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Naturally, I was acquainted with a Young Dark Pope—the very one who had triggered the great disaster at the training camp orchestrated by Priest Juan. He was none other than Evan Helvin.
Yet I wasn't overly concerned about Evan's identity. How much of a threat could he really pose? Of course, the Young Dark Pope was dangerous, but Evan would not simply awaken without cause.
I remembered that Juan had said excitedly, "Evan Helvin isn't an ordinary church member. While others must break their medium to reclaim sealed memories, the Young Dark Pope awakens through death."
"And so, you subjected him to the most excruciating death." Juan had snickered. "Evan Helvin will be reborn as the ultimate Young Dark Pope!"
In other words, Evan had to die to awaken fully as a Young Dark Pope. The nature of his death would determine the strength of his potential.
I had no intention of revealing Evan's identity. Until just now, I had kept my thoughts to myself while watching Alderson. Despite the Archmage's straightforward demeanor and seemingly sincere words, I did not fully trust him. I could not simply tell him about Evan.
Besides, how could I explain what I knew about Evan's true nature? And how could I talk to Evan himself when he didn't even realize he was a Young Dark Pope? And above all, I had no idea why Leone was searching for a Young Dark Pope.
Ugh. My head throbbed under the weight of so many thoughts....
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