The God of War ceremony is the most important ceremony in the entire Northern Duchy Federation.

Basically, every child born in the Northern Duchy Federation can gain various strength boosts and boosts in this ceremony. Because the God of War ceremony is performed during the coming-of-age ceremony of all children of the Northern Duchy Federation, the God of War ceremony is also called the "God of War Coming-of-age Ceremony", compared to this, the coming-of-age ceremony held by children of other countries and empires is simply weak.

Of course, it is not that there are no other countries and empires that want to follow suit, but the God of War ritual does have irreproducibility and uniqueness. At the very least, no god's blessing can permanently increase a person's strength and potential, and even have a profound beneficial impact on their future. And the people from the Federation of the Northern Duchy also officially relied on this to make this country with the form of a deformed federation among the super-first-class kingdoms.

Located in the heart of the entire Northern Duchy's federal territory: the Grand Sanctuary of Marz, dozens of god of war ceremonies are held every day. According to the comprehensive evaluation of all the young people who have participated in the Principality's tour and successfully arrived here, the level of the ritual hall where they perform the Ares ceremony also varies, and most people can use the ritual hall of the second level, which is the normal level.

Only a small percentage of the population is eligible for the Level 3 Ceremony Hall. As for the fourth-level ritual hall, only those real people who have excellent evaluations are qualified to use it. This rule, even the internal clergy of the God of War Church has no right to change and conceal it.

Even the Pope's only son, Muru, used the ceremonial hall at the beginning, which was only a second-class one.

The Grand Church of Marz, on the other hand, has a total of forty-nine ceremonial halls. Each of the seven ceremonial halls is themed in style. There are two first-level ceremonial halls, two second-level ceremonial halls, two third-level ceremonial halls, and one fourth-level ceremonial hall. There are seven themes in the 49 ceremonial halls. Each symbolizes the seven priesthood realms of war: battle, war, strategy, conquest, killing, glory and destruction.

However, according to Andrew, after the fall of the second god of war, Argusen. The Ares priesthood was broken into five large pieces and six smaller pieces.

The complete godhead of Marz, the god of war, is battle and war, and the other third of conquest and slaughter. And the other main god who belongs to the same war priesthood system, the goddess of victory, Veynas, has the complete godhead of strategy and glory, and also a third of the godhead of conquest and killing. As for the remaining one-third of the conquest, slaughter, and intact Godhead of destruction, it fell to Podias, the god of destruction.

In other words, Marz is not actually the real god of war, and his claim to be the god of war is only to deceive his followers. Because of this, the relationship between the Church of the God of War and the Victory Church and the Destruction Church is very unharmonious.

But. In addition to the seven-themed ceremonial hall, there is also the largest ceremonial hall: the God of War Hall.

Also known as the Council Hall, this ceremonial hall is not only dedicated to the Son and Daughter, but also a place for discussions during meetings of the Northern Duchy Federation.

Originally, every day, countless people would line up in the ceremonial hall to hold the God of War ceremony.

However, with the arrival of the Holy Maiden and the beginning of preparations for the Holy Maiden's God of War ceremony, the God of War ceremony has ceased to be performed in all forty-nine ritual halls, and all young people who arrive at the Grand Sanctuary of Marz to prepare for the God of War ceremony must wait until the Holy Maiden's God of War ceremony is over. In this way, they show their respect for the god of war and their respect for the saint.

The God of War Hall is located in the middle of the seven themed ceremonial halls. In other words, no matter which ritual hall the believer receiving the God of War ritual is going to, they must follow the road to the God of War Hall. When there was no Federal Council of the Northern Duchy and the ceremony of the gods of war of the Holy Son and the Holy Maiden. The Hall of the God of War is open, and all believers who perform the God of War ritual are required to bow down to the statue of Marz in the Hall of the God of War upon arrival at the Hall of the God of War.

Today is different, though.

Because of the closure of the other seven themed ceremonial halls. So now only the God of War Hall is still open, but the security around it is obviously extremely tight.

The eight gates of the Hall of the God of War. There was a team of twenty God of War knights standing guard. As for the Knights of War and the Priests of the God of War patrolling the perimeter, there are even more of them. One could even say. The entire Church of the God of War has been mobilized at this moment, so that Emily's God of War ceremony can be carried out smoothly.

