The Holy Mountain of Karenriel finally welcomed the papal election.

If everyone was still hesitant before about who to choose as the next Pope, as the events of the past month have unfolded, Binés has become the only choice.

First came the fall of Sibis, which led to the imprisonment, suspension and detention of a large number of people in his faction, and the loss of their prestige and reputation.

While Odysseus was spared, his prestige was challenged. Many of his previously hidden flaws were exposed by the remnants of Sibes during their counterattack, leaving him struggling to explain and clarify. Furthermore, the shocking assassination attempt within the Holy Mountain, surrounded by the Knights of the Holy Lance, further tarnished his reputation. He could no longer confidently answer the inquiries of the crowd.

As a result, after the two candidates with the highest qualifications and popularity withdrew, among the remaining candidates, no one except Charente had the corresponding strength and reputation to reach the threshold of the Pope.

In the Seraph Cathedral at the top of the Holy Mountain, 163 archbishops, 625 bishops, 234 priests, and 129 chief paladins gathered together.

They will vote on the next pope.

"Now, voting begins!"

The bishop, dressed in a wide golden-red robe, walked up to the stage and struck the small hammer in front of him. The sound of a jade chime echoed in the hall of the church and then spread to the high dome.

The church is covered with exquisite white and complex carvings on pillars, window sills, walls, domes, and even handrails and guardrails. Patterns of angels, wings, shells, waves, branches, flowers, and other patterns together constitute this glorious and magnificent church.

When the afternoon sun shines into the room through the colored windows, you can see the gradient halo slightly reflected in the air, making people feel like they are in heaven.

Loran Hill, wearing a black nun's robe with silver edges, stood at the edge of the hall, looking at the quiet and sacred voting scene inside, feeling the unique solemn atmosphere of the venue.

The clergymen, dressed in neat and elegant robes, followed the line and came forward one by one to cast their votes in the transparent glass box.

As the sun set, under the gaze of many extraordinary people present, envelopes were opened, revealed, and then counted.

In the end, Vignes won with 70% of the votes.

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In the inner palace of Aquarius Palace, in the small hall on the second floor.

Bines and Loren Hill sat opposite each other.

"Are you recovering well? I heard from the nun who's taking care of you that you've been feeling sleepy lately, and sometimes you fall asleep just by sitting in the yard."

"It will probably take a while to fully recover, but the impact is not big. If you concentrate, you will not fall asleep." Loran Hill said this while stroking the hair by his ear a little embarrassedly.

"Then have a good rest. Don't worry about the academy assessment. Hehe, I will give you an excellent evaluation."

After getting acquainted with Loran Hill, Bines teased the silver-haired girl in front of her who was about 17 years old.

"Well... uh, thank you, Binnies." Loran Hill couldn't think of any rebuttal for the moment, so he had to accept her kindness.

After chatting with Loran Hill for a while and learning about each other's recent situation, Bines started to talk about business.

"According to our recent reports from the Frost Rose branch, the entire Frost Union has been mobilized. Large numbers of soldiers are gathering at the border, and within the harbor, golems are being loaded onto steel warships, ready to set sail at any moment. Airships can be seen taking off in the skies of Mozvar every day."

"They have almost mobilized all their national strength to prepare for war this time." Bines said about the recent worrying news.

"I understand. I will immediately notify the internal affairs of Clansia and ask them to take quick action." Knowing that this matter was of no trivial importance, Loran Hill's expression became serious.

"Well, if necessary, we will also send a 'team' to support you."

When Binés said the word "team", she emphasized her tone, as if to indicate that this team was extraordinary.

"Thank you." Loran Hill stood up to express his gratitude, then looked at the distant sky outside the window.

It seems that this war is inevitable.

Silver-winged finches flew out from the pages of the book, carrying this urgent information through the layers of clouds and the sky, heading to various places in Clancy and Verga, announcing the arrival of this crisis.

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Three days later, in the Pope's Hall.

Binesse sat in front of the silver mirror, and several nuns behind her were helping her dress up. She put on a red cloak with gold edges and embroidered with exquisite and lifelike wings. She was still wearing a pure white robe that showed off her figure, and the cuffs and collar were intricate and exquisite gold leaf patterns.

Slightly different from before, the pure white robe was embroidered with a feather pattern using dark, refracting thread. When viewed against the sunlight, the feathers would reflect a faint golden color under the sunlight.

When everything was neatly dressed, the new pope slowly walked into the church hall, accompanied by six high-ranking priests.

Today is the Pope's coronation ceremony.

On both sides of the hall stood high-level extraordinary people in the church. The scene of thousands of people gathered was extremely quiet at this moment, watching the Pope slowly walk through the crowd.

When Bines stepped onto the stage bathed in white light, the two old priests presiding on the left and right announced in unison that the ceremony had begun.

First, Bines explained her own ideas and the future reform policy of the church to all the church leaders present.

She has said this many times recently, but the crowd still applauded enthusiastically because it meant that Benedict Cumberbatch had taken her oath of office.

Then, Binés turned around and faced the back of the platform. A huge curtain slowly opened, revealing a massive angel statue over 100 meters tall.

This statue is similar to a relief, with most of the angel's body sunk into the stone wall. Her eyes are slightly closed, her hands are open, and the three pairs of slender and wide wings behind her are visible in the stone wall, looking lifelike.

The angel's face is dignified and beautiful, and the eyelashes under her eyes are also visible in the delicate carvings. Her upper body is leaning forward, revealing her nice and beautiful body curves, and she is wearing a soft robe. Even though it is a stone sculpture, it still makes people feel light and soft.

It is said that this statue was completed shortly after the Chaos War by hundreds of famous sculptors. They spent several years carving it meticulously, and then asked successive popes and archbishops to continuously reinforce it. It has gradually become a symbol of the church.

The kind and beautiful angel is sacred and wonderful, and countless people are shocked and conquered by this beauty the moment they see it.

At this moment, Bines knelt on one knee, placed her hands on the stone wall in front of her, and recited the oath passed down by successive popes.

"I will transform into a burning pure white flame"

"Dispel the haze of confusion"

"Guarding the last order of this world"

"No matter how many times"

"From the Night"

"From all evil"

"From all despair and chaos"