Chapter 100: Little System, Be Honest with Me - I Forged Them in Darkness, and They Buried Me in It

## Chapter 100: Little System, Be Honest with Me After seeing off the young "witch," Luo Xiu's demeanor returned to seriousness. He turned around and picked up his pen again, adding the final sentence to the letter he was writing. "By the Holy Light, Your Holiness the Pope, you know me well. The thing I detest most in this life is evil, with witches being the worst of all." "Please discern wisely." He finished writing, then reviewed the letter from start to finish. Once he confirmed there were no other errors, he folded it satisfactorily and placed it into an envelope. Of course, he knew this reasoning was laughable and absurd. But given the Pope's favor and the Church's favor, even if it came to a confrontation, they would definitely consider it thoroughly. Luo Xiu’s current thought was to delay as long as possible, and if he truly couldn't conceal it any longer, he would then confront the Church head-on for a final showdown. Yes, he had resolved to give everything he had for this purpose. This was originally his only reason for coming to this world. Imagine, what could be more thrilling than creating a BOSS with your own life? As for the candidate for this BOSS, Luo Xiu first thought of Selina. A girl of gentle and kind nature. Even after experiencing numerous hardships, she still retained a genuine goodness and beauty inherent in humanity. However, Luo Xiu quickly shook his head. The BOSS he wanted to create was someone who could topple the entire Mayan Empire, to shatter the oppression, and with Selina's gentle disposition, she naturally couldn't take on such a critical role. Truthfully, in many cases, there is no such thing as a pure villain; it often simply comes down to one's stance. To the people of this world, aren't witches the outright villains? Rubbing his chin, a pensive look flashed across his eyes. Another candidate, the young witch Eilene, seemed like a promising choice. He stood up, stretched, and then lay down on his bed. In the quiet room, his self-talk echoed. "Little System, are there two female leads this time?" A mechanical reply came quickly. "Why, does it seem difficult?" "Not really, raising one is the same as raising two." Luo Xiu frowned, "But I feel like something isn't quite right..." This unease had lingered in his mind ever since he first saw that goddess statue in the cathedral. "Little System, be honest with me..." Moments later, Luo Xiu nodded in understanding. He murmured, "Alright, so that's the game you're playing..." --- The next day, morning. It was as if she had sunk into a giant cloud, extremely comfortable. Selina squirmed within her sheets, unwilling to wake just yet. But due to habit, she slowly opened her eyes. The sunlight was rather glaring, spilling through the window onto the floor in a golden yellow wash. Selina didn’t move; she lay there, eyes wide open, staring blankly for a good while. Undoubtedly, since her identity as a witch was exposed, this was the first decent sleep she had. Peaceful and secure, soft and snug. She carefully moved her arm to extricate herself because a certain girl still embraced her tightly in slumber. Tilting her head, Selina’s gaze landed on the girl’s serene sleeping face. Long lashes quivered occasionally, and her smooth, delicate face invited one to plant a kiss. Of course, Selina merely entertained the thought and surely would not act upon it. Otherwise, if she startled the girl awake, she might be branded as a 'pervert.' With such musings, she gently got out of bed, her bare feet stepping one by one towards the window. Pushing it open, the curtains fluttered with the breeze, lightly brushing against her face. Selina took a deep breath, feeling an unparalleled sense of relaxation. However, this ease was soon overshadowed by a deep-seated worry within her heart. She couldn’t help but wonder how Master Luo Xiu planned to handle things...? As a victim herself, Selina was well aware of the Church's relentless pursuit of "witches" like her. Over countless years, an untold number of innocent girls had fallen victim to the Church’s hand. She extended her arm, her palm slightly open as if trying to grasp the wind slipping through her fingers. Immediately, a wisp of dark purple flame suddenly appeared in her palm. The black flame twirled, exuding a ghostly aura that was both awe-inspiring and chilling. This was a unique skill Selina awakened as a witch. It could devour magic, consume all matter, and even the Holy Light that the Church prided itself on could easily be rendered non-existent. Witches have fought against the Church for centuries, clearly not ordinary people. Their powers grew exponentially with age. A century ago, an adult witch had brought nearly cataclysmic destruction upon the Church. The battle left the Church in tatters. If not for a last-moment righteous attack by the Pope, it’s questionable whether the Mayan Empire would even exist today. Her drifting thoughts halted as Selina bit her lip, thinking that if the situation were truly exposed, she would, by no means, implicate Master Luo Xiu. If worse came to worst, she would merely fall back into the Church's tangle, where death would be her only escape. She closed the window and returned to the bedside. The girl, delicate like a doll, still slept soundly. Without waking Eilene, Selina turned and walked towards the door. Just as she opened it, she saw a tall figure standing at the doorway. Selina was somewhat surprised, "Miss Anna, what are you doing here?" The woman elegantly bowed slightly and said, "Good morning, Miss Selina." Anna continued, "I've come by the master's orders to deliver clothes to you." After speaking, she stepped aside, revealing a wooden cart behind her. The cart was laden with an array of dresses, in all colors and styles. Selina's eyes brightened at the sight. What girl doesn’t like pretty, new clothes? While life's circumstances had forced Selina to always appear mature and restrained, like a little adult, she was ultimately still a girl of twelve or thirteen and had her own likes, which she kept well-hidden. But after thinking it over, Selina still shook her head in refusal. "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Anna, but we don't need so many clothes—one change is sufficient." Anna shook her head. "No need to thank me. These clothes were selected early this morning by the master for you, and if you don’t like them..." Before Anna could finish, Selina anxiously interrupted her. "You've misunderstood, I just don't want to trouble Master Luo Xiu too much. It's not that I dislike them..." Anna chuckled softly, "In that case, please don't refuse." Seeing Selina still hesitating, Anna added, "The master specifically instructed this. He said he would like to see Miss Selina in different clothes." Upon hearing this, Selina's eyes lingered on the pile of clothes. Her face slightly flushed as some thought crossed her mind, and she nodded quietly. "I, I understand." (End of Chapter)