Lilith's fingers tightened abruptly around her teacup. Only when the porcelain cup let out a cracking sound, on the verge of breaking, did she ease her grip slightly.
"Where did this information come from?" Lilith's voice still sounded calm.
Hadara'i said, "Claudio sent a letter from the Holy Hall. It mentioned that the Pope personally admitted that three Church Holy Seats had taken action against Wu Heng..."
He then recounted the contents of the letter word for word.
In other words, the Church's earlier compensation and restraint had merely been for today's plan.
The Church really never let itself suffer a loss.
"I'm on Treasure Island right now." Lilith took a deep breath and continued, "Nothing unusual has happened here so far. I'll contact you again once I confirm things."
Hadara'i fell silent for two seconds before seriously saying, "If... Wu Heng has truly met with an accident, you must immediately take over Treasure Island."
Take over Treasure Island!
Lilith narrowed her eyes.
Treasure Island was currently a treasure trove.
If something had truly happened to Wu Heng, the Association intended to keep operating this place.
Given the wealth this place could generate, it was perfectly normal for the Association to be tempted.
"I understand." Lilith replied, then ended the call.
Lilith sat in her chair, her fingertips unconsciously tapping against the armrest.
Previously, she had sensed that there had to be some unresolved issue between the Church and Wu Heng. The Church had been too quiet, unlike its usual character.
Whenever Wu Heng called, he would also indirectly ask about the movements of the Religious Leader.
Now, it seemed her instincts had been right.
Neither side had been as honest as they appeared.
The Church's Pope was also so certain that Wu Heng would die at their hands.
It