It didn't matter to Tohm about the deaths of more people. As far as he was concerned the whole of Phoride could be sacrificed to avenge Allen's murder. Manguino wanted no more bloodshed. He couldn't trust Brook either, and he had to decide. Brook's show of power, as of late, had made him seem greater and more beloved, by the people. Then there was the letter that he sent with Allen's body. Manguino My promise fulfilled, Brother. Recompense shall not be tolerated. Let it pass for the good of your own condition! Sovereign Lord B. S-B. He, as ArchBishop, wanted to fold, and pass on this retaliation, yet, just couldn't convince Tohm of that desire. His views to go ahead, seemed more sound and he was urged by Tohm, like he was urged by Allen so many times before. "She is Lady Dearborne Scullion, Tohm; Brook's wife -- you do understand? You did hear me tell Allen that night, I am not responsible for him -- even though I did wish him success." Tohm's impatience poured out of his soul. He sighed heavily cutting into Manguino's line of thought, and in leathery breaths, filled the office with his hostility. "We cannot hold back, Your Grace. We must act, now! We must take this scourge of the earth, this Brook Scullion, by total surprise. We have to make the Phoridenes to believe that Brook and his wife are Evil, and that they should be punished under the Canon Laws, for their crimes." Manguino nervously paced around as he listened to Tohm's inspiring confidence and need for justice. This was building excitement within his heart. "He is not a clean man, my great one. Let us storm his house and find the proofs of his blasphemies and sacrilegious practices. Let them receive their judgement from you!" The ArchBishop shook with excitement. His whole body trembled, the layers of fat migrating all over. He sat at his desk and glared with passion right into Tohm's eyes. "Yes, yes! We could do it, no matter how great our Lord Brook is. We must plan, Tohm. We have much work to do!" The ArchBishop was finally sparked. He absorbed Tohm's passion and ferocity, and what's more, he no longer feared his brother. Tohm continued. "Our Almighty can be swayed to see his practicality. It is grand to have a god in your confidence." Tohm sank to his knees and prostrated himself before Manguino. "Let us go, my Almighty! Let them feel your wrath!" Manguino stood up from his chair and with fire burning in his eyes, he slammed his fists on his desk. "Yes -- they shall feel my wrath!" He turned. Facing Tohm, Manguino then lifted the front of his robes. Tohm looked up at Manguino and smiled then his head disappeared under Manguino's robes. CHAPTER NINE