The pope lowered his staff, the golden glow around his body slowly vanishing as he did so.
At the same time, most of the people in the room had recovered from their surprise, all their eyes immediately locking back onto the pope.
The pope used the opportunity immediately.
"My children," he said, his voice filled with happiness, "you have been seen, touched, and renewed. Let the light you received today guide you through the darkness, and let your loyalty be the chain that binds us together under the Divine's will."
Some of the important people lowered their heads in prayer, but most just observed the stage carefully, their understanding of the Imperial Church shaken.
Logan kept his gaze forward, many complex thoughts running through his head as the image of the rainbow beam flashed through his mind, a real reminder of just how massive this display had been.
'Something feels terribly off,' he thought, a slight shiver rolling down his spine.
