............"Yes, how did you recognize me?" Phia nodded, surprised by the plump man's keen perception."From this card, young Miss, and coupled with the news we received from the church about the arrival of Young Miss Lumara and Young Miss Starcrest to our city," the plump man explained, pointing to the card and indicating they were aware of their presence.He then bowed respectfully to Astrid, acknowledging her presence."You don't seem like an ordinary worker here. Are you?" Phia inquired, noting his demeanor and respectful attitude."Yes, I am the manager of this Crystal Pavilion, and I oversee the layman members working here," the plump man confirmed, introducing himself and explaining his role."Alright, please complete the billing procedure and have someone load this package onto our car outside," Phia instructed, nodding in understanding."No need to pay, please don't worry about anything. The church has given us strict orders not to accept any payment from Young Miss Lumara
............Meanwhile in the capital,In the heart of Eldoria stood a majestic building, adorned with the words "Council Hall" in bold letters.The Council Hall holds immense importance, serving as the place where the five ruling families have been shaping the destiny of the Realm of Elandor for centuries.The walls, intricately designed despite their age, exuded a magnetic charm.Inside the grand building, a spacious hall unfolded, featuring six elevated platforms, each adorned with a throne.These thrones belonged to the heads of the five ruling families, while the sixth, the most significant, belonged to the highest authority of the Crystal Healing Organization, the Pope.In recent days, after the Current Generation Divine Heir was chosen, the organization sensed division among the five families. Some wanted to serve the Divine Heir faithfully, while others sought to control them for personal gain.Today, Thaddeus Lumara, head of the Lumara Family, informed each family head abou
............"What... They contracted several Divine Beasts? How on earth did they succeed?" Thaddeus's curiosity deepened, his disbelief growing even stronger."Using live humans and forbidden rituals," Rajendra replied in a chilling tone, his words hanging heavy in the air."As for the rest of the information, here, take a look. I've gathered all the details from my family's informants," Rajendra said, tossing a bundle of papers to Thaddeus.Thaddeus's face contorted with disgust as he scanned through the papers. "This is... damn it, that's just fucking messed up!" he cursed under his breath, his anger boiling over.Thaddeus had sent his own men to quietly gather secrets from the Everglen family, but they hadn't succeeded yet. He couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy towards Rajendra Chauhan's success, even though Chauhan's family had lost fine soldiers in the process."Lord Lumara, please mind your language," Pope Aurelius admonished him, his voice firm."Here, see for yourself
............"This is a cursed tool, Mother, different from divine tools. They possess various abilities, but unlike divine tools, they come with negative drawbacks," Eirik explained, observing his mother's admiration for a gleaming one-handed short sword emitting dense killing intent.High Druidess Elowen Everglen, the head of the Everglen Family, may appear gentle and calm, but everyone in the family knows better than to anger her. Despite her serene demeanor, she commands respect and fear like no other.Eirik Everglen inherits his mother's cruelty, capable of killing with a smile on his face. The family knows not to cross him either."How unfortunate that we can't get our hands on these wonderful tools. Anyways, how is the Divine Heir? Have you seen him up close?" Elowen paused her play with the short sword, placing it back in its wooden box and closing it before turning to her son with a serious expression."Yes, I have. And I'm quite disappointed. He's pathetic, Mother. My Divin
............Eirik swiftly made his way inside the estate, his footsteps echoing softly as he navigated the familiar halls.With practiced ease, he located a hidden passage concealed behind a tapestry and slipped inside.The narrow corridor twisted and turned, leading him deeper into the bowels of the mansion.After a while, Eirik emerged into a spacious cave, the air heavy with a musty scent. Strange markings adorned the ground, illuminated by the faint light filtering in from cracks in the ceiling. Among the markings lay scattered bodies, their lifeless forms arranged as if part of some macabre ritual.Eirik moved to the center of the cave and took a seat amidst the eerie scene. With a steady hand, he retrieved a shimmering marble ball from his cloak and placed it gently in his lap. Closing his eyes, he focused his mind, delving into the depths of his consciousness.As he concentrated, the cave began to pulsate with a soft glow, the markings on the ground coming to life with an
............"Alright, leave!" Celestius dismissed the servant and took the parchment, his hands trembling slightly as he unfolded it.His mood soured even further as he read its contents."Bamn...Crash...Freaking Bastards!" In a fit of rage, he swung his hand, shattering a nearby cupboard into pieces before throwing the parchment aside."What's happening, Lord Head?" The guards rushed in at the sound of the commotion, concern etched on their faces as they saw Celestius's furious expression."Nothing... call all the core members of the family for a meeting!" Celestius ordered, his anger subsiding as he regained his composure in front of the guards.He knew the situation was dire and they were ill-prepared for it.Though he had anticipated this outcome, the speed at which it had occurred took him by surprise.Just like the Starcrest Family, the Moonshroud Family head had also received the parchment.In the eastern part of the capital city, nestled within a humble neighborhood, lay the
............"Family Head, Elders... I apologize for the disturbance, but there's a man from the Everglen Family asking for a meeting with the Family Head," the servant informed them, expressing his apologies before delivering the message."See, the Everglen Family has already made their move," Isolde remarked, her expression sly as she confirmed her prediction. The men present looked at her with surprise and wonder, impressed by her spot-on instincts."Alright, send him in!" Isolde gestured for the servant to bring the man from Everglen into the hall."Yes, Family Head!" The servant replied before bowing and taking his leave.A few moments later, the man sent by the Everglen family entered the meeting hall. After exchanging greetings with the Family Head and others, he informed them about the intentions of his Family Head, the High Druidess.Once the representative from Everglen left, Isolde and the others discussed a few matters and decided who would accompany the Family Head to th
............"Cardinal Moretti, I wanted to ask you something before you depart for Crystalbrook City," Pope Aurelius approached Cardinal Gabriel Moretti, who was emerging from his resting place after packing his belongings."Yes, Your Grace!" Cardinal Moretti nodded respectfully, sensing the concern in Pope Aurelius's demeanor."Hmmn, I wanted to ask if you saw any Prophecy... Ahh, he's already in trance...!" Pope Aurelius trailed off as he noticed Cardinal Gabriel Moretti slipping into his prophetic trance.Cardinal Gabriel Moretti possessed a unique Gift bestowed upon him directly by God Elandor for his unwavering devotion to his faith. This Gift granted him visions and insights into future events, known as the Gift of Prophecy.As Cardinal Moretti entered his trance, his eyes began to flicker like a kaleidoscope, indicating the profound connection he had with the Divine God.The pope had relied on Cardinal Moretti's gift to avert numerous disastrous outcomes in the past. That's