Chapter 163 (2/2)

“Oh, the lady here has fresh, dark green eyes like the shade of a forest in midsummer. The verdant green of summer symbolizes vibrant life. It’s because Vita’s blessing is with you.”

“…Thank you, Your Eminence.”

Unlike Frincia, who smiled softly, Lady Genoa, who was responding awkwardly, looked happy after seeing me and Entea. As she looked so happy, the High Priest who looked at us said with a faint smile, “Blessings of life be with you! It’s been a while, Lady Monique.”

“It’s been a long time, Your Eminence.”

“May have the name of this beautiful lady beside you?”

“Oh, I’m glad to see you, Your Eminence. I’m Entea Su Sharia, the successor to Viscount Sharia. ”

“You are the one who embraces the blue of the sky. I wish you the blessings of life. ”

“Thank you.”

Watching Entea greeting him without any agitation, the High Priest turned to me and said cheerfully, “It’s nice to meet you here. In fact, I’ve been looking for you.”

“Me?”

“That’s right. I think I might have to leave the empire for a while, so I’ve got something to tell you before I leave.”

“You’re leaving the empire?” Everyone including me was startled to hear that.

What the heck is he talking abou? I know it’s the fate of the High Priest to wander around the whole continent instead of settling down in any one place, but how can he leave the empire at a time when the emperor’s health is getting worse? Didn’t he come to the empire to check the emperor’s health from the beginning?

“That’s right. I won’t stay for long outside the empire, but I’ve got something urgent to do.”

“Is it urgent?”

“Well, I can’t tell you now. I guess what it is, but I am not sure of it yet. I am sorry I can’t answer your question as you have asked as the child of God’s prophecy.”

I wondered what was going on, but I could no longer ask anymore. His light green eyes were staring at me silently.

“Lady Monique?”

“Please go ahead, Your Eminence.”

“You may hear something soon. Don’t be too surprised. Just respond calmly. Vita’s protection will always be with you.”

“Pardon? Ah yes. Thank you, Your Eminence.”

‘What the heck is he talking about?’

Looking at me when I tilted my head, he smiled up at me gently.

Then he approached me, with his long grey hair rustling on the floor, and leaned forward, with his right hand on my waist. His pure white hair tickled the back of my hand, and his soft lips touched and fell off of it.

Those around us looked at him breathlessly. I was as surprised as them. No matter how much authority they lost because of their bad relationship with the imperial family, the High Priests numbered only six in the whole continent. And one of them showed due manners to me, a mere daughter of a marquis by bending over instead of bowing.

Was it because I was too surprised? I was just moving my lips because I couldn’t say anything. Not only I, but everyone was speechless.

Not caring at all, the High Priest straightened up and made a faint smile. His clear soft eyes were smiling at me brightly.

“Why are you so surprised, child of God’s prophecy?”

“Oh, Your Eminence, this is…”

“I just gave you blessings on behalf of Vita, our main God.”

“… ”

“Oh my! I should have blessed others here as well. I’ve made a mistake. Praise the beauty given by the Father of Life. I would like to give the blessing of Vita, the God of Life, to you, ladies.”

When he was done talking, a white light appeared on his hands. The scent of flowers was everywhere, and pink petals began to fall one by one. There erupted exclamations of amazement from the people looking at us.

While everyone was amazed, Frincia, who stood casually, said with a smile, “Oh, it’s very unusual that we receive your blessings. Thank you so much, Your Eminence.”

“You’re welcome, beautiful lady. This is nothing, compared with the happiness you gave to me.”

“Oh, thank you.”

“Then, I think I have to leave as I said goodbye to you all. See you again next time. ”

“Hope you have a pleasant trip, Your Eminence!”