The unexpected words that came out of the high priest's mouth made the room quite as if a god had walked past it and was holding their breath, afraid that they would garner the wrath of the divine being.
The tension in the air was palpable, with Mila and Prince Connor hanging on to every word that the high priest spoke, unsure of what would come next.
Mila felt a mix of astonishment and apprehension at the high priest's words.
The notion of being regarded as an incarnation of the Sun Goddess Helia was beyond anything she had ever imagined.
It was a weighty title, one that carried immense responsibility and expectation.
However, she knew that title was meant to be given to her. After all, it was the fate written by the author of the novel.
The only thing that astonished her was the fact that it arrived way too soon.
Mila wondered if the development of the story has now changed because of a person like, an outsider.
