Chapter Twenty-two (12)

Back in the Lucen mountains, Lucy was being led by Matriarch Lilac down a wide winding stairs. It was a path carved out from the mountain, leading down from under the nunnery to what seemed like the heart of the mountain. Lanterns lit the way as the two moved silently. They only stopped when they both stood before an ten foot guava wood door. Matriarch Lilac pushed it open to reveal a large circular hall. Lucy walked in after her, her steps echoing from the stone floors across the wide room. The room was brightly lit, one would not be able tell they were so deep into the mountain.

At the middle of the hall stood a statue carved from the largest topaz Lucy had ever seen.

"Topaz?" Lucy asked.