While the priests outside were still checking the slaves.
In the hall in front of the square, the scene was quite different. The entire hall was unusually quiet, with only the lighting crystals that filled the entire hall flashing everywhere.
In the most central position of the hall, there is a silver sphere. The diameter of the sphere is about one meter. There is no crack on the sphere and it is reflective. There is only a round hole on the front with a green gem the size of a palm inlaid in it.
The ball was floating in the air, about a meter above the ground. It was not motionless, but slowly floating up and down, just like a person breathing, maintaining a unique rhythm. In the green gem, there seemed to be countless streams of light flashing, like fish swimming back and forth under the pond, and the surface of the water was the green gem.
In front of this sphere stood four people, specifically the Golden Bough Priest Farhes, Queen Laura, her husband Prince Sherlock, whom she had been married to for only a few months, and the Queen's teacher and advisor, Master Salmeron.
Fahs was still dressed simply, with nothing else on his body except an old priest robe. He stared at the light in the green gem with excitement.
The Queen and the Prince were dressed in their best clothes, wearing the gowns and crowns that they would only wear for important ceremonies, and they looked a little nervous. Master Salmeron was wearing armor and carrying a sword, and he also looked very serious.
"The city of God has begun to respond to my call." Fahs' voice sounded a little trembling. Queen Laura had never seen this saint like this. "The saints who have followed God since the mythological era are awakening from their slumber. God has granted them eternal life to accompany him. Now they will become the forerunners of the gods."
"Is it about to begin?" Queen Laura asked, "How many saints will descend?"
Fahs said: "I don't know either. The gods have their own arrangements, but it must be enough to destroy our enemies."
"Are you talking about those guys in the Chinese Tower?" asked Queen Laura.
Fahs said: "Not only that, but anyone who does not believe in the true God should be destroyed. The whole world is the garden of the true God. What right do humans or other creatures who do not believe in him have to continue to survive?"
Seeing Fahs's eyes looking at her, Queen Laura quickly nodded and agreed, "You are right. Is it going to start outside too?"
Fahs said, "It's almost time. The last batch of slaves has arrived. As long as they pass the assessment, we can provide life essence for the city of God.
I have to say that Her Majesty the Queen really loves her people. She would rather spend money to buy slaves than sacrifice her own people to awaken the City of God."
Queen Laura said: "I am already ashamed that I led them into the war as soon as I ascended the throne, causing many people's families to die and their hometowns to fall into the hands of the enemy. I can't ask for more from them. If some gold coins can complete the task you gave me, why should they sacrifice their lives?"
"This cannot be called a sacrifice. It is a kind of luck and honor for them. Most people live a mediocre life and never have the opportunity to participate in such a great event." Fahs said, "I heard that in order to pay for this gold coin, you even had to borrow money from nobles and merchants?"
"Yes." Queen Laura bowed her head and replied, "But please believe me, those people I left behind will create more value than ten gold coins in the rest of their lives. They will also dedicate themselves to the God of Nature, but in different ways."
Fahs said with an unhappy look: "Remember, it is blasphemy to talk about interests in front of the gods. Is it the dead Chinese who has such an influence on you? You'd better forget him completely."
"No, I truly believe in the gods. What I just said was just a momentary confusion. No matter what the gods require me to sacrifice, I will do my best to do it." Queen Laura said.
"Oh? Really?" Fahs said, "Before the city of God descends, there is indeed one more thing you need to do."
"Go ahead," said the Queen.
"Although you have prepared enough slaves, opening the Gate of God itself requires extremely pure life energy. We also need to sacrifice an additional expert, at least a master." While speaking, Priest Fahs raised his hand and gently pointed to Master Salmeron who was standing behind the queen.
Queen Laura's eyes suddenly widened, and she exclaimed in disbelief: "Wait a minute!"
Salmeron was also shocked when Fahs said his name. He was eager to burst out his fighting spirit and swing his sword to chop at the saint in front of him. But it was too late. In front of a saint who was well prepared and attacked by surprise, a great swordsman like him had almost no ability to resist. A leaf suddenly appeared on Salmeron's forehead. This strange leaf emitted bursts of light that enveloped his body. His fighting spirit was like ice and snow poured with hot water, and it disappeared in an instant.
Not only his fighting spirit, but also his physical fitness was greatly affected. He was originally physically strong, but now he couldn't even lift his hands. The long sword that had just been drawn out fell back into its scabbard.
"This is..." Salmeron had never seen the saint in front of him take action, and when he took action, everything would be over.
"Leaf of Sleep. Holy magic from the Temple of Nature." Prince Sherlock, who had been silent, said, "Master Salmeron, just be at ease and become a part of the Saints of the City of God. I will take good care of Laura."
"Lord Fahs! Please wait a moment, we can still discuss this matter!" Queen Laura shouted loudly.
Fahs smiled and said, "Are you questioning the decision of a Golden Branch priest?"
"I..." Laura's voice softened.
Fahes looked at Salmeron who was completely unable to move and said, "You have been worrying too much about the queen over the years. Sherlock is right. Now that they are married, he will assist Laura. You don't need to worry about it anymore. Go and serve the God of Nature with honor."
Salmeron struggled a few times, but he had lost all his strength and finally could only lower his eyes in resignation.
Fahs looked at the queen, and the queen lowered her head to the ground and said no more.
He smiled and gently touched the green gem with his hand. A ray of light shot out from the green gem and entangled Salmeron's body.
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