he did explain his motivations at the end of chap 59 tho
Yeah, but that feels more like the CHURCH’S reason, both the Cardinals... like sure he came up with the plan, and maybe he is simply just a religious enthusiast... but it seems like it may be more than that. Especially since Shuli may have some unknown connection to the prince’s mother.
to be fair Zealots, are Zealots, trying to found any form of logic is quite impossible (in any type of religions).
His pretty much sure he was ''chosen'' or invested by God to go to war (Holy War) with the other religion but also believe HE will fix the church and it's corruption.
Because tbh, i won't be surprised that he is aiming to be next pope.
And he give Pope Innocent III vibe...spoiler alert Dude was a TOTAL BUZZKILL !
Going for a crusade and Inquisition at the same....yeah, he was busy to kill A LOT of people !
Spoiler:
1.) Obviously, the Chruch is incredibly corrupt and seeks to have more power.
2.) Shulli is a woman. Not just any woman, but a woman who is currently the head of one of the most powerful families (and wealthiest) in the country. You know how the Church was in those days, they think all a woman is good for is being a broodmare (fucking insecure little bitches). She and the other old widow are the only ones in the council and the Church only tolerates both of them because they have no choice and they’re widows.
3.) They thought they could “handle” Shulli and manipulate her into doing what they want but no, they underestimated her intelligence and found that they were no match for her.
4.) With her dead, and her protection out of the way, they think they’ll be able to manipulate Jeremy into doing what they want (or they can destroy the whole family too and erase the Neuwanstein family from power)
5.) Regardless of how many bad rumors were about her in the first timeline, it can’t be argued that the reason why family didn’t collapse in it’s entirety was because of Shulli.
I’m really curious about what his true motivations are behind all this... because he doesn’t seem to be the power hungry type like the pope... maybe he’s like Frollo (from the Hunchback of Norte Dame)