Since we were all sitting there together, it was the best moment to simply discuss everything. By now it was clear that we were all in the same boat and that things had to change. The question was not when or if we would change it but how we would change things. For once we all knew that the crown was the root of all evil in this case. First I thought it was the church but I was partially wrong since the crown did control the church which makes the church the lesser evil and the evil itself being the crown which was spreading. By now who knew how many things they were actually already controlling and leading. I for sure had no clue at all.

"So what do we do now?"

"Noel is right, we have to do something."

"I second that but what can we do?"

Hmm...

What a good question...

We definitely have to get rid of them somehow....

These three holy knights were all on the same page. It was soo clear to anyone who could see this that things had to change. If they would continue like this then the future me and Micheal knew about would definitely come true. For this to change there were two things that had to be done. The crown had to be taken down and the current leader of the church so that Micheal could take over that place. He was the one who should lead this church and would make it independent. Maybe he could even bring it back to its former glory as well.

The church was once known to help the people and the poor no matter what. Each life was equal and it was a precious gift. This was mentioned soo many times while Jasper and Noel were walking me through the whole church. I did ask from time to time why there was this certain picture or decoration and that was what they replied back.

For me it seemed as if the church lost their way and hearing what happened in the past, this was definitely no wonder at all. What would happen if you serve the body from it's head. It would die out and if one replaced that head with another one, it would dance according to what the new instance would tell it to do. This was exactly the case here.

"Never underestimate our Eminence Jasmin."

"I would never. You know I have mad respect for him!"

"I am really honored about that."

"Do you already have a plan?"

Each one of us was looking at Micheal, eager to know what he would tell us next. We all wanted to know when we could start with this operation procedure and get this all done with. The longer the rotten part was attached the more damage would be caused. Though I didn't know how much more the damage could be when the head was this rotten already. I could only imagine what the church will have to do to gain the trust back from all the followers it lost over the time.

"A plan? No, not yet. I am currently trying to get all the information I can about the crown."

"Information?"

What kind of information do you need for an assault?

Where and when it would happen, maybe even defense of our opponent but other than that....

But can we actually trust what we would get as information?

We have a goal but what about the others?

Why would anyone turn their back against the crown and try to get rid of them like us?

No one knows about the future and even if we actually try to make it public, the crown would silence anyone who will try to spread the rumors....

Not only that but I fear they would even do something against it... something more drastically!

NO!

We can't trust what anyone says.

Now it was me who actually asked this. I couldn't really help it since in my eyes there was not any information you would need for this. Of course one had to be careful and of course this was a dangerous task but then again, what good was the information we would receive if we get played with them? The more people got involved the riskier this whole situation would become. This was why I was against it as well as looking at Micheal really skeptical.

"Yeah, we can't simply go in blind."

"True that."

"I am still against it."

"What do you mean Vivi?"

Seems as if they really didn't think that far ahead....

I should tell them my worries....

"I mean... Can we trust this information source?"

The moment I put this to the table everyone went silent. Maybe this was something no one thought about or this was something they didn't want to hear. It was indeed something that was more than just concerning. I knew first hand from what I saw while I was all alone for the past couple of months that people were actually greedy and they would do anything for their own benefit. What would benefit the person that was exposing such secrets? There was no other crown prince. There was no other family which wasn't scared of the crown's influence. There was just no one who could stand against the crown besides the duke. He however was not one we could rely on right now. I knew about the rumors that a silent war was there. I heard people say both sides are preparing for an open war as well. Was this a good time to actually get back to the family and request help? The answer was simply no. This was one of the worst times ever.

"..."

I could see the shock in everyone's faces when I decided to say that out loud.

"We don't have a choice."

We always have a choice!

It is just the wrong approach to this if you say that!

"What do you mean?"

"We can't go in blindly after all. We don't know where or when to do things."

"Then what about getting rid of the lesser evil first? We know everything about that fat ass."

"Pffff-"

What is so funny?

