A sudden memory surfaced in Aysa's mind—on the day her father personally sealed her away, she vaguely recalled hearing his soft murmur:
"Though he failed this time, humanity has always risen stronger from adversity. The more we fight, the stronger we become. As long as hope remains, next time, humanity will never lose…"
She didn't know who "he" referred to, but judging by the deep reverence in her father's eyes, it was certainly someone beyond her comprehension.
Yet in her mind, her father had always been the strongest being in the Caesar Empire—the undefeated one in her heart.
For the empire to fall so suddenly… her father must have known something, and it was likely related to that mysterious entity.
But now, with her strength still far too weak, even if she uncovered the truth, there would be little she could do without sufficient power.
Taking a deep breath, Aysa quickly composed herself and looked toward the depths of the temple.
