Gospel of Blood-Chapter 601 : Second Miracle

Charlotte murmured.

Suddenly, an idea struck her, and she asked.

“I remember… tomorrow is Sunday, right?”

The Guardian Scepter nodded.

“Yes.”

“Is there a service at the Holy Palace on Sunday?”

Charlotte asked again.

“Of course, every Sunday is the largest service of the week at the Holy Palace.”

The Guardian Scepter replied respectfully.

Hearing this, Charlotte smiled.

“If that’s the case, I actually have a better idea, one that can save the other party and further strike at the Sun Temple.”

“But… this will require a performance and your cooperation.”

The Guardian Scepter nodded and said respectfully.

“If you have any needs, I will fully assist you!”

…

The next morning.

Golden sunlight gently pierced through the thin mist, softly brushing the platinum spires of the Holy Palace, coating them with a layer of light gold.

Inside the solemn and majestic temple, priests and attendants busily moved through the corridors and halls, preparing for the routine Sunday service.

Today is Sunday.

In the creation myth of the Holy Court, it is the day for the routine worship of devout followers.

In the main hall of the Holy Palace.

Priests from various churches in the Holy City gathered there, filling the spacious and grand hall with clergy.

Everyone eagerly awaited the start of the service, their eyes instinctively scanning the front of the main hall, whispering among themselves as they searched for the rumored figure.

“Today is Sunday, Her Highness the Saintess should attend the service, right?”

“That’s hard to say. Her Highness the Saintess has been in seclusion for several days now, perhaps she is still praying alone in the side hall today.”

“That would be such a pity! When Her Highness the Saintess first arrived, I was outside the city on relief duty, and I missed the chance to meet her. I was hoping to catch a glimpse of her today!”

“By the Divine Lord above! I was wondering why so many clergy attended today’s service at the Holy Palace. You… you all came just to see Her Highness the Saintess, didn’t you?”

“What else? She is the first Saintess in decades to perform miracles!”

“Indeed, Her Highness the Saintess is not only the Divine Lord’s representative but also the Queen of Starfall. In the 1,400 years since our Holy Court was established, there has never been a Saintess with such secular power. It’s only natural that people are curious.”

“I heard that Her Highness the Saintess’ holy power rivals that of the Pope. When she was in the Starfall, she even directly judged a fallen Bishop with holy power!”

“That’s not all. If it weren’t for Her Highness the Saintess coming to the Holy City, our Theocracy would never have discovered that so many high-ranking clergy in the Holy Palace had already apostatized!”

“Praise the Divine! The arrival of Her Highness the Saintess must be the Divine Lord’s guidance!”

“Praise the Divine!”

“…”

The priests conversed in low voices, with some of the more fervent believers even making the divine symbol of the ring cross over their chests in excitement.

As the seats in the hall filled up, the Cardinal Priest responsible for today’s grand service at the Holy Palace, accompanied by several high-ranking priests, walked towards the altar where the Divine Lord’s statue was enshrined.|

The priests immediately focused their attention on him, and when they saw that the Cardinal Priest was alone, their expectant expressions quickly turned to disappointment.

“Only the Cardinal Priest…”

“It seems that Her Highness the Saintess is still in seclusion today. What a pity…”

The Cardinal Priest overseeing the service noticed the expressions of the priests.

He cleared his throat and said,

“Her Highness the Saintess announced several days ago that she would be in seclusion for prayer, so today’s grand service at the Holy Palace will be led by me.”

Although they had already suspected as much, the priests couldn’t help but feel a sense of disappointment when the Cardinal Priest confirmed that the Saintess would not be appearing today.

Some elderly priests even sighed, and the entire atmosphere in the hall seemed to deflate.

“Ahem, the auspicious time has arrived. Close the doors, the service is about to begin!”

The Cardinal Priest cleared his throat and raised his voice.

Following his orders, the Templar Knights guarding the doors were about to close them.

But just as they were about to act, a nervous and surprised voice from the priest in charge of guiding visitors rang out from outside the hall.

