704 703. The Old Sylvester

"Good?!" Gabriel exclaimed. "Why are you celebrating the fall of Gracia and Highland? So many soldiers have lost their lives at the same time."

"They all pray to the same God," Sylvester countered. "Aren't you being biased, Gabriel? I was against Masan because they were heretics who undermined the authority of the Church and even murdered the Cardinal of the West. But Leyon has adhered to the faith, and I have received word from our Seer that he regularly prays and chants in the glory of the light."

Gabriel glanced at Saint Seer, to which the man nodded. 

"His Holiness speaks the truth, Saint Wazir. I have received enough information about his affiliations. He once served in the army of King Elmond and hated the war with Marcia. I believe he is waging this war to conquer everything and make it the last war to end all wars," Cardinal Lazark explained what he knew. 

"Will you be able to control the masses after this new empire is formed?" Gabriel asked.