The sounds of jubilant guests singing and celebrating below filled her ears. Karensa straightened her back and stepped out of the room with purpose. She believed things were indeed looking up for them.
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Orion and Evaline swiftly arrived at the Research Centre.
Orion had received word that the member of the Divine Corps, whom the Will of the Divine Mysteries had handed over, had awakened. Before they commenced their grand plan, he decided to take the opportunity to speak with her.
He had brought Evaline along because her Divine Mandate, which could reveal whether someone was lying or not, was perfect for interrogating a member of the Divine Corps.
Orion had discovered that it could work on him. This surprised him, as one of the main functions of his own Divine Mandate was to prevent others from spying on him or anyone under his rule and even deceive them if necessary.
