"So you wake up earlier than expected," said Iris with a coerced smile toward Iannae. Iris nose is a bit redden due to the previous unexpected encounter with the door. Right now he is clasping his nose tightly to stop bleeding.
"Unfortunately. I know you don't want me to wake up soon but I am sorry Mr. Iris. What brings you here at such an unexpected hour? I hope you mind knocking on the door before coming inside my room" said Iannae with a simple smile.
'It is way too obvious that they are enemies rather than friends said Ryan inside his mind. He had been concealing under Iannae's blanket. She stealthily drags her leg out, from the blanket to avoid Iris suspicious. Ryan has to bear a lot today. It was such a typical posture that he needs to maintain which let to remind him, what happened just a moment ago -
Iannae was hastly covering Ryan in a blanket due to the weather then suddenly after a knocks, someone tries to get in through the door but gets knocked out instead. It was due to the protection spell casted by Iannae ages ago to prevent her room from intruders.
An individual came inside the room with a slightly red nose along with a decent look and tidy personality , carrying a hand clock in his hand. It's way too obvious that he is Iris with his grey hair and white robe of Lavender Temple which has golden strips at the sleeves and collar .' There is also a scripted mark of lavender, on Iris robe that's different from others.
Iannae analysis Iris' presence through his out flowing divine energy which is slightly unsteady from it's usual pace .It's must be the impacted of the hit he just got a while ago
Further more, Ryan got covered instantly before Iris's arrival with the help of her wide sized blanket because of the current circumstances he is posturing himself, on the bed like a dead body. It is such a troublesome situation for Iannae to get a hold on.
Lastly they were enacted to fake their best in a situation like this, where they needs to remain as calm as possible.
Iannae figures out that Iris sudden visit was not a coincidence. He came here for the purpose of find Ryan. It seems Iris must has failed to found Ryan anywhere. Ryan's absence makes him suspicious of Iannae. Well it's understandable why he approach Iannae. She has been Ryan's Master for three whole years. She engaged in teaching him, her Necromancer art . for the past few years. That same necromancer art which is banished to use in the Empire.
This art refrance is a famous name ,that is directly given from the necromancer users.
On the other hand, Iannae somehow gets that Ryan's body becomes stiff after laying like a dead body for a long time. She needs to wind up this mess soon to let him feel at ease.
Iannae cautiously gets off the bed without Iris's knowledge. She naturally talks to Iris while standing.
Iris covered his eyes and said, "At the very least you need to put on a cloak before you talk to me".
After his warning Iannae notices that she was just wearing a nightgown. It's because She was resting previously, so it's discernible.
It's not like that the gown was somewhat unpleasantly exposed , that aroses Iris agitated but This place is a temple and he is solely one rank lower than the highest priest. It's not very nice to walk like that in front of him but who cares. Right now Iannae's focus is on Ryan rather than on him.
'This world and its rules are troublesome. . .' Iannae said inside her mind .Only if she can find the remaining letters that was written by Eunoia or Ryan's maternal mother and destroy them afterwards then somehow She is willing to find the whereabouts of that utterly broken 'Bell' without any care .That's what her only goal in this world.
eventually, There will be no reason for Iannae to listen to this priest babbling who has been giving her a lecture over dignity and respect for the past few minutes.
Unexpectedly a shawl starts to wrap around her neck which slightly covers her upper body.
Right now Iannae is similarly shocked as Iris but she tries not to be obvious instead she makes a gesture that makes Iris believe that she was the one who cast the spell.
Iannae said with a straight and steady voice. "How long do you take to get out of this room Mr. Iris . Although my eyes are sightless but It's also sour to my sence that has been withstands you."
In response Iris said. " Here, I was wondering that maybe you are still under the influence of seduction but, I guess, you are totally fine now".
Iannae replied while showing him the way out of her room ."Is it that obvious?"
Iris couldn't say a word and left the room. Iannae Closed the door behind him and collapsed against the door. She took a deep breath and murmured, "I hope, Ignis you are seeing ".
"Oh! Ryan, do you have a fever" asked Joseph .He was lying on the top of the bunk bed and lowered his gaze on Ryan. Ryan has been hiding his face inside his blanket from ahead of two hours, his face was extremely red. Its makes Joseph worried.
That's How Ryan was hiding his face under the blanket through the whole night and now he is still like this after dawn.
A few days later Iannae went back to her daily schedule.
She did her morning exercise at 4 AM, Breakfast at 8 am, Temple prayer till 10 am to 3 PM, and then the moment Ryan has been waited for long, 5-7 PM his training with Iannae after which he will off to eat dinner but not before his evening prayer and sleeping at 9 PM will be the last thing to accomplish.
"Ryan, so far you are good at manipulating the small amount of mana but for large. I guess, it's still a bit too much for you" said Iannae when they were almost going to finish the training section "Let's call it a day. You still have time to play, so go ahead."
Ryan denied her offer and said "I want to learn new spells from master" he hesitated again and said " I want to become stronger just like Ms. Iannae is."
Iannae kneel against him and said
"Ryan there is no such, a person who we call strong, Everybody is weak at times"she paused and said "Even me".
Ryan got startled and didn't say anything further. He just continuously staring at Iannae and It's make him remember that there were some rumours floating at the time when Iannae first came to the Temple.
It was pathetic to listen to Iannae's tale through other visitor's gossip, but Ryan wants to confirm about this piece of news is true or a myth that was just spread by others due to the jealousy and hatred ,they felt towards Iannae for being born as a Necromancer. Ryan strongly believes that it's the latter rather than the former. It's conspire to outsiders that Iannae is a necromancer but the Preist and nuns of this temple are somewhat knowledgeable regarding this matter.
"Ms. Iannae c-could you tell me about your past," said Xavi by adding. "There are a lot of rumours about Master but I knew that they are not entirely true but If it's making you to feel uncomfortable then , it's fine."
"My mother died when I was 1 year old". Iannae Shrug her hands and said "My father is an asshole. He likes to spend his whole time with whore instead of my stepmother. As a result she beats me whenever she wants to release her frustration. There is 'nothing good you will find about me and my past. Do you still have the desire to listen more?".
Ryan nods and already sat himself on a bench with an unknown curiosity
Innae tried to speak casually. It's not like that. It is really her true story. She has been ' The Goddess of Darkness' for centuries, She only here to accomplish something she desires in this world of humans. Its also in regards to the task assigned by the 'Lords of all God =God Father'and that's would be impossible if she doesn't have a medium to stabilize her soul.
When she first comes to this world she needs a medium through which Iannae can be intact with humans and other beings, and what could be better than the 'human body made by God himself with the help of the five most basic elements?
October,23
It's the first time Samantha, who we know as Iannae came into this world. Samantha borrows the name 'Iannae' from the original owner of this five element body. Samantha is using Iannae's body without hesitation for her own benefits . She thought that ,at the very least she can give the virtuous to this body to have its original name 'Iannae',
It's not impossible unless Samantha is gladly willing to do this for Iannae who died a tragic death near the lake.
Back then ....
to be continued. . .