Charlotte was startled. "Esteemed Priest, have you mistaken me for someone else?"
The young Priest smiled. "The one who holds Whispers of Destiny is bound to the Serpent of Destiny in every way. How could I mistake you?"
"Besides, even if I could be wrong, the Archpriest would not be!"
Charlotte was slightly surprised. "Whispers of Destiny?"
The young Priest nodded. "The Golden Serpent Ring you possess."
Only then did Charlotte learn that the ring whose shape had been altered by the Serpent of Destiny was truly called Whispers of Destiny!
Anne had already opened her eyes. Curious as well, she said, "Let's go meet the Archpriest!"
Charlotte agreed. Hand in hand with Anne, he followed the young Priest and soon arrived at a secluded place. There were few buildings here, only a grove of trees and a tall elderly Priest standing among them. He was like a towering tree reaching into the clouds.
Charlotte felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. He gave an Imperial salute and asked, "Did the Archpriest summon me to offer some guidance?"
The Archpriest smiled and first said to Anne, "You often came here with the Count when you were little. I never expected that you would be so grown up in the blink of an eye."
Anne had indeed often come here with her father as a child, but Count Brittany had grown increasingly busy and rarely accompanied his daughter anymore. Anne hurriedly gave a customary salute as well. "This is Archpriest Tromsø, also a close friend of my father's. This is Charlot Mecklenburg..."
Archpriest Tromsø smiled. "There is no need to introduce Mr. Mecklen."
"He possesses Whispers of Destiny and is favored by the Serpent of Destiny."
"I invited Mr. Mecklen here because I hope you will join the temple. The God-Favored differ