Chapter 109: Chapter 109

"Chili! Where have you been?!" Max cried when he found his fiancé standing on the place they separated. "I was looking you for an hour!"

She blinked twice and grab his hand, "Max! I need to tell you something."

"What happened?" He asked before Cecilia tell him what happened in the strange yet nice wooden house.

Max need a minute to proceed the information. For a man like Max, Protector of Frozen Land almost sound like a protagonist in children's bed stories. He never believed something he can't see with his own eyes.

But, he believes with her eyes. If Cecilia told him that she saw a world which made from chocolates, he will believe it with all of his heart.

He rubs his chin for a second before said, "Then, I should've asked someone who knows better about this matter."

"Who?"

"The Holy Priest. Want to come with me? He might be in the temple."

Cecilia nodded and take his hand, "Of course."

A moment later, they already in front of the temple's entrance. She was amazed because this is her first time saw that big building made from white stone.

It's circular compounds on top of a tell are composed by massive T-shaped stone pillars decorated with abstract, enigmatic pictograms and animal relief. Yet in the same time, it looks sacred and elegant.

When they enter the building, all the clergy inside were wearing a white long robe.

Max casually approached one of the man with that robe and asking about Holy Priest's whereabouts.

Meanwhile, Cecilia takes her time to observe the beautiful garden in the middle of the building. There is a big and old oak tree which look so strong yet calm.

"Good afternoon, My Lady. It's been a long time since our last encounter."

Cecilia's eyes widened when she found the Holy Priest were standing under the tree. He looks at her with a friendly smile. "How are you, My Lady?"

"Well, I'm pretty good, Holy Priest, and you look healthy as always, too."

The Holy Priest nodded when he closed his eyes, "You came with His Highness? Did something happen?"

"Ah, yes." She answered after noticed that Max in walking to her direction.

"Love is one of a blessing, isn't it? Both of you look happier than the last time."

"This is because of your help, too."

The Holy Priest shook his head. However, instead of answering her, he slightly bowed to Max who already came, "Good afternoon, Your Highness. May the brightest sun in this empire always blessing you."

"May the brightest sun in this empire always blessing you, too." Max bowed for a second before he said, "Holy Priest, we need your help. Actually--,"

"I can smell something interesting. Especially, you, My Lady. An unique scent of snow, an oak wood, and fox."

Cecilia gasped, and she traded a brief gaze with her fiancé, "Then, Holy Priest, what are we supposed to do?"

"My Lady and His Highness already doing your best. I hope both of you always blessed with kindness.""Holy Priest, what does that mean?" Max narrowed his brows because he doesn't understand a word he said before.

"You should follow your heart, Your Highness. People can lie, but your heart always telling the truth. Listen to it and you will find the answer. Please do excuse me. I should prepare for afternoon's pray."

Cecilia nodded and bowed before he left them. Max watched the old man's back until he disappeared to the altar's room.

"Chili, I don't think that I understand."

"Me, too." She said with a faint smile. "Perhaps we should stick to the plan."

"I've got a feeling that 'this useless protector' will kidnap you again."

"Eh? Why? I have no business with them."

"I don't know. It's just a hunch. But, if that's happened, I'm sure you'll be okay. After all, you are my fiancé. The daughter of Duke Lancia, who have a dragon's blessing, too."

Cecilia crossed her arms and raised her brows, "What is it? Suddenly, praising me and think highly of me. Tell me, Young Man, are you, by any chance, flirting with me?"

"Haha, you are so smart. Then, let's go home. Duke must be waiting for us."

She takes his hand, preparing to get to teleport. But, he started walking.

"Let's just take a walk. We still have a time before dinner."

"You are acting weird." Cecilia said, but she was grinning widely. Have no objection to stay longer with him.

"Beside, you owe me one kiss. Don't forget."

She rolled her eyes, "Yes, Sir."

"Anyway, Hugo asked me one day off for Bridgerton's wedding and I can't refuse it." Max said when they already on the park outside the temple.

"Oh, so, you already found the new guy? You can't leave the guild without any person, right?"

Max shook his head, "Nope. Looking for an employee is harder than I thought. So, I asked Bai Lin's help. She agrees to help me for an hour."

"Bai Lin is here?"

"Yes. She was hired by a noble here to read his daughter's fortune. His daughter was sick because an unknown disease. So, he wanted her to find out about the possibility of her recovery."

"Wow, that's weird. But, her ability is no joke."

Max nodded, "That's it. I can accompany you to his wedding for an hour. Is that okay with you?"

"Don't worry. Besides, I want to meet her again. If not because Bai Lin, perhaps, I can't be with you, now."

"Eh? What do you mean?" He said with knitted brow.

"A secret make a woman woman, Max." Cecilia smile and put her pointed finger in front of her lips.

"You are only 15, Young Lady. One year younger than the legal age to get married."

"But, if you accumulated with my previous life. I already 18 this year."

Max pat her head and grinned, "Still younger than me."

"Well, that's right. But, you know, Max. In my previous life, people rarely get married in young ages. We spent our youth to study, then get a decent job, after that, we got married.

But, I know several people who choose to stay single forever. I think, I was live in the world where everyone believes that love only exist in fiction and drama."

Max listened without saying anything. He thought that her previous life was dark and hard to bear. Her story made him want to bring all the happiness in this world. Just for her.

For him, Cecilia deserves the brightest side of this world.

"Oh, Max! Look at him! He sells the toffee apple." She pointed to one of the food stand on the Capital Square. Cecilia smile brightly, "Let's get some!"

The sun almost get down. Turn the blue sky behind her, into something like amber stone.

He knew that she is beautiful. But, now, she became outstandingly striking pretty. Her smile look so innocent. As if she never knew any pain in the world.

He wants to protect her, certainly. Even it can cost his life.

Besides, he forgot how it feels before Cecilia's arrival. He will never let her go. Then, for the first time in his life, he felt grateful to God, who bring her to his life. Make his life completed.

"Max?" Cecilia asked in confusion. "Does your leg sleeping?"

He tilted his head before slowly lean on her to kiss her lips lightly. "Chili, I hope, we can live forever."