Academy's Second Seat [part 2 Complete]

Chapter 279: Beatrice (5)

"Here."

The place Astina and I arrived at was a temple in the capital.

The temple, adorned with white marble, was beautiful, and its appearance under the sunlight was sublime.

If I hadn't known about the clergy, I would have exclaimed in admiration.

However, now I thought about how much money had been spent to build this building.

How much money must those religious groups have to build such a temple?

From the architectural style to the location of the land, it was evident a lot of money had been splurged.

"Let's go in."

I followed Astina into the temple.

As we entered, a priest greeted us.

"Hello. What brings you here?"

"We've come to see a high priest."

Astina had a brief conversation with the priest, and I stepped back to look up at the ceiling.

Angels descending from the sky and humans welcoming them.

And a woman standing at the forefront.

She was a sacrifice presented before the angels.

What does this mean...

Just a decoration carved out?

"Rudy."

Astina, having finished her conversation, walked over to me.

"Did it go well?"

"Yeah, he's inside. Let's go in."

I followed Astina into the room.

Inside, an old man was sitting.

His face was deeply wrinkled, and he looked so old that he moved with difficulty.

"High Priest Johann, how are you?"

"Astina, it's been a long time. How is your father?"

The grandfather greeted Astina with a kind smile.

Despite his age, he had a gentlemanly appearance.

"Yes, he's doing well in the fief."

"That's good to hear. May Karua's blessing be upon you. But what brings you here, Miss Astina?"

"Oh, I came to talk about that land you mentioned last time."

Astina spoke to High Priest Johann about the incident we caused.

High Priest Johann was taken aback but soon let out a resigned laugh.

"Ah... Training can lead to such outcomes... Now, the aftermath is the problem."

"I will take care of it with my family. It's my responsibility since I caused it."

"No. I'm the one who said you could train on that land, so this old man will take responsibility. Ah..."

"I'm sorry."

"No need. It must be Karua's will. But, who is this behind you?"

High Priest Johann pointed at me standing behind Astina.

"Hello. My name is Rudy Astria."

"Oh, Rudy Astria? Are you...?"

High Priest Johann looked at me with wide eyes.

Then, he carefully opened his mouth.

"Are you the Rudy Astria of the Astria family I know of?"

"Yes, that's correct."