454 Sacrifice

"Morgana! What happened?!"

Realizing the extent of her outburst, Morgana quickly stepped away from Emery and abruptly turned around to leave. 

But he did not let her go that easily. Emery immediately grabbed at her wrist, holding her in place, before demanding for an explanation.

Morgana simply turned around and stared at him with glassy eyes, not saying anything. It appeared she had many things to say, but not a single word left her lips. 

It was at this moment that Chief Brennus walked out of the entrance of the shrine. Upon seeing the scene that was laid out in front of him, he sighed. "Let her go, the high priestess will see you now."

Emery could hear what the chief had just said, but he refused to loosen his grip on her wrist. There were still words left to say.

"Wait!" He shouted desperately. "Wait… Don't go, okay… I will see you after…"