Ilya was a woman who looked to be in her thirties. Although she wore a veil, anyone could tell from those star-like eyes alone that she must be exceptionally beautiful.
She was a goddess's favored one. Because she wielded a Sacred Relic, she had earned the title of "Goddess's Eye."
This lady was currently mainly responsible for the Church's affairs on the Southern Continent. She had put aside her work and rushed to Backlund this time because the matter might involve Ince Zangwill.
—Of course, this had been permitted by the Holy Cathedral.
"It seems your earlier reminder had an effect." An old man's laughter sounded beside Leonard's ear.
Leonard didn't dare chat with the old man in front of a Saint. While secretly sizing up Lady Ilya, he muttered inwardly, Ever since he obtained that Worm of Time from Amon, the old man's getting bolder and bolder...
"No need to be so formal. I should be thanking you for giving me this opportunity." Ilya nodded gently at Soest, the captain of the Red Gloves.
Ince Zangwill had stolen the Sealed Artifact "0-08" while she was guarding the Holy Cathedral. As a favored one, the reason she had gone to oversee matters on the Southern Continent was also because she had been implicated in this incident...
Ince Zangwill had nearly evolved into a festering worry in her heart, clinging to her like a Nightmare.
In the original story, Ince had wanted to hunt down "Goddess's Eye" to complete his advancement. It wasn't only to prove to the "Goddess" that he was more outstanding; it was also because Lady Ilya was in poor condition and her state of mind was easy to exploit.
"This was also thanks to Leonard's keen reminder." Captain Soest didn't claim the credit for himself. Instead, he