Chapter 105: Christelle
Human Domain — The Church of Light
Solaris sat in her office, composed, indifferent. But inside? Chaos.
Since coming back, she'd felt it—those eyes, watching her with quiet hatred. Especially in the prayer hall, under the cold, all-seeing gaze of Justicia's avatar.
And that feeling only grew.
But Solaris ignored it. She knew Justicia couldn't act. Not yet.
So for now, she was safe.
She let out a deep sigh, leaning her head back, eyes heavy.
"Since I came back, I haven't stopped working," she muttered, voice low and tired.
The royal family's secret had to be buried. The decree? Wiped clean. Every person in the church who'd caught even a whisper of it—brainwashed, their memories burned away.
And as Saintess, she could do it. For now.
But she could feel it: Justicia's blessing was fading. Soon, too soon, she'd lose her power. She wouldn't be able to keep up the act. Wouldn't be able to hide.
But—