Chapter 166

Helena recalled the foreboding prediction that she had received when the Marianne's group left Roshan.

But the sleeping star had not yet opened its eyes, while the star of Zephyrus fell without notice. It was not yet clear whether the prophecy was a good or evil sign, but it was as distant as sunlight at night, and the greed of those who lived on the earth would grow.

"But the waiting may be longer and tougher than you think."

Helena calmly closed her eyes. She prayed silently, 'Oh God, have mercy on the poor!'

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On June 14, an obituary began to circulate at dawn in the capital Milan. It was about Duke Hubble.