Chapter 87 - Thena (1/2)

The lady was completely covered in a grand white robe with a golden mask. She directly went to sit on the throne as she looked down at her guests, her eyes directly falling on to Anna after giving the rest a once over.

Anna unable to hold in anymore asked- ”Are you, my mother?”

”I'm truly sorry, but no, I am not your mother, I am Thena, named after your mother chose me to be her representative.”

Seeing the downcast face of Anna who was being comforted by the other two ladies she began to speak again to try and lift the mood.

”I may not be your mother, but as I said, I am her representative and do occasionally talk to her, she just recently spoke with me about you arriving at her city and wishes me to express her apologizes for not being able to meet with you, but that she does love you.”

”But she will not tell me herself will she?” she sadly said.

Thena- ”No dear, I am sorry... I have however been tasked by her to help you out in any way you need and to answer any questions you may have.”

Anna looking back up thinking a while before asking- ”So you speak to my mother, can you tell me about her, what is she like?”

Thena not expecting this felt a little weird, she didn't think it would be good to truthfully answer at this point.- ”Your mother is a powerful Goddess, well respected, wise and fierce... (pausing here she thought of one thing good she could say that she believed)... And she does her best with what she can.”

Anna however felt like she didn't learn anything- ”Is there nothing more that you can tell me?”

Thena gave a sad shake of her head- ”I'm sorry my dear, but we don't interact on a personal level.”

Theoric meanwhile was growing bored as he yawned looking around the room once again, he began to question why he was here and if it was all worth it before his eyes settled on Sigyn. He smiled seeing her next to her two new friends and thought it is as long as she's happy.

After Anna finished what few questions she had all of them decided it was enough for now.

Thena- ”I'll have a Priestess show you out, remember you are always welcomed here, I'm sorry I couldn't do more for you.”

Anna sighed- ”It's fine, Io warned me, but I just had to try... (she then looked up speaking aloud)... Mother if your listening, I will do my best to make you proud.”

With that, they took their leave, back to the villa to rest and recuperate from the day's events. No one noticed the eyes of Athena's statue that flashed with light as they left. 'You already have my daughter.'

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The fat guy who saw them in the temple was having a meeting with an important rich person in hopes of selling the information and making a bit of money. He made sure it was a public restaurant in case he was double-crossed as he wouldn't put it past the man., but knowing he cared for his reputation more than anything, the chances of him taking such actions in public were almost nonexistent.

A finely dressed gentleman with finely combed brown hair walked in surrounded by his 6 bodyguards.

The fat man quickly got up to greet him- ”Hello Lord Flavius, please come in, I hope you'll do me the honor of letting me entertain you this evening.” he humbly expressed.

Flavius frowned, he never liked this greasy fat man, his very presence disgusted him- ”Enough theatrics Tullus, tell me why you wish to meet here.” he said while using his finger to test the table's cleanliness.