Speaking With The Cardinal
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"I see how it is…" The cardinal, an old man around the same age as Ellergest when he passed away, nodded while stroking his long white beard. He had a rather calm and serene expression, wearing simple white and yellow clothes. I thought he would wear extravagant golden accessories or something, but he was surprisingly humble. "I have to admit it, Blake, Elizabeth. I had contemplated this many times myself. I remember working hard when I was younger for something like this to be done, but I always failed. You see, our church depends in the funds of the government to maintain itself. And of course, of the nobles that donate to us. However, that is never nowhere near as enough. And we must always prioritize the money into food and other things, so we can keep the children of our orphanages safe and sound… sacrificing the ability to teach them essential things as a result."