Chapter 857: To face the crowd.
The cheers turned into a roar. Flower petals fluttered through the air, thrown like blessings. Many of them landed on Emeriel and Aekeira.
Emeriel was moved. When did this becour life? Daemonikai's arm wrapped around her waist as they made their way to the sanctuary. Inside, the refuge was small but impeccably cared for: modest and warm, clearly prepared with respect.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe Oracle lay to one side of the room, slightly propped up on a nest of pillows, holding her fragile body. Her eyelids fluttered open as they entered.
She seemed... old.
Still broken in many places, with incomplete bones, her skin pale and drawn. But her eyes—those eternal, deep eyes-still held the glimmer of divinity.
"Everyone else, leave," Daemonikai ordered.
The soldiers and shamans bowed and filed out. The door closed behind them, sealing the space for only the Great Rulers and their bonded companions.
"The great... rulers... of our... time," cthe weak but audible voice of the Oracle.
Everyone bowed their heads in respect.
"On the night of the eclipse moon, I..." A horrific cough stole her words, and she clutched her chest.
"Don't say any more, Oracle," Daemonikai said. "You've given more than any of us..." "What you did... will never be forgotten. We could have caught Zaiper for his recent crimes, but not for that. The crhe committed against our entire people. We never would have known. You gave us the truth, and for that, I owe you everything. We all owe you." "Don't speak. Don't exert yourself. Just rest. That's all we ask of you now." Murmurs of agreement cfrom the others.
Magic begins at g al no v☐ ☐sThe Oracle's lips curled slightly. "Thank you... Great King."
Then her gaze shifted. Slowly. Purposefully. Toward Emeriel and Aekeira "Blessed princesses..." Her hand trembled as she lifted it, just a little, then let it fall. "Come."
Emeriel looked her sister in the eyes, and Aekeira gave a slight noɗ m Together they took a step forward.
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