There was still some time before midnight. Dark and Ergane sat to one side and waited.
The [Child of Light], now dressed in white holy robes, sat cross-legged at the center of the area, cradling [Saint]'s [Divine Origin] in its palms as it carefully sensed it.
Midnight marked the transition between months. It was also the beginning of Halloween. Halloween, All Saints' Day.
It was the perfect moment to witness the birth of [Saint].
As the time drew near, Dark's expression turned solemn.
The Magic Spirits within [Magic Guidance Heaven] also gathered of their own accord, wanting to witness [Saint]'s birth with their own eyes.
If all went well, this would be the second [God] Dark had created!
Dong!
From atop Saint Marian Academy's Clock Tower, the chime signifying midnight quietly rang out.
The Bal Masqué, filled with laughter and cheer, came to an end.
But the "Christmas" within [Magic Guidance Heaven] had only just begun.
The [Child of Light] began absorbing [Saint]'s [Divine Origin].
At that very moment.
The Holy Church was holding an internal ceremony for the Pope's abdication. Pope Xis's physical condition had been worsening by the day.
After repeated meetings, the Holy Church finally selected someone to temporarily assume the position of Pope.
—Lance Gaskell, the youngest Archbishop, adopted son of the Patrice Family, and legitimate son of the Saint John Family.
While everyone else hesitated to take the stage at such a critical juncture and shoulder the burden, Lance Gaskell seized the opportunity and secured the position of "temporary Pope" in one stroke.
Though it was only "temporary," if he performed well, it was not impossible for him to become the official Pope.
The Holy Church's true power remained in the hands of the three giants. Lance Gaskell was merely a figurehead displayed to the