Inside the golden church, candlelight shone brightly. The prayers rang out loud and clear, and the believers bathed in the warm glow with solemn expressions.
Today was Worship Day, also known as Holy Descent Day and Redemption Day, the day when all Pan-Radiance Faith Sects held their services.
Even the Holy Candlemas Church in a place like Ake Town had to conduct worship under the guidance of its resident pastor.
Before the altar, Mog had changed into a solemn pastor's robe. Holding "Radiance's Grace" in his hands, he recited, "We must remember those who gathered firewood, for only because of them was the fire hot enough and the light brilliant enough..."
The believers below chanted along, "We must remember those who were burned by fire, for through their sacrifice, all our sins shall be forgiven..."
When the service ended, Pastor Mog distributed bread, dried meat, and wine to every believer. Those who had come for worship were all familiar faces; he could call nearly all of them by name, and most had received his favor or aid in one way or another.
"Pastor Mog, thank you so much. My son got better right away after using Holy Water."
"It was all Radiance's blessing."
As dusk approached, after seeing off the last believer, Pastor Mog's devout expression instantly turned cold. He looked behind him, where cloaked Li Wen had appeared without anyone noticing.
"We can prepare the ritual now."
She spoke.
The advancement ritual for a Witch Disciple was called the "Ritual of Dawn Dusk Birth."
``` Ritual of Dawn Dusk Birth (Dusk)
Knowledge—Ritual—Advancement (Stage One)
Required: "The Final Codex," The Twelve Sacrifices to the Pillar God
Dawn and dusk were born from the first delivery of old days. From then on, Radiance knew no sleep.
Hold the ritual at daybreak