The Nightmare Begins

Time passed quickly.

The temple had finally gotten a chance to breathe. Thanks to the combined efforts of the church and the temple's forces, all the contractors had been suppressed.

This entire event was something worth celebrating.

Thus, the students gathered in the temple's vast courtyard, their gazes fixed on the platform before them.

Seated in her chair, Sophia Tan let out a sigh of relief as a few words slipped from her lips.

"Finally… this madness is over."

Noticing her relaxed posture, a woman seated beside her playfully tapped her shoulder.

"Why the frown, little Sophia? If you keep that up, you'll get wrinkles like me."

Sophia smiled at the lady next to her.

"I wouldn't say that… You've still managed to keep your beauty, Lady Cynthia."

"Hoho, flattery won't get you anywhere, dear. I know time has long left me behind."