The colorful glaze was shining brightly under the illumination of the holy light, and the statues of the seven first generation paladins were standing on both sides of the hall, looking at the people in the hall.
The four walls of the hall were decorated with murals full of religious meanings, and the seats on both sides were filled with the nobles who had come to watch the ceremony.
The melodious hymns echoed in the hall, and a solemn atmosphere enveloped the entire hall.
In the middle of the hall, Vera was wearing a simple white lace dress, and only her bare feet were exposed. A pure white iris wreath was on her head, and her long blonde hair was hanging down from her shoulders.
The holy light projected from the dome of the church covered her beautiful face with a layer of dreamy color.
Dong — — dong — — dong — —
Vera walked slowly towards the holy pool in front of her, following the rhythm of the bell.
The hymns were still echoing in the hall:
"Today, I have made up my mind;
Everything I have belongs to the Lord.
This promise is made, and I will never go back on it;
Only the Lord deserves all the reverence.
The blood of atonement, wash away my sins;
The water of life, give me a new life! "
Pope Gregory was standing beside the holy pool with a kind smile on his face as he watched Vera approaching step by step.
When Vera stepped into the pool, the Pope opened his mouth, and his grand and majestic voice echoed in the hall:
"Lost lamb, suffering sinner, Vera St. Hilde, are you willing to abandon your prejudices and illusions of the past and serve the God of Light with all your heart and soul? You will never regret it, and you will not rest until you die?"
Vera raised her head and looked into the Pope's eyes, which seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, and said firmly:
"I am willing."
The Pope nodded and motioned for Vera to continue moving forward. At the same time, he said:
"Immerse yourself in this pool, and you will be separated from the filth;
Immerse yourself in this pool, and your sins will be washed away;
Immerse yourself in this pool, and you will be clean again … "
When Vera's whole body was immersed in the holy water, the Pope stretched out his right hand and placed it on the surface of the pool.
"May the glory of the Lord shine on your future path!"
Buzz —
The holy light that descended from the sky suddenly became incomparably dazzling, and an incomparably grand aura enveloped everyone within.
Colin could even feel a gaze that was looking down on him from above. It was like a brilliant heavenly might, and mortals didn't dare to look directly at it.
Under this gaze, everyone in the church was like ants, trembling in fear and trepidation.
After an unknown period of time, the gaze finally faded away, and the holy light that filled the entire church hall gradually dissipated.
Colin could not hide the shock in his heart. He asked Baron Heidegger, who was beside him, "Could it be that the baptism ceremony presided over by His Holiness would attract the attention of the God of Light?"
"No." Baron Heidegger sneered. "Only when the pope needs it … And, are you sure that's the gaze of the God of Light?"
Colin was slightly taken aback, and he asked doubtfully, "If it's not the gaze of a god, then what is it?"
Baron Heidegger suddenly closed his mouth and did not say anything.
Colin had no choice but to turn his gaze back to the center of the hall. At this time, Vera had already stood up straight from the holy water, and her drenched clothes outlined her exquisite curves. Fortunately, there was a circle of dense fog around the holy water, blocking the rude gazes of the surrounding people.
A female priest quickly stepped forward and put a white robe on Vera's body.
Vera then walked out of the holy water and thanked Pope Gregory.
Pope Gregory smiled and said, "Miss Vera, you are the one who has been looked at by the Lord. You will be blessed in the future."
Vera seemed to be a little confused, and she quickly said, "Praise the Lord! I am not worthy of such an honor. "
"No. The Lord will not misjudge a person. " Pope Gregory said with deep meaning. "Miss Vera, you will definitely find your own mission! You will repay the Lord's grace! "
After saying this sentence, Pope Gregory turned around and left.
The baptism ceremony came to an end.
Colin stepped forward and helped Vera to tidy up her wet hair before he asked, "Are you cold?"
Vera shook her head and asked in a puzzled tone, "Colin, I think I heard someone say something in my ear just now."
