Chapter 346.2
Curiosity gripped Sang-je when he encountered this unusual lark. He wondered if larks, like humans, could form their own kind of society. Sang-je himself was a unique subspecies among his kind. He had actively sought to learn from humans, and although he had encountered many larks, none had resembled him. So, he pondered the idea of creating one if it didn’t exist already.
The lark, who wholeheartedly believed Sang-je to be their parent, had an endearing side. Sang-je had taught the lark well, and as it grew, its intelligence flourished. Sang-je had envisioned using the lark as a kind of shadow companion.
However, one day, Sang-je made a startling discovery. The lark had secretly formed its own faction, hidden from his watchful eye. It was a realization that shook him. If the lark harbored different intentions, it could be even more dangerous than humans.
“When he fled, I should have scoured the world to find him and eliminate him, no matter the cost,” Sang-je reflected. He hadn’t anticipated that this situation would become such a persistent nuisance.
“Your Holiness, I have come as you called,” a priest’s voice resonated from beyond the door.
“Come in,” Sang-je replied.
The inner chamber’s door swung wide open as Sang-je spoke. The entering priest bowed respectfully.
“I am here to publicly announce the cancellation of the Celestial Festival,” Sang-je declared.
“What?” The priest raised his head in astonishment. Rumors had already spread about the high stakes of the festival, with the city’s fate hanging in the balance. People had erected tents and gathered in the central square, eagerly anticipating the event. Moreover, never before had the Celestial Festival been canceled.