On the way to the Hall of the God of War, there are hand-trimmed exquisite flowers and trees, as well as various sculptures of knights and warriors. From this point, it can be seen that although the Church of the God of War also has its own divine priests, it is still more focused on hand-to-hand combat-based professions, which is completely different from the Victory Church - the followers of the Victory Goddess Veynas pay more attention to tactical and strategic development, and their church profession has a more balanced development, from long-range attack to melee combat, which is very much in line with the impression of the godhead of "strategy".

A special guard composed of more than a hundred God of War knights was slowly moving towards the gate of the God of War Hall.

Right in the middle of this team is Emily, the new saint of the Church of the God of War.

Originally, there should have been eight goddess of war maids and the black-robed priestess Muru who accompanied Emily to the God of War Hall at this time. But at this moment, Emily was followed by two black-robed priests with their hoods covered and their hands in their sleeves, completely unable to see their identity and gender.

This behavior is very impolite in the Grand Church of Marz.

Under normal circumstances, any guard patrolling the Chapel of Marz had the right to ask the priest to remove his hood for identification. But this time, the hundreds of God of War knights around took a resigned attitude to this situation, and had no intention of identifying the other party's identity at all, which couldn't help but make the God of War knights standing at the door of the God of War Hall feel a little puzzled.

It's just that even the holy daughter Emily didn't say anything, and the others naturally didn't say anything.

Seeing this large team slowly approaching, the Pope of the God of War Church immediately went out to greet him with several internal clergy and God of War maids. But when he saw that there were no eight goddess of war maids in this team, even his own son Muru was not present. His brows were also slightly furrowed, and there was even a little doubt in his pupils. And the eyes of the two black-robed priests who followed Emily were also full of doubts and unkindness.

Andrew & Sean. Naturally, this qiē is in full view.

They also clearly saw that the Pope was secretly observing the hundreds of God of War knights scattered in eight groups around them. However, judging by the look in his eyes, it was clear that the result was a little disappointing for him, because he did not see the knights of the god of war who had secretly taken refuge in him in this team. It's just that in this state, it seems that he has made up his mind and raised his head and straightens his waist.

"Holy Maiden." The Pope, who was not very old, spoke in a deep voice, his tone with a sense of majesty befitting his status, "The Hall of the God of War is the most important core forbidden place of the Church, and you have not only come here with great fanfare. And you put on this battle phalanx, do you want to be disrespectful to our lord? ”

"Then your Excellency, please sue me." Emily's voice was cold, which was very much in line with the image of the so-called saintess, but her tone and attitude were obviously not quite like a new saintess, "What are so many God of War knights and battle priests doing outside the God of War Hall?" Who put them here, and who is disrespectful to our lord? …… Could it be, His Holiness the Pope? Do you want to take the place of our master? ”

"Your Highness!" The Pope's voice became extremely low, as if he was about to erupt with anger, "They are the guards and knights of the Grand Sanctuary of Marz, and they are specifically responsible for the safety of the entire Grand Chapel of Marz!" Today is because your God of War ceremony will be held here. That's why they came over to protect ......."

"No, I don't." Emily said lightly, but interrupted the Pope mercilessly, "The safety of the Great Chapel is more important than my own safety. Whether it is a son or a holy woman. We are only vessels for the coming of our Lord's will, we are only symbols. But it's not the only one, and it's not a qiē. Opposite. The Grand Chapel of Marz is the most important centerpiece, and this is the place of authority that symbolizes the supremacy of our Lord! Let them all return to their posts, and my security will be the responsibility of my guards. ”

"Your guards?" The Pope laughed angrily, "I wonder who you mean by the guards, Your Highness?" ”

"Your Excellency, are you so dizzy that you can't see clearly?" Emily sneered mercilessly, "If that's the case, then I think you should give up the Pope's position." ”

In an instant, the Pope's face instantly turned red, and he directly stretched out his hand to point at Emily and shouted: "Presumptuous! Even if you are a saint, you have no right to meddle in the political affairs of the Church. As the Pope of the Church of the God of War, I was appointed by my Lord, and this is my Lord's recognition of my devout faith! …… Emily, are you trying to rebel? ”

