A Guide to Becoming a God Starting from a Monastery

There was a lot of debate at the meeting.

However, soon, I don’t know who started it, but everyone suddenly stopped arguing.

Because everyone realized that Thomas, as the Grand Master, had not yet expressed his opinion.

In this situation where the two factions are in confrontation and neither can convince the other, the opinion of the Grand Commander will play a key role.

Thomas coughed lightly.

The strategy he had originally planned was collectively refuted by his subordinates, so it was difficult to say it out loud now.

In that case, let’s put this messenger aside for now.

After a couple of days, I will discuss this topic again after I have discussed it with everyone privately and sought support.

Of course, in those days there were no means of communication like telegraphs and telephones, so it was normal for envoys to arrive a few days earlier or later when traveling between countries.

"Aside from the Sultan's envoy, are there any other envoys?" Thomas asked. "It seems there are more than one envoy?"

"Grand Master, the Pope has sent an envoy!" This time, it was the secretary Demetrios who spoke.

The atmosphere of the meeting changed immediately.

Now everyone knew that Leo XI, who had supported Thomas, was dead.

The newly elected Pope is from the faction that is at odds with Leo XI!

In other words, this person will definitely make things difficult for Thomas.

Thomas had gone to Rome before, obviously intending to reconcile with the new Pope.

But he was treated unfairly - the Pope didn't even allow Thomas to enter Rome, so Thomas only stayed outside the city for a few days and then ran straight back.

Although there must be some special reason...some urgent matter that needs to be dealt with.

But now there is no turning back with the new Pope.

"What is the envoy's attitude?" Thomas asked.

"That's bad. He brought a document reprimanding the Pope!"

The fact that it was called a "document" rather than a "letter" indicated that the Pope's letter was open to all members of the Order. The attitude in it was clearly quite harsh, causing the Knights to feel somewhat worried.

"Grand Master, the envoy said that you left Rome without permission... and have angered the Pope..." Demetrios hesitated.

Not only did they leave, but they immediately pulled most of the Knights back to Rhodes Island from Smyrna without explaining the reason. This alone was very disturbing.

"Demetrios, I have something very important to tell you." Thomas calmly interrupted the clerk. He then looked around at all the middle and high-ranking members of the Knights. "I have good news to share with you all."

"The traitor Ferdinand, who betrayed the Knights and caused them to suffer great losses, has been killed by me."

Everyone was surprised when these words were spoken.

"The identity has been confirmed. I'll come back first, leaving Louis to deal with the body... probably a few hours. He will be back after dark tonight." Thomas said calmly.

"Really?" Even Demetrios was a little surprised.

Of course, he was not the only one who was surprised. All the people present, including the senior members of the Knights Templar, were talking about it.

Only those who joined later, like little Balbo, would not feel so strongly about this matter.

"Very sure," Thomas replied. "I received accurate intelligence that the traitor would attempt to land on Rhodes Island again and wreak havoc. Because this information was so important, I didn't dare share it with anyone to prevent it from being leaked. But it doesn't matter now. I've dealt with this threat once and for all!"

"Why didn't you bring the body back?" Andrea asked.

"Well... no matter what, this is a scandal for the Order," Thomas continued. "Having such a traitor in the Order... is shameful in every way. I originally wanted to hang his head on the city walls for public display, but in the end, I decided it was best not to publicize such a scandal."

Everyone agreed with what Thomas said.

All of Thomas' previous actions now have a reasonable explanation.

Indeed, if the purpose was to eliminate the traitor, then moving the main force of the Knights from Smyrna to Rhodes Island would be completely reasonable.

Even if he had to leave Rome early for this matter—and thus offend the new Pope—that was a necessary price to pay.

The Grand Commander did nothing wrong.

At least in the minds of the Knights, this matter is indeed more important.

Those who have not experienced that low period of the Knights Templar will not be able to understand the hatred of the entire Knights Templar towards the traitor.

That traitor nearly destroyed the Order completely.

There was a sudden movement at the door of the conference room.

That was the sound of dispute and quarrel.

Although everyone was still discussing Ferdinand's death, they also heard the unusual noise.

"What's going on?" Thomas turned and looked at Demetrios beside him.

Thomas had previously gone to the wilderness to ambush Ferdinand, leaving everything to the secretary, Demetrios. This meant that the organization and personnel arrangements for the meeting were all Demetrios' responsibility.

"I'll go and take a look." Upon hearing this, Demetrios went out immediately and came back immediately.

"Grand Master, the Pope's legate demands to see you immediately."

This attitude is a bit...

Even if it was an envoy specially sent by the new Pope, it was still too rude.

Because Demetrios had just opened the door to the room, the noise outside was even louder.

Apparently, the envoy was arguing loudly with the guards on duty outside.

If it were someone else, he would have been beaten up by the guards.

