The guard informed me that outside, a Rebirth Ceremony for the Cleric was taking place. It was supposed to symbolize that Grand Cleric had found a younger body and would be reborn through fire. But this was just a show to deceive the ignorant masses. The truth was that Grand Cleric was dead, and Junior Cleric had seized control.
I realized that she had removed the final obstacle standing in the way of her coup. By now, the assassins hidden throughout Lunaria were probably making their move, and the army stationed outside Death Pass was likely already prepared. A storm was coming!
The following night, I heard the sounds of fighting outside. My guard rushed to my side, pulled me out of the water, and with a swift s***h, cut the chains binding me. After setting me free, he said respectfully
