With the arrival of the "Resurrection of Gods," the Dungeon, which had accumulated strength for who knew how many years, had finally gained an opportunity for "resurrection."
The creation of a "heart" was the first step of that "resurrection." Yet no one had expected that heart to ultimately be removed, and then fashioned into another independent god.
The mystery of her birth, which had been entangled for so long, was unexpectedly solved so easily.
Ergane suddenly felt enlightened. Then, she heard something like a pop from within her body, and naturally comprehended another Authority.
Its name was "Lord of the Labyrinth."
Almost at the same time.
She sensed an exceptionally clear connection forming between herself and the Academy Dungeon.
With merely a close of her eyes, it felt as though she could see through every secret within the Dungeon.
At that moment, the monsters deep in the forest, still fervently constructing the Temple of Wisdom, suddenly sensed something. Holy radiance appeared on their faces. From that moment onward, they truly became Ergane's followers.
Athena witnessed the entire process of Ergane comprehending her Authority, but there was no surprise on her face.
The Dungeon beneath Saint Marian Academy was formed from her flesh and blood.
When she first arrived at the Academy, she had naturally sensed the existence of that Dungeon and subsequently formed a connection with it.
Ergane could only be considered the Dungeon's second master.
However, there was no distinction of superiority between the two.
Watching the divine light gradually recede from Ergane's body, Athena felt an even greater sense of closeness toward her.
"Tell me, then. What changes have taken place in this world?"
Athena's arrival had been silent to begin with.
With Demeter concealing her presence as well, no one noticed her at all. Principal Arte and