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Chapter 190 - The Whore Daughter

The last chapel in the palace stood quiet, tucked between two collapsed wings of marble and ivy-choked corridors.

A single beam of sunlight streamed through the cracked dome, casting a pale glow upon the altar.

Saintess Marienne knelt alone, armored knees pressing against cold stone, her white cloak pooled around her like unfurled wings.

Before her, the statue of Goddess Eunomia stood tall, serene, and watchful, the only chapel with the statue, since Hyparia didn't believe in any God.

Marienne's eyes closed as her fingers tightened around the holy pendant at her throat.

"Goddess of Order… grant me clarity."

Her voice was soft, barely a whisper, yet the weight behind it felt vast.

"I have seen what chaos looks like. I have seen what he does to cities, to men's hearts. If I fall today, let it not be without purpose. Let my flame, even if brief, show them a path."

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