"Why are you silent?" The Holy Priestess pressed on, her voice echoing in the silent room. "I asked where he was."
In response, there was only silence. Zia couldn't fool her anymore. Eren wasn't in the room after all.
The Holy Priestess sighed, her gaze settling on Zia with a mix of disappointment. She had welcomed them as the representatives of the Eastern Continent, only for them to scheme against her?
"In that case, there's no need for further discussion." With a decisive gesture, she signaled the Archbishop to capture Zia while strengthening her Holy Domain.
The Archbishop, catching her intent, stepped forward.
"Was the Holy Priestess missing me?" Abruptly, a voice sliced through the silence, freezing the Archbishop mid-step.
Both the Archbishop and the Priestess turned sharply to the left, their eyes landing on a young man. He stood casually, his back against the wall near the open bathroom door.