“Her… Her Highness the Saintess?! Oh… um…! Her… Her Highness the Saintess has arrived——!”

The atmosphere in the hall changed in an instant.

Countless curious, shocked, somber, or excited gazes turned toward the entrance.

Golden sunlight poured through the towering stained glass windows, transforming into a colorful rain of light that fell upon the sacred and solemn doors of the Holy Palace.

In the brilliant light, a young girl with golden hair and blue eyes, dressed in a pure white divine gown, slowly entered.

Her delicate and beautiful features, combined with her graceful posture, made her appear like an angel stepping out of the morning light, each step in perfect harmony with the rhythm of the light, both light and solemn.

Her golden hair, like the purest silk, shimmered softly in the sunlight, gently draping over her shoulders and swaying in the breeze, exuding an indescribable aura of sanctity and elegance.

And her clear blue eyes were deep and bright, as if they could see into the deepest secrets of a person’s heart, or like the deep ocean, holding endless warmth and wisdom.

In that moment, the entire hall fell silent.

It was the Cardinal Priest, still standing at the altar, who first regained his composure. He cleared his throat, snapping the clergy out of their stunned admiration, and then respectfully asked.

“Your Highness the Saintess, why have you come?”

Charlotte glanced at the Cardinal Priest and then gave a gentle and radiant smile:

“Today is the grand service at the Holy Palace. As the Saintess, I naturally must attend. What, am I not allowed to participate?”

The Cardinal Priest hurriedly replied.

“Uh, no… of course, you can participate… it’s just that you didn’t notify us in advance, so we haven’t had time to prepare a seat for you…”

Charlotte smiled faintly and shook her head slightly.

“Status doesn’t matter in worship, Cardinal Priest. Please continue presiding over the service. I will join the other clergy in listening to the prayers below the altar.”

With that, Charlotte gracefully made her way into the hall.

Her steps were light and graceful, and with each step, it seemed as though a faint glow was left behind in the hall—a subtle overflow of holy power.

The clergy immediately grew solemn.

Their gazes involuntarily focused on the renowned Saintess, and they all bowed in reverence. The sound of robes rustling and the low murmur of prayers filled the entire hall with a chorus of praise.

After a brief hesitation, the Templar Knights also restrained all their sharpness, dropping to one knee to pay the highest respects to Charlotte.

Meanwhile, in the corners of the hall, some clergy and church knights exchanged glances, their eyes filled with suspicion.

“Why did she suddenly appear?”

“Keep an eye on her! And… hurry to inform the Pope and the Chief Judge!”

A few clergy quietly moved to the corners of the hall and then slipped out through the side door.

Charlotte’s gaze casually swept over them, pretending not to notice their little actions.

Arriving at the altar, she smiled once more at the Cardinal presiding over the service and asked.

“Your Eminence, may the service… begin?”

The Cardinal, having recovered from his initial shock, nodded, made the sign of the ring cross over his chest, and said with a smile.

“Of course, Saintess, you are most welcome to join us in worship.”

The disturbance caused by the sudden arrival of the Saintess quickly subsided, and the service continued.

Naturally, the main seat directly in front of the altar became Charlotte’s place for prayer.

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The gentle sound of the organ began to rise, and the sacred and solemn hymn echoed through the vast hall, like the whispers of angels, penetrating the hearts of all present.

The Cardinal quickly found his rhythm.

He raised his hands high, his expression solemn and fervent, his eyes filled with boundless reverence and devotion to the God.

“Praise be to the Holy One! Praise be to our Lord! May Your glory walk upon the earth, as it is in heaven!”

His deep and magnetic voice resounded as he led the worship ceremony.

Below the altar, the clergy began to pray silently.

However, all eyes couldn’t help but return to Charlotte.

Charlotte knelt before the statue of the God.

She clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and focused intently. Her voice in prayer was clear and gentle, like a mountain stream flowing, or the brightest star in the night sky.

As she prayed, the entire space seemed to be enveloped in a mysterious and solemn atmosphere, with the air itself growing heavy with sanctity.

