The time rewinds to a short while earlier.
The phenomenon of the Hero's resonance with the Magic Power of the Holy Sanctuary not only captured the attention of everyone in Heroic Soul Square, but its waves and radiance continued to spread from the Holy Sanctuary as the center, allowing almost half the citizens of the Holy City to perceive that wondrous transformation.
Some looked bewildered, unsure of what to do; others were invigorated, rejoicing, and there were even Bards who were always chasing shadows, now singing in arias, "Heavenly Blessing Holy City, the destined Saintess has descended upon her faithful Holy Hall."
Considering the needs of missionary work, outstanding Bards have always received considerable hospitality in major churches.
But not everyone was jubilant, as there were also those in the shadows of the corners, unmoved, even scoffing.
And among them was the black-haired, red-eyed girl who had just emerged from the alley.
