Emerald went to the church that Sunday morning. She was feeling stuffy at home from all the strange reactions of the people around her.
Her indifferent father started questioning her about his relationship with Helios and her cold mother keeps on asking her for an afternoon tea. Her idiotic brother was... well he was the only normal in their house right now.
She walk towards the huge door of the church and sat down to pray. Honestly, she didn't know what she needs to pray for. She just wants to sort her thought out.
"Mind if I join you?" A gentle voice stir her attention
She looked at her direction and saw an angelic face of a woman. Her clear silver eyes felt like protruding in her soul and her black hair felt like a deep night sky.
"Saintess Maria." She mumbled
"Oh my. It's an honor that you know me Princess of Rossiette duchy." She said while smiling
The saintess was revered by a lot of people as she was a prophet and also has a strong healing ability. She was known to be gentle and loving to those unfortunate souls and even to those considered as evil. She often went to the orphanage to take care of the children and even went to the Frontline of the war to cure the injured.
She was truly a picture of holiness.
"What brings you here Lady Rossiette?" She asked
"Nothing. I just wanted to sort things out." Emerald replied
"Is that so? Well... You made the right decision to come here during your turbulent moment in life. God will provide so just you being here almost solved everything." She said
"I hope so."
"Do you want to go to a walk with me?"
"I might be bothering the Saintess so-"
"You are not. I also have something to tell you." She said as she stood up and gesture her to follow her
Emerald nod and followed her. They went to a beautiful garden in the church. It was so solemn and peaceful that she felt so at ease just by standing there.
"Emerald. You have a very distinct soul." Maria spoke
Is it because I remembered my first life?
Emerald thought. She really was the real deal.
"I have?" She asked
"Yes. There was a very gentle soul following you around and protecting you. A... Child? Did you have a dead child? Oh I'm sorry if it sound rude."
"N-no... No... What do you mean a child?"
"The soul lingering on you was a bit playful like a child. But also a bit lonely. I can't tell clearly as it was only a part of a soul. The other parts must have been scattered somewhere of maybe missing." She said
"A soul?"
"Yes. The moment you step in here, I can feel a strong connection of the soul to you l. Like a child to her mother. But... What did you do, Emerald? Why is there a trace of black magic surrounding the child?" The saintess looked straight to her eyes.
And just like earlier, she felt like she's looking straight to her soul. Like seeking if she's telling the truth or not.
"What do you mean black magic?" She asked
"Someone sacrificed the soul of the child. A very painful process. " She said
Emerald eyes widened. Sacrifice? Painful?
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