Faint glimmers of light radiated from her, soon transforming into golden particles that danced and swirled around her.

At the same time, the imposing and solemn statue of the God also seemed to come alive. Holy light spread across the statue, and within moments, the entire hall was filled with divine power.

Under the golden radiance, all the clergy seemed to see a towering divine temple, grand halls, a golden throne, and a figure shrouded in holy light seated upon that throne…

The holy light illuminated everyone, and for an instant, they all felt the holy power within themselves begin to stir uncontrollably, resonating with that brilliant holy light.

The clergy were astonished to find that their sensitivity to holy power had reached an unprecedented level, and even their holy power had grown.

A sense of purity, serenity, harmony, and warmth spread through their hearts, and the seasoned clergy quickly realized what was happening. They became visibly excited.

“A miracle! This is our Lord’s miracle!”

“Praise be to the Holy One! Praise be to our Lord! The Saintess has… she has once again invoked a miracle!”

The clergy were ecstatic, fervently gazing at the radiant statue and the Saintess, continuously praying, while some devout clerics were moved to tears, prostrating themselves in worship.

However, just as the clergy were fervently praising, the holy power within the hall suddenly shifted!

Everyone felt as though the divine temple in their minds was suddenly set ablaze, and amidst the flames, it seemed as though someone was weeping and wailing.

In the shadows, they vaguely saw a vast square filled with a sea of people, and in the center of the square, a figure bathed in holy light was bound to a cross, burning in the flames.

The golden light flickered uncertainly, and an immense and majestic aura spread out. Along with the light came a resounding roar that echoed deep within their souls.

“Boom—!”

A tolling bell that struck to the core of their being pulled everyone out of the seemingly real, yet illusory, world.

The clerics looked around in confusion, realizing they had already collapsed to the ground, with their faces streaked with tears that had fallen at some unknown time.

The holy light had disappeared from the temple.

The entire temple was now enveloped in a chilling and deathly silence.

“Just now… did you see something?”

“A square… I think I saw a square, and it looked somewhat familiar…”

“It seemed like the Holy Light’s judgment… but the one being judged… seemed to be… seemed to be…”

The clergy whispered among themselves, their expressions filled with doubt and suspicion.

“Crack…”

A faint sound rang out.

Everyone looked up and was horrified to see thin cracks appearing on the tall statue at the front!

“It’s… it’s cracked! The statue has cracked!”

“A divine punishment… this is divine punishment!”

The clergy were terrified, praying and repenting fervently before the statue.

At the altar, the Cardinal leading the service was already in shock.

However, he quickly came to his senses, recalling everything that had just happened, and muttered in a mixture of fear and panic.

“No…”

“A vision of the divine kingdom, a revelation of the throne—this is a sign of our Lord’s prophecy, as recorded in the scriptures!”

“A divine warning… this is… this is our Lord’s divine warning!”

“Something… something blasphemous has happened… something blasphemous has happened!”

A divine warning?

Blasphemy?!

The clergy were momentarily stunned.

Then, many of them recalled the series of incomprehensible, angry, and majestic voices in the “vision” and the sacred figure being burned on the square…

Their eyes widened, and their gazes naturally shifted to Charlotte.

In the Holy Court, only clergy of the rank of Cardinal or higher could interpret divine prophecies.

And when a prophecy appeared, only the highest-ranking clergy could possibly understand the revelations from the God.

Under everyone’s gaze, Charlotte slowly opened her eyes.

She let out a soft sigh, her devout expression gradually becoming stern.

“A divine warning! Within the Holy City, there is a pure and devout light that is being wronged and betrayed!”

After speaking, she turned her gaze to the crowd.

“Where are the Templar Knights?”

The Templar Knights responsible for guarding the hall hesitated for a moment, then knelt on one knee and respectfully saluted.

Charlotte glanced at them, then commanded.

“The divine warning cannot be neglected! Prepare the carriage and follow me immediately to the place of the prophecy!”