Although both Nero and Ning Cuo knew in their hearts.
The so-called confiscation of property was merely to clear away these remaining aristocratic forces in the past.
And to use the benefits of these people to replenish Ning Cuo's losses.
But Nero hadn't expected it to be so absurd.
Even as an emperor, she found this situation quite abstract.
This is equivalent to treating the entire Roman aristocracy like fools.
But the most curious thing was that although the knights who went out spoke different words, the overall meaning they expressed was the same.
Just how capable is this man?
In just a short time, the most corrupt aristocratic forces in the remaining Senate were all killed.
Wang Qi was determined to lie with his eyes open in the palace.
This situation couldn't help but arouse Nero's curiosity.
But strangely, why didn't she feel angry? Instead, she just felt a little funny.
If it weren't for the current situation being unsuitable, and she had to maintain a state of anger.
Nero wanted to question him directly.
Fortunately, those nobles also helped to ask.
The entire palace was in an uproar.
“Are you kidding me? Is there really two hundred gold here?”
“My God, you're just insulting our intelligence.”
“Aren't you Wang Qi? How dare you deceive the monarch in public?!”
Hearing these words, Wang Qi not only didn't show any fear, but his fighting spirit became even fiercer.
Ning Cuo dared to stand in front of Her Majesty the Emperor to help our group embezzle such a huge benefit.
And it looks like Nero obviously doesn't intend to hold him accountable.
The emperor didn't say anything, so you nobles are worthy of making us spit out all these benefits!
So an even funnier scene appeared.
Ning Cuo stood with his hands on his hips, brazenly admitting that there was only one box of gold after confiscating the homes of so many nobles.
It's as if those people had become the representatives of Rome's integrity.
It seemed heartbreaking and tear-jerking.
He didn't even need to explain.
The ferocious killing intent of those fierce Wang Qi knights was about to become uncontrollable.
For no other reason.
These people had just finished killing those nobles, and although their weapons and armor had been wiped down, they couldn't conceal the bloody smell.
Plus, they were annoyed by these nobles, so of course they couldn't control their instinctive reaction.
But just as they were making a fuss, those nobles who had been shouting loudly all shut their mouths one by one.
They were able to get to the Roman court and meet His Majesty.
They still had some discernment.
Upon closer inspection, these knights could still be seen bearing many battle scars.
So things were not as easy as they had imagined.
Coupled with Nero's unusual behavior, many people came to their senses.
The more they thought about it, the more afraid they became, so they simply didn't say a word.
However, the next thing shattered everyone's worldview.
Ning Cuo waved his hand.
The tall and burly Torle walked into the palace carrying a box wrapped in cloth.
Under the curious gaze of everyone.
Ning Cuo slowly opened this box that looked extremely precious.
And what was inside even caused some nobles with weak heart tolerance to fall to the ground on the spot.
On top of layers of silk, a magnificent gold scepter adorned with a huge gem symbolizing eternity, inscribed with various sayings of past popes from top to bottom.
This was the Pope's scepter, which had been missing for a long time and represented the supreme authority of the Papacy.
This kind of thing, if taken to any Christian sect.
It would be perfectly possible to exchange it for any small country outside of Rome.
But Ning Cuo simply took it out in front of so many people, in front of the Roman emperor.
Just as everyone was baffled.
Ning Cuo lowered his eyes and raised both hands.
“My dear Majesty, I present you with the most precious treasure of this journey, the Pope's scepter, representing the authority of the Papacy that has been missing for nearly a hundred years. Compared to those mundane gold objects, this is the greatest reward of our journey. Therefore, we didn't have time to pack up other supplies and could only escort this treasure to see you personally!”
The impassioned voice echoed throughout the palace.
The nobles who had all shut their mouths just now opened their mouths, but didn't know what to say.
Look at Ning Cuo, he's more loyal than all of us combined.
When it comes to good things, he really gives them to you!
