Ellie Miller's first reaction was, doesn't The Radiant Church prohibit divorce?
Oaths before The Gods?
Why would The Radiant Curia propose such a condition?
Under the effects of the Forced Calm Potion, Ellie's mind raced.
When Joshua became an Archbishop, the 'bubble' above his head was no longer visible.
But if she could see it, she could gather more information.
Wait, maybe there's still a way.
"Your Eminence, Cardinal, what do you think is most important in a negotiation?"
Joshua: "?"
Ellie took out two bottles of Strong Truth Serum from her Space Ring.
"I think it's honesty."
"Do you trust me?
If you do, let's each drink a bottle.
And then answer three questions from each other honestly, how about it?"
Joshua: "..."
He first looked at Ellie, then at the 'neutral third party' at the end of the alley, and finally at the two bottles of potion.
Ellie: "..." Your gaze is a bit offensive.
