An Extra’s POV

"Your mother, Ciela, became impure for the role of Oracle the moment she took those lives and became impure."

The Oracle told the story in a rather detached tone. While there were hints of sadness here and there, it seemed to stem more out of frustration rather than pity towards the Elf of discussion.

"M-my mother was…? I still can't believe this…" Esme's whispers were stifled.

She cupped both her palms over her mouth as she listened with intensely rising emotion, staring straight at The Oracle as she continued listening to what she was being told.

"She was appropriately punished for what she did, and the child in her womb was going to be executed the moment she was born. But…"

"But what?!" Esme's widened eyes stretched even further as she awaited a response.

"Ciela managed to convince one of her closest friends at the time—the only one who didn't look at her with scorn after her mistake—to help her safely deliver the baby to the human nation."

"Let me guess… Feralia?" Rey's voice echoed within the hall as he narrowed his eyes while speaking.

The Oracle nodded slowly.

"Indeed. Feralia was conflicted about her choice and approached my Shrine for guidance. I could have told her, at the time, to execute you on the spot…" The Oracle looked at Esme with a slight look of compassion.

"But I didn't. I commanded Feralia to spare you and send you off to the human world."

Esme was speechless as she heard this. It was clear she wanted to know more, and she had millions of questions running simultaneously in her mind, with no idea where or how to begin asking them.

"Why did I spare your life, you might ask? Well… it could be the very same reason why I decided to intervene in the moment of your despair and grant you those powers when you needed them the most."

The Oracle was

family… she heard a voice. It seemed to be a

It felt personal.

back then… that

nodded. "I cured you of part of your inferior genes and allowed you to awaken some aspects of your

the case, then it had certain implications—the most important one being what The Oracle

life, Esme. I did not interfere with your life, just as I do not

time was so captivating and motherly that even Rey felt his heart tremble and race as

his assistance that you were able to return here—to your home—which is why I decided to

"I-I understand…"

had been emphasized time and time again by The Oracle that he was pretty much used to

at the moment, and he had to be most instrumental in taking down The

he wasn't even a piece on her table

is Esme. Adonis plays a major

so much like an

didn't mean

you know?" Rey finally blurted out his thoughts, elucidating yet

The Oracle complicit in the deaths of so many humans,

your standards? Ah, no offense, Esme." Rey swiftly turned to her as he uttered those

too." She raised both her hands in protest