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2024-10-29 19:42:56Duke Lancia closed his eyes. Surely, the world getting weirder than he thought.
He was sitting along with his daughter, a rebellious second Prince and the mysterious Holy Priest in a small room with dim light. A round wooden table was between them.
The Holy Priest smiling and didn't look surprised with Cecilia's confession.
He is the oldest man who Cecilia ever see. But, she sure that he isn't as weak as it seems.
His small figure was wearing a long white cape and walking with a white rod. His small brown eyes and silver long hair made him look like a wise man.
"This world is full of mystery. Indeed, you are the rare case. However, it's not like you are the first one who doing this journey."
The three of them were looking at that old man as if he was talking in gibberish.
"Yes, indeed. The world is full of the unknown. But, do not worry, Miss Lanci
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