The monks lay prostrate on the ground, not moving except for the shaking caused by their rapid breathing. The air was so silent that not even the slightest sound could be heard, and everyone was silently somber as if they were receiving some divine summons.
They delayed in standing up, their eyes expressing an extraordinary fervor, even Elder William, after hesitating, recited the scriptures in his heart and knelt on the ground.
The scene before her was beyond Arsia's expectations.
The princess, just recovering from her surprise, was even considering whether to kneel down alongside the monks.
She cautiously gauged Eden's expression, the divine light earlier making her suspect that Eden might be a Prophet in disguise.
At this thought, Arsia's hands began to tremble, and for the first time in her life, she feared where she might go after death.
That was a Prophet...
And herself, she had acted so sinfully in his presence...
