Chapter 318
Thomas had returned.
But this time, he had not come alone. Eight figures in bishops' robes accompanied him.
Behind each of those eight figures were three powerful Sequence Five Transcendents.
After seeing Gao Yue Xi off, Thomas had encountered the other eight bishops on his way back. Now all nine bishops had gathered.
As soon as the other eight entered, their gazes settled on old Victor.
As for Lin Yi, who sat beside him, they ignored him completely.
Victor was easygoing and always had a few words for his subordinates. They had long since grown accustomed to seeing the two sitting together.
"Victor, you'd better have an explanation for summoning all of us!"
A young man in white robes slowly lowered his hood, revealing a twisted marking between his brows.
The others beside him said nothing, but all their eyes were on Victor.
At those words, Victor handed the book he was holding to Lin Yi and rose with a chuckle. "Of course I have something to discuss. Why else would I call you here?"
"What is it?"
The young man in white frowned at Victor.
"The Lord of Eternal Truth! It has been a long time since we last saw the deity we worship, hasn't it?"
With a kindly look in his eyes, Victor chuckled. "I also contacted His Holiness. I imagine he will arrive any moment now."
As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling green light flared inside the Library. An elderly figure in loose robes slowly stepped out of it.
The stern-faced old man wore the Mechanical Alchemical Crown and carried a pale green Staff.
The moment he appeared, everyone around him bowed slightly.
"Greetings, Your Holiness."
The elderly Pope raised a hand gently and chuckled. "Is everyone here already? Victor, your message said