Chapter 204 (1/2)

Chapter 204: Chapter 204

“I see.”

“Well, that’s why I’ve come to stay a little longer here. How fortunate I am because I can see your beautiful face!”

There was a smile in his transparent light-colored eyes.

I was puzzled, though. He would stay in the empire a little longer. Of course, his divine power would be helpful to me in many ways as it was not common, but did he have to call me here for that?

“Your eyes are really beautiful whenever I see them. As your eyes are sparkling as if the sun is shining, I feel like I will lose my eyesight if I keep looking at them.”

“… Your Eminence.”

“I knew another person with such sparkling eyes as yours. She had soft magenta hair, unlike yours with its aura of cold moonlight.”

I was going to retort as I couldn’t stand it, but I hurriedly shut my mouth. Isn’t the person with magenta hair my late mother?

“Come to think of it, you really look like her. It feels like I’m seeing the marquise right in front of me. Well, she was 18 when I first saw her, so it’s only natural that I recall her when I see you like this.”

“… ”

“At that time, I committed an irreparable sin against your mother. I am very ashamed and sorry when I think about it even now. ”

“What do you mean…?”

“… I can’t tell you the details, but because of that, I owe a debt to her that I can never repay all my life.”

A debt to my mother? What is he talking about? Is he referring to the incident in which my mother was poisoned and almost lost her life?

When I looked puzzled, he said, “So, I am thinking of repaying some of my indebtedness during my stay in the empire. That’s why I wanted to see you today.”

“Pardon?”

“Praise the beauty of the Father of Life. Let me convey you the blessings of Vita, our Lord.”

White light touched my head even before I asked him. Everywhere was filled with flower scent, and soon the pink petals began to fall one by one. When I smelled the soft floral scent, a strong feeling of refreshment wrapped my whole body. I felt like my heavy body was getting lighter.

“I don’t know if I can help you, but during my stay in the Empire, I will periodically give blessings to you. So, even if you are busy, please come to the temple every 15 days.”

“Every 15 days?”

My eyes opened wide. It’s difficult to receive his blessings even a couple of times during one’s lifetime. But he was now promising me to give me a blessing every 15 days!

Looking at me with his eyes raised a bit, he said in a mysterious voice, “Don’t feel pressured by that. I won’t expect anything in return.”

“But…”

“I’m doing this because I would like to pay back my debt to your mother just a little bit, so you can appreciate it.”

“… Okay. Thank you, Your Eminence.”

“You’re welcome.”

Although I felt uncomfortable, I nodded at his offer.

How much time passed?

After spending a long time with him at the temple, a bit tired of his praise, I left the sanctuary. Even though I gently refused, he took the trouble of escorting me to the entrance and giving me blessings once again. Though I felt a bit strange about his repeated blessings, I headed for home, calming down without asking further.

“… Ah.”

“… ”

“Tia.”

“… Pardon?”

“What are you thinking about? The ceremony will begin soon. Stay focused. ”

“Ah, yes. I’m sorry, Daddy.”

I glanced toward my father, who looked at me with a puzzled expression, then turned my attention. I thought I forgot where I was for a moment, while I was thinking about my meeting with the High Priest a few days ago.

When I looked around, I saw a chandelier hanging from the high ceiling and lighting the room, the stained glass shining brilliantly, and the head tables and the emperor’s chair installed at the top of six stairs. I also noticed the symbols of Vita carved in detail everywhere.

With nobles and foreign delegations keeping silent, I heard the sound of cheering from a distance. The new emperor’s procession seemed to enter sooner or later as the shouts were getting closer.