Chapter 116 -116-An Audience with Deus Initium
Queen Aysa walked step by step toward the temple at the very center of the town. Although she had no idea what kind of being that golden figure was, its overwhelming power made her feel deeply unsettled.
Especially the way it had treated the pig-headed man and Make—it convinced her that it was necessary to establish contact.
Humanity was now weak and in decline. If she could win over such a powerful and nameless entity, it would be an enormous advantage for her.
"Please halt, miss. The temple ahead houses the idol of our Deus Initium. It is not a place you can enter at will. If you wish to pray or make an offering, you may do so at the entrance," said Thomas, who stood guard at the temple gate, raising his hand to stop her as she approached.
Even though he could already sense that this woman was no ordinary person—her aura regal, as if she were a noble from a great city—this was the temple of Deus Initium. He was a missionary of Deus Initium. This was his domain, and no one was allowed to act out of turn or disturb Deus Initium.
So, despite her unusual presence, Thomas kept his expression calm and stopped her with a raised hand.
Had he not seen Deus Initium obliterate the two individuals who were pursuing her, he would have stopped her long before she reached the temple.
Allowing her to pray at the entrance was already a concession—only because Deus Initium had personally intervened on her behalf.
After all, Deus Initium rarely acted directly. The fact that it did so for this woman showed that she must be someone it held in high regard.
"Deus Initium?"
Queen Aysa, who had been about to enter the temple, paused at the mention of the deity. Her stunning features revealed a look of confusion.