The Church's Sorceresses understood what the princess of the ancient kingdom meant, but the Pendant she held had also been brought out of the [Skin Object Hall]. Even after multiple inspections, it could not simply be given away.
"It needs to be examined again. If there's no problem, you may keep it as a gift."
The plain-looking princess nodded again and carefully committed Wei Ge's face to memory.
"Sorry for disturbing you. I'll send the Pendant to you later. Please continue your date. Next, I'd like to visit Candlekeep Library."
Naturally, Wei Ge did not try to keep her. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, she watched the Church carriage drive away before speaking to Shade.
"Come to think of it, she seems rather pitiful. I heard she did not enter the [Skin Object Hall] willingly. Like the girl rescued alongside her, she was tricked in as merchandise after someone plotted against her.
"After surviving that hellish world and returning, six hundred years had passed in the blink of an eye. I should be the closest living relative she has, shouldn't I?"
Shade also watched the carriage recede into the distance.
"It's like having a nightmare, finally waking up, and discovering six hundred years passed in that dream. She really is pitiful. How does the Church plan to arrange her future?"
"They'll let her live at Dawn Church and become a Nun at the local church. Though she has been tainted by the Whisper Element, it isn't strong. She will most likely awaken as a Ring Arcanist in the future. At that point, she'll live in the church as a special observation subject. Only after earning enough merit to prove her reliability will she be allowed to live freely in the area.
"Of course, if she doesn't become a Ring