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He knew that it was the end. The needle jammed into his neck didn't kill him instantly, as it did with his two brothers; it only paralyzed him. His body was carried around the whole Abbey, and he would get glimpses of Cardinal Copia, no Papa Emeritus IV now.
He could feel everything, and Sister Imperator seemed to know that. His body was kept in her office for a few hours while his brothers were already in their caskets. She walked back in with a smile on her face.
"Time to give you some of the pain you gave me."