Contrary to the Holy Pope's concerns, the founding parade concluded without further spectacle, and the divine ceremony commenced with the prayers of blessing.
''O Goddess Agnes, our Divine Mother of Light, guide us through the darkness that beseech our path. Sanctify this day that many gather to seek thy blessings and deliver this empire with miracles that will strengthen our divine faith till eternity.''
Among the audience, Raven stood with the rest of the Langston family. She glanced at the Holy pope and priests praying seriously to the statue of the Goddess Agnes, and then at the nobles murmuring silently between themselves. Some were watching the prayers in amusement and interest. There were also nobles who acted like the Holy pope and his priests, praying sincerely to the Goddess Agnes.
