Especially the Empire.
Judging from the church's apologetic attitude, the Empire is stronger than they imagined.
So much so that in the past few days, while Louis was reading the newspaper, he couldn't help but be amused by the people's excited reactions.
Is this what they call hating the strong, questioning the strong, and then becoming the strong?
They only hate that the powerful are not themselves, and it's clear this trend is within the Empire.
That night, after being intimate with Beatrice, Louis was about to hold her and fall asleep when he sensed a familiar presence.
"Louis..."
Louis gently tucked Beatrice's hair behind her ear:
"You go ahead and sleep, I have a matter to take care of."
Beatrice gave a faint hum, her breathing became calm again after being awakened by Louis's movements.
Louis left in clean clothes.
After leaving the hotel where they were staying, he spoke in a deep voice in a secluded park:
"Stop hiding, I can sense you."
