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Chapter 875: 727: God of Light will protect you all

Chapter 875: Chapter 727: God of Light will protect you all

The voice fell.

The whole venue remained utterly silent.

Whether it was the dazzling brilliance that stunned their eyes or the speech from the person on the platform that shook their souls, this eerie silence lasted for a long time.

It was not until suddenly, a voice came from the platform.

“I, Simon Wald, recognize the Pope of Light as the new King of the Varo Empire.”

Prince Simon bowed his head as he spoke.

This statement instantly brought everyone back to their senses.

As if finally finding their voices and reactions, exclamations spread throughout the coronation scene.

Disbelieving voices almost burst eardrums as numerous gazes fell on Prince Simon, on his head that had not been held high since he arrived.

The Highness of the Varo Royal Family.

To actually proclaim the Pope of the Holy Court as King!

What is this situation?!

The nobles were dumbfounded, even Teresa was somewhat surprised she wasn’t the first from the Varo Royal Family to step forward.

Princess Fiona even forgot to weep bitterly, blankly looking up towards the high steps where a light rivaling the sun caught her eye.

Then, she turned her gaze towards Simon.

After observing for a long time, Fiona’s expression changed from shock to firmness.

She pondered over something unknown.

Princess Fiona immediately lifted her skirt to kneel in homage, shouting loudly, “I, Fiona Wald, along with Golan Wald, recognize the Pope of Light as the new King of the Varo Empire!”

Her voice was very loud, almost hysterical as she shouted, her gaze fixed on the figure on the platform.

At this moment, apart from her own voice.

There was only the sound of her heart almost bursting out of her chest.

The Varo Royal Family knows no kinship by blood.

The children of Wald XVIII were numerous.

Her inscrutable father would certainly not forgive Golan who instigated the rebellion, and probably not her either, orchestrating everything from behind the scenes.

So now, apart from the Holy Court of Light, who else could harness the King of Varo Empire?

Only the Pope of Light!

Since it’s a do-or-die situation anyway.

Princess Fiona decisively professed her allegiance.

Pledging loyalty to the Holy Court of Light, should their power grab succeed, she might lose her current grandeur and opulence, but perhaps she could at least spare her life.

Beside her, Teresa: “…”

I was originally worried that leading the defection would expose my identity, but now it seems there’s no need to worry about that anymore.

Thus.

As the princess who was lovingly cared for by Princess Fiona since childhood.

And still maintains a good relationship to this day.

Princess Teresa also pretentiously picked up her gorgeous skirt and knelt in homage.

Then, she softly and weakly called out, “I…I, Teresa Wald, also recognize the Pope of Light as the new King of the Varo Empire.”

After speaking.

Teresa then looked towards Fiona, adopting an attitude of following Princess Fiona’s lead.

Teresa: I’m just a frail follower.

…

The allegiance of the three Highnesses of the Varo Royal Family.

Directly elevated the eerie atmosphere at the venue to its peak, with some nobles frightened by today’s many changes screaming out, distancing themselves from the group of the Varo Royal Family.

And the other members of the Varo Royal Family had also distanced themselves as soon as Princess Fiona knelt.

Because the surrounding Imperial Army was already arming themselves.

Lances aligned in their hands.

The Senate looked extremely distressed: “Pope of Light, do you realize what you are saying? The Varo Empire belongs to the Varo Royal Family, and your actions are provoking the supreme royal authority!”

Duke Blaine stared ambiguously at the Pope of Light on the platform.

He said darkly, “Hah, the Holy Court of Light has always sought to encroach upon the empire’s prerogatives, and now, you have finally shown your true colors!”

Some in the Senate were informed about the King’s plans.

While others were not.

Duke Blaine, indeed an insider, although he too was unclear as to why His Majesty was so eager for Prince Simon’s coronation, knew that the Holy See of Light had always been scheming to seize royal power!

He raised his hand, and already there were numerous movements in the shadows, ready at all moments.

Listening to the clamor around him.

Xu Shuo slightly dimmed the light of the Sun Crown scepter and turned his head towards Duke Blaine.

He chuckled lightly, “The grace of God is as vast as the sea, and on this continent, only the God of Light reigns supreme, and even the thousand-year-old Varo Royal Family is merely receiving the grace of the divine.”

A hot-headed member of the Senate burst out, “Nonsense! The Church of Light harbors wild ambitions, no need for further words! Guard Corps, heed my command!”

Clash!

The one he shouted for was the Imperial Guard.

Yet, the first to act were the knight orders from both sides of the Gate of Palas.

The Bright Moon Knight Order and the Radiant Star Knight Order took positions on either side, drawing their knight’s swords, their bodies already circulating with a dense Aura of Light, though slightly lighter and less fiery compared to the Order of the Sun Knights.

The Imperial Guard quickly charged towards the Gate of Palas, surrounding the coronation platform.

Xu Shuo, however, only watched Duke Blaine and laughed again, “The divine power is like a prison, enjoying the grace of the divine while being blasphemous towards the divine light, this is the divine punishment you deserve.”

He gently tapped the scepter down.

Buzz—

A dazzling light spread out, instantly enveloping the entire coronation venue at the Gate of Palas, catching everyone present off guard and forcing them to instinctively close their eyes.

Amid the extremely bright light, terrified and miserable screams could be heard.

Catalina also closed her eyes.

But the next moment, she felt herself being pulled by something.

She was about to resist, but then a light chuckle came by her ear.

“Let’s go.”

Catalina paused slightly, then was led away by that force.

The blinding light lasted for a few seconds before dissipating.

When everyone looked towards the platform again.

To their shock, Duke Blaine had vanished, and his complete outfit lay on the ground, still wafting blue smoke, with sparks lingering in the air.

A moment of silence at the scene.

“Ah—!!”

A scream pierced the air.

Another noble couldn’t bear the unexpectedly frequent incidents of the coronation ceremony and turned to try to escape.

Once one person took the lead to run, more people began to panic, screaming and fleeing in all directions, causing complete chaos at the venue.

But just then, more Imperial Guards swiftly emerged from behind a nearby building, and even cavalrymen galloped menacingly down the grand avenue of the Gate of Palas!

This was indeed a premeditated coronation ceremony.

On the platform of the Gate of Palas.

A flustered Prince Simon tried to stand up, but due to kneeling for too long, he fell to the ground again as his leg went numb.

He hurriedly looked forward for help.

But noticed that the envoy from the Heresy Tribunal, who had been closely following the Pope of Light, had vanished.

Prince Simon was briefly stunned, then continued to shout: “Your Holiness, please save me!”

The Pope of Light turned his head to look at him.

Then slightly raised a smile, “Don’t worry, just stay here and don’t run around, you’ll be safe.”

Prince Simon hurriedly nodded in agreement.

At this moment he saw the Pope of Light gesture towards him, and soon Prince Simon found that his legs, which had been numb, had recovered and he could stand properly again.

He quickly bowed in thanks.

The Pope of Light casually nodded and said no more.

Prince Simon couldn’t help but look at him.

For some reason, he felt that the Pope of Light, at this moment, seemed less intimidating than before, previously holy and crisp, now seemed to have a more genteel touch.

He had this bizarre feeling but kept his head down and dared not speak, just tremblingly standing by the side.

Choosing to betray the empire and join the Church of Light.

For Simon, it was also a do-or-die act, and indeed the most courageous act of his life.

All because of that phrase.

“The God of Light will shelter every one of His people.”

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