Asterian

Within a mighty empire, whose power extended far and wide, commanding respect and awe from all corners of the world, lay one thing revered above all else—the gods.

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People believed him to be the protector of the land, bestowing prosperity and safeguarding the empire from all calamities and enemies.

However, no commoner had ever seen him, never heard his voice, and no one knew what he looked like, or even if he truly existed.

Except for the royal family.

The royals were all well aware of the god's existence and his power beyond human comprehension. They respected, revered, and feared him at the same time.

Even the most powerful emperor, if a god speaks, no human being has the right to dispute it.

Every hundred years, there is a 'Day of Prophecy,' a day when the gods leave their sacred places to speak of the future.

However, the royal family knew that this was not a prophecy.

It's a hint of what's definitely going to happen.

For this deity not only foresees the future, but sees everything—thoughts, secrets, the past, the present, and every path of the future. Nothing can hide from his gaze.

Everything should proceed as usual, just like every year.

Until this year...

When the gates of the sacred place opened and the god appeared before the royal family, everyone bowed their heads in reverence.

But for a moment, everyone's gaze froze.

Because this time...the gods did not come alone.

Beside him stood a woman, delicate as a willow branch, with fair skin rosy cheeks and long, flowing golden hair. Her face was so beautiful that it was difficult for anyone who saw her to look away.

However, what astonished everyone was not her beauty.

But it was the hand of a god holding her body firmly, as if afraid she would fall, or perhaps...

He did not want her to be even a single step away from him.

The entire throne room fell silent. No one dared to ask a question, but in everyone's heart, they all shared the same question.

Who is this woman?

And why would a god who never allows anyone to get close to him...

So he was the one who held her in his arms?