"Don't buckle these hats on me, because that's pointless." Emily still looked down, completely ignoring the Pope's accusatory words, "If my lord only recognized your position as Pope because of your piety, then I think my presence is enough to take your place." …… In that case, there is no difference between having you and not you, and you can step down. ”

At this point, Emily's gaze had already passed directly past the Pope, and then fell on the top heads of the various departments of the God of War Church behind him. It's just that her eyes are still extremely cold, especially when she sees one or two indifferent God of War maidens following each of these people, Emily's anger in her heart has almost reached its peak.

"You don't need to guard here, let's all go back to our posts." Emily forcibly suppressed the anger in her heart, glanced slightly sideways at the God of War knights who were guarding the God of War Hall who had not yet sorted out the situation in front of her, and at the same time commanded softly, "Before you leave, go and inform the others by the way." ”

All the Knights of War glanced at each other, but no one left, and they clearly didn't understand what was going on. Of course, the main thing is that Emily's current order is an order to overstep, and according to the church rules of the God of War Church, this is not in accordance with the rules, so it is normal for these God of War knights not to listen to the order.

Sean and Andrew, who remained silent the whole time, did not speak.

Andrew didn't speak. It's because he doesn't have any good feelings for the entire Church of the God of War, and he doesn't have any good feelings for Marz. In his opinion. Marz was not even as good as his first two gods of war, at least the church of those two gods of war did not have so much mess. So he's worried. Once he speaks, he can't help but slaughter everyone in the entire God of War Church.

And Sean, the reason why he didn't open his mouth was purely to see Emily's ability to control. He wondered if Emily was capable of controlling a fully formed church. However, judging from the current situation, Emily's strength and control of things are very good, and everyone has fallen into Emily's rhythm so far, and it is no coincidence that she can control such a large mercenary group from this point of view.

"Hmph, Mistress Emily. Please do it in moderation. The corners of the Pope's mouth lifted slightly, and there was a bit of smugness on his face, "Your current behavior is not worthy of the name of 'saint' at all, you ......."

"Today, this is the second time I've heard that." Once again, Emily interrupted the Pope mercilessly, "That's what the maids you sent to put me under house arrest and watch on me told me the same. ”

Hearing this, the Pope's face suddenly changed: "What about Muru! What did you do with Muru! ”

"Muru?" Emily tilted her head. Then he smiled with a look of sudden realization, "Did you say that ugly slut like a demon?" He has been punished by God by our lord for insulting me. …… Not only will I not even be able to enter my lord's kingdom, but even his soul will not be able to receive it. Oh. By the way, the same fate will be for your eight waitresses. ”

"You!" The Pope's face became very ugly, "You killed my son? ”

"You're not just eye-catching. Don't even your ears? Emily said lightly, "I said it." He has been punished by our lord. …… Moreover, this is the end of being disrespectful to me. And. Didn't I tell you earlier? Because of my appearance, you are no longer the most devout believer, and I am enough to take your place. ”

"Hehe, then please prove it, Your Highness the Holy Maiden." The Pope took several deep breaths in a row, and even though his eyes were as red as a bull in heat, he still kept his senses, and instead of uttering nonsense such as "You are not a saint", he asked Emily to prove the piety of both parties in another extremely calm way.

In fact, whether a believer is religious enough to the gods he believes in is known only to the gods who listen to their hearts. So the Pope now asks Emily to prove that his faith is inferior to Emily, which no one else knows except that Martz will know, at least Emily is obviously unable to prove the truth of such a thing.

And if Emily can't prove it, then the Pope will obviously have a better way to attack Emily's prestige.

If Emily has the matching ability to control a mercenary group, then as a person who can compete with the two Holy Sons for a long time, and even swallowed up the entire God of War Church as soon as the two Holy Sons died one after another, and at the same time firmly controlled more than two-thirds of the power of the entire God of War Church, it can be said that the ability of the Pope of the God of War Church is definitely above Emily. At least, definitely above Emily without the help of Andrew and Sean.

