Secrets: Priestess

Chapter 4 Two choices
Jiang Zhe didn't know about evil gods, but she only knew that the names of seven righteous gods were spread across the northern continent where she lived:
Eternal Sun, Lord of Storms, God of Knowledge and Wisdom, Goddess of Night, Mother Earth, God of War, God of Steam and Machinery.

In the Kingdom of Loen, there are only three churches that preach: the Church of the Goddess of Evernight, the Church of the Lord of Storms, and the Church of the God of Steam and Machinery.

Jiang Zhe made many guesses at this moment and asked the deacon again, "What about Low Sequence? Is that the level of Beyonders?"

Sheehan did not answer the question.

"Although, judging by the current situation, I'm not opposed to letting you come into contact with Extraordinary, I'm not your teacher. The Q&A session ends here."

Sheen is the butler of the Meazza family, but he is also an extraordinary person.

Even Jessica could only accuse the other party of rudeness, but not of coldness.

Xien looked directly at Jiang Zhe and said:

"Ms. Claire, I can only give you two choices now."

"One is to return to the family with me and await the Earl's arrangements."

"The second option is to stay here but accept the control of local official organizations."

After hearing this, Jessica emphasized unbearably: "Claire is the victim!"

"But Miss Claire is the victim of a strange incident! Please follow the instructions of the professionals!"

Sheen, who already stood straight, seemed to become even taller at this moment. It was a change in momentum, giving people a great sense of oppression.

Sean said in a serious tone, "Miss Claire's experience is regrettable, but it's just the beginning! There are many examples of people who have come into contact with paranormal events, even in the past ten, twenty years... or even longer, losing control and bringing about even greater disasters!"

Seeing that Jessica looked like she was still about to say something, Sheen's tone became even harsher: "I've witnessed innocent children explode in blood! I've seen kind and gentle people shoot their companions! I've... dealt with people I know who are out of control!"

After saying this, Xien frowned, as if he noticed something was wrong. After calming down, he sighed and said, "Ms. Claire must be controlled, and she personally needs to be controlled as well. This is a restriction, but also a protection."

"Spoiling can kill..."

Language cannot make people empathize.

Language that is out of common sense is even more unbelievable.

Jessica's eyes still revealed suspicion.

Well protected by her family and Count Meazza, she has never been exposed to the dark side of the mysterious side, and has only a superficial understanding of the mysterious side, so she cannot fully trust Sheen.

But remembering her brother's instructions before leaving, Jessica kept her mouth shut.

“In areas you don’t understand, restrain your emotions and assumptions, and listen more to the opinions of professionals.” Jessica remembered this sentence after suffering a lot.

As Jessica became quiet, Claire sighed inwardly—it seemed that she would have to choose between the two options.

Back to Backlund?

Or stay in Tingen?

Recalling the family's past in Claire's memory, Jiang Zhe also had a general understanding of what kind of person Count Meazza was.

He has a deep love for his own children, but is not good at expressing it. He is even a semi-political creature who does things that hurt his daughter's feelings because of traditional stereotypes.

Without much hesitation, Jiang Zhe made his choice: "I choose to stay."

Jiang Zhe's decision did not surprise Jessica and Sean.

This is not the first disagreement between father and daughter.

Claire left Backlund to study in Tingen, but Count Meazza treated her with indifference.

One is escaping from the oppressive family affection, and the other is restraining his own desire for control.

The three people present all anticipated that if Claire returned to the family at this time, she would be placed under the family's supervision until an unknown time, and she would not be allowed to have deeper contact with the extraordinary self-help methods.

In contrast, staying in Tingen would also be subject to supervision, but any official organization would be wary of aristocratic background and provide more protection. Sean thought back to when he received the mission, and the Count sighed and added after giving him the instructions: "If she doesn't come back, then she won't come back."

The Count had anticipated this situation.

Sean focused his eyes on the young and immature girl in front of him. He could also see that the girl had an uneasy heart, just like when he was young and chose to drink the family potion on his own initiative.

At this moment, Xien gave up the strange emotion that drove him to explain and said:

"Archbishop Chanis of the Church of the Evernight Goddess once said that Beyonders are 'a group of pitiful creatures constantly fighting danger and madness.' Perhaps you can't understand it now... I just hope you won't regret your choice in the future."

Jiang Zhe heard that this was the final exhortation from the middle-aged deacon.

But she needs the power to control her own destiny. She needs the power to track down Claire, to reclaim her body, to return to Earth...

At the same time, she couldn't deny that she was curious about this power from the bottom of her heart.

Without waiting for Jiang Zhe's answer, Xien confirmed his resolute gaze and said directly, "Since you have made your choice, then follow me to report to the Nighthawk."

"'Night Watchers'? Are they the police officers who rescued me?" Jiang Zhe thought of the gray-eyed police officer and his colleagues.

Sheen nodded and said, "The Tingen University district and the surrounding areas should have been under the jurisdiction of the Church of Steam and Mechanical Heart, but Ty Perslan is involved in a case being investigated by the Nighthawks, so the unholy incidents involving you naturally fall under the responsibility of the Nighthawks."

The case involving Tai?

Jiang Zhe doesn't remember committing any crime while still in a male body... let alone a strange one...

Sheen stood up and said, "I once assisted a Nighthawk lady on a mission, and she happened to be on a mission in Tingen as well. I hope she will take better care of you for the sake of her family and me."

Jiang Zhe was stunned. After confirming her choice, Deacon Xien did his best to pave the way for her.

"Thank you, thank you for your trouble." Jiang Zhe stood up and thanked the other party.

Jiang Zhe, who is entangled with many secrets, also needs this care.

Jessica also stood up immediately and said, “I must follow too.”

Jiang Zhe glanced at Xi En, who remained silent, and said to Jessica with a wry smile, "Aunt, you shouldn't continue to follow me."

Jiang Zhe also didn't want to see this gentle lady in danger.

According to Deacon Sheen, contact with the extraordinary is dangerous.

Jessica stretched out her finger and touched Jiang Zhe's forehead, and said with a smile: "When your father agreed to let me come to Tingen, he must have tacitly agreed to this situation..."

Jiang Zhe still wanted to persuade him.

Jessica's fingertips went straight down and pressed Jiang Zhe's lips, blocking Jiang Zhe's mouth: "I am the elder."

The elders' responsibility blocked everything Jiang Zhe wanted to say...

Like Earth, the Northern Continent also has the concepts of year, month, and day, and uses the same calendar.

Likewise, there are seven days in a week.

October 6th, Sunday.

Jiang Zhe followed Deacon Sheen and drove to the second floor of No. 36 Zouteland Street.

The group of three turned a corner inside the building and took a detour.

"Blackthorn Security Company."

Looking at the vertical sign, Jiang Zhe looked at Deacon Xien with a puzzled look.

Deacon Sheen knocked on the half-open door calmly.

(End of this chapter)