Chapter 248 - THE ANSWER

"Do you know where they live?"

Veronica's heart was beating so fast. She stared at him in anticipation.

"Yes, I do. They live in…"

However, the Head Priest couldn't finish the sentence. Before that, some soldiers burst into the room and pointed their swords at the Head Priest and Veronica.

While the Head Priest looked at them in surprise, Veronica was frightened.

'Did… Head Priest…' In disbelief, she glanced at the old man beside her.

At that time, she heard a voice. "Well, well, well, isn't this an interesting surprise, Head Priest?"

A guy wearing a flashy soldier outfit stepped inside the room. His blonde hair, blue eyes revealed his identity right away.

He was the son of the King of Utahil. A prince.

He walked forward and stood in front of the Head Priest. He said, "Head Priest, I never thought you would betray Goddess Juvena like this." His voice carried a hint of ridicule.

The Head Priest's eyebrows slightly furrowed. He wanted to see through the prince's intention but he couldn't.

"And why would I betray my Goddess?"

The blonde prince showed a haughty smile.

"You are so confidently telling lies. I'm surprised that the Head Priest of all people is so used to unethical ways."

His sharp blue eyes landed on the girl behind the Head Priest.

Veronica flinched at his sharp glare. 'Unethical? Does he mean me?' Her heart shuddered in fear.

However, the Head Priest didn't waver. He calmly stated, "I don't understand what you mean by that, Prince Gerald."

"I never thought you would feign ignorance like that. Haven't you become quite shameless in your old age?" Prince Gerald mocked him.

"Hold back your tongue, Prince. You may be a Royal blood but I'm still the Head Priest."

The Head Priest's voice was low and cold. He was a humble man, but he wouldn't allow any insolent man to disrespect him.

Prince Gerald frowned at his words. His heart slightly shook at the old man's clear warning. He was furious at his own cowardice.

'This old man, who does he think he is? How dare he talk to me, the prince, like that? Today, I found a way to teach him a lesson. I won't let go of this opportunity.'

He gritted his teeth in anger and voiced out his accusation, "Still acting all high and mighty when you brought an illegal member in the forbidden library?"

Veronica trembled. She was frightened.

She couldn't reveal her identity and at the same time, she couldn't just watch others accusing the Head Priest because of her.

The Head Priest, on the contrary, seemed calm. He didn't look like he was scared of anything.

"What do you mean by an illegal member? There is no rule regarding a member not being able to bring a companion with them. Perhaps you should learn about the law before talking about justice."

Prince Gerald refuted, "Head Priest, don't be too conceited. I wouldn't have come if a high authority didn't complain to us. What you have done is a crime serious enough to send you to prison."

The Head Priest was surprised by his accusation, but he didn't show it.

"Prison? Crime? Which high authority did complain to you?"

Prince Gerald grinned as though he was scheming something.

"You will find out soon enough. Let's take you to my father. He will punish you for your crime."

"Head Priest is innocent. He didn't bring anyone unethically. I have every right to come here."

Veronica finally spoke. Her heart was beating rapidly. Only she knew how nervous she was. She did her best to hide it.

'His father? It means the king. I can't let him take away the Head Priest because of my selfishness. I can stop this.'

Prince Gerald most certainly didn't like someone interfering with his work.

"Insolent bitch! You dare to talk in between men! I'll show you your place."

Prince Gerald roared and grabbed her hood. As he tried to pull her hair, her black-colored wig slid off and her shiny silver hair was revealed.

The soldiers and their prince gaped at the sudden discovery. Never in a million years did they imagine that they would meet a silver-haired woman right down in the forbidden section of the library.

Veronica knew that the cat was out of the bag. She couldn't hide it any longer.

She declared, "I'm Veronica who lived in the temple and is also known as the blessed child. I have every right to come to this place."

Her voice was full of confidence. She did her utmost not to show any weakness or fear.

Prince Gerald and his soldiers were taken aback. It took them a while to realize that she had the same features as the blessed child said to have.

Prince Gerald's expression contorted. He wanted to take down the Head Priest this time. He didn't want to miss this opportunity.

'Is this really her? Because of the abrupt arrival of the blessed child, I might lose this chance and never get it again.'

He panicked as he thought of that.

"Nonsense! There is no way you are the blessed child. We already have the blessed child in the palace. Soldiers, seize this woman and take her to prison. She will be locked up for defaming the blessed child and disguising herself as her. She will be interrogated. When she is found guilty, she will be executed."

He commanded his hand. His voice was full of authority.

'Great! This way, no one will find out who the real one is and the Head Priest will be gone forever.'

He was satisfied with his plan.

However, despite his command, the soldiers didn't move.

One of them confusedly inquired, "Your Highness, this woman has silver hair and green eyes. She was wearing a black wig to cover her hair. Hasn't her disguise already been revealed by you?"

"Yes, Your Highness. She clearly looks like the blessed child who lives in the palace. Why don't we take her to the palace and let the king decide? Only he can make decisions regarding the blessed child."

Prince Gerald burst in fury.

'Why isn't anyone listening to me?'