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The atmosphere in the Knight Hall subtly shifted once again.

Lady Grace's question had touched on the crux of the matter.

Though everyone knew that Cardinal Turennes wouldn't dare to plot against a Duke without the Pope's orders, if they couldn't prove this, the legitimacy of their call to arms in the North Territory would be seriously weakened.

Everything must be conducted in a righteous manner, particularly at such a crucial moment.

If the Pope denies everything, blaming Turennes, and the North Territory cannot provide any strong evidence, all public blame would then shift towards the North Territory.

By that point, even if the St. Hilde family forcefully dragged all the Northern Lords into the war, how would they convince their subjects and other powers to support them?

Marquis Garcia was clearly aware of the severity of this issue, his brow was furrowed and he remained silent.