Chapter 95: Miss Selina, May I Invite You to Dinner? - I Forged Them in Darkness, and They Buried Me in It

**Chapter 95: Miss Selina, May I Invite You to Dinner?** "Are you saying he possibly acted on a whim for beauty?" Selina narrowed her eyes, aligning with the same sentiment. After all, putting aside the ominous stigma attached to witches, their exquisite and charming appearances were universally recognized. It's inevitable that some individuals, whose eccentric desires aren't satisfied, would become curious. "Selina, what should we do..." Aileen shuddered at the thought of the potential implications of this assumption, feeling a belated wave of fear. "It's alright, Aileen, don't be scared." Despite her own inner fears, Selina maintained a brave facade to comfort her friend. Thinking for a moment, she whispered, "Regardless, at least his attitude towards us is still quite favorable." Aileen waved her little fist defiantly. "No matter what, I will never let him succeed. If he dares to harbor any ill intentions, I would rather die." Seeing such a strong reaction from her, Selina sighed gently in her heart. Aileen, even if it truly came to that point... How could I just watch as you go to your death... Her determination grew stronger within her. ... Unaware that he was being discussed by certain individuals at that moment. Loxiu exited his room and found Anna in another section meant for guests. Anna still wore her blue and white maid outfit; the skirt was somewhat short, revealing her curvaceous thighs, which appeared even more enticing wrapped in white stockings, leaving impressions around her legs. Loxiu, with great effort, averted his gaze and asked seriously, "Has there been any word from the church?" The day was nearing evening; several hours had passed since he took the people away in the morning. If nothing unexpected occurred, the church should have already sent a message. After all, eliminating witches had always been a priority for the church. Sure enough, Anna nodded and retrieved a sealed letter from her bosom, respectfully handing it over with both hands. "Sir, this is a letter from the inner city." The capital of the Maya Empire was divided into inner and outer cities. Only the Maya royal family and the headquarters of the church could exist in the inner city, which was heavily guarded. In the outer city, Loxiu's status was among the top, and those with the authority to question him so quickly could only be from the inner city. Loxiu took the letter, feeling its slight warmth, and opened it immediately. The contents matched his expectations. It inquired about the details of the witch's trial that day, why the execution was not carried out in the central square, and questioned Loxiu's decision to take them away privately. What surprised Loxiu slightly was the courteous language used in the letter, suggesting that his status within the church might be even higher than he presumed. The youngest priest and the youngest grand magister in history. Either of these achievements alone on someone else's head would surely make them a lasting historical figure, enjoying a lifetime of glory and wealth. Yet, Loxiu uniquely held both titles. The extent to which the church valued him was self-evident. "By the way, where is the messenger?" Loxiu asked, looking up. Anna replied, "A man named Sif delivered it. He's gone now, but he insisted that you reply as soon as possible." Hearing this, Loxiu nonchalantly put the letter away. Sif was the personal secretary to the current Pope, and his words represented the Pope's intentions. The Pope was the highest authority of the church, and beneath him were priests like Loxiu. Below the priests were various levels of bishops, structured in a strict hierarchy. For Sif to personally deliver this, the church's sensitivity to the matter of witches was indeed acute. Loxiu pondered for a moment, "No matter, go ahead and prepare dinner. Also, get two sets of clean clothes for girls and have someone prepare hot water." Hearing this, Anna was momentarily taken aback. The clothes and hot water were undoubtedly for the two young witches Loxiu intended to prepare. But the problem lay in the fact that if, as stated in the church earlier in the day, Loxiu intended to personally conduct the trial, why prepare these things? Nevertheless, Anna kept her doubts to herself, not letting them show. These matters weren't for a head maid like her to delve into; it was best to simply follow instructions. Thus, Anna quietly answered “Yes” and left to make preparations. Loxiu stood where he was, watching her depart. The woman’s figure was tall and curvaceous, exuding a unique charm as she moved. Any maid working in Loxiu’s household, aside from their skills, possessed top-notch looks and bodies, which, for a young and vigorous man like him, inevitably stirred something within him. Loxiu slapped his face gently, murmuring to himself, "There's no time to indulge in such thoughts. I must focus on how to respond to the church." He reflexively glanced towards the room where the two girls were, realizing he hadn’t yet asked for their names. For the next while, Loxiu wandered around the estate, familiarizing himself with its layout. Only when Anna found him again to inform him that dinner was ready did he turn towards the main house. The main house served as Loxiu’s place of residence, where he had temporarily accommodated the two girls. Without Anna accompanying him, Loxiu went to the room alone and knocked on the door. The door opened quickly, revealing a slightly wary face. Loxiu smiled, "Good evening. Would you join me for dinner?" Aileen stiffened slightly, evidently reluctant to leave the environment they had just started to get accustomed to. However, her growling stomach constantly reminded her that if she didn’t eat soon, she truly might starve... Behind her, a gentle female voice called out. "Aileen, let’s have some faith in him and go together." The owner of the voice emerged shortly after. Their dresses and hair color were identical, yet their facial features varied; one carried a cooler demeanor, while Selina appeared more gentle. Their personalities were vividly distinct. Compared to the always wary Aileen, Selina seemed much easier to get along with. Loxiu turned to her, smiling serenely, "Good evening. May I ask for your names?" Selina, clutching her skirt slightly, seemed a bit nervous. Nevertheless, she managed to perform a courteous curtsy with grace. "Sir, my name is Selina." She then nudged her unwilling friend beside her, introducing her, "This is Aileen." Selina applied slight pressure, hinting for Aileen to show proper etiquette. Yet, Aileen merely huffed coldly without speaking. However, Loxiu didn’t mind. Since this one wasn't easy to approach, he decided to start with the more amiable one. "Selina, meaning moon or paradise, is a lovely name." He smiled, extending his hand towards Selina, bowing slightly in gentlemanly fashion. “In that case, Miss Selina, may I invite you to dinner?” (End of Chapter)