Chapter 683: Descent

"Seems like the Church of the Lord of the Secrets is making its move as well…" Ceres murmured under her breath as she recognized the three figures weaving through the town.

Ceres, the third princess of the Milton Kingdom's Royal Family, had been dispatched by her father on a mission to establish ties with the burgeoning force within the Cursed Forest of the Ruri Kingdom.

Over the past six months, rumors of a mysterious castle and an immortal being dwelling within its walls had permeated the region, drawing the attention of numerous factions and organizations.

However, amidst the growing allure of this enigmatic power, the machinations of the Arcane Bureau had shrouded the path to contacting the Immortal in secrecy. They had thwarted the efforts of these organizations, and even their Councils had been involved in ensuring that the Immortal in the castle would live in peace...