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The Pope said gravely, "Doesn't Charles have a friendship with Li Chen? Let him handle this."

The Red-robed Cardinals suddenly saw the light. So the Pope was using this method to test Charles!

If he truly was colluding with Li Chen, he would find every possible excuse to refuse.

If there was no collusion, he would readily agree, only to end up in a bitter conflict with Li Chen.

The Pope had considered this carefully. The emperor of Heavenly Strategy could have his own army cooperate to muddy the waters, but surely he could not let the Holy See spread its faith there?

"Your Holiness is wise!" the Red-robed Cardinals praised in unison.

Their voices resounded throughout the Parliament Hall.

The Pope nodded slightly. "Pass down my orders. Summon Charles to the palace for an audience in three days. Also..."

His gaze swept over everyone present. "It is time for that child Chet to come back!"

At these words, all the Red-robed Cardinals trembled slightly.

For the Pope to demand Chet's return meant they had to bring him back, no matter what methods they used.

The Red-robed Cardinals certainly knew what to do. They each acknowledged the order, then left the Papal Palace.

The Pope was old, and the next Pope would surely be chosen from among these Twelve Red-robed Cardinals.

Whoever distinguished himself with more achievements would move one step closer to the papal throne.

The Red-robed Cardinal Charles had planted in the Holy See was now secretly devising a way to relay the contents of today's meeting to the emperor.

Meanwhile, Prince Chet was riding a Railway Train in the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty, admiring the scenery along the route through the window.

He patted the armrest of his seat, full of praise. "Li Xian, this Ironclad Train of