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Chapter 864: Chapter 239 Now the Alcohol Really Woke Me Up Chapter 864: Chapter 239 Now the Alcohol Really Woke Me Up “…Huh?”

Hearing Grey’s words, Aiwass was momentarily stunned, his eyes widening slightly.

His brain still felt intensely fluffy—not the excitement and imbalance of being drunk.

The feeling was like curling up in a dry and warm quilt on a cold winter day; if he closed his eyes now, he would likely swiftly enter a state of boundless tranquility.

Because of this, Aiwass felt his brain working sluggishly for the first time.

Fortunately, his instincts were still functioning, sharply sensing something amiss—although he couldn’t instantly clarify why he felt this way, Aiwass subconsciously wanted to raise his hand.

Whatever was about to happen, he couldn’t handle it in his current state.

It would be better to refuse now and talk about it after he had sobered up.

Such a thought briefly crossed his mind.

—But then, Aiwass realized he simply could not lift his hand.

The hand he typically used to comfort Grey was firmly grasped by her, unable to break free.

He paused for a moment, just about to lift his left hand…

when he heard Grey speak again: “Those in favor, raise your hand.”

The next moment, eleven Cardinals raised their hands.

Aiwass hurriedly lowered his right hand which he was just about to raise.

Besides Aiwass, there were nineteen Cardinal Archbishops present.

Eleven agreed, undoubtedly more than half, and the discussion phase could begin, but it had not reached two-thirds— which was the number of votes needed for immediate approval.

Therefore, according to the rules of the Holy Nation, the Holy Maiden and those who had not yet voted could make an additional statement.

While holding Aiwass’s hand, Grey said to the Cardinal Archbishops: “There is no doubt that I cannot continue participating in the Pope election in my current state.

“But we must choose the next Pope here—because the health of the current Eternal Pope is nearing its limit.

We do not have time until next year’s March 3rd.

“I propose Aiwass as the Vicar Pope, meaning ‘he will temporarily hold the position of Pope and preserve the Holy Crown until I recover.’ This does not mean Aiwass will truly rule the Holy Nation—rather, if you plan to elect me as Pope, you could first choose Aiwass.

During the Vicar Pope period, I will also assist Aiwass in managing the Holy Nation.

Do you have any objections?”

“I have an objection.”

Cardinal Cyril spoke.

His voice was hoarse, and he looked in poor condition.

Once away from his ritual venue, Cardinal Cyril’s bodily balance was disrupted.

The traces of Treeification and Amberfication on his body became activated—looking as if the vines were twisting and devouring the crystals, gradually crystallizing themselves.

Aiwass looked at him with great concern.

This Cardinal was the last to arrive, and likewise, he should be the one most reluctant to prolong the election…

He needed to return to his room as soon as possible.

Cardinal Cyril spoke, his voice mixed with a creaking noise resembling bending sturdy vines: “Her Holiness the Saintess implies that she can recover quickly from the Amberficate state.

But what if she does not recover promptly, should Cardinal Aiwass rule the Holy Nation for decades?”

Indeed.

People, awakened by this question, were suddenly alert and awaited the Pure White Saintess’s response.

Grey also solemnly nodded her head, giving her answer:

“Cardinal Europa claims that this toxin will end within a few months…

So, we tentatively set it from three months to half a year.

“If I recover before June 3rd, we will complete the transfer of The Holy Crown by June 6th; if I recover by September 3rd, the transfer will take place on September 9th.

If I have not recovered by the ‘Day of Extremes’, a second round of Pope elections will be held on that day—excluding Aiwass and me.

“This means that at most, it would only be a six-month temporary Pope.

I don’t think there will be any risks or violations of any Taboos.”

The Pure White Saintess said solemnly and seriously.

Her eyes lacked the bandages, and when people looked at her face, they only felt a sense of unfamiliarity.

But at this moment, her expression appeared even more sincere.

“I also have objections.”

Cardinal Belisarius slowly raised his hand: “If Cardinal Aiwass is elected Pope, then he will be the supreme ruler of the Holy Nation and the spokesperson for the Nine Pillar Gods.

If he refuses to return The Holy Crown on September 9th, we are helpless.

After all, we must obey the commands of the current Pope.

“So, how can we ensure that Aiwass, as a human, will not abuse power and will timely return the power to the ‘Pure White’?”

Just like what Cardinal Cyril previously mentioned.

The question raised by Cardinal Belisarius was exactly what the Elves were currently most worried about.

He was like a mouthpiece, expressing the words of those Elves who were not present but had something to say!

At this moment, all over the Holy Nation, there were voices praising Cardinal Belisarius’s courage and fairness.

But Pure White merely shook her head slightly.

She raised her head, supporting her seemingly frail body, yet firmly said: “Although Aiwass is human, he is also the favored one of Candle Master and the Cardinal Archbishop recognized by the Nine Pillar Gods.

“As the only human Cardinal Archbishop and the only Short-Lived Species Cardinal Archbishop, we must trust the potential this miracle brings.

Rather, it is precisely because Aiwass is human that making him the Vicar Pope is the safest decision.

“As everyone knows, people of each Ring are close to the Cardinal managing that layer.

Elves are free—we can freely choose our living environment and reside and live wherever we want.

Over a long period, we will definitely end up in the area that best fits us.@@novelbin@@

“And because of the personal charisma of each Cardinal Archbishop, each has their own supporters.

Besides each Cardinal Archbishop’s own supporters, the Holy Nation also has the Mediator, Homeland Faction, Relic Restoration Assembly, and other forces.

Each force is composed of several Cardinal Archbishops…

so whoever is elected will definitely have the support of the residents of their Ring, their followers, and their faction.

“However, turning the situation around, I was unexpectedly incapacitated due to the assassination by the Hawkeye Organization.

If I am absent from the Pope elections at such a time and one of you is elected Pope, it would likely cause controversy—controversy stemming from ‘if Pure White had participated in the election normally, would the situation be the same?’.

“If some people support someone as Pope, naturally, there will be others who oppose it.

Opponents will definitely use me as an argument, making it seem like I am an opponent to His Holiness—I do not wish for this.

No matter who serves as Pope, that individual is the ruler of the Holy Nation and the sacred leader of the Church.

I do not want people to become enemies because of this, nor do I want the Holy Nation to be divided…

“So I boldly decided, even though I may not be suitable to serve as Pope now.

But I will still participate in the election as a ‘proxy.'”

The Pure White Saintess’s thinking was clear.

She meticulously reviewed various situations with the people.

Among them, she especially emphasized one point—indeed, I might not serve as Pope, and Aiwass might not either.

But what if a Cardinal you dislike or a Cardinal from a faction you dislike becomes Pope?

What will you do then?

Would you just grit your teeth and accept it, or declare it ‘unfair, redo’ and cause trouble?

In the case of the latter, if one’s heart is uncomfortable and does not acknowledge it; in the case of the latter, the Holy Nation would be divided.

Given the backdrop of the Saintess being attacked and forced out of the election, whoever is elected would not be acknowledged by others.

Aiwass looked blankly at the Pure White Saintess.

He was gradually coming to understand.

—This must have been agreed upon.

Am I being played here!