I Became The Pope, Now What?

Johnathan, an old man with an extraordinary past, is reincarnated into a dark fantasy world brimming with magic, darkness, and mystery. Mistakenly applying fictional knowledge, his early speech as a baby, intended to prove giftedness, backfires. Labeled demon-possessed, he, now Sylvester Maximilian, faces the church's inquisitors. His desperate chanting of holy hymns leads them to believe he's a messenger of Solis, sparing him. This event marks the beginning of Sylvester's ascent, a journey where he leverages his cunning and a divine reputation to navigate treachery, uncover conspiracies, and confront the encroaching darkness. He aims to etch his name in history as the Immortal Pope, The Young. The narrative follows his life, with a significant portion dedicated to his rise to the supreme position, often requiring ruthless choices and calculated self-preservation. The religion is fictional, though church terminology may bear resemblances.