State Religion World.
10:23 a.m.
A convoy of twelve black sedans drove along the road on the western side of St. Peter's Square, under the watchful eyes of the Knights of Malta stationed on both sides.
It passed the Papal Audience Hall, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Holy See Court without obstruction, finally arriving before St. Stephen's Church.
It was worth mentioning that vehicles were normally forbidden from entering.
Even dignitaries from various countries had to get out at the Papal Audience Hall.
Moreover, buildings stood between St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Audience Hall.
Cars could not have driven through at all.
But to receive these guests, the newly appointed Pope Maxwell had people tear down that section of the buildings and replace it with a gate bearing distinct Catholic features.
He had also personally declared that all official vehicles from the World Government could drive directly to St. Stephen's Church—the Administrative Palace.
Not only that.
At this moment, Pope Maxwell had personally led the five resident cardinals, ten archbishops, and the members of Holy See Section XIII led by Father Anderson to welcome the convoy outside St. Stephen's Church.
Soon, black cars bearing the Five-Circle Cross insignia and license plates marked either "Religious Affairs Department" or "Mage Association" pulled up one after another before the slightly excited crowd.
[Bang! Bang! Bang!]
As the convoy slowly came to a halt, the doors on both sides of the front and rear vehicles opened first.
One Black-Clad Man after another stepped out, all dressed in suits, broad-shouldered, powerfully built, and cold in demeanor.
There were also several figures wearing extravagant robes.
The former were members of CIPHER POL-No.1 responsible for protecting mid- and high-ranking officials.
The latter were battle mages specially assigned by the Mage Association.
Then the important figures began