ARCHDEUS

NEW HOPE(2)

While the concubines were busy with their daily tasks, at the place where the temple officials were gathering for something.

Currently in the room where the figure who became the spiritual leader in the Kingdom of Artchania, His Majesty Pontifex Eliarius Xavier Augustus, Pontifex of St. Castelius' Pontheum is holding a meeting of several important people one of which is Feodora Angela Lucydire the High Priestess of Presbhenon of Fertiphall.

Feodora came all the way from Fertiphile to fulfill the orders of the letter sent to her from the pontheum side.

Feodora knows what to discuss here. It was about Ryana, one of the servicemen from Fertiphile.

As the first party to know about Ryana's condition, of course Feodora's opinion became much needed.

What Feodora did not know, however, was a letter that the Pontificia had given them.

Previously due to the inability of the temple in the Kingdom of Artchania in treating Ryana, in the end the temple in this case pontheum gave a report to Pontificia or in other words contact Pontifex Maximus based in the Parthenon.

They waited long enough for a reply. Until now they finally found a new hope about Ryana.

The reason why the temple was so obsessed with the woman's condition was because of her illness which until now is still not known with certainty. That makes the temple which has a role as a religious institution and as well as a research institution has an academic interest in the disease.

But the reason why today in the room pontifex quite excited is because in addition to Ryana, it looks like the temple got news that is also not less good.

Along with the letter sent by the Parthenon, another letter was sent.

The contents of the letter were about the illness of one of the royal princesses.

It was actually a letter addressed to the palace but inevitably the palace had to embrace the temple especially this when in this condition the palace was the one who actually needed help.

The presence of people from Pontheum is expected to look forward to will facilitate all affairs with the parthenon.

"Based on these letters, we'll take Ryana to Yizantine. We are also preparing to bring medicine to Her Royal Highness Regina" said one of the priests there.

Everyone listened in silence. Pontifex who is currently sitting on his sacred throne also listened. He stroked his long beard as if he was thinking.

Then he asked,

"Talking about the matter of the royal princess, haven't we previously reported the princess's illness? Did the Parthenon tell you about the princess' illness?"

"Not My Holiness, the Parthenon said nothing at all."

The priest who read the letter reported to the pontifex.

"So they only give medicine but do not tell what disease it is? I understand why the palace seems to be quite desperate and trying to get close to us."

Pontifex asked with a sarcastic tone. Although the Pontifex Maximus is the leader for the pontifex but that does not mean they have to be fooled by the words of the leader. Many cases where a pontifex objected to the orders of the Pontifex Maximus. Generally to prevent the forced descent of a Pontifex Maximus against a pontifex, the troubled pontifex will seek the support of the pontifex rex. Rex pontifex are leaders of the pontheum referred to as schismatic temples. Schismatic temples are indeed equivalent to grand shrines but they have some special authority that even the Pontifex Maximus cannot challenge.

In the end they continue the discussion even though quite a lot of disappointing things in this letter. This time they decide to schedule Ryana's departure and Princess Regina's drug taking.

"Until now the palace is waiting for our decision" said the priest who previously gave a report to everyone.

"We consider that sea access is the safest to traverse rather than land access" he said.

"Hm ...."

Pontifex thinks it's not bad. When they use land, they have to pass through several countries and the problem is not impossible in the middle of the road they are very likely to face problems ranging from robbery problems to being trapped in the middle of war.

Not to mention thinking of the item they brought to treat Princess Regina was already certain to be a high-tier herb and it was highly likely that information regarding the herb had leaked out which made them would be on one's target or a group of people.

This time Feodora asked doubtfully. As a person from the southeastern region of the kingdom, he had heard that in the Kaltic Gulf, robberies committed by pirates often occurred. Especially when the only people in the kingdom who have access to the ocean care less about their navy and beach security.

In addition, thanks to the outbreak suffered in Canadia, transportation access, especially the port that became the only access to the ocean, can no longer be used for the past two years.

"For access to the port it looks like we have to wait for the policy of the kingdom. Is not the new ruler of Canadia soon to be inaugurated? I am sure he will re-open the port that became the lifeblood of the country's economy. Even if the port opening is still too long, we can use the port of neighboring countries as early access to the sea" said the priest.

"While to face a pirate seems better than to face countless bandits if using a land route. In addition, using sea lanes is also faster than frugal. All of us who are here know, traveling from the land to Yizantine can take years" continued the priest.

That reason makes sense. The distance between West Laurentia and South Laurentia is very far. If using a horse carriage to get there is like traveling overland from France to India using a horse. That could take years.

So in the end Feodora nodded in agreement. Then after seeing the positive response from Feodora, pontifex pontifex also approved the suggestion because it saw no more giving additional input. He also added on the departure time.

"Well, since we agreed to send our people by sea, now we just have to wait when the port of Canadia reopens" Pontifex said.

Surely all the talk in the room was closed and secret. They prioritize security over everything.

The meeting was quite long and did not feel, when the door of the meeting was still tightly closed, the concubines in the courtyard were no longer there.

They had completed their tasks and went to their respective rooms to rest.

***

Ryana and Lacey are currently in their room.

After the consecrated work was over, they rushed to clean their dirty faces and hands.

Because in bath culture is generally still taboo, both Ryana, Lacey, and other concubines do not clean their sweat with a bath.

Some people simply choose to change their clothes and use perfume to reduce the unpleasant odor caused by sweat.

While some are sprinkling powder on their bodies to remove sticky sweat before then spraying perfume all over their bodies.

This time Ryana and Lacey were wearing different clothes. This was a much more formal priestly robe than before.

Although it is said that there are no important religious activities on this day, but as a concrete they must be ready.

In fact, they must still provide service to the temple well whether in the sense of maintaining its cleanliness until the preparation of maximum religious ceremonies.

"Ah, finally! Ryan let's go to the library!"

Lacey eagerly invites her friend to go to the pontheum library. As a concierge, they still have to maintain their academic ability. It was an important thing if they all wanted to become a priest.

But his friend did not answer. He just curled up on the bed.

Lacey who saw that became worried and immediately checked her condition.

Lacey was carefully watching this friend of hers. He realized Ryana was sweating again and her breathing also sounded heavy. Suddenly Ryana raised her head and the eyes of these two people met.

Lacey soon finds out what's wrong with this friend.

He relapsed! thought Lacey.