# Chapter 35
“Yes.
Although she was not yet officially known in high society, news of the marriage registration clearly spread throughout the capital.
Well, considering the weight of Maius's name, it was expected that he would have such fame.
Judith greeted them politely and then quickly moved on to the topic.
“I came to this shrine to pray for the safety of my child and the safe return of my husband, Ekian Mayos.”
Upon hearing her words, the gentleman who was standing nearby cleared his throat with an intentional cough. Judith ignored this and continued talking.
“But while I was inside, I heard the priestess’s voice.”
Upon hearing this, the gentleman, who was pretending not to care, immediately grabbed Judith by the arm.
“Is that true, Judith? voice? What did the priestess tell you?
Judith looked at him in astonishment, but Marquis Soden quickly intervened, pulling the master's hand away.
“Okay, okay, I understand your concern, but you shouldn’t keep making excuses to cling to a married woman with a child. If Ekian Maius, the young duke, returns, your life may be in danger.”
The Marquis spoke with genuine concern, even expressing concern for the master's safety.
“Although I have met him only twice in my life, I know enough to say that Ekian Maius, the young Duke, is not a man to be taken lightly.”
He looked the master up and down, clicked his tongue, and muttered, “Well, maybe that's why you're wearing that mask… However, if you're going to embrace unrequited love for a married woman, you might as well be willing to risk your life.”
The Marquis seemed to have come to his own conclusions about the masked appearance of the master.
Although his assumptions were completely wrong from beginning to end, that was not the focus now. Judith cast a warning glance at the gentleman, motioning for him to remain calm, and then turned her attention back to the Marquis and Marchioness of Soden.
“Well... Anyway, the message from the priestess was...”
Although the priestess specifically mentioned the Marquis, the master seemed even more nervous. Judith couldn't help but wonder why but continued talking nonetheless.
“She said that the missing eldest son of the Marquis of Sodin is at the residence of the Duke of Mayus...”
Upon hearing her words, Marquis and Marchioness Suden fell to the ground in shock, while the master frowned in disbelief.
“...What did you say?”
His voice was full of doubt and disappointment.
Judith shrugged and replied, “Exactly what you said.”
“Really?”
“I don't know, I'm just relaying what I heard.”
Judith answered the gentleman lightly, then turned to the Marquis and Marchioness with a kind smile.
“But since we have reached this point, why don’t you two visit the Duke’s Palace? You have nothing to lose, after all...”
The Marquis and Marchioness exchanged glances and nodded, then shouted excitedly to Judith.
“Of course!”
“It seems that all our visits to this shrine have paid off. As for the priestess herf, she used her last bit of strength to find our son...”
“Should we leave immediately?”
The couple supported each other and hurriedly stood up, their faces lit with joy and hope.
Judith smiled widely and said, "You can come with me. I came here in Maius's carriage, so if you follow me, we can go directly to the Duke's Palace."
There was no special personal relationship between the Maios and Soden family. They had no political opposition, but they were not close enough to make unofficial visits.
According to noble custom, the Marquis of Soden was to send an official letter of visit to the Duke of Maios in such cases.
However, since Judith, as a member of the Maius family, was inviting them as guests, it was entirely appropriate for her to enter immediately. Judith will also explain the details properly.
“Oh my God... my deepest gratitude...”
“Thank you very much, Mrs. Mayus. Your kindness means a lot to us.”
The Marquis and Marchioness bowed again and again before Judith in gratitude. Meanwhile, the master muttered to himf incredulously.
"...It's hard to believe it. The final priestess uses her ultimate power... just to fulfill the Soden couple's wish? Not even her child? What exactly are the standards of a priestess...?"
The Marquis frowned upon hearing this remark and said sharply: “Nothing more than that? Is the bond between parent and child nothing? Parents worry about their children until their last breath!”
"exactly!".
The master sighed angrily and added: “Isn’t it normal for parents to worry endlessly about their children?”
"This is correct!".
With a loud cry, the Marquis quickly realized how strange the conversation was. He also concluded that coming to terms with the masked young man was impossible.
The Marquis decided to ignore him completely, and turning to Judith, taking his wife's arm, said: "We will leave it to you then. Thank you very much. The Sodens will never forget this kindness. Whatever you ask of us, we will grant it to you."
“Ahaha…let’s go then.”
Judith had just begun to walk towards Maius's carriage when the Master followed her.
“Sorry, Judith.”
"Yes?".
“Can I accompany you?”
“What? Why?”
“I find it hard to believe that the Last Priestess would use her ultimate power just to grant the Soden couple's wish… I would like to see for myf.”
Despite the awkward end to their previous conversation, the master spoke seriously.
“As far as I know, the last priestess had a son.”
Judith was surprised. These words reflected what the priestess had told her. It was something that ordinary people, including Judith herf, could not know, but the Master seemed to be aware of it.
‘As expected from the head of the Information Guild!’
While Judith was astonished, the master urged her again: “Did she say anything else?”
“What? Ah… but why are you so interested in the Shrine of the Last Priestess? How did you find this place…?”
The master replied without hesitation: “Isn’t such a wonderful topic irresistible for someone who works in the information field?”
Well, that explanation doesn't leave much room for debate. Such a supernatural phenomenon would certainly attract the curiosity of any information guild.
“I will pay whatever it takes.”
Now the master's voice had a tone of despair.
“If she says anything else, please tell me.”
But Judith could not decide whether she should share more with the Master or remain silent.
In the end, her conscience would not allow her to l the private affairs of the Last Priestess as a supplier to a commercial information network for money.
'If I were her, I would be upset if my last honest confession was sold as information.'
Judith sighed and finally answered: “She said something else.”
Even though the master's mask hid his expression, Judith could sense the intensity of his emotions.
She continued quietly, "But I'm not sure if I should tell you. It's a private matter, after all. Let me think about it. Instead…."
"instead of?".
“Since you seem very interested in this incident, I will invite you as a guest. You can come with me.”
The master had never asked Judith for anything before. During their long dealings, he always maintained his composure. Although he paid her well for the information, he never asked or pressured her for anything.
Now, for the first time, the gentleman has openly expressed his desire to obtain information.
Judith had no intention of granting all his desires, but she wasn't cold enough to completely shut them down either.
She offered a compromise, saying: “You will be able to see for yourf whether the Marquis and Marchioness of Soden will find their child.”