A Replica

"We are the chosen by the God of Artifacts," said the king to the saint. "And we must bring peace to his land. I know that it is confusing still to find yourself here, but your miracle is what the people need in these times of war."

Saint Ai was silent, and she simply bowed, and the meeting was over. Avadil did not say anything to the king, and the king did the same. Their relationship was quite complicated, even though the king favored him.

They left the hall after that, and it was time to meet that man. It seems that Saint Ai was more eager to meet him than Avadil, who found himself quite intrigued by the Seika.

"Saint," stepped forward one of the priests. "Scholar Jermyn has requested your immediate return to the temple," the priest said with eyes devoid of emotions.

"I have a meeting with the Seika," frowned the Saint, and Avadil could feel her displeasure. However, the priest did not back away even though he should have.