Silence filled the room as if someone had stolen their voices.
They did not dare to go against the cardinal.
"Your eminence, I remember my daughter was sick and near death. But with your prayers and holy water you have offered, she has become healthy again. It still felt like a bad nightmare, but your grace had saved many lives." An important figure in high society, the countess of Almayra came forward with her head bowed with gratitude.
Many nodded and bowed. Many had taken help from the church. The church had saved lives, protected them from beasts and the time when the empire was not safe.
The blessing of the goddess had worked with the church too.
