Chapter 56: Inner Circle (1)

After a while, Hajin stepped out of the corner of the trees, fully clothed in his simple but flashy modern attire.

Nearby, Elias was shirtless and doing push-ups. He seemed to be unaware of his surroundings, completely focused.

'This guy sure is working hard…'

Hajin thought. He was planning to ask Elias about what happened after he fell unconscious, but seeing that his cousin was busy, he removed the thought for the moment.

With no other choice, Hajin approached Celestia instead.

"Uh…hey,"

Hearing his words, Celestia tilted her head with a soft smile.

"Hello."

"...This might be generic, but you look familiar. Did we perhaps meet before?"

Hajin asked with a stiff smile. Celestia was about to reply, but before she could utter a word, a voice cut her off.

"Don't you recognize her, Hajin? She's Celestia Lilinia, the current Saintess of the Holy Orthodox Church."