The hall became completely quiet.

Just like the dullness and depression before a storm, Aresis suddenly became very quiet.

The Pope was silent, like a statue.

Mellad looked at the glimmer of light on the floor, as though he was lost in thought.

Aresis stood there motionlessly. It seemed that he was stunned.

After an unknown amount of time, the Pope finally glanced at Mellad with a profound look in his eyes.

Mellad ...