A few people moved very quickly and were almost ready by midnight that day.
After all, it was just a carriage and a few packages, and no believers were brought with it.
However, considering the uneasiness of the people, Mias still cooperated and stayed, preparing to attend prayers the next morning before leaving.
The identity of Mias was not announced at the beginning. Even within the church, only the Pope and his party knew it. Other believers thought he was a big boss from somewhere else.
Coupled with the aura of light that surrounds him, there is nothing wrong with pretending to be the pope to succeed him.
Normally the church is not open to the public, so there is no need to worry about causing panic if he leaves. He can be picked up smoothly when the church in the capital sends someone over.
The next day soon arrived.
Gardenia didn't have to attend the prayer ceremony, but because it was too noisy outside, she couldn't sleep in anymore.
When she sat up while rubbing her eyes, she saw Mias standing there fully dressed.
To suit his status, he wore papal attire today.
The snow-white robe reaches to the ankles, and the belt around the waist is embroidered with exquisite emblems, and there are pale golden tassels hanging down.
It's not like Gardenia has never seen this robe before, but her eyes lit up when she saw him wearing it.
Walking over and circling around him, the little girl nodded with satisfaction.
"It's quite pretty."
The robe of Jesus in the Bible is white, so popes have chosen pure white as their robes since ancient times. However, each pope has different preferences, so the degree of gorgeousness is also different.
As it spreads to the present, it is inevitable that some elements will be added to it, such as embroidery patterns symbolizing the God of Light and emblems symbolizing the church.
However, it seems that no matter how solemn it is, it will be subconsciously ignored in Mias.
The light from the window shines on his pale golden hair, as if it has been radiated with a layer of holy light. His pale skin cannot hide his appearance, and his light-colored eyes are clear and indifferent, exuding a somewhat pure aura.
More convincing than that robe.
Mias pursed his lips and lowered his eyes to look at her.
"Why are you awake?"
Gardenia tilted her head and looked out the window, her tone unconsciously filled with accusations.
"It's too noisy and I can't sleep."
He responded softly, raised his hand to touch her head, was silent for a moment, and then spoke again.
"Sleep on the road."
The little girl nodded obediently, thought about it, and eagerly pulled on his sleeves.
"Then can I sleep on your collar like yesterday?"
"……Um."
Gardenia bent her eyes with satisfaction, and happened to hear someone knocking on the door outside, so she pushed him over.
"Go quickly, everyone is waiting for you. I'll pack up and go over."
Mias moved his fingertips and followed her movements to open the door.
Several believers have bowed their heads respectfully.
"Your Majesty, you can pass."
…
Gardenia packed herself up, found a white cloak and put it on before slowly leaving the room.
As a vampire, of course she would not participate in prayers, so she only hid in the corridor not far away.
With her super hearing, she could also hear the uneasy chatter of the common people.
"...What happened today? Didn't it say that the Pope was captured by a vampire yesterday?"
"I don't know. Didn't the guards knock on the door one by one last night? They said that a more powerful pope has come, and the vampires have all been driven away. There is no need to worry about meeting him later."
"Hey, I hope this pope is a powerful one. So many bats suddenly appeared yesterday, which really scared me."
"Actually, I think those bats are pretty good. No one is in danger, and they even captured the Pope. Our lives should be easier after that, right?"
