Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Vigilance

Before the divine icon of Storm Goddess Gomona, blessed candles burned tranquilly, bathed in the Sky Light cascading down from the dome, making the City-State Bishop clad in a dark robe appear as though he was showered in divine grace.

Bishop Valentin thus raised his head amidst the light, quietly gazing into Fenna's still resolute gray eyes. His words seemed to carry a form of Magic Power, and, faintly, Fenna heard the gentle sound of ocean waves undulating in her mind, followed by a thunderous rumble—With external forces aiding, the power of the goddess finally broke through the veil in her heart, exploding within.

Fenna abruptly gasped for air as if she had suddenly returned to land from drowning in deep water. Her chest heaved violently, and her heart thudded loudly; the omnipresent gaze of the deity pressed down upon her. In a semi-dazed state, she heard Valentin's voice continue to reach her ears: