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"Well… The celestial Gedeon lived here as Earl Taylor, didn't he? That Deity appeared to me and gave me the honor of becoming his priestess."

"Oh... well, whatever you say..." - the winged one was amazed and let her go. - "What is your name, priestess?"

"Elma!"

"What? Duke Kire's mother? You're unrecognizable... Beauty! And for what merits have you done ascension?"

She laughed loudly, pleased with such an unexpected compliment from the celestial being, and continued hastily on her way to her son's castle.

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"Mom!? — Kire was dumbfounded when he saw an elegantly beautiful girl in the hall of his castle with shining eyes.

"How did you recognize me?" — Elma grinned slyly, smoothing down stray strands of hair.

"By your favorite dress and eyes... Has his energy transformed you? Is this really how Gedeon thanked you?"

"Aren't you glad that I'm immortal and young now?"