"…This ruin," Sophia began, breaking the silence with a resolute expression.

"This ruin wasn’t built by those who originally constructed the cathedral."

"Bianki!"

The Cardinal immediately shouted her name, but when his eyes met mine, he shrank back, silenced by the lingering fear etched into his psyche. Despite the significant healing of his wounds, the sheer terror instilled in him prevented any thoughts of retaliation.@@novelbin@@

After all, with the knights neutralized and bound, any attempt to fight back would only shorten their lifespans further.

"Please, continue," I prompted.

Sophia, her voice trembling slightly, obliged.

"I was born long after this facility was built, so I don’t know the full details. But… I’ve heard that this place was completed using a pre-existing site."

It was clear she hadn’t been privy to the intricate details, likely because her powers hadn’t fully awakened yet. In the hierarchy of the Holy Nation, she had been little more than a subordinate.

"Sophia, you—"

Charlotte began to speak but quickly shut her mouth, her expression one of resignation.

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