Firearms in a Fantasy World

Chapter 177: The Bishop's Visit

Translator: Cinder Translations

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"The truth is, Fanny does possess something that would pique the interest of a mage."

Indeed, Ladia sat quietly across from her, waiting for her to continue.

"Six months ago, she awakened her potential in magic."

"Is that so? Did you guide her?"

"No!" Helen shook her head emphatically. "At the time, I was studying magic under a mentor, driven by coincidence and curiosity."

"But as I grew and realized how difficult it is for mages in this society, while I don't regret my decision, I didn't want Fanny to follow this path. In case something went wrong..."

"Someone else?"

"Not exactly..."

At this point, Princess Helen's face showed a mix of pride and concern.

"Fanny, she awakened on her own."

"Awakened on her own?"

Ladia was shocked! Someone who could awaken their magical potential on their own was a legendary figure among mages!

"Helen, are you really saying this?"

Helen confirmed with unwavering certainty, "I am sure. Fanny has been under my guardianship, and I know exactly whom she has interacted with."

"She didn't realize what it meant at the time, so I made sure she never displayed this ability in front of anyone except me."

"Sister, it seems someone aware of her awakening," Ladia said. "Someone like Fanny, so young, might not understand how to control her own power."

"Yes, I wasn't careful enough."

Regret tinged Helen's voice.

"Now is not the time for this," Ladia was about to offer her suggestion when a knocking sound came from outside.

"What is it? I'm with a guest."

The voice of the same servant came from outside, "Your Highness, Bishop Elvis of Niceport has come to visit."

"The Bishop?"

Helen and Ladia frowned. Due to the Southern Witch Hunt and their own identities, they had an instinctive aversion to clergy.

"Tell him to leave for now; I'm busy."

"Um... He left a box with me and said if you didn't wish to see him, I should deliver the box to you."

"Bring it in!"

The door to the room opened, and the servant came in, placing a box carefully on the table in front of them before exiting.

Helen opened the box, filled with suspicion.

"This... this is..."

The Duchess was suddenly in a stunned state.

Ladia peered into the box—it contained a necklace.

"Sister, what's special about this necklace?"

Helen picked up the necklace, examining it repeatedly.

"This is Fanny's necklace! Yes! That's right! This necklace, I personally gave it to her as a gift."

Finally, there was a clue. The Duchess's face showed a mixture of sorrow and joy.

"Why would Fanny's necklace be in the hands of the local bishop?"

Helen suddenly calmed down, contemplating the Church's influence, the witch-hunting movement, and Fanny's latent magical potential, which led her to imagine the worst scenarios.