Mark’s divine presence was now inescapable, his face watching from every corner of the world. The global population had been indoctrinated into a grotesque faith where daily rituals honoring Mark were mandatory. Failure to comply resulted in immediate punishment—disappearance, or worse.

Each morning began with "The Gesture," a salute every citizen had to perform the moment they woke up. Eyes closed, head bowed, they whispered "Glory to Mark, Bringer of Light" three times. Surveillance systems ensured compliance, and skipping "The Gesture" led to immediate punishment in public squares where offenders were forced to recite the mantra a thousand times.

Another bizarre custom was the "Hymn of Silence," a daily ritual where citizens had to remain completely still for an hour at noon, paying silent tribute. Breaking the silence, even by accident, resulted in public humiliation. Offenders had to wear a grotesque mask of Mark’s face for an entire month as a mark of shame.

"The Feast of Reflection" was a weekly event. Families gathered around a hologram of Mark streamed into homes worldwide. They were forbidden to speak, instead required to "reflect silently on their insignificance" while watching Mark’s smiling face on their screens.

Perhaps the most unsettling ritual was the "Midnight Offering." At 3 a.m., chosen citizens had to leave their homes, dressed in white, and walk to the nearest Mark Shrine. Once there, they offered their most prized possession—be it a family heirloom, or even their own hair, as a token of devotion. Refusal led to exile from society.

Mark’s hold over the world was now absolute. His followers, driven by fear and obedience, participated in these strange rituals, believing Mark’s divine favor was the only thing keeping the world from destruction. The line between worship and tyranny was now blurred beyond recognition.