“Everyone, please stand up. Only His Majesty the Emperor is fit to receive a bow before the goddess.”

Ian spoke in the softest voice possible. He was firm toward the strong but gentle towards the weak. The people slowly stood up while stealing glances. However, they did not dare look at Ian from the same eye level. They fidgeted around with their heads held low.

“I apologize for this, sister. I did not send a messenger in advance because I thought you would already know about our arrival…”

He was not required to show respect due to his status, but Ian still acted polite towards the principal nun.

“Not at all. It is my fault. I did not imagine that Your Highness would personally come down to this humble place. Furthermore, I did not expect His Excellency Duke Pendragon to be accompanying…”

The nun quickly turned her head towards Raven and bowed.

“It is my honor to meet you, Your Excellency Pendragon.”

“Nice to meet you.”

Raven answered with a polite bow of his own. As a child, he had wandered from place to place to meet his father after losing his mother. He had experienced the kindness of Illeyna’s church as he ate and slept in the monasteries and temples. However, the nuns and the people of the monastery were not aware of this fact. As such, they were deeply moved by the politeness...