I know seriously! ヽ(`Д´)ﾉI mean she is only 8!(╯°Д °)╯╧╧ His comment MIGHT be a bit more understanding if she was in her mid to late teens but even then that comment would still be VERY inappropriate.（￣へ￣）
As you said NO child should be sacrificed it is one thing a child does instinctively in a dangerous situation to protect a loved one like one's mother or father. Buut it is totally ANOTHER matter if it is FORCED and a PREARRANGED situation that could be potentially life-threatening.(╯°Д °)╯╧╧ (╬￣皿￣)
I am glad the Emperor is very CLEAR in how he does NOT agree with this and it's good thing that they are people who treasure the mc. (๑•ㅂ•)و✧Because if there are people similar to the high priest who ONLY want her for her powers it makes me reassured she will be well protected and cared for with the Emperor and his kids having the mc's back in regards to this. ε=ε=(ノ≧∇≦)ノ
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When he said, “sometimes you have to sacrifice your child,” I lost it. I don’t like that priest. No child should be sacrificed >;(