Now Rowena, Sir Cedric, and Sir Damian were in the same chariot which was making its way to the temple of the Sun God. In front of their horse carriage, there were the horse carriages of the imperial family, and the horse carriages of the Edelle Royal family.
"Do I really have to go there?" asked Rowena, her face slightly frowning.
"Of course we have to. As friends of Helios we have to accompany our friend who will soon give up his single status," replied Sir Damian with satisfaction.
"What is it that makes you not want to go to the temple?" asked Sir Damian who looked into Rowena's eyes seriously.
"I don't think I would feel comfortable there," Rowena replied.
"As long as you know the Temple of the Sun God is the most comfortable and quiet place. After all, as people who diligently worship God, we will always be under his protection," replied Sir Damian with a face that felt strange to Rowena's reply.
"But I'm an atheist," Rowena answered simply.
"Oh, I'm sorry," squeaked Sir Damian who felt bad for Rowena.
After a few tens of minutes in that tedious journey. Finally, the three of them arrived at their destination. The imperial family and the Edelle royal family had arrived before them. Rowena got off the horse carriage with the help of Sir Cedric and Sir Damian, who really cared about her.
The three of them immediately walked after the gloomy Prince Helios. It seemed that the man had failed to refuse his engagement to Princess Arabella. At the door of the place of worship, they were all greeted by a great priest who was dressed in white.
"Welcome, Your Majesty the Emperor and Empress, I pray that you are always blessed by God and can rule this empire with your kindness and wisdom," said this High Priest.
His Majesty the Emperor and Empress bowed half of their bodies. "Thank you for the welcome, High Priest."
"I will also bless you, Crown Prince Helios. May God always bestow his blessings on you," said the High Priest.
Prince Helios also bowed half of his body to the great Priest. "Thank you for the blessing."
In Sunverro, the entire population is very devout. In addition, they also have great respect for the great priest because he is a direct representative of God. No matter how big a person's noble title, they will surely bow half of their body to the great Priestess including the imperial family.
The High Priest began to bless the Edelle royal family. Surprisingly, when he blessed Princess Arabella, he didn't say anything about the empire at all. Very different from what had happened with the Empress. After Sir Cedric and Sir Damian finished the blessing, it was now Rowena's turn.
Rowena, who was also wearing a dress of the same style and color as the one she had worn at the victory party, just stood still without bowing to the High Priest.
The High Priest lifted his head and saw Rowena's face more clearly. As he raised his head, the high priest's face immediately turned pale. The High Priest, who looked to be about 70 years old, immediately knelt before Rowena.
"I greet the mother of the lions who will rule over the entire empire on earth," said the High Priest.
Everyone was now looking at Rowena in surprise. Rowena herself was no less surprised by them. Rowena immediately helped the high priest to his feet.
"I can see the aura of Goddess Luminae from within you," said the High Priest who seemed amazed to see Rowena.
"I'm sorry, high priest. But it's impossible. I've been an atheist since I started wielding a sword. So it's a strange thing if the aura of Goddess Luminae, who is the Goddess worshiped in the Odelette Empire is seen in me," said Rowena.
After going through those difficult things, finally the engagement blessing ritual began. However, in the middle of the blessing procession suddenly Yvonna groaned in pain while holding her distended stomach. It seemed it was time for her to give birth. The blessing ritual was temporarily suspended. It seems that Princess Arabella was not destined to be the wife of Prince Helios.
Finally Yvonna was immediately taken to the palace to give birth. A few hours later, a healthy baby boy was born. But strangely, the next day the baby was declared dead.
Yvonna was devastated when she learned that her baby had been declared dead, as were everyone there. Rowena was silent and did not express anything when she heard the news. The woman secretly smiled. Sir Cedric who saw that took Rowena's hand and led her to a quiet place.
"Rowena, you killed concubine Yvonna's baby, right?" accused Sir Cedric.
Rowena smiled a little. "How can you accuse me of that, Cedric? Didn't I stay at Helios palace with you yesterday too?"
"Rowena, I'm not as stupid as you think. For someone who can use illusion and invisibility magic, isn't it very easy to kill a baby."
Rowena burst out laughing and then left Sir Cedric. "That's up to you, Cedric."
Sir Cedric just stood still while watching Rowena who had walked some distance. He himself was confused about who to believe. On the other hand, Prince Helios who had followed Rowena and Sir Cedric to the deserted place had overheard their conversation. Prince Helios immediately ordered the Black Army to investigate further about Rowena's mysterious origins.
Now in the palace Sunverro was shrouded in sorrow. Everyone was mourning the death of the newborn Prince Edelle. One thing they didn't know was that the newborn Prince Edelle wasn't actually dead yet.
One day ago. The night after Yvonna gave birth, the baby was put to sleep in a different room from hers. Rowena used her invisibility magic to sneak into the room with a doll. In fact, she had planned this the first time she met the Edelle royal family after so many years.
Rowena had absolutely no intention of killing this innocent, innocent little baby. Rowena touched the little baby's cheek with her index finger.
"Hello, little baby. I am your step sister. Nice to meet you. Too bad you were born from that evil demon's womb. It's better for you to live with new parents, right? Don't worry, your sister will give you a better life than now." said Rowena.
Then Rowena bewitched the little baby with invisibility magic as well and took her in her arms. She put the doll she had brought with him into the crib and bewitched the doll with illusion magic so that anyone who saw the doll would see that it was a dead little baby.
Rowena immediately teleported to Eunice's residence while holding the baby. The teleportation magic took the two of them right at the window in Count Eunice's work space. In the work space, Rowena saw the Count and the Countess kissing hotly. Rowena's face reddened at the hot activity and then she cleared her throat for a moment.
The Count and Countess glanced in the direction where the voice came from and found Rowena sitting awkwardly at the window. The Countess who had been sitting on her husband's lap immediately came down and helped Rowena down from the window. After Rowena had come down, the Countess invited Rowena to sit on the sofa.
"Previously I really apologize profusely to you. It seems I have disturbed your very beautiful and hot time," said Rowena while calming the crying baby.
"Never mind, Grand Duchess. You have apologized many times. So what is the purpose of you coming to our residence in the middle of the night like this?" asked Countess Eunice, her face red with embarrassment.
"When I wanted to go back to my mansion, I found a baby on the side of the road. I picked it up because I was afraid that the baby would be hurt or die. But as you know I can't bring this child to my house. People will immediately start gossiping, if this child is my illegitimate child, even though I've never even had a relationship with a man. Then if that child comes with me, his life will certainly be threatened because many nobles still can't accept my presence, "explained Rowena.
"Then in the midst of that confusion, I remembered the Countess who loved children very much. The point is can you adopt this child to be your child, Countess Eunice? For a fee, I will provide it," added Rowena.
Countess Eunice carried the baby naturally. While being carried by the Countess, the baby started giggling. It seemed that the two of them were destined by God to be mother and son. Count Eunice sat down next to his wife and began to gently caress the baby's face. Countess Eunice was seen shedding tears when she saw the baby laughing.
"Of course we don't mind making this cute baby our son. Don't worry Grand Duchess, we will take good care of him and you don't have to worry. For the cost, you don't have to spend a penny," replied Countess Eunice.
"Okay. I don't think I picked the wrong person. Then can you keep it a secret that I picked up this child?" said Rowena.
"Of course you can, Grand Duchess," said Count Eunice.
"You know? My mother once told me that in her hometown there is a belief that if there is a couple who has not yet been blessed with a child, raising their child properly and sincerely, Goddess Luminae will give the couple a child with a very beautiful appearance. Then see you later." Rowena walked out of the room.