Didn't Plan to Become a Companion (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 59

Judith Pan Monzania was the fulfillment of Ricardo’s prophecy—and the beginning of all tragedy.

The Saintess of Rochester, his destined partner, who failed to awaken him.

The Saintess of Resotia, who would ultimately become Empress of Dermayer.

Not long ago, the High Priest left the imperial palace, leaving behind only the words that the Saintess’s appearance had been hastened—even breaking his promise to Ricardo.

The reason the Grand Temple, which had thus far agreed to let Rochester protect House Pernelle, suddenly changed its stance was because it learned that Lienne was not only the Awakener but had also succeeded in awakening Ricardo.

An act against the will of the gods.

The High Priest had truly trembled with fear as he said so.

“Yes, I suppose so.”

The moment the prophecy declaring her the Saintess emerged in the Empire, the world would grow restless.

The imperial court would surely do everything in its power to take her—she who bore the prophecy of becoming Empress. Now, Ricardo had no choice but to prepare for a fight he never wanted, solely to protect her.

To become Emperor—to fulfill his promise to Stuart.

Stuart gazed silently at Ricardo standing quietly beside him.

What Ricardo believed would remain unchanged even if time were turned back was not merely the existence of the Saintess.

For instance… Ricardo himself, who could only awaken his power through the daughter of House Pernelle, no matter how many lifetimes he lived, or the place where his gaze always lingered.

“Is what you’re feeling now… love?”

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