451 451. The Pope's Fury

Sylvester did not feel like sitting or even wasting time eating. He had limited time and a lot to accomplish. Tying up loose ends, dispatching letters to all his subordinates across the kingdoms, and providing them with directives for the future — he needed to do everything on the go since the Pope's instructions were to depart for the Duchy of Normani immediately.

However, he was determined to postpone it for at least one night, so he could spend some time with Xavia and tell her some important things for her own safety. He needed to address everything from whom to contact in case of an emergency to where to hide if something happened.

Quickly, he arrived home and, as expected, found Felix, Gabriel, Isabella, Zeke, and Xavia there, appearing anxious and terrified. None of them were sitting, and as soon as Sylvester entered, they all spoke at once.

"What happened? Is everything all right?"