But after all, he was an envoy from Rome, representing the new Pope, so even the guards did not dare to be too rude.

"Let him in," said Thomas.

Soon, a man dressed luxuriously walked in.

It turned out to be a familiar face.

Thomas recognized that this was the man who had come to negotiate with him outside the city of Rome.

Last time, he was dressed as an ascetic monk... To be honest, his clothes didn't match his appearance at all. It was obvious he was in disguise. Now, dressed in the elegant aristocratic attire often worn by diplomats, he looked more presentable.

but……

With this person's level, he is still far from being able to be as unreasonable and evasive as a diplomat without breaking up the relationship...

If I must say, this person is what the Chinese call a "hanger-on."

What he is best at is bullying others!

Once others don't buy into his tricks, he'll be out of tricks.

So the last time Thomas ordered Louis to be dragged out directly, it was considered a not very decent way to leave.

Two guards followed the envoy in, one on the left and one on the right.

With just a command from Thomas, they could take this season away.

"Grandmaster, nice to meet you again." The envoy gave a mocking smile. "Are you surprised to see me?"

The other party's arrogant attitude proves that he must have the confidence.

Chapter 368: Threat 2

As for what the confidence came from... Thomas really couldn't figure it out.

Has the situation changed now? Has the Pope been dealt a new hand?

But... what could possibly happen in such a short period of time? I guess it was just the Pope completing his official coronation.

Thomas didn't give him face before the coronation, so he suddenly gave him face after the coronation? That's obviously impossible!

Did Thomas not give face because he missed the coronation ceremony?

If it were someone else, Thomas would probably have asked two guards to carry him out at this moment.

For example, the two Byzantine diplomats Dupont and Dubang whom Thomas knew.

If it were them, Thomas wouldn't have given them a chance to speak.

Some things can only be discussed in private, or must be discussed in advance. In public, there's basically no room for maneuver.

After all, Thomas is not a person of this era at heart. Although he understands a lot, he still dare not say that he understands everything.

If your brain circuits don't match, and you're stumped by the other party's questions and can't answer... then it will be a bad ending.

So can't take risks.

Moreover, take the other party out...

From any perspective, barging into someone else's meeting room like this is extremely rude, and it's only natural to be treated rudely.

As long as they don't kill or injure anyone, there's no problem.

At least there won't be any objections within the Knights.

But if it's this one...

That might be an opportunity!

"Not surprised," Thomas said flatly. "Rome is full of people like you these days."

"You..." The other party heard Thomas's sarcasm and was about to refute.

"Sir, you're not here to argue about my personal issues with you, are you?" Thomas tapped his fingers on the table. "You've come here in such a hurry, you must have something you want to say to me in public!"

It can be seen that the other party did this for a purpose.

His goal is to have the main middle and high-level members of the Knights gather together.

This envoy chose this scene specifically, so he insisted on breaking in!

"You guessed right, Grand Master Thomas," the envoy said arrogantly. "Your actions in Rome have aroused the extreme anger of the Holy See!"

"Did I do... anything in Rome?" Thomas feigned confusion.

"We have reliable information that you are collaborating with a sorcerer wanted by Rome!" the messenger said. "Not only that, you left Rome without permission."

"It's the Holy See that doesn't want me in Rome," Thomas sneered. "As for the sorcerer, I don't know who you're talking about... but I'm saying, such an accusation isn't something you make lightly!"

"You're lying!"

"He won't even let me into Rome," Thomas replied. "So he's letting me leave early!"

"But you must know that the Holy See originally wanted you to repent."

"What do I have to repent for? Unless I killed too many Crescent Moon believers... Maybe I can change my approach and kill a few Jews to make up for it?"

This was said casually, but Thomas was furious with the Jews.

Although based on the basic morality of modern people, he did not want to set up a medieval version of concentration camps, he would definitely increase taxes on the Jews.

Add it hard!

"You have taken what does not belong to you!" said the envoy, ignoring Thomas's sarcasm.

"It's not up to you to decide who it belongs to and who it doesn't." Thomas replied lazily.

I roughly understand it.

This fat guy has some trump cards, but not enough. They might not be useful when facing Thomas one-on-one.

So he needs to reveal his cards in this situation.

Even if it fails to intimidate the bold ones, it can at least intimidate some of the timid ones.

It’s a good idea, but unfortunately, this is the Knights Templar!

Thomas has been the Grand Commander here for so long...

One thing is very clear.

That is, the Knights are indeed a very united group.

Corruption, bribery, power struggles, etc., even if we cannot say that they do not exist, at least they can be said to be very rare.

Everyone, from the top to the bottom, basically follows a simple logic: it’s all about merit.

The capable ones will be promoted, and the mediocre ones... The mediocre ones don't need to be demoted, because they will be eliminated in the battle.