Cult of the Lamb: Crossroads

Courtship 10

Days after Noelle and Leshy's wedding, the couple went off on their honeymoon in Kallamar's side of the clan where there were beaches and sunshine. Away from the Chaos of the World, as Kallamar said. Construction was still being carried out on the palace and security features were being improved so it was better for them to be out than inside, breathing all of the dust in. Especially Noelle.

They were to be gone for a while, so Fernilla's free tile opened up again. And soon, another person began to come to her

"My Bishop"

Fernilla turned to see the black cat servant behind her

"Ah! hello again...Nanari was it?"

"...yes your grace"

She said unintentionally. Fernilla smiled.

"Yes, what do you need from me?"

Fernilla took a swig of her juice. They were outside, one maid fanning her and Another replenishing her fruit platter.

"Might you be interested in...entertaining The God of Death, Yggsdril?"

She said. Fernilla furrowed her brow. Why would Nanari want that? Then she saw that bell around her neck. She instinctively clutched her neck, remembering the death grip that Narinder had in her. Sometimes it haunts her.

"My bishop?"

One of her maids said. Nanari noticed this gesture and wondered if she recognized him, finally...

"I see...let him come then"

"Of course"

Nanari brought him to her as planned by Yggsdril. His presence was just as ominous as Narinder in Fernilla's eyes. She wondered if she should summon Heket. He sits down as Nanari pours him tea.

"You may go"

Nanari steps back, nearly into Oshana who was holding the fruit plate

"You okay?"

"I feel sick..."

"Why don't you go lay down for a bit-"

Oshana was about to say until Fernilla heard that.

"Nanari, dear, why don't you go and take a walk in the garden with Oshana? Im sure that will make you feel better."

Nanari nodded. Yggsdril's aura was suffocating, getting away from him was the best decision that she made. Oshana was not okay leaving Fernilla by herself with him.

"Where are we going?"

"High Bishop Heket is taking a walk around here too. Lets ask her to assist Fernilla"

Oshana said. Nanari was in no position to help or argue. Fernilla and Yggsdril's conversation was dry, both quite void of any substance. He wasn't expecting Nanari to leave, but he needed to make his move

"Bishop Fernilla..."

"Mm?"

"I wish to take your hand in marriage."

Fernilla gets up in a panic, but she wasn't the only one to hear this

"What? Marry you?"

"Yes, this world is changing dramatically. Especially with the addition of those children. Safety in numbers, my dear. If you marry me, you will rule by my side, down below, we will be unstoppable"

Fernilla stepped back, the fear nearly engulfed her. The darkness, the death, the despair...No, she promised herself when Gaia came for her that she would never go back. Never. NEVER!

"I...I don't like it down there...ive been there. Its awful. I refuse to go back there!"

Fernilla said. She remembers how Narinder called her down there multiple times. She cannot imagine going down there...on purpose!

"Sacrifices must be made for the greater good, Dear Fernilla. Besides, I'm merely giving you a heads up. I will approach the High Bishop Shamura and Gaia and they will agree with me."

"Then why ask me for my opinion if your gonna go against my wishes?!? This isn't a marriage! This is a transactional marriage and I want no part of this!"

Fernilla said, but she didn't have to make that decision because the aura of the area shifted. Yggsdril groaned.

Heket

"You dare ask my dear Bishop that you want her hand in marriage?!? The nerve of you, Yggsdril!"

Heket gets Fernilla onto her feet, and keeps her close.

"You're better off negotiating that with Shamura and Gaia. You will never get a chance with her as long as I am a High Bishop!"

Heket shouted. Yggsdril sighed

"What's the matter, Heket? You can't stand your toy being taken away? No matter, I will go speak to the REAL High Bishops. Surely they have their heads screwed on tight."

And just like that, he left. Behind Heket was Oshana and Nanari. It was a good call to make them her servants. Maybe they are of some good use

"You two proved to be useful. Servant, reward them with gold! Continue this and there is more where that came from"

The servant from the yellow palace gave them both 20 gold pieces. Oshana squealed!

"Thank you high bishop!"

Oshana said. Nanari was also grateful for the extra gold. Fernilla looked at Heket

"Will they-"

"The won't. But don't be surprised if they call a meeting"

Heket said as she sat with her and consoled her, wondering what Yggsdril would say to Gaia and Shamura.

TBC