“Hmm hmm… hmm~”
In the Academy Square, Suna hummed a tune as she walked toward the research lab.
She was very happy right now— not only had she been accepted to the Royal Magic Academy, but she had also made a new friend, Wilona.
At first, she thought Wilona’s full name was “Velona Meow,” but it turned out that was just a quirk of the Beastmen’s language.
After Senior Gardelia left on an errand, since Suna had mentioned in her written exam that she loved exploring the cultures and landscapes of different worlds, Wilona immediately dropped her guard and started chatting with her.
This was Wilona’s first time finding so much in common with a human her own age. Before coming to Deya City, she had traveled across half of the Sylvia Kingdom, so she had plenty to talk about.
As a welcoming gift, Wilona promised to help find a solution for the demon problem troubling Truth.
She said she knew a girl in the Military Camp, a student of the Fifth-Rank Demon Hunter Heavy Armored Knight Kavel, named Rachel. Rachel was fiercely just and possessed the rare Eye of Absolution.
When Wilona left Deya City, she planned to visit the Military Camp so that Kashan could check on Truth’s condition.
She also hoped Suna would come to Snowveil City soon— Wilona really wanted to take her sightseeing, and it would be even better if they could bring the little Priest Truth along.
After all, anyone who could become friends with Wilona surely wasn’t a bad person…
“Maybe Kashan can really find a way for Truth and me to escape the demon’s grasp?”
Thinking this, Suna suddenly felt hopeful about the future. Besides dealing with the demon issue, all she needed to do was ensure her father’s safety and finish her research on ancient scripts at school—then she would have no worries.
“When should I head to Snowveil City?”
After walking a few more steps, she passed by High Priestess Tia’s office and noticed the lights were still on. She must be working late—probably busy with matters concerning the Holy Maiden.
Just as Suna was about to leave, strange sounds came from the office:
“Just try it. It’s a necessary step to become an adult, you know.”
…
“It’ll definitely feel good.”
“No… no, I still can’t…”
“How do you know you can’t if you don’t try? Come on, take off your clothes first.”
What was going on?! High Priestess Tia… and a student’s voice? And it sounded like Truth?!
What were they doing? And the conversation was just too strange!
Suna’s mind immediately jumped to inappropriate thoughts, her brain in chaos. Could it really be what she feared— that the two of them were…
“No no no… it can’t be what I think. High Priestess Tia wouldn’t be that kind of person. I absolutely can’t think such dirty thoughts about her!”
Shaking her head, Suna forced herself to push the thoughts away and continued walking, but only two steps later, a new thought popped up:
What if High Priestess Tia really was that kind of person?
After two minutes of mental struggle, driven by curiosity, Suna tiptoed quietly into Tia’s office and hid behind the folding screen by the door.
Peeking out just a little, Suna instantly froze, nearly gasping aloud— but thankfully, she covered her mouth in time.
Inside the office, Truth sat blushing deeply, nervously nestled in Tia’s arms, looking very obedient… and cute.
Tia, on the other hand, looked completely at ease, holding several small-sized intimate garments…
Underwear? Were they already at the stage of undressing?!
Just like when she had comforted Suna, as a Mid-tier Priest, soothing others was second nature to Tia. Soon, Truth was slowly giving in under her sweet words:
“Y-you won’t tell anyone about this, right?”
“No, this is our secret. Now, slowly take off your clothes.”
Tia kept reassuring Truth, her not-so-clean hands gently dismantling the girl’s defenses.
Now, Truth’s shirt hem was lightly lifted, revealing a bit of her fair stomach. At that point, Suna couldn’t watch anymore; she crouched behind the screen, biting her fingers, her face full of disbelief:
“I didn’t expect High Priestess Tia to be that kind of person. It’s only been a short while, and she’s already making moves on Truth. What do I do, what do I do…?”
Should she rush out and stop it? Truth was so easy to talk to— she must be being coerced.
Even though she had become the Holy Maiden, that despicable Tia dared to betray her? Was she trying to grab something to control Truth later?
But if she spoiled Tia’s plans now, Tia would definitely use her identities as Priest Academy Dean and High Priestess to go after Suna’s family everywhere. Her father’s life would become miserable…
Yet if she didn’t stop it, she’d just watch Truth be…
“Ugh!”
At that moment, Tia’s cold hand touched Truth’s stomach, causing a strange, shy cry to echo in Suna’s ears.
Suna’s body went limp, collapsing to her knees, tears welling uncontrollably. Was she only going to hide here and watch Truth be abused by that wicked woman?
“I’m so useless… guhh…”
She couldn’t even protect a good friend’s good friend. She had sworn to free Truth from the demons’ hands, yet before escaping one demon’s grasp, another villain came knocking.
Misfortune, misfortune indeed…
The gentle big-sister image of Tia twisted in Suna’s mind. She imagined a future where Tia would tie her to a chair, watching her helpless expression while shamelessly humiliating the Truth beneath her.
That kind of thing… must not happen!
Behind the screen, the Truth sitting in Tia’s arms also had a racing heart and rapid breaths.