Inside one of the private quarters of the temple, Adelia and Stella sat together on a comfortable couch near the corner of the room.
Adelia looked at Stella expectantly. "Will you tell me now, big sis? Why exactly did we come all the way here?"
Stella let out a small sigh. "You see, Adelia... I've been considering making you the next Archpriestess. You already know that."
"Yes."
Adelia nodded.
Stella raised one hand and gently flicked her fingers.
A faint glow of mana spread from her body. In an instant, a transparent barrier formed around the room, completely surrounding the two women.
The moment Adelia saw the barrier, her expression became serious.
Stella rarely used such precautions during ordinary conversations. Whatever she was about to say was clearly important.
