The instant they heard the sound of footsteps, the priests of the 'Pain Church' all wore looks of anticipation.
However, when the double wooden doors swung open, everyone was taken aback for a moment.
Because the person who came was not the High Priest and Her Holiness the Saintess that they had imagined.
Instead, it was Yula, whom they had only met a handful of times, and a young man they did not recognize.
"Yula?"
Many uttered in surprise.
And those with quick wits narrowed their eyes.
Then, those few who reacted the quickest began shifting their positions, trying to hide behind others as much as possible.
As for running away?
Not long ago, they had been praising how secure and reliable the location of this meeting was.
Now, they found themselves trapped by this 'security and reliability,' unable to fly away even if they had wings.
"It's me."
