The sun was beginning to set.

The wilderness was covered in corpses and drenched in blood.

Eternal Night stood alone on the mountain leading to the Mother Goddess Sect, gazing at the mounds of corpses scattered everywhere. His heart ached.

“Your Majesty!” Lonely Skyleap clutched at his chest as he wobbled unsteadily towards Eternal Night. “Serene Dream’s funeral is about to begin.”

Eternal Night silently walked into the Mother Goddess Temple’s Hall of Ceremonies.

Serene Dream Lotus Crown’s corpse lay upon an altar at the very front of the hall. A young maiden wearing a crown of flowers was kneeling beneath it, gently murmuring a prayer under her breath.

Her name was Red Dew Flower, and she was one of the highest-ranking bishops of the Mother Goddess Sect and also Serene Dream Lotus Crown’s personal disciple.

Eternal Night slowly walked towards Serene Dream Lotus Crown’s remains, gazing at them with a sentimental expression as he softly said, “You’ve suffered a lot over these past years. And now, your soul has finally returned to the Heavens. Wait for me there. When I finish my task here, I will come to look for you.”

Red Dew Flower calmly asked, “Does Your Majesty not feel that it is a bit too late to say these words?”

Eternal Night sighed regretfully. “Yes, it is a little late, but I do not regret my decision. Lotus Crown made her sacrifice for the Harpies’ future, as will I.”

Red Dew Flower lifted her head to gaze...