She gazed at him with an unmoved expression as her eyes of curiosity and wisdom bore deep into his.
"Who are you?"
Her tone was sincere.
Rui's expression grew amused.
How long had it been since someone within the Panama Continent had failed to recognize him?
"Ahem," the Scrier coughed uncomfortably. "That is His Highness Prince Rui Quarrier Silas Kandria. You know… the most powerful man in our continent."
Her eyes slowly lit up with realization.
"I see… so you are Rael's son." A soft smile emerged on her face. "No wonder you looked familiar, you resemble him."
Rui's ethereal eyes bore deep into hers. "You must be the Shepherd, I assume."
She took a step back before dipping in a graceful curtsy. "In the flesh, Your Highness."
"…Is it fair to assume you were looking for us, Your Highness?" The Scrier asked with a confused tone. "Is this about the offer you made to us, immortal sages?"
