Comment by Introvert on Introvert

Chris explains that this is called the “Tree of the Supreme Deity.” Camilla finds the name overly grand and thinks it’s strange that even a lifeless tree is treated as something divine. She also learns that the temple gives out special necklaces that promise “eternal rest,” which she doesn’t fully trust. As the event begins, important figures arrive, including the pope and High Priest Daniel. Everyone shows respect, but Camilla notices something unusual, she sees a ghostly priestess standing next to the pope. The ghost looks like a young woman in white robes and behaves rudely, muttering insults and even calling the pope foolish. Camilla is shocked that a priestess, even as a ghost, would act this way. She realizes the ghost is staring angrily at the red pendant the pope is wearing, which looks just like the necklace Camilla received.

The ceremony continues with long prayers and speeches that Camilla finds very boring. Even the ghost priestess complains about how dull everything is. Eventually, the pope steps forward to perform a blessing on the special tree. He uses his divine power, and small leaves begin to grow on the previously dead branches. The crowd is amazed and happy, believing this means a good harvest year. Camilla, however, feels confused and thinks people are reading too much into it. After that, everyone attending the ceremony is asked to pray to the tree. Camilla is not interested but has no choice. While looking at the tree, she suddenly notices something surprising a small red dragon flying above it. She recognizes it as Draggy, whom she met before in the Gracia Empire.