Mitra Palace.
Arthur IX and Jupiter III, who witnessed this scene through various channels, wore different expressions.
"Praise be to the Child of Dawnbreak!"
An expression of utter joy appeared on Jupiter III's face. "Even I never knew the Child of Dawnbreak was so powerful! I can feel it—every one of those 'Longevity Ones' is Him. This represents the eight pathways, all things in heaven and earth... everything shall return to the sun! Isn't that so?"
"Indeed."
Arthur IX replied with a smile, but inwardly, he confirmed two things.
First, the Child of Dawnbreak had been concealing this ability all along. Even the Pope had known nothing of it, like a child painstakingly preparing a prank!
Second, the plan had undergone a major change. The Child of Dawnbreak seemingly possessed eight lives; to kill Him completely, they would have to kill Him eight times in a row!
With things like this, was there really any need to proceed with the plan?
Arthur IX clenched the scepter in his hand.
A fierce struggle raged within him, and the scales gradually tipped.
At that moment, Princess Sophia quietly slipped into the palace where the Child of Dawnbreak resided.
This was something Arthur IX had arranged with her beforehand. Once the Child of Dawnbreak left, she was to enter the palace and confirm the condition of her sister, Christina!
As expected, Princess Sophia found her sister's battered corpse upon a cross.
The myriad signs of abuse upon it made Princess Sophia's eyes redden.
As though bereft of her senses, she walked out of the palace, then abruptly began to vomit. The matrons supported her and led her away.
Jupiter III noticed this scene, but did not pay it any mind.
After all, it was understandable for a younger sister to act on her