The entire statue unexpectedly began to emit waves of golden radiance, and moments later, under the astonished and joyful gazes of several priests, the stone statue came to life!
The originally lifeless eyes burned fiercely like a golden sacred flame.
The golden glow fell upon several old priests, and the wrinkles on their faces visibly lessened. Each one's complexion seemed to rejuvenate from the look of someone in their seventies and eighties to someone in their forties and fifties.
"It's... it's Her Highness the Dawn Sun! Heavens! I... I am so fortunate to witness the True God!"
"Your Highness! Please pardon my inability to prevent this lady's sins."
The old priests knelt on the ground, calling out, each one appearing extremely moved.
"My loyal believers, what fault do you have?
Arise and go to the side hall to rest well. You have been guarding here tirelessly and must be weary. Let this lady remain; I wish to hear what she desires to express to me."
