The pope nodded, then he faced the crowd and read the scroll, "As you all may know, today we will perform a rite to end this evil existence! The vessel of calamity placed by the devil, Xenofon! Today shall go down history as the most prominent ritual the world has ever seen! When the cursed being disappears the million year old prophecy will be realized and the God of Amaritus will bring us salvation!"
The crowd cheered.
'Really... It's sickening.' Arisha thought. She didn't dare to look around to see the happy reactions of people to her death.
"Arisha, the cursed... being." A familiar voice called out.
She raised her head. 'Lisandra.'
The two stared at each other. Lisandra wore a composed yet guilty expression, on the other hand, Arisha was indifferent.
"What are you waiting for?" The pope said.
"Ah, yes, I apologize." She took a deep breath. "Shall my prayers reach Amaritus."
