Lackey's Seducing Survival Odyssey

Chapter 284: Single glance!

Aether had genuinely believed that the Archpriestess had left the academy, yet here she was, right before his eyes.

ʼGulpʼ

He swallowed hard, trying to steady his nerves. It wasnʼt fear exactly... well, maybe a little—but the presence of the Archpriestess as an opponent complicated matters significantly. How was he supposed to navigate this now?

Meanwhile, the Archpriestess, cloaked in a magical overcoat that concealed her presence from others, gazed at Helena and Finnian with tender eyes, ”Iʼm sorry for the sudden summons,” she said, her voice gentle but carrying an undercurrent of authority.

”N-No, itʼs perfectly fine! Archpriestess, we are always ready to serve you, whenever you need us!” Finnian responded, his voice almost rising to a shout before the Archpriestess discreetly created a soundproof barrier around them.

Helena shook her head and looked at the Archpriestess earnestly. ”We are your faithful followers, Archpriestess. Please, use us as much as you need.”

The Archpriestess smiled outwardly, but inwardly her thoughts churned with anger. ʼThis Bitch!... ”Use us as much as you need”? And yet, sheʼs opening her legs to seduce my beloved!ʼ The Archpriestess barely contained her fury.

A few days earlier, the Archpriestess had decided to visit her beloved after a month of absence, only to find out that he was not at the academy.

Feeling a pang of disappointment, she had been about to leave when she heard the Saintess was going through some troubles.

And of course, As the Archpriestess, it was her duty to listen to her followersʼ confessions and guide them back to the right path. However, the Saintessʼs words had struck a nerve:

”He entered my room.”

”He taught me about... love and that thereʼs another way to create b-babies.”

”He k-kissed my forehead.”

”My h-heart skipped a beat.”

”He helped me with a problem in the bathroom shower.”

”A-And he saw my... d-drenched body.”

”My heart r-aced as it never has before.”

”I-I want to see him... not just for a day, but every day...”

”Iʼm sad when heʼs not around me...”

”It makes my heart ache when he talks to other girls...”

”Am I sick, Archpriestess?”

Those words were enough..... The Archpriestess had understood immediately what kind of ʼsicknessʼ the Saintess was experiencing..... and how many ways she could kill this bitch for it.

She had barely managed to restrain herself, under the watchful eye of the Principal. Direct action had been out of the question, but indirectly, she had tried to deal with Helena. However, a bluish-black-haired girl had intervened every time, frustrating her plans.

Though she had been tempted to kill that girl as well, she wasnʼt so unreasonable or irrational as to take such drastic measures. So, she had left the academy, planning to deal with Helena alone.

What sin had Helena committed that warranted her death?

Of course, Trying to steal the Archpriestessʼs beloved... It was a sin beyond forgiveness.

ʼShe got kissed, helped, and.... he even saw her in her innerwear!ʼ The Archpriestess gritted her teeth, seething with..... jealousy. Her beloved had never done such things with her... except for that one kiss... maybe two.

Anyhow,

Not that she doubted her belovedʼs loyalty; he had proven it when she had forcibly kissed him... Still, it had been a month since heʼd seen her, and anything could happen in her absence. right?

The thought of being cuckolded by her follower was unbearable.... She really didnʼt want that!!

This was why she intended to end this bitch before the situation escalated further.

However, as she looked at Finnian, she gritted her teeth again. ʼThis fool!ʼ she thought. She had explicitly asked Helena to come alone, yet here Finnian was, tagging along uninvited.

Turning her attention to Helena, the Archpriestess asked calmly, ”I specifically called only you. So, why is he here?” She gestured towards Finnian.

Both Helena and Finnian flinched, surprised by the direct question, especially since the Archpriestess had tolerated Finnianʼs presence in the past and never questioned him.

Helenaʼs face turned anxious as she glanced at Finnian, who shook his head, silently urging her not to speak.

However, she felt compelled to be honest, ”He told me I should inform him whenever I was going to meet with you, Archpriestess,” Helena confessed truthfully.

Finnianʼs face turned pale.

