78: False Accusations - Part 2

Auriel felt her patience slipping.

It was not the first time mortals had questioned her. She had seen this pattern many times before—people worshipping gods when it was convenient and abandoning them when hardship arose. It was nothing new.

And yet, hearing them openly declare their doubts, speaking as if she were some fraud, insulting her in her own temple—it made something inside her burn.

Lilith, who had been standing silently up until now, finally spoke. 

"You dare speak of proof? How many miracles has this temple witnessed? How many times has Goddess Auriel's power saved this land? And yet, now that things have become difficult, you turn against her?" 

Her voice was cold, her violet eyes flashing with anger. 

The crimson-clad noble sneered.