Gift You...

"Hard work and a little bit of luck can bring one's abilities to light," Arthur said, his hands resting confidently behind his back. He looked every bit the ideal soldier as he addressed the High Priest. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Red Priest. I've heard many great things about you."

The High Priest's kind and insightful eyes glinted with curiosity as he inquired, "That flatters me. May I know your name?"

"I am Alexie," Arthur replied with a self-assured smile, producing the letter from his robes. "This letter has been entrusted to me to reach you discreetly. It concerns a matter of great importance."

"The Seal of the Silver Rose is said to be second only to the Lord of Xeloria himself," the priest remarked, his eyes lingering on the envelope. "Though I met the knight earlier, he made no mention of this."