When I said fat ass, I did mean it but I didn't expect the holy knights to actually burst out laughing at all. It was weird yet funny at the same time. It kinda also lightened up the mood in the room since everyone was soo tensed up.

"Sorry, I couldn't help it."

"Sorry from me too."

"Same here."

"So you suggest going after the pope?"

"Why not? We can still talk about the rest after we finally manage to do that."

"True that."

"Besides, once we get rid of the pope, you will step up in line and I think you can get to be our new informant. We can use any excuse to get in with me as a saint and you as a pope."

"You know Vivi is kinda right here, your Eminence."

It was not really a matter of right and wrong. It was the easiest solution to our problem which I was kinda shocked that no one suggested it at all. Of course it wouldn't be easy and Micheal would be at the front line dealing with the royal pain in the ass but we could actually lead them in a direction and fool them from there on. I know this idea might have been far-fetched but if things go right, we would gain access to the palace and an audience with the king which would make everything easier. Plus what more do we want then to actually get close to them and make things better?

"I understand where you are coming from but don't you think that would raise some suspicions?"

"How come?"

"The pope is still in a good condition. Why would he suddenly pass on?"

"Why would anyone suddenly have an accident?"

This mindset kinda reminded me of a terrorist and I felt bad for it. I knew it was necessary but I still felt bad for thinking this way myself. I was about to actually take a complete life and erase it from the face of earth and yet I was simply saying that accidents happen and that anyone could die at any moment.

"An accident? Like a carriage one or what do you have in mind?"

"I don't know yet... I was just suggesting this. I mean yeah we could probably pull this off, or we make him go crazy? I am sure we could also poison him or actually make it look as if he was robbed while he was on his way somewhere."

"That implies that he has to go somewhere.... Problem is that he is mainly at home."

"How about ghosts then?"

"Ghosts don't exist."

"And you can say this, so confident why?"

"Because that is the truth."

"For someone who just went crazy it's not."

"You're really set on this."

"Yes, why not? What do others think about it?"

Up until now the knights were listening to our conversation and I could see that they were giving us space so we could talk it out. On the other hand I could also see them think about the stuff I just said.

"I think we can make it happen."

"Jasmin!"

"What? It would be fairly easy to let us three seem like bandits while we rob the man and just get the job done."

"Yes but when do you think would be the best timing for bandits?"

"Noel, don't forget the church delivers once every two weeks some money over to the palace. The pope is always on the carriage doing it personally too."

"So you suggest that we do it then?"

"Sounds like a plan to me Noel."

"Jasper, only people in the church know about this."

"That is not true."

Everyone looked quite shocked towards Micheal who just denied that fact. He should know it better than anyone else but why would he deny that. I didn't know much about this whole money transfer thing which sounded more like a mafia organization thing but I could only imagine Micheal knowing more about it since he was next in line. Then again who would expect a child like him to do anything like this? Not as if he had anyone on his side at all. To the outside he was quite strict towards the holy knights and I could tell that from the short display yesterday when I got off the carriage the first time when I arrived. The atmosphere was just different around them as if they put on an act.

"No one knows about this and you three only know this because of me."

"Ohhh......"

"So this would be the best solution then."

"Mh!"

"Then let's do this."

Once we all agreed to this, we were also quite done with our breakfast and everything. The only thing me and Micheal had now to do was to act our roles out and not let anyone see any space to intervene. I was sure that whatever the knights were planning, they would do it soon. Besides I was also not one who would stand just by. I was sure to do anything even if it was just a bit to help them out. Stopping the carriage or making the horses go wild would be enough for them to have the advantage in the whole fight.

Now I was just hoping that our plan would be solid proof enough.

"Soo when would the next transfer be?"

"In 3 days."

"This soon?"

"Yes..."

"Can you guys make it happen in such a short time?"

"Who do you think we are?"

"The holy knights of the empire!"

"Exactly! We are the skilled from the elite. Don't worry about us!"