"I wanted to save some face for you, but since you don't cherish it yourself, then you can't blame me." Emily shook her head slightly.

"Please also ask His Highness the Templar to prove it." The Pope is still smiling.

Emily then gently stretched out her right hand and pointed it at the Pope, her voice soft as if singing: "My lord says that any being who dares to go against his will is a false being, and will be punished by divine fire." …… If there is goodness in the heart, then it purifies the evil; If there is an evil root in the heart, it will be ...... Death. ”

As Emily's words fell, the air around her began to become extremely oppressive.

It's as if there really is an awe-inspiring will coming to you.

Of course, it's not that Marz's will is coming, it's that Andrew is exuding his own dragon might.

There had never been an ancient dragon in this area for tens of thousands of years, and these people around them had no experience in fighting dragon creatures with dragon power at all, so they didn't know what the so-called dragon power was like at all. All they knew was that when Emily finished speaking, they only felt a fear and tremor from their souls, which made them feel the urge to kneel down and worship at this moment**.

The Pope's face became particularly shocked.

Because not only did he feel the presence of this awe-inspiring aura, but at the same time, he also felt that his body was getting hotter and hotter. However, this qiē has completely exceeded his cognition, although as the Pope, he does have some very unique God of War divine skills, but now, even if he roared wildly in his heart and even began to use divine skills with gestures, all divine skills did not appear on his body.

Finally, seconds after Emily finished speaking, flames suddenly ignited from the Pope's body, lighting him into a humanoid torch in just one second.

The Pope let out a frenzied scream, and even wanted to run, but Andrew, who was standing next to Emily, only took a step forward, and the Pope was frozen in place as if he had been cast a shaping technique. The only thing left to do was his frantic and terrible screams and cries for help.

But in this picture like the wrath of God, no one dares to act on their own, let alone save people.

So, after the flames burned for just three seconds, all the flames suddenly disappeared again.

If it weren't for the fact that such a big living person as the Pope disappeared in front of everyone out of thin air, and some gray-white powder was left on the ground, no one would have dared to believe what they had just seen. It was only three seconds before and after, and the spiritual leader of the Church of the God of War, who was appointed by Marz, disappeared completely, and if this was not divine punishment, no one knew what it could be called divine punishment.

Of all the people present, except for Emily, Sean and Andrew, no one had a good face.

Even the hundreds of Knights of War who had followed Emily, even if it was the second time they had seen such a scene - the first time was when Sean found out the Knights of War who had been sent by the Pope to spy on Emily and then turned to ashes by Emily in the same way - their faces were extremely ugly.

Because Emily's behavior at this time, no matter how many times he watched it, the impression in the hearts of all believers who believed in Marz was only shock and fear.

"It seems that our Pope is not only a hypocrite, but also a very evil person." Emily said lightly, "It seems that it is necessary for us to thoroughly investigate how this hypocrite deceived my lord and became the Pope. At this point, Emily looked around for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "What are you still standing here for?" Didn't you hear what I just said? ”

All the knights of the god of war who had been sent by the Pope to perform the guard work here suddenly struck a spirit, saluted Emily, and immediately turned to leave the place.

Watching those God of War knights leave, Emily glanced at the so-called high-level again, and said in a deep voice: "You guys should leave too, I don't need you." ”

So, these so-called high-level officials all breathed a sigh of relief one by one, bowed to Emily as well, and then left here with the goddess of war attendant beside him.

In an instant, only Emily, Sean and Andrew were left in the entire God of War Hall.

As for the hundreds of God of War knights who came with Emily, they naturally took over the defense of the God of War Hall and closed all eight doors at the same time. They had been ordered by Emily before that no matter what they heard during her God of War ceremony, they could not open the door to the Hall of War without Emily's permission, otherwise they would be punished by God.

Seeing that all the preparations were ready, Emily looked at Sean and said softly, "I'm sorry for you, Lord Sean." ”

"Yes, let's get started." Sean nodded slightly.

Emily then threw her head up and drank the potion of awakening that Sean had taken from Oscar, while kneeling in front of the idol of Marz and began the prayer work of the god of war ritual.

Or rather......

Begins the hunting work that belongs to Sean. (To be continued......)