The Covert Listening Cross-shaped Device

Without any further obstacles, Benjamin successfully returned to the Lithur family manor.

He washed up after some meditation, and fell back on his bed into a deep slumber.

Though he was curious about the happenings at the royal ball, he could only hear news of it by tomorrow no matter what, further speculation on his part would be useless, so he decided to just sleep.

The night was silent.

Morning arrived quickly the next morning. He woke up wanting to send Jeremy to go out to ask around, but he quickly realized that there was no need for that.

News of what happened last night had spread like wildfire throughout the city.

The Pope, who had not shown his face in the past eight years, suddenly appeared yesterday at the royal ball.

Early in the morning, Jeremy came by, and while preparing the water for him to wash his face, told Benjamin all the news.

"The Pope?" Benjamin was taken aback, and nearly forgot to take the towel that Jeremy passed him.