The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

This is also the most important step in her reform journey.

Once the action begins, a great wave of change will sweep through the entire Vatican.

And Philin is Orina's sharpest weapon.

He paved the way for her.

After giving Flint her instructions, Olena stood up again, opened the door, and went out.

Each strike of the scepter was filled with a powerful and intimidating force.

Along the way, members of the Vatican who passed by were all intimidated by Orina's imposing aura and quickly leaned against the wall of the corridor, not daring to look up.

Finally, Orina arrived at the Trial Council.

The huge circular room was surrounded by densely packed seats, while the central area featured thirteen enormous bluestone seats with five-meter-high backs.

At the highest point stand two enormous bronze bells.

One represents punishment.

The other one represents a reward.

Orina, wearing high heels, slowly walked towards the two bronze bells.

Then, the bronze bell that symbolized punishment was rung.

Chapter 142 The Person Who Never Arrives

Inside the room, Tracy and Antovia sat facing each other.

After the battle in the wilderness that determined the fate of the Lancy family and the Rema family, Antovia, led by Claire, finally arrived in Moss Ancient City and met with Tracy.

Then, he repeated King Gurendon's orders to Tracy once again.

Just as the special operations team said.

This time, it was indeed the seven-pointed star that came to invite her.

This means that Tracy has completely lost any room for maneuver.

Just as Antovia was thinking of forcibly taking Tracy back, the Vatican issued an emergency order that all instructors and students who were traveling abroad must return to the academy within three days.

Tracy finally escaped a terrible fate.

However, Antovia wouldn't give up so easily.

Following along, they eventually arrived at the academy together with Tracy.

In the days that followed, the tall, beautiful woman in military uniform stayed by Tracy's side, giving her no chance to escape.

“Miss Tracy. According to intelligence, turmoil is about to break out in the Duchy of Ferrante, and the Empire will take the opportunity to enter the Duchy of Ferrante, expand and absorb some of its fertile lands and population.”

"I think you should also know that our empire is unable to grow enough food due to its climate and environment. Every year, many people die tragically in the wilderness because of food and water shortages, coupled with the cold."

"The Duchy of Ferrante also possesses fertile lands such as the Golden Harvest Plain, which is exactly what our empire urgently needs."

"Therefore, this campaign has been unanimously approved by the Central Council."

"Soon, the Empire will issue a notice to the Duchy of Ferrante, declaring a state of war. And I think you are aware of your father's health condition. Therefore, you must return to the Empire with me immediately to participate in the election ceremony."

"if not......"

A fierce glint flashed in Antovia's eyes.

"I will use some brutal methods to forcibly take you away."

Tracy was well aware of Antovia's methods.

Threatening her with a water blade to slit her throat would be completely ineffective.

She would use earth magic to imprison herself before she could act.

Tracy hung her head, biting her lip, her expression one of great pain.

"I only need a week... just give me another week."

However, when Tracy asked for help, Antovia simply shook her head.

"This matter has already been decided."

"You must leave the academy with me in three days."

After saying that, Antovia stood up, walked to the corner of the room, leaned against the wall, and closed her eyes to rest.

Tracy clenched her fists, feeling an indescribable sense of powerlessness in her chest.

Am I really going to leave this place and return to the Empire...?

She is not reconciled.

There are so many things that I haven't done with Ryan.

There are so many places I didn't go with Ryan.

Just as Tracy was hesitating about whether to fight to the death and break free from Antovia's control, there was a knock on the door.

Norma's anxious voice could be heard outside.

"Tracy, something terrible has happened!"

"Mentor Ryan has been dismissed from his post by the academy and even expelled from the Holy See!"

------

After that, Norma told Tracy everything that had just happened.

Just now, Orina convened a trial council and announced the crimes committed by Mentor Ryan.

In the locker room, he engaged in overly intimate behavior with a female student.

Such behavior is not permitted by the Vatican or the academies.

This violates the first doctrine.

Therefore, Olena personally announced that Ryan had been removed from his position as mentor and expelled from the Church.

This message, like a bombshell, instantly caused an uproar in the academy and even across the entire continent.

The hero who saved the Holy See and defeated Scarlet Eyes, a magical prodigy with dual attributes, was expelled from the Holy See simply for having some overly intimate behavior with a female student in the locker room.

This matter is largely met with incomprehension by the people of mainland China.

Of course, members of the Vatican found it even more incomprehensible.

Although the Vatican's doctrines are there, there are still some leniency when it comes to actually following them.

This is an open secret among all members of the Vatican.

Ryan is a hero heavily promoted by the Vatican, and he also possesses immense strength. Normally, the Vatican would not announce this publicly, but rather handle it internally and suppress the news.

Just like the sealing off of the sacrificial ritual content after the Scarlet Eyes time ended.

But no one expected that Orina would actually fire Ryan because of this.

Especially after this punishment ended, Orina announced another decision.

From today onwards, the Vatican will rigorously investigate and punish all members of the Vatican for dereliction of duty.

Ryan was the first, and of course, he won't be the last.

Because Orina usually gives the impression of being aloof, noble, and impartial.

After the punishment ended, although everyone was discussing it, they all agreed that Lady Orina was indeed capable of doing such a thing.

The only pity is perhaps Ryan.

Such a promising and talented person, and yet he left the Papacy...

At the same time, everyone couldn't help but wonder.

If even someone like Ryan was punished for making a mistake, wouldn't it be even worse if someone like me, who doesn't even have a name, made a mistake?

Following the announcement of this punitive decree, the entire Vatican fell into a state of extreme tension.

Those who have made mistakes in the past are especially uneasy.

That's exactly the effect Orina wanted.

Not only the people of the Vatican, but even Ryan himself probably didn't expect that Olina would have such a scheme.

Orina knew perfectly well what Ryan was thinking.

Regardless of which party's interests are at stake, providing aid to the Principality of Ferrante and maintaining this delicate balance among the four nations is the optimal option.

However, due to the non-interference treaty, the Vatican could not openly send troops to enter.

Therefore, Ryan decided to leave the Papacy first, and then intervene in the Duchy of Ferrante in his own name to stabilize the situation.

This would achieve its purpose while completely separating the Papacy from Olina.

Ryan's considerations were naturally for Olina's sake.

As she was preparing to implement it, Orina suddenly realized that she would eventually have to integrate the Knights of the Sun anyway.

Why not take advantage of Ryan's opportunity to pave the way for your next move?

Therefore, Orina deliberately emphasized the word "dereliction of duty" in order to give the people of the Vatican the impression that even a hero like Ryan could be kicked out of the Vatican for dereliction of duty.

If it were someone else, they would be even less likely to tolerate it.

Orina was laying the groundwork for public support for her future actions to integrate the Knights of the Sun.

In the near future, once I have gathered enough evidence, I can eliminate them without any worries.

However, everything was progressing in a favorable direction, except for Tracy, who was completely unaware of everything. After learning that Ryan had been expelled from the Church, she slumped weakly into her chair.

Only three days left before I leave...

Ryan's expulsion from the Vatican meant that no matter how long she stayed there, she would never be able to see the Vatican again before leaving.

This profound sadness caused Tracy's tears to fall uncontrollably.

"Miss Tracy."

"Since the person you're waiting for won't return, let's set off."