"Oh? What did he say? "Colin was slightly surprised and he quickly asked.
"I can't remember." Vera's pretty face was full of confusion, and the water droplets rolling down her hair from time to time made her look like a lotus flower.
"Then you don't have to think too much about it." Colin smiled and was about to leave with Vera when he saw Emperor Reinhardt and Empress Medella slowly walking towards them.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness!" The two of them quickly greeted.
Emperor Reinhardt waved his hand, indicating that the two of them did not need to be so polite. He then smiled at Vera and said, "How was it? Did you feel the power of the Lord? "
"Yes, I felt it."
A complicated expression appeared on Emperor Reinhardt's face, but he quickly put on a kind smile and nodded.
"Well, rest well today. Tomorrow morning at the Phoenix Palace, I will confer you the title of Dukes Of The North."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Empress Medella stepped forward and held Vera's hand. "Let me take you to change into a clean set of clothes."
"Thank you, aunt."
After the two of them walked away, Emperor Reinhardt suddenly said to Colin, "I heard from Baron Heidegger that you want to get food support and tax relief?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. The situation at the Northern Frontier is very difficult. If the central government of the Empire can provide some help, then the House of Saint Hilde will be very grateful! "
Emperor Reinhardt shook his head and said, "The Empire's finances are not very good, so I can't promise you anything. However, I have a suggestion. "
"Please say it."
"The Eastern Region has always been rich, and it hasn't suffered any war for so many years. Even I am jealous of the food piled up in the warehouse. So, you can consider buying some food from the Eastern Region, or you can buy some food on credit."
Colin blinked and smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty, I am afraid that the Eastern Region may not be willing."
Emperor Reinhardt patted Colin's shoulder with a smile and said, "That will depend on your ability."
Colin looked at Emperor Reinhardt's cold eyes and felt helpless.
He knew that Emperor Reinhardt was still urging him to go to the Eastern Region. As for whether the Northern Frontier could still afford the war with the Eastern Region, perhaps Emperor Reinhardt didn't care at all.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will try my best to 'persuade' the Eastern Region."
Emperor Reinhardt smiled indifferently as if he understood the meaning of Colin's words. He suddenly said: "By the way, remember to bring Harrison with you. Let him learn from you."
Colin wanted to say that Emperor Reinhardt was not afraid that his son would have an accident on the battlefield.
Of course, Colin was not stupid enough to say such words.
At this time, Vera had also changed her clothes and walked over with Empress Mydella, talking and laughing.
Colin took Vera's hand and the two of them said goodbye to the Emperor and Empress.
After they left, Emperor Reinhardt asked in a low voice: "How was it?"
Empress Mydella nodded with a dignified expression.
Emperor Reinhardt's face suddenly became a little ferocious, and he gritted his teeth and shouted: "Damn Gregory! He is blasphemous! "
Empress Mydella was silent.
Emperor Reinhardt seemed to have made up his mind: "It is not too late to cancel tomorrow's coronation ceremony!"
"You are crazy! The Senate has already recognized Vera's right of inheritance! "
"So what? I already have a way to deal with the Senate."
"That is not good! This will seriously damage your prestige and make the other Paladin families bitterly disappointed! "
Emperor Reinhardt's tone was full of anxiety as he said angrily: "What do you think we should do?"
Empress Mydella thought for a moment and said: "Colin Angelo, we can control the Northern Frontier through him!"
Emperor Reinhardt smiled disdainfully: "Do you think that by making Harrison and Judy worship him as their teacher, he will be loyal to us?"
"No, I have a way."
"What way?"
Empress Mydella did not answer Emperor Reinhardt's question. Instead, she said indifferently: "If you still trust me, then don't ask too much."
Emperor Reinhardt narrowed his eyes and his face became gloomy. He seemed to be in a dilemma.
After a long while, he finally smiled and said: "Of course I trust you, my Empress!"
"Then wait for my good news."
After saying that, Empress Mydella's willowy waist swayed slightly as she gracefully walked out.
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