The Archpriestess nodded, her thoughts racing, she wasnʼt sure why but now the real question was, ʼWhat should I do now? Should I delay her death?ʼ she wondered. But then,

”Archpriestess, today, Aether knocked on my door,” Helena mentioned, her face curious.

Both the Archpriestess and Finnian flinched at the revelation.

Finnian frowned. ”Why did he knock on your door—” he began, but the Archpriestess interrupted, her tone serious. ”What happened?” she demanded.

”Well, he knocked on the door, but I didnʼt open it. Since, you know, you said I shouldnʼt see him or talk to him, and Iʼve strictly followed that” Helena explained with a smile, though a hint of sadness lingered in her eyes.

Before the Archpriestess could respond, Finnian interjected, ”Why on earth was he looking for you? And what do you mean ʼsince thenʼ? Have you been seeing him secretly?”

”Well, itʼs not like I wanted to hide it. I just felt there was no reason to,” Helena replied awkwardly.

Veins bulged on Finnianʼs forehead, and before the Archpriestess could intervene, he shouted at Helena, ”You! You let a man into your room?”

The Archpriestessʼs lips twitched, ʼBastard! Let me ask her details first!!ʼ staring blankly at Finnian.

”Is that wrong?” Helena asked, her gaze doubtful.

Finnianʼs veins bulged even more as he retorted, ”Of course it is! What if he had done something inappropriate?”

”Finnian,” the Archpriestess called out quietly, yet her voice carried a weight of authority... She didnʼt like the way that he called her beloved.

”I canʼt believe you let a lowly servan—”

”F.I.N.N.I.A.N!” The Archpriestessʼs voice cut through the air like a knife.

The duo turned and saw her eyes were dark and devoid of emotion, ”The next time you call him a servant, I will ensure you understand what it means to be one.”

The cold, emotionless words struck Finnianʼs heart like a dagger. His face turned ashen, fearing he had crossed a line and earned her ire—a situation he desperately wanted to avoid. Your next read awaits at m,v -

”A-Archpriestess—” he began to stammer, seeking forgiveness, but the Archpriestess turned her attention back to Helena, asking the one thing that truly mattered to her, ”Was he sad when you didnʼt open the door?” Her voice was laced with a mix of concern and dread.

She hoped it wasnʼt as she feared!

Yet,

Helena remembered how Aether had looked when he turned to leave. ”Yes... he looked tired,” she admitted, her voice soft.

ʼThatʼs it. She must die.ʼ The Archpriestess concluded, her resolve hardening.

There was no more room for hesitation.

Helena was encroaching on her belovedʼs heart, a sin of the highest order.

The Archpriestess had been the first to recognize Aetherʼs good heart, so she knew that Helena was somehow slowly making her way into his affections. It was an unforgivable transgression.... a sin among sins.

As these thoughts raced through her mind, she felt a surge of darkness well up within her. She no longer cared for Finnianʼs presence; her focus was solely on Helena.

With every fibre of her being, she channelled her power, intending to eliminate this threat to her future happiness. Her hand reached out, inches from Helenaʼs face, ready to unleash her wrath..... but then,

”Please forgive me, Young Master!!!”

The loud cry shattered the tension, drawing everyoneʼs attention to its source. They turned to see the manager kneeling before a striking figure.... a white-haired, masked man, radiating an aura of mystery and power.

ʼBa-Dumpʼ

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The Archpriestessʼs heart skipped a beat, a sudden rush of emotion overwhelming her.

Helena and Finnian recognized Victor and realized he was causing yet another scene.... Not wanting to get involved, They turned back to their conversation, but Helena noticed something strange. The Archpriestessʼs hand was hovering near her face, almost touching her.

”Archpriestess?” Helena asked, her voice laced with concern and confusion.

The Archpriestess snapped out of her daze, quickly withdrawing her hand. She stammered, ”Ahem, w-well, there was... some dust. Yes, just a bit of dust,” she said, awkwardly brushing at Helenaʼs hair in an attempt to justify her actions.

Helenaʼs expression softened, and she offered a gentle smile. ”Thank you so much for your care,” she said warmly, her voice filled with genuine gratitude.

Those words cut into the Archpriestessʼs heart like a dagger. Forcing herself to maintain composure, she replied, ”I-Itʼs fine... really...”