Chapter 214

An Ominous Dream

Kathren looked back at the elder.

Why is he telling me all this?

She was wondering whether she should ask him for a guide to the Spring—

When he spoke first.

“It is a sacred relic of great value. Even for the Saintess, please refrain from handling it carelessly.”

His voice was stiff as stone.

“Of course, you leave early tomorrow, but still… be careful.”

Kathren almost laughed inside.

Forget asking for a guide.

If she said she wanted to take the relic to the Spring of Enlightenment, he looked ready to block her with both arms.

Fine. I’ll go alone.

There were knights guarding outside, but she was confident she could slip out unnoticed.

At night she would quietly take the relic, go to the Spring, drink the water, and return.

“I understand.”

She answered easily, pretending she had no more interest in the relic—

When—…