Meanwhile, in her room, Adeline was looking outside the window. And she was thinking. These days were like a dream and a nightmare at the same time. She was tasting the luxury, the fame and the potential of a greater future for herself. Yet, at the same time, she knew. She knew the dangers involved in walking down this path. She knew what could wait behind it.

A horrible, painful and shameful death.

In cases of heretics, it isn't just the practitionners that are being killed. All the people who can be considered family, friends and even entourage to a certain point. All those people would be judged guilty and beheaded. She was an orphan raised by the Church so she wouldn't really endanger anyone but herself. After all, what kind of institution would punish itself?

The Church dispatch the Heretics and their accomplices. If there were some from the Church itself...They likely would rather shut the truth. Well, in her case, she would still die. They would probably disavow her first. Then behead her. Maybe rape or flay her first a few times. Does it matter? The end would be horrendous anyways.

Still...If...What if...Just, what if there was a possibility to reach a happy end? What Atem showed her this morning. This Magic. It was beyond anything she was ever taught. Beyond what should be possible. It shows the true prowess of Magic. The miracle of it.

Honestly, she wants to learn more. She knows that only those guys would ever teach her. After all, people like her, there were thousands of priests like that and even more that were better. Was it really just luck that brought their meeting? If it was, is it really something that can be considered luck?

"Adeline: I don't think I can reach an answer right now... Let's practice the variations for now...Maybe an answer will come from it..."

At this moment, Atem sensed Magic being used from Adeline's room and grinned widely.

Atem: I see the Miss made up her mind. What a delightful event! Indeed, the taste of true magic is like a drug to a Mage. I can't wait to tell the good news to Master Shen. Now, however, how should I deal with the body?

The Maid's corpse was still there, sitting on that chair, forever frozen in that expression of utter fear.

At that time, Atem made a ball of purple fire and threw it at the corpse.

Atem: Let's just burn it and be down with it. Alright, I guess I will have to ask another maid to make me some tea now... I have gotten quite thirsty.

...

During dinner, only Shen and Atem were at the table. Adeline had asked to eat in her bedroom. Of course, she was allowed to. This was her house too. At least, they wanted her to feel like one of them.

Shen: So?

Atem: The trash was cleaned.

Shen: Who was it?

Atem: Duke Kennington. Whoever he is.

Shen: Whoever he is, indeed. And Adeline?

Atem: She picked us.

Shen: Thought so. She was so into it at lunch...The attrait of Magic is too powerful. There is likely no one who could resist this.

Atem: Yes. Well, what about your findings this afternoon, Master?

Shen: As I previously hypothesised, they took on the path of 'sharing' and leveling up the living standards of everyone. What we had as royalty in the past is now available to all. This might be why we did not feel like arriving in a new world after escaping the seal.

Atem: I see. And Tempest?

Shen: Haven't seen or heard of him. He should be fine. He probably went digging.

Atem: That is quite likely. ... Should we join him?

Shen: No need, I ordered a 'take-out' and it should be ready in the bathroom.

Atem: You really are the most thoughtful, Master. A toast to your wise mind!

Shen: And yours!

'CLANK!'

...

The next morning, Adeline woke up early. She was determined. She had made up her mind as the other two had predicted. She was going to follow them. She could die from this choice but this was an opportunity worth the risk. If she did not take it, only an average life was waiting for her.

She was a woman who dreamt of more. And now that she could actually see a path that lead her there, she planned to walk through with it.

It was with zeal that she went for the dining room where the others were supposed to be having breakfast. As she entered, she was met with the sight of her butler Albert. Only him.

Butler Albert: Good morning, Miss Adeline. Would you like to take your breakfast now?

Adeline: Ah? Oh, yes, please Albert.

Butler Albert: Very well, I shall ask the kitchen staff right away, Miss.

As the butler was walking out of the room, planning to go to the kitchen, she asked him:

Adeline: Are Shen and Atem still sleeping?

The butler nearly faltered at the question. After a few coughs, he answered her:

Butler Albert: Master Shen and Master Atem have been enjoying the bathroom till yesterday night, Miss.

Adeline: What?! Could they have fainted in there because of the heat?!

He coughed a bit more before embarrassingly answering:

Butler Albert: It would surely be quite hot in there however I believe that such worries are unnecessary, Miss. They are being checked on.

Adeline: Oh. Ok then. I will wait here.

Butler Albert: Yes, Young Miss. I will be back shortly with your meal.

The Butler hurried away. Adeline was starting to think that there was something special about the bathroom she had not yet been told...She would ask them when they came out.

Meanwhile, the butler was sweating furiously. He had nearly been caught.

"Butler Albert: Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! She nearly caught me planting the device! Fortunately, i was assigned to this idiot girl instead of the other three. Still, I wonder what happened to the Duke's spy, haven't seen her today...Whatever. I hope the device works, I am tired of acting like a butler for this dumbass."

As he passed by the bathroom on his way to the kitchen, he heard loud moans and grinded his teeth.

"Butler Albert: I will rape that priestess once I'm done dealing with the others"