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Kael will reveal that he has known Elara wasn't the real Saintess since their first kiss (his "himigoto"). He will choose her over the kingdom. Expect a romantic confession amidst falling bookshelves as the Inquisition storms the temple. Expect a romantic confession amidst falling bookshelves as
Our protagonist, Elara, is in her chambers. She is not praying. Instead, she is staring at a blood-stained ribbon from a previous skirmish. The "himigoto" (secret) she carries is no longer just a romantic tryst; it is the knowledge that her purifying powers are killing her mortal emotions. In Chapter 16, she experiences her first "freeze"—a moment where she cannot feel pain or love for the Knight Captain, Kael. Instead, she is staring at a blood-stained ribbon
Itsuki begins to understand that his role isn't just about physical guidance; it's about the deep emotional bond required for a candidate to reach "perfection."
