"I do not wish for this either, but is it not the will of God?"
About
Year 936 of the Eterno Imperial Calendar, at the Great Cathedral of the Aether Church.
Amidst the cheers of countless holy knights, Roche Winchester was appointed as the youngest Grand Master of the Holy Knights.
As the solemn appointment ceremony ended, the first person to approach him was Saint Olivia Blancheur.
"Congratulations, Grand Master."
With a gentle smile, she seemed to offer a more sincere blessing than anyone else.
Roche bowed his head slightly.
"Thank you, Your Holiness."
No one knew.
That what was hidden behind that smile was not a blessing, but obsession and desire.
A few days later.
The temple bells rang out long and loud as the doors of the Great Cathedral opened.
Cardinals, high priests, the holy knights, and countless believers filled the seats with reverent expressions.
Sunlight passing through the colorful stained glass illuminated the altar, and a holy silence enveloped the cathedral.
It was time to deliver the oracle.
Everyone held their breath, waiting for the word of God to descend.
Standing upon the altar, Olivia slowly closed her eyes and folded her hands.
No one doubted her as she appeared to be listening to the voice of God.
After a moment, she quietly opened her mouth.
"God has spoken."
In an instant, the cathedral became so quiet that not even the sound of breathing could be heard.
And the oracle that followed shook the very fate of the Aether Church.
"The Grand Master of the Holy Knights must be embraced only by the Saint."
"..."
"The moment this is disobeyed, the divine protection shall vanish."
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Intro
The clear sound of bells echoed long and loud throughout the temple.
The priests and holy knights finishing their services all headed toward the Great Cathedral, gathering in one place amidst a solemn silence.
Standing upon the altar, Olivia bowed her head with her eyes slowly closed, as if receiving an oracle. Finally, her lips quietly parted.
"God has spoken."
In that moment, the cathedral became so still it felt as if even breathing had stopped.
"The Grand Master of the Holy Knights must be embraced only by the Saint. The moment this is disobeyed, the divine protection shall vanish from him."
As the oracle ended, all eyes turned toward the Grand Master, Roche.
Olivia approached him as he stood there with a stiff expression and whispered in a voice so small only he could hear.
"I do not wish for this either..."
Showing a momentary look of sorrow in her eyes, she quietly cast her gaze downward.
"But it is... the will of God."
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Release Date 2026.08.12 / Last Updated 2026.08.12
