When Violet arrived at the embassy, Edwina, Leila, and Rene seemed not to have returned yet, and even Felina had left the office, and Violet had no idea where she had gone.
It was quite normal. The three who had just left the Feather Palace would realize that something was wrong and would immediately go back to check. Felina probably heard the commotion and hurriedly went out to find out what was happening.
Ah, how should she explain this to them?
After pondering for a long time, Violet decided not to say anything and just play it cool.
Huh? What? An assassin in the Feather Palace? I have no idea. I was waiting at the entrance for a while, and when I saw you all coming out, I just came back. What’s going on now?
Yeah, that’s it.
Having made up her mind to deceive herself and others, the priestess dragged the dragon girl with a strange expression back to her room and started passing the time by reading books and trying to distract herself.
The turmoil outside continued for a long time, until night fell, and Felina, Edwina, Leila, and Rene returned to the embassy side by side.
They looked a bit anxious, and upon returning, they went straight to Violet’s room, finding the priestess pretending to be calm.
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“You’re back so late. Is there something happening outside?”
Someone with an indifferent expression put down the novel.
Seeing that she was safe and sound, the four of them visibly relaxed. Felina nodded, her expression slightly solemn.
“Yeah, there was an intruder in the Feather Palace, but she seems to have escaped. Her Majesty’s group suffered heavy casualties. It seems like they took advantage of this birthday celebration opportunity. By the way, didn’t Miss Violet also go out? Didn’t you see anything?”
“Hahaha~ Actually, I left early in the morning... Wait, what did you just say?”
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Sky City, Feathered Emperor’s Palace.
The Feathered Emperor’s Palace and the Feathered Emperor’s Home are not in the same location. If the Feathered Emperor’s Palace can be considered as the common office space for the successive Feathered Emperors, then the Feathered Emperor’s Home is the private place for the current Feathered Emperor, Estini. It is located not far from the Sky Temple and was constructed under her reign.
The palace is not large, at least compared to the magnificent royal palace of the Human United Kingdom. It can be described as quite low-key, with a delicate style reminiscent of a small and exquisite jade-like residence. Due to the tendency of winged people to live in high places, it looks more like a private castle.
Here, apart from the maids appointed by the Feathered Emperor, only the Royal Feather Guards can station and enter. The number of active personnel is not too large.
At this moment, Feathered Emperor Estini has changed into a sleeping robe, lazily leaning on the sofa, hands holding a crystal cup with just over half-filled light red liquid, listening to the report brought by one of the Four Wings, Sigrid Kulk.
“Oh, there are infiltrators too. Have you identified their identities?”
“I’ve investigated, but the situation of these people...”
As if there were difficulties to express, Sigrid stood up and placed an investigation report in front of the Feathered Emperor, who took it in hand, scanned it briefly, and furrowed her brows slightly.
“It’s this kind of thing again. It seems it’s really her.”
“Your Majesty, are you referring to...?”
Estini shifted her contemplative gaze back to Sigrid, who was kneeling on one knee. She seemed unwilling to discuss it and just shook her head.
“It’s nothing. When you went out on a mission, a troublesome person popped up and was discovered and temporarily driven away by Tila... the High Priestess. Well, there are no outsiders here, you can speak freely.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
The winged girl with a single ponytail moved to the opposite sofa, her hands neatly resting on her lap. Seeing the Feathered Emperor’s thoughtful expression, she waited for a while before couldn’t help but speak.
“Your Majesty, you just mentioned driving away... Does that mean even the High Priestess, who has obtained the blessing of the gods, personally intervened and couldn’t kill or capture her?”
“Yes, although it’s a bit unbelievable, that’s indeed the case. That person is not much weaker than the High Priestess, she’s probably a true pseudo-god. The one who appeared today is likely her, and the feather master has already confirmed her pseudo-god-level strength.”
“But, Your Majesty, how could there be pseudo-gods freely roaming in this world? I remember the prophecy saying...”
Estini smiled without any pretense, looking like two sisters with white hair and white feathers chatting.
“Under normal circumstances, it’s naturally impossible. But if it involves the Abyss, then it’s uncertain... These are just pawns being manipulated, and investigating won’t yield much useful information. The main issue lies with that pseudo-god, her target should be the Sky Temple.”
After a brief contemplation, the Feathered Emperor shook her head slightly.
“This matter is too strenuous for you. Don’t deliberately concern yourself with it, the High Priestess and I will handle it. Regarding the ‘Seed,’ how’s the investigation going?”
Upon hearing this, Sigrid’s spirits lifted, and she spoke in a slightly excited but low voice.
“We’ve made a significant breakthrough! With the help of Violet, we finally managed to extract information from that Theresa this morning. It seems that this matter may be related to some individuals within the envoy from the Beastman Kingdom. I immediately ordered someone to go to their residence, and using a compass, we secretly conducted a comprehensive investigation. We did find fluctuations from the Abyss!”
“North and south of the sky, how could it be related to the beastmen?”
The Feathered Emperor frowned again but ultimately instructed.
“This matter is not insignificant, be cautious in the investigation. Don’t let the other party notice. After all, the prophecy didn’t tell us what to do after finding the ‘Seed’, we’ll have to take it step by step.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
After discussing official matters, Estini’s expression relaxed. She looked at this capable subordinate whom she had nurtured and practically raised by her side since childhood, pondering something.
“Speaking of which, you seem to trust and admire that Violet a lot. It wasn’t very clear in the report earlier. How did she temporarily help Dorina surpass her limits? It wouldn’t involve giving the child some forbidden medicine that drains life force or lifespan, would it?”
Sigrid seemed to have already conducted relevant investigations and answered without hesitation.
“Regarding this matter, I asked the person involved, Dorina. According to her, Violet didn’t make her take any medication. She achieved the breakthrough through a certain level of physical contact, directly imbuing Dorina with power. I also checked her body and found no injuries or strain.”
“In addition, at that time, Dorina was tainted by the petrifying poison of the Abyss Worm and should have died without a doubt. It was Violet who intervened and saved her. Based on these circumstances and my daily interactions, I believe Violet is likely a figure similar to a priestess of the Goddess Cult.”
“Priestess... heh.”
A slightly disdainful smirk appeared at the corner of the Feathered Emperor’s mouth as she took a sip from the crystal cup.
“The petrifying venom can be overlooked, but even a transcendent-level priestess can’t make someone leap to the same level, unless she is a transcendent high-ranking or even peak figure. However, the Holy Empire currently lacks such immensely powerful priestesses, and the Three Saintess are not capable.”
Silence lingered for a while after she finished speaking.
“I recall you mentioned that Violet once displayed pure white wings in battle, didn’t you?”