Chapter 160: Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (24)

༺ Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (24) ༻

The Great Temple at the academy bustled with visitors at all times.

It attracted not only devout believers seeking the prayer room or attending worship services but also the injured in need of treatment, a common sight in its halls.

The Great Temple, constantly teeming with hundreds of people, gained renown for its commitment to treating everyone equally. This principle originated from the religious values of the Church of the Heavenly God, emphasizing fairness and justice.

However, existing in the secular world, the Great Temple inevitably hosted a select few distinguished guests who received preferential treatment.

Among them was Cien, the fifth princess of the Empire.

Although the Empire and the Holy Nation were distinct entities, the leaders of the continent’s countries maintained close relationships. This held true for the Imperial Family of the Empire and the Holy See.

The relationship between the Empire, the uncontested powerhouse on the continent, and the Holy Nation, wielding formidable religious authority, was notably amicable.

It was a relationship where conflict would benefit neither party.

Therefore, it was only natural for Cien to be treated as a VIP, not only within the Empire but also in the Holy Nation. This dynamic held true within the Great Temple of the academy.

While outwardly appearing not to exploit her special privileges, Cien was cunning enough to subtly leverage her status when necessary.

Just as she was doing now.

The intensive care unit of the Great Temple was typically barred entry to visitors.

Access was limited to close friends or family of the patient, or the attending priest, unless the patient themselves consented.

The reason Cien was able to enter one of these rooms was solely due to her elevated status.

There were rumors that Young Lady Lupesia had been brutally wronged by Ian recently.

Since the incident, she has been confined to the intensive care unit, refusing all visitors. True to the rumors, Young Lady Lupesia sat there, appearing utterly lost.

Her exposed upper body was tightly wrapped in bandages, with faint traces of blood seeping through, attesting to the severity of her injuries.

Amputation.

All her limbs, except for one leg, had been severed—all because she had slapped a commoner girl.