Delacroix moved to the podium, his expression grave and the miter balanced carefully on his head. In one hand he held a gold staff with a cross embedded in glowing crystal at the head, in the other, he held the Holy Bible.

As he reached the podium, he cleared his throat.

"People of Dagaria, we are gathered here today to recognize the marriage of a great house and a great nation. We join together in celebration as the House of Hellsing is tied evermore to the great Kingdom of Amestris. People of Dagaria, please stand for opening prayers."