There was a flash of delight and interest in Empress Carolina's face as soon as she heard Alicia's words.
Finally, after so many months of suffering from the painful backlash, there's something that gave her hope.
Ever since the discovery of the Spectre's abduction activity, not one of her schemes went well!
From scheming against Tehila during the renewal of treaty, to cursing her in the temple, she gained nothing!
Even the hope she had for the subject of the oracle was a fruitless plan.
After the Emperor's visit to the temple, the news about the oracle mysteriously died down. She waited everyday from her bed for any news about the movements of the temple, but not one expedition was sent to search for the new priest candidate.
Because of the unknown accident, she was rendered immobile for more than six months. She was not able to fully exert her efforts in scheming as she could not handle the extreme pain whenever her body was moved.
