Bishops sent directly from the Holy Kingdom were nothing but a nuisance.
They rarely did any real work—just meddled in local affairs and wandered about aimlessly.
The reason for this tension was simple: the mindset of those raised and trained in the Holy Kingdom was fundamentally different from that of those who had planted roots in foreign lands.
The latter had grown up dealing with secular powers and had no choice but to adapt.
Most branches of the Radiant Church in other nations were closely tied to their respective royal families.
The Holy Kingdom's habit of dispatching bishops and priests to interfere every time a new kingdom arose…
Had come back to bite them.
Not that the Pope or the cardinals of the Holy Kingdom had any idea.
They still believed—foolishly—that members of the same church would always stand with them.
Emperor Sigmund had chosen a more direct approach.
