Please Provide Compensation Through Divorce

Chapter 17

[Unexpected Adventure]

Good news arrived: we got permission to enter the ‘Forest of the Mage.’

The condition that we had to be accompanied by a mage was also lifted. Just as Leto had assured.

How did he manage to persuade the Guild Master? I don't know, but it's impressive.

In the afternoon, Lady Marais came into the office.

“Your Majesty, are you busy?”

“Aren’t I always? What’s going on?”

“I was thinking of going to the chapel for a prayer.”

Lady Marais was an ordinary follower of the Goddess, praying when necessary.

“Yes, feel free to go.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

She smiled and turned to leave, then asked,

“Would you like to join me?”

“To the chapel?”

“Yes. It’s not good to be sitting and working all the time. If you’re not too busy, come with me.”

She had a point. Sitting for long periods isn't good for the body.

I had mixed feelings about the chapel but was also curious. What draws people to such faith?

I put down my pen and stood up.

“Alright, let’s go.”

The chapel was inside the Emperor's palace corridor.

A large round dome-shaped room that looked like a giant cave. Angels stood along the sides.

And at the far end was a huge statue of the Goddess. She had her arms open, looking down at the people.

Her smile was kind yet cold, and her eyes were calm. It was indeed overwhelming.

Some of the royal family were praying. I found a spot with Lady Marais.

“What are you going to pray for, Lady Marais?”

She smiled shyly.

“My daughter is making her debutante soon. I’m going to pray for her success.”

Lady Marais was so motherly—warm and kind.

She clasped her hands and closed her eyes. I quietly looked up at the statue.

I’ve never believed in religion. In this world, the only thing I could believe in was myself. Or rather, that's how I had to live.

• Save me…

• Rivia.

• Rivia.

• Save me…