The closer it was to the Saint Baptism Day on January 1st, the more people there were in St. Sarl City. With so many people, the security, security, and accommodation arrangements became more and more cumbersome. Since a week ago, no one was allowed to enter St. Sarl City unless they had a special identity or permission.
A large number of believers were stopped outside the city, but they were unwilling to disperse. They faced the direction of St. Sarl City and prayed. Tents were set up in many places along the way. People could be seen gathering outside the city, just to get closer to God and feel the glory of God.
It had to be said that the architect Farragut's urban planning and design had considered all aspects of the problem. Even with so many tourists and pedestrians, there was no sign of collapse.
Within the city, there was a sea of people. Bards sang about the legends of God, and wandering musicians played light songs. All the shops in the huge city of Sa Ar began to withdraw from free activities and programs. It was like a carnival of the century. In the square, under the statues, beside the stone streets, or in the alleys, there were all kinds of programs and people gathered together to drink and have fun.
The Church lifted the ban on alcohol at this time so that everyone could enjoy the blessings of God and the revelry of the festival. The strings vibrated, the melodious singing, and the ancient legends were sung. The cheers in the city of St. Sal could be heard from miles away.
On the last day of the new year, His Holiness the Pope pushed away all his duties and entered the shrine in a grand ceremony. They would be there with the other twelve Saints, as well as the Saintess who presided over the ceremony and served God, to welcome the arrival of God.
Fresh flowers were sprinkled on the ground, and the bell rang softly. In the temple, under the protection of many clergymen, the Pope and the twelve chosen saints arrived. Behind them were many kings, grand dukes, and nobles who came to watch the ceremony. No matter what they thought in their hearts, they were still believers of the Church of Light in name.
Everyone passed through the stairs and corridors of the temple. The white stone pillars were carved with angels. The temple was dozens of meters high, and the high dome depicted the scene of heaven. Anyone who walked in would feel a sense of solemnity, as if they had entered the temple of God.
Walking in the huge temple was like a small person entering the kingdom of giants. Suddenly, he felt very small. As he entered the temple, he approached the statue of the god. The tall and solemn statue looked down at him, making him feel deep veneration.
As everyone stood in their positions, the Pope walked forward and saw the masked Saintess standing under the statue. For most of the people present, this was the first time they saw the Saintess since she received the revelation. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the mask that the Saintess was wearing. It was the legendary artifact — the Mask of Faross. Many people present couldn't help but let out a soft cry.
The fluorescent mask was like a thin veil covering the Saintess' body. As the Saintess' gaze swept across, many of the clergy felt their legs turn to jelly. They couldn't help but kneel on the ground. After Kelly accepted the mask, the deified cells of the fish in her body gradually assimilated with Lu Zhiyu's cells. She had also completely refined and controlled the mask. The power that she could release was definitely greater than when she had just received the Mask of Faross three months ago.
When the Saintess saw Rooney, her gaze suddenly stopped on him. She let out a soft cry of surprise. Rooney immediately lowered his head. This legendary Saintess was a true descendant of God. She even had a divine weapon bestowed by God. He was just lucky enough to obtain a thin Sea God's bloodline. Even if there were a hundred of him, he would still be no match for her.
Moreover, this was the core area of the Church of Light. If he dared to make any moves or disrespect the Saintess, even if he was a king, the Church of Light wouldn't have any scruples. Feeling the Saintess' gaze, Rooney panicked. He was afraid that the Saintess would notice something. Kelly was also confused. She felt like she couldn't hear this person's thoughts. However, the most important thing at the moment was the baptism ceremony. There couldn't be any mistakes. Although Kelly was a little suspicious, she immediately withdrew her gaze.
As the Saintess took her place, she stood at the front with the Pope. The twelve pre-selected saints followed suit and knelt at the foot of the statue. Many clergy and nobles who were far behind also knelt on the ground, crossed their hands in prayer, closed their eyes, and began to pray to God. Even those who weren't very devout didn't dare to have any blasphemous thoughts in their minds at this moment.
Inside the temple, along with the Pope, the choir and the band of clergy who were waiting on both sides of the temple began to perform. Various string instruments were paired together, and it was as if a grand symphony had begun. The soothing music had a solemn and holy rhythm, and it seemed as if it could bring people's thoughts to heaven.
Pure virgins sang hymns to the accompaniment of the clergy's band, praising and praising God. The pure and holy voice had a melodious and mellow taste, as if it could float all the way to the Kingdom of God in the sky. The pure and holy voice of the maiden seemed to be able to seep into one's heart and cleanse one's soul.
Everyone lowered their heads, especially the Pope's Saintess and the twelve saints. Their expressions were extremely solemn and devout. Just as Kelly had requested, the twelve pre-selected saints were all extremely devout believers. Otherwise, when they received the inheritance of the divine incantation, their wills might not be compatible, and they would directly suffer from the backlash and collapse. Only those who could wholeheartedly accept the will of God and believe in God could become saints.
Half of the twelve pre-selected saints were Cardinal Bishops. In the past, they were called Cardinal Bishops. After the reformation of the Church, they were called Cardinal Bishops. They wore red robes and had terrifying power. Most of them were in charge of all the duties of a large region of the Church.
In addition, there were also the head of the Knights of Light, the director of the Department of Justice, and four cardinal deacons in purple robes. They were in charge of assisting the Pope in managing the affairs of the Kingdom of the Church of Light. These twelve people were the members of the Cardinal College. The selection and voting for the position of Pope were also carried out by the twelve of them. It could be said that they were the highest level of the entire Church of Light.
The music never stopped. As night fell, the outside of the shrine was immediately lit up. The interior was brightly lit, stretching into the distance. The orchestra and choir had also changed several times, bringing and dedicating different kinds of music to God. At this moment, the crowd gathered outside the shrine was several times more than a few days ago. The entire city gathered in the direction of the Shrine of Light and prayed spontaneously.
As time passed, when the midnight bell rang, it was the first day of the San Calendar's eleventh year. The bell rang and vibrated. At this moment, a ray of light suddenly appeared in the sky. The dark clouds above instantly dispersed, and the light shone down vertically from the sky, as if it was a holy light, onto everyone on the ground.
The warm light dispelled the coldness of the night. When the first ray of light shone down, someone noticed the situation. Immediately, someone raised his head and looked at the sky. He saw a red sun in the sky, dispelling the darkness and the moon, gradually illuminating the entire world.
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