The Necromancer's Fourth Catastrophe-Chapter 451 - 391: Please Step Back

After hearing Bill's words, the two Popes sitting at the head of the table frowned and gazed at Bill with displeasure.

Clearly, Bill's response left them quite dissatisfied.

At this moment, the two Popes sitting below the two elder Popes also spoke up one after another.

"Bill, it's not that you can't have your vengeance, it's just that we're asking you to wait a little longer. Why can't you accept this? As members of the Pope Order, holding the future of the Bright Church Country in our hands, there's no need to cause a rift over this matter. Just take a step back and we can assure you that after this plan is complete, the Undead Forces will be thoroughly destroyed, and the traitor will be handed over to you for any disposition you see fit. Does that work for you?"

"Exactly, Bill, there's no need to create a division over this. We should work together. The most important thing is that you're only inferring that the traitor is behind the Undead Forces based on various clues, but there's no direct evidence proving it. So, it's possible that the traitor you imagine isn't really behind the Undead Forces. I think you shouldn't persist on this matter because once the cooperation plan is completed, the benefits it will bring to our Bright Church Country are clear to you. As a member of the Pope Order, you should always consider the whole of the Bright Church Country."

Hearing the words of these two Popes, Bill felt a slight sinking in his heart.

Now, all four Popes are willing to cooperate with the Elf Kingdom. Given this situation, even if he insists on opposition, it seems to be of little use.

He slightly composed himself and then set his gaze on the frail elder beside him.

This person was his previous Pope and also his mentor. At that time, he was taken in as the last disciple by him, smoothly inheriting his position and becoming the next Pope after him, sharing an extraordinary and close relationship.

At this moment, seemingly noticing Bill's gaze, the frail elder slightly lifted his head to glance at Bill, then subtly shook his head.

Seeing this, Bill's heart sank completely.

Obviously, in this matter, he must concede.

Because if even his mentor does not intend to stand with him in strong opposition, continuing to oppose would only lead to more adverse situations for him.

However, after pondering for a while, he felt slightly relieved.

He understands his mentor quite well, who has dedicated all his efforts to the Bright Church Country throughout his life. Perhaps in his view, this disciple of his is insignificant in the face of the overall interests of the Bright Church Country.

After all, the benefits that this cooperation plan could bring to the bright outcome are immense.

So much so that his mentor could not simply ignore it and stand by his side.

Thinking of this, Bill sighed deeply and then spoke directly, "Alright, you all make very good points. I agree to step back and consent to the cooperation plan with the Elf Kingdom."

"However, once this plan is completed, I hope for the swift eradication of the Undead Forces. After they are eradicated, if the mastermind behind them is indeed that traitor, hand him over to me for full disposition."

Seeing Bill take a step back, the two elder Popes at the head sighed with relief. The reason they did not directly agree to the Elf Kingdom's request was because they were unsure of Bill's attitude.

If they proceeded with the plan without Bill's consent, he might have sabotaged it.

Such consequences would have been unimaginable.

Therefore, this meeting was necessary.

Fortunately, in the face of the greater good, Bill chose to step back.

After the two elder Popes sighed in relief, they exchanged a look, seeing the worry in each other's eyes.

After a brief silence, the elder sitting to the left at the head of the table spoke first, "Bill, we fully agree to all your requests, but we have one request as well, hoping you can agree."

Hearing the words of the elder sitting to the left at the head of the table, Bill frowned deeply, "I've already stepped back, what more do you want?"

The elder sitting to the left at the head of the table exchanged a look with Bill and then spoke solemnly, "We feel that, until the plan is complete, you must remain within our sight, as we cannot guarantee that you won't change your mind midway and leak the plan."

"If that happens, the consequences would be unbearable, and as a member of the Pope Order, even if you do change your mind midway and leak the plan, at most, we'll imprison you and expel you from the Pope Order."

"Obviously, this is not feasible."

Hearing the other's words, Bill narrowed his eyes slightly, a dangerous glint flashing in them, "Oh, you're suggesting that I'm to be placed under house arrest?"

Hearing Bill's words, the elder to the left at the head of the table nodded seriously, "If that's how you understand it, there's no problem. This plan is of great importance, and we must ensure no slip-ups. You are a very unstable point of explosion."

Bill couldn't help but widen his eyes, a flash of anger crossing his face, ready to retort, when the frail elder beside him slowly spoke, "Bill, just agree, I understand your temperament too well, you are indeed likely to change your mind midway."

Hearing his mentor speaking, Bill was a bit stunned, then clenched his fist tightly.

Finally, he gradually loosened it, exhaling lightly, then spoke with a hint of frustration, "Alright, since even you say so, I have nothing more to say, fine, I agree."

Seeing Bill agree, the elder sitting to the left at the head of the table sighed with a bit of relief, gently waved his hand, and said, "Then let's end this matter here, we've decided on this. I will immediately contact Noel and inform the Elf Kingdom's envoy that we agree to their cooperation plan. Well, if there's nothing else, let's all disperse."

"Bill, until the plan is completely finished, you need to stay within the Divine Hall."

The Divine Hall is the highest center of power in the Bright Church Country, a relatively vast building where the members of the Pope Order usually reside, leaving only when certain matters arise.

The words of the elder to the left at the head confirmed Bill's whereabouts; for whatever reason, he won't be allowed to leave the Divine Hall.

Hearing the words, Bill nodded with a difficult expression, "Alright, I understand. I won't leave the Divine Hall and will remain within your sight."

After speaking, Bill glanced deeply at his mentor seated next to him, then walked out of the secret chamber.

Bill's mentor raised his head, looking at the departing figure of Bill, sighed lightly, then stood up and followed.

After all the other members of the Pope Order left the secret chamber, the elder sitting to the left at the head brought out a Communication Magic Array Carrier and began to contact Noel.

Soon, a connection was established between the two, and without further ado, the elder directly said, "Noel, after our discussion, the Pope Order has decided to agree to the cooperation with the Elf Kingdom."