Chapter 89. Shadows of Deceit

TEMPLE OF LIGHTS

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She could hear the birds chirping and the chilling wind blowing in her direction. In that silent, peaceful moment of her sketching, she heard the sound of familiar footsteps.

“Why did you do it?” he asked, frustrated. In his white priest robe, she saw in her peripheral vision that it was already dirty in mud. He had not changed his clothes just to come  here quickly. She dipped her feather brush in the ink and continued to sketch the branch of the Qaslui tree.

“You're back already. How was your inspection on the expedition?” she replied without glancing at him.

“Don't change the topic. I heard you sent an order to the Maiden's lair in the name of the temple.”

“Does