Chapter 27
As I watched the naked body burn at the center of the plaza, I felt like I died twice. I watched as Pope Mateo continued with his ritual. He started showering the body with holy water, and the water faded into thin smoke, devoured by the fire that engulfed the crucifix.
“Oh, Holy Lord, our almighty God, may you forgive Zendaya Zandeyi for her crimes that she committed and bring her to the deepest depth of hell so that her soul may never wander and be lost again.” He started praying, “and may your holy light shine upon this kingdom.” Hinalikan ni Pope Mateo ang lalagyan ng banal na tubig at binigay ito sa paring umakyat din sa entablado. It was Father Francis Rosini. Nagsaboy din siya sa nasusunog kong katawan.
“Let’s go.” Malamig na saad ko sa mga kasama ko. “I’ve seen enoug
