Chapter 273: Princess and Empress (1)
Clank—!
The cell door in Yuren’s detention center opened, and I watched as Quay walked out, each step dragging behind him.
“Looks like everything has been taken care of?” He asked.
“Since I have returned what you had stolen,” I replied.
Then Quay let out a smile, and Epherene glanced at me nervously as she tucked her theory and notes behind her back.
“But Deculein... why were you scribbling down the Holy Language?” Quay asked.
The Holy Language was, in every sense, the language of the gods. It was essential for interpreting revelations from the Holy Era and for any attempt at divine dialogue. But even with Comprehension, it was impossible to learn—because the Holy Language had no form by which it could be learned or even approached.
“I would like to visit the sanctuary you showed me,” I said.
“... To the sanctuary?” He said, as if the word itself was unexpected coming from me.
“In order to kill you, I must first know about you,” I replied with a nod.
“Hmm... I see. But do you know the way?”