Cold air flowed through the small chapel located in the backyard of the governor’s residence.

The statue of the Goddess Illeyna looked down upon all the world with a gracious smile, and Raven walked up to it before carefully laying down Luna’s small body on the altar.

“Towel…”

The employees who followed him politely held out a wet towel at Raven’s quiet voice. Raven took the time to carefully wipe her face clean of blood and tear stains, trying his hardest not to disturb her last smile.

It was not long before a bloodless white face was revealed.

Her face was full of serenity.

Just as she had done with her last breath, a gentle smile decorated her face.

“…..”

Raven stared at her with lifeless eyes and remembered that her death came at the price of his life.

“I was… careless.”

There was no excuse.

His carelessness stemmed from the presence of Baltai. Raven had been disturbed when he had seen Baltai in an unexpected place. Once agitated, he was unable to make clear judgements with his mind, and in the end, he had let his guard down before the ones who accompanied Luna.

Moreover, the...