Archpriestess stared at the massive ancient door carved with intricate designs of intertwining roots and towering trees... Aether was inside, right behind this sacred door...
"Did Mother really want to teach him?" the Saintess asked, her voice trembling with disbelief. Her eyes widened, clearly shaken—because never in a million years had the Mother Goddess personally taught anyone!
Even the Apostle looked stunned, his expression frozen as he tried to process the news.
Archpriestess gave a slow nod. "This is... something new. Truly," she muttered under her breath, her gaze distant as her mind drifted back to that unforgettable day—the very first time she encountered Aether.
It had been during one of her missions, when she disguised herself as Stella to investigate a dangerous creature (Aether) rumored to be hiding deep within the forest... It was a direct order from the Mother Goddess herself.
