As the Woman of the Nation's Downfall had expected, many with ulterior motives had deliberately brought Blue Dream Company's demands into the open.
Such an overbearing declaration naturally drew all kinds of opinions.
Many people believed this was an opportunity for change, while many others considered it a loss of dignity, a symbol of terror and hegemony.
For a time, condemnations, demonstrations, marches, and expressions of support directed at national councils arose one after another, gradually tending toward confrontation.
But without the truth or an account of what had happened, more people chose to follow Britain's example, staying home and quietly awaiting developments.
Regardless, enormous waves had already swept across the entire world over this.
And that was enough to give the ambitious an excuse to make their move.
"This is absurd! As Pope of the Roman Orthodox Church, you actually bowed to those heretics on the science side!"
Inside the solemn grand cathedral, Peter Yugodis, dressed in stately robes and a white brimless cap, slammed the long table and rose indignantly.
As the most powerful Cardinal, he ranked second only to the current Pope, and in terms of how absolute his orders were, even the Pope fell short of him.
Thus, his words had always been sharp and grating.
"Matthew Lis, you will become the greatest sinner in the history of the Roman Orthodox Church!"
"I have no intention of denying that," Matthew replied in a low, resonant voice.
He calmly surveyed the Cardinals around him. Though accused to his face of being a sinner, Matthew showed none of the anger that should have accompanied such insubordination. His aged, devout face held only helpless compassion.
"But if we refuse Blue Dream Company's orders now, the Roman Orthodox Church will absolutely be unable to withstand another invasion."
"Our forces throughout