Duke Theophilus Javert, with a furrowed brow and a tone laced with sarcasm, directed his question to Priest Claymore, "Head Priest, I must seek clarity in this matter. Are we sure this display of power isn't merely a manifestation of the girl's genius, confused as the abilities of a Saintess? After all, she bears no divine marks."
Priest Claymore, maintaining his composed demeanor, responded, "My lord, the elemental Makaria has detected no trace of divinity. It seems to be an impressive display of mana, but whether it is the power of a Saintess remains uncertain."
The exchange intensified the tension in the hall, and the doubts surrounding Andromeda's legitimacy as a Saintess grew more pronounced.
