"I don't think Lord Aglaya's appearance has much to do with those habits."
Feng Jin said sheepishly:
"That's just how the Chrysos Heirs are. Miss Saifeier, who lived in the same era as her, has stayed young too."
"Really..." The woman sounded disappointed.
"Well, I envy you who are blessed by the heavens."
"Let me ask you something, Jasynthis."
"If you recognized me, you must have read what I wrote in my own hand?"
"Of course." Feng Jin nodded.
"I've memorized every historical record concerning my people, including the writings you left behind."
The woman continued:
"Then you should know that I once sought a prophecy from one of the Tribios."
"Yes," Feng Jin recited.
"At the end of the Rainbow Bridge, the Child of the Sky will mend dawn and dusk."
"But... unfortunately, none of our ancestors has managed to decipher what it means."
"I see." The woman grew thoughtful.
"But Tribios's prophecies rarely fail to come true."
"Perhaps you'll see it fulfilled, child. I hope the prophecy brings you a gentle fate."
"Thank you." Feng Jin was deeply grateful.
"Whatever ending the prophecy points to, I'll face it head-on."
"Only when we've done everything we can will we be able to face any outcome with a smile... don't you agree?"
"Ha... of course. I like you, child." The woman was pleased with Feng Jin.
"I wish this conversation could go on a little longer."
"Well, since you've come to me, you must be confident about returning to the sky..."
"Or perhaps you've run out of other options."
"Accept my blessing, Jasynthis. When I first met you, I admit I was worried..."
The woman spoke gently:
"I wondered whether such a frail little girl could really defeat Aegle."
"Would you scrape your hand and tearfully declare that you were