Chapter 180

"Call off that assignment."

At Cain's sudden order, Ernst couldn't quite hide his bewilderment.

That object was absolutely essential for keeping the child's immense holy power safely hidden from the Temple's eyes.

Ernst simply couldn't understand why he'd be told to stop the search now, of all times.

Wasn't his lord's whole goal to protect Melody from the Temple?

But he didn't press the question. He judged there had to be a good enough reason behind it.

"...Yes, Your Grace."

Ernst gave a quiet bow and left the study.

Alone now in his study.

Cain's gaze drifted to the old document lying on his desk.

It was the report Ernst had compiled some time ago, detailing the appearance and characteristics of that necklace-shaped holy relic.

As he skimmed back over the document, Cain's red eyes sank deep in thought. A long, heavy sigh escaped him.

I'd hoped it wasn't true,…