking at Lancelot, whom he was about to absorb, with unconcealed greed.
"...Understood, Your Holiness."
Though Lancelot, kneeling on the ground, felt a trace of regret, he had