If this matter was to be decided by humans, they would probably gather all the evidence, keep it in their hands, and neither make it public nor conduct a trial. The person doing this would be able to firmly control the church for at least several decades.
However, Gray was a Lich. Liches did not understand compromise, nor did they understand so-called power schemes. Or rather, they disdained such schemes and preferred simple and direct methods instead.
So...
"Next, it will be up to the Holy Father to examine these pieces of evidence and interrogate those who violated the doctrine."
"That's impossible!" Darren IV almost burst into tears. He had never seen such a scene: "I am the only one here who is innocent. According to the rules, the Holy Father cannot single-handedly judge a cardinal!"
"Who told you that you are innocent?" Gray asked.
Darren IV was stunned.
