Chapter 1857: Steady Progress

The Pope simply stared at Mateo, eager to uncover the young man's next move. Truthfully, a little over a month ago, the Pope hadn't placed much significance on Mateo. To him, Mateo was just a lucky youth who had inherited Ira's legacy—a powerful force, but nothing surprising given the circumstances. However, after that naval battle, the Pope's opinion shifted. He realized this young man wasn't just formidable—he was utterly mad and a true lunatic. In some ways, Mateo was even crazier than...