The bishop lowered his head and looked at the Lie Orb in his hands.
The Lie Orb was functioning steadily, with no problems at all.
...This matter was simply too serious.
"Seal every exit."
The bishop hesitated for only a second before giving the order.
The Church Knights immediately rushed out from their hiding places and sealed every exit tightly.
The atmosphere changed abruptly.
A killing intent spread through the church.
The distinguished guests invited to the monastery as witnesses could not help feeling a little uneasy at the sight.
"Your Grace, what are you doing?"
A Marquis managed a strained smile as he asked.
The bishop said gently, "Please bear with us for a little while. This matter absolutely must not be leaked, and I must report it to Church headquarters at once."
Then he turned to the knights guarding the hall and said, "Anyone who tries to leave this place is to be killed without mercy."
"Yes!" the knights answered.
The bishop hurried away with two attendants.
Gu Qingshan looked toward his mother.
She stood far away, blocked off from the crowd by the Church Knights, her face filled with alarm and worry.
Mother and son met each other's gaze.
"Don't worry," Gu Qingshan reassured her.
He waved his hand, releasing a streak of white light that settled over his mother.
A warm feeling filled her from head to toe, dispelling her worries and bringing her into a state of peace. Her face, haggard from grief and worry these past few days, also regained some color.
"Look!"
"The Holy Peace Spell!"
"My heavens, that really is the Holy Peace Spell!"
The crowd grew restless.
The Holy Peace Spell was a sacred art that only high-ranking clergy could cast.
It was simply inconceivable that a four-year-old child could cast