Upon hearing Gao Yi's words, the one hundred refugees off the stage could not believe their eyes.
To be able to live in the upper hive. A thing they had never even dared to dream of was happening to them.
Meanwhile, Holt strolled slowly down off the stage.
He walked toward a refugee kneeling on the ground, squatted down, and said with a smile.
"Is your name Andrew? I heard that during this time, you would always take the people near you to pray to the God-Emperor to soothe their emotions? You did very well!"
"Y-Yes, Bishop Holt! I have always believed that the God-Emperor would not abandon us! As long as we remain pious, He will surely come to save us!" Andrew spoke nervously, his voice stuttering.
"You are a credit to the God-Emperor. In the name of the Ecclesiarchy Bishop of Agathos, I invite you to become a priest under my command. Are you willing? You will have the opportunity to serve the God-Emperor from a closer distance!"
Holt helped Andrew to his feet.
"The God-Emperor be praised... do I really have the opportunity to join your church?"
"Of course, you have already proven your qualifications!"
"I am willing! Of course I am willing! Praise the God-Emperor! I can also become a priest preaching for the God-Emperor!"
Subsequently, Holt found several other pious believers among the crowd in turn and invited them to join the Ecclesiarchy.
This was what Gao Yi and Holt had discussed; the Ecclesiarchy was currently facing a severe shortage of personnel, unable even to maintain normal church operations and preaching. This action both bought people's hearts and replenished their workforce.
After finishing the invitations, Holt returned once again to the high platform.
"Today is an exceptionally important day for Agathos. I, Holt Reyes, in