At Zakli's calm words, everyone's hearts jolted. Although Bishop Zakli had phrased it as a question, these seasoned political operators all knew the Ecclesiarchy's methods. If they gave the wrong answer now, they would likely walk in upright and leave sideways.
At that moment, all the nobles turned their eyes toward Governor Dol, intending to let this greedy governor test the waters first and clarify Bishop Zakli's intentions for them.
Seeing every noble looking at him, Governor Dol cursed inwardly, A bunch of damned bastards. They want me to be the stepping stone. When they rebelled against me, I never saw them ask for my opinion. Now that things have gone wrong, they want me to take the lead? Not a chance.
Governor Dol lowered his head even further, unwilling to let Bishop Zakli question him first.
Though Bishop Zakli did not turn around to observe their reactions, he was fully aware of their little movements. He softly asked, "Governor Dol, how do you think we should deal with these heretics?"
Governor Dol, with his head lowered, was startled. He had not expected Bishop Zakli to question him first. Faced with the bishop's inquiry, he could only force himself to answer:
"Destroy these damned heretics. They dared to profane the great God-Emperor. Bishop Zakli, whatever you say, I will do. I will follow all your arrangements.
"You possess the ability to communicate with the great God-Emperor and receive His guidance. A foolish man like me will naturally obey your instructions, Bishop."
Facing the psychic pressure unconsciously radiating from Bishop Zakli, Governor Dol immediately pledged his allegiance to him.
This was both a danger and an opportunity. So long as they repelled these invaders, the Ecclesiarchy would surely remember that he had been the first to pledge allegiance. With the Ecclesiarchy's