Aldrian was stunned by the unexpectedly specific question. He had just revealed who his parents were, yet the Pope immediately inquired about his place of birth—and he was correct.
"Yes, my mother gave birth to me in the Everlasting Silent Forest," Aldrian answered truthfully.
The Pope nodded and sighed.
"As I thought. That was the only time Aldrey and Irene went missing—and it happened in that forbidden zone. It seems they did something without their family's knowledge," the Pope said, looking at Aldrian. "Which, in the end, resulted in your birth."
He sighed again, leaning back in his chair.
"Truly, this is fate—a destiny arranged by the heavens. For you to be born on this continent at that precise time... all because of that accident."
Aldrian narrowed his eyes.
"What do you mean, Your Holiness? What incident?"
"Hmm? Have your parents never told you the reason they were trapped inside the Everlasting Silent Forest?" the Pope asked in wonder.
