"Welcome, Your Highness the Holy Lady~"

"The pride of the Church of Light?"

"We have all heard about the Goblin Chamber of Commerce..."

"Welcome home, the legendary saint~"

The noisy atmosphere seemed very lively.

It is completely different from the Holy See that Gianna imagined!

There was no heavily guarded door, no serious and oppressive atmosphere, and no group of mean old men waiting to criticize her...

The eleven-member Holy See Presbyterian Council, represented by Ryze, collectively expressed a warm welcome to Gianna, with a warm smile and care like family.

But facing the somewhat over-enthusiastic attitude of the Presbyterian Church, Jaina suddenly became nervous...

"Don't be shy, my boy!

You were much calmer when you were crowned in Ogilia~"

At the head of the council table, Asbury slowly sat down and looked at Jaina with a smile.

In a few months, he went from a great magician to a peak magister, from the queen of the fifth largest kingdom in the mainland to the commander-in-chief of the third largest force in the mainland.

Asbury chuckled.

The complicated gaze made Jaina even more nervous...

Asbury, the Pope of Light!

It's not a mirror clone, it's the real person, a big shot who can shake the entire continent whenever he stamps his feet.

Reducing her scrutinizing gaze, Jaina smiled and bowed, without appearing too casual.

"Sit down, my child. Zach has already reported Kailoran's matter in advance. Thank you to the Elf Elder for me~"

Unlike Jaina, Asbury's tone is casual and appears to be very easy-going and friendly.

But Gianna always feels that the people and atmosphere here are perfunctory and hypocritical...

"Sit down, my child, even Kailoran's space jump consumes a lot of energy.

Opposite Ryze, that is the location of the Saint of Light~"

Asbury smiled and pointed to the seat opposite Ritz.

And Gianna did not refuse. She nodded lightly and smiled politely. She then obediently continued on in the second seat of the Holy See Presbyterian Council.

Don’t resist, don’t argue, just accept it!

This is what Jaina needs to do after entering the Temple of Light.

I am a knife-sitter? I am a fish-meat!

Is this a fact that she knows? And she is deeply aware of it!

But……

"Since it's all meat...

Then I’ll make a piece of hob meat!

After all, I’m still a child? I want to be good and stay out of trouble? You won’t eat me, will you?”

In a rare display of a ladylike image, Gianna never squints or smiles, and behaves elegantly, modestly and politely.

That gentle and well-behaved look made Ryze's eyelids twitch wildly? The corners of Asbury's mouth even twitched...

Ogilia's cunning and toughness during her coronation!

The domineering and casual nature of the Kriya Kingdom!

If he hadn't had contact with her beforehand? Asbore and Ryze had serious suspicions at the same time? Six Templars? They picked up the wrong person...

"Actually...Charlotte was also going to attend the welcome ceremony? But you know? The Pope is busier than me, and someone who has been a saint is always a little unusual~"

In order to ease the embarrassment, Asbury warmed up the scene first.

But Gianna, who always felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere, looked at him with a smile.

"Let's get down to business, dear Pope~

You know? I am not an easy cardinal!

The White Night Empire's actions are becoming more and more arrogant? I want to make adequate preparations before they launch a general attack to buy more time for the Holy See!"

He has a soft tone, but his expression and attitude are very correct.

Jaina spoke? Several elders nodded in approval.

This made Asbore, who looked relaxed and casual, look a little embarrassed...

…

"Well...it's just baptism!"

Shrugging, he sat upright in the chair, but the corners of his eyes kept twitching.

"Your coronation and sainthood appointment were all too hasty!

The Holy See’s research has decided to conduct a divine baptism for you!

In view of your consistent performance and outstanding contributions to the church, the baptism will be held in front of the Statue of the Goddess of Light, and I will personally preside over it!

The highest standard~”

After simply explaining the purpose of the church, Asbury blinked subconsciously.

But after understanding the Holy See's intention, Jaina frowned slightly...

baptism……

A ritual of great symbolic significance.

According to the tradition of the Church of Light, only senior leaders above the Archbishop can accept the baptism of the Goddess of Light!

Before the saint can be crowned, she must go through this ceremony.

Yale said that the baptism process is like a large-scale blessing ceremony. Those who can withstand the baptism will receive unexpected benefits.

Baptism of the highest standard!

Blessings from the Goddess of Light!

Purifying the mind and washing the body can not only improve mental strength, but also improve understanding, qualifications, and even potential!

Gianna had no doubts about this baptism.

But the key issue lies in this special period.

"For a baptism, the six Templars of the church were alarmed...

Lord Asbury, don't you think this is a bit inappropriate..."

Nothing against it.

But Jaina, who noticed something subtle, still asked tentatively.

"No, Your Highness!

It is precisely because it is a special period that baptism is necessary!”

Asbury didn't reply, but Ryze couldn't sit still.

He suddenly stood up, his old face full of seriousness.

“His Royal Highness’s influence is growing and his contributions to the church are obvious to all!

But as a saint of light, there is no formal coronation ceremony, not even a baptism that is worthy of her status!

This will cause believers to have strong doubts about the church!"

His eyes were widened, and Ryze looked a little excited.

Following his lead, the elders of the Holy See also expressed their opinions.

"Yes, a real baptism!"

"Gianna deserves the respect she deserves!"

"Let believers see the blessings of the church and the mercy of the goddess of light!"

"The third saint in the past century, the church should show enough respect!"

The various discussions were all from Jaina's point of view.

This weird scene made Gianna even more uneasy...

"You have seen it, this is the determination of the Holy See!

For the sake of the church, and for the future of Her Royal Highness the Holy Lady!"

After not saying anything for a long time, Asbore smiled bitterly.
To be continued...