Hughberlian sat on the sofa before the low-legged long table in the center of the Great Hall, silently watching the Saintess and the mural behind her for a while.
In this Ethereal Hall, tempered by over a thousand years of faith, faint natural light shone through the window lattice onto the white reliefs. The images of gods in various forms seemed to flicker, giving her the illusion that they were reenacting ancient legends.
"Ifatia was my mother's name."
After a moment, Hughberlian nodded and admitted it.
Although she had never heard the name Talia, her father had told her that her mother's true name was Ifatia.
Hughberlian felt that since the Ice Witch had asked this question, she must already have her suspicions. There was no need to deceive her.
Besides, the Ice Witch was someone who could help her now. She should at least try to trust her.
"As expected."
On the other side of the table, the Ice Witch showed no change in expression upon hearing this. She seemed to have nearly figured it out the moment she saw Hughberlian earlier.
"You are the Last Princess of the Demon Race."
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Hughberlian pointed at herself in surprise and confusion.
"Both Princess Ifatia and Princess Talia are missing. That means you are the only remaining member of the Demon Royalty."
The Ice Witch explained this calmly.
"This..."
Hughberlian's mind suddenly struggled to keep up.
She had never expected her mother to have such an identity.
According to her father, her mother was an innocent and carefree young girl most of the time. Although that was merely her act while disguised as a human, she had played the part so well that, by the end, even Duke Migaiya could no longer tell how much of it was real and how