In the hands of the priest, he held an infant baby.
"The God of Nightmares who controls everything, please give us a chance to make up for our mistakes..."
A low, hoarse whisper escaped from the priest's chapped lips. Two weeks later, none of the three people who went to the nightmare to capture "Astr Serene" came back.
Any fool knows that they must be dead long ago.The mission failed, no matter what the reason was, it made them feel infinite panic.
In the despondent Lower City, the rising star of the Leonis Empire remained oblivious to their plight. To them, the elusive "bright future" offered no solace for the daily struggle.
"Accept our forsaken souls, we beseech you..."
*Chuckles~*
The unsuspecting infant, unaware of impending events, beamed with innocence, releasing a playful bubble toward the solemn priest.
With a stoic gaze emanating from his frigid, golden eyes, the priest peered down at the frail babe nestled in his arms.