77 The Necromancer and the Priestess 11 (2/2)

She felt that the biggest issue was if her relationship came out. The issue wasn't Rosella, who actually had no real reason to hate El at this point in time, but Kai, whose family had been killed by El.

Yin Mei closed her book with a clap, standing up with a cool expression as she looked into the distance. She better make a few preparations just in case...

”Is that so?” The Bishop said coolly as a man dressed in black finished his report. The Bishop. His real name wasn't unknown, and it wasn't even clear if the man even remembered it himself. He had already lived a long time. Not as long as Celestina's predecessor, but already a very long time.

He had recently been concerned that Celestina had been a little different from usual, but he hadn't thought too deeply into it. But now it was clear that for some reason, she was anxious. Anxious about the matter of her successor. Was it just her wanting her freedom after these six years, or was it because something happened that was spurring her on?

For her to go as far as to risk developing a new type of magic, the Bishop thought that it was the latter that was the cause of her actions.

She had been docile all these years, still as water, unmoved by the world outside - so what was it that could move her? There was already an answer in his heart, but no matter how he thought about it, he didn't think that that could be the cause of her actions.

A few months later, the succession ceremony was finally scheduled. No one had mentioned to Yu Na that she would be succeeding the high priestess, or even asked for her opinion. This was because in their eyes, it was unnecessary. In the first place, Yu Na had no choice in the matter anyways, and in the second place, they could not fathom that someone would reject such a prestigious position.

But, obviously Yu Na had different viewpoints toward the residents of this world, being a modern woman. Yin Mei knew this, and so purposefully shut down the information that she would receive.

As for the matter of the ceremony, she outright planned on drugging the girl if she couldn't be convinced.

”What is it?” Yu Na asked, when Yin Mei took the opportunity to have her stay after the class to talk.

Yin Mei motioned the away the priestess who had been with them, and she bowed before leaving, shutting the door quietly behind her. Yin Mei turned her attention back to Yu Na, who thought that the blond haired girl's blue eyes were more piercing than ever. ”I'd like you to inherit my title and position as high priestess. A person with such strong light affinity is rare, and this might be the only chance for me to be able to train a successor.” She said calmly.

Yu Na thought for a moment, and then finally realized why the training had been so harsh - had Yin Mei already been training her with the intent for her to succeed this position, one she hadn't even been asked if she had wanted? She bristled up slightly, feeling angered.

”The position of high priestess is extremely important and prestigious. We protect all of humanity from danger, we are the hope of humankind.” Yin Mei continued, without care for Yu Na's thoughts. ”Even the king must bow his head to us when he meets us.” Yin Mei thought that she had a basic grasp of Yu Na's personality - this kind of girl was vain, and slightly self centered. A very normal person. Because of this, she was directly trying to feed this girl's ego.

”There will be no more need for want, as everything will be at the tip of your hands.” Yin Mei's voice and words were alluring, seductive, even.

But Yu Na was suspicious. If it was such a good position, then why did Yin Mei insist on handing it over to her?

”You're wondering why I want you to succeed me then?” Yin Mei said, guessing what Yu Na was thinking. After all, she would probably think the same thing if she was in Yu Na's shoes.

Yu Na cautiously nodded, disliking the way that Yin Mei seemed to know what she was thinking.

Yin Mei leaned her head on her hand, continuing to speak, ”It's because what I want is something different. And I can't get it until I'm no longer the high priestess. Well, it's a very personal matter though, so I won't say anymore.” Yin Mei glanced toward Yu Na. ”You should think about it. I won't say that this position doesn't come without its responsibilities, but it does let you live without needing to want for anything more.” Other than freedom that is. And good food from the outside. And actually a lot of stuff. But it was true that everything else was beautiful and perfect, at least, from the outside looking in.

Yin Mei let Yu Na take a break for the next couple of days to think things over, before she finally came to Yin Mei, agreeing to take on the duty of becoming the high priestess. In her eyes, if Yin Mei was no longer the high priestess, and she was, then perhaps Leon would look at her more. It was a silly thought, but love gave birth to those sorts of silly and unreasonable thoughts sometimes.

Yin Mei smiled brightly when she got the answer that she was looking for. That's good. If Yu Na had rejected this, then she would've had to figure out some sort of way to smuggle drugs into the church! Man, was she glad that she wouldn't have to do that now.