The Wang Qi who had just been praising their achievements with their mouths shut, now had their eyes wide open.
In their hearts, they felt that Ning Cuo was really someone they could deal with.
Sometimes he really carries his weight!
No wonder Nero didn't care about the loss of those riches.
It turns out that there was this big treasure hidden underneath.
But as for Nero, the main party involved, although she appeared calm on the surface.
In fact, her mind was blank.
Didn't she know how much those members of the Senate weighed?
If they had this thing in their hands.
Nero would believe they would dare to rebel in public.
And Ning Cuo, who was lowering his eyes, had a glint of madness in his eyes.
This was a gamble.
He was betting that he had gained so much favor from Nero that it was time to reap the rewards.
Is Saint Peter reliable?
Reliable, yet unreliable.
She would never throw the full support of her church behind him for a so-called prophecy.
Otherwise, she wouldn't be hiding in the shadows until now.
Although she had seemingly fulfilled all the conditions she had promised.
But there must be some hidden schemes that she didn't know about.
The Pope's scepter had already been exposed anyway.
Then its best destination now was to be in Nero's hands.
Because Nero's innate unique identity was the emperor of Rome.
Plus, she had previously chased after Pope John XII of the Catholic Church for a thousand miles with a sword.
This was already a known fact.
Therefore, Christianity would never acknowledge Nero as the recognized pope of the entire church.
Even if Nero got the Pope's scepter, she wouldn't be able to ascend that position. Instead, she would attract a lot of fire.
At least now, the three popes of the current Christian sects should be anxious.
So what could Ning Cuo gain?
Military power! Powerful military support!
After witnessing Nero's strength that night, Ning Cuo understood that even if his calculations were clever.
They would be useless in the face of absolute suppression.
So he had to have the power of a "Hero".
And the system's previous reward was very clear, if he became the pope, he would definitely be able to become a "Hero".
But Ning Cuo was confident that he could eventually ascend that position by developing steadily and step by step.
But the speed was just too slow.
So now was the time to abandon this seemingly delicious bait and exchange it for Nero's full support.
That's right.
Ning Cuo intended to use the Pope's scepter to exchange for Nero's help in controlling the Catholic Church.
This was madness that even Saint Peter couldn't imagine.
She thought that by using the entire Eastern Orthodox Church to pressure him.
Making Ning Cuo the bishop of the Catholic Church was already the limit.
But she didn't expect his ambition to be even greater.
What's the point of being a bishop?
If you want to, then become the pope of a church.
Ning Cuo planned to pull John XII down from the papacy and take his place.
Although this process may seem quite ridiculous.
However, this was the result of careful consideration.
Nero and John XII are naturally opposed to each other, and she would be happy to help.
He was a priest from the Catholic Church, so he had the potential to become the pope of the Catholic Church.
Although this probability seemed almost nonexistent to others.
But nominally, this was the reality.
And now he had presented the Pope's scepter.
This was equivalent to crushing the last straw for John XII.
His ascension had already caused dissatisfaction among a portion of the Catholic Church.
It was only because of John XII's "Hero" strength that they could only swallow their anger.
So Ning Cuo took out the Pope's scepter to exchange for Nero's support.
Although the scepter nominally belongs to Nero at the moment, the actual benefits are still being taken by Ning Cuo.
By becoming the pope of the Catholic Church, even if Ning Cuo doesn't become a "Hero" who can overawe the world.
At least he wouldn't be much worse than John XII.
After taking over the Catholic Church, wouldn't it be even easier to take over the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Protestant Church with this reputation?
John XII never figured out one thing.
It's not the person who possesses the scepter who is called the pope.
It's the person with the means and strength who possesses the scepter who is called the pope.
In other words, John XII wasn't ruthless enough.
But Ning Cuo was willing to be cruel.
Then.
Ning Cuo raised his eyes and met Nero's gaze.
What is your choice?
Nero, the Empress of Rome.
To help or not to help?
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