Reborn as a Mind-Reading Empress
Chapter 925: Why the Pope Could Not Help Her in the Past

Chapter 925: Chapter 925: Why the Pope Could Not Help Her in the Past

Cassandra joined the Paladins who were standing behind the Pope.

[He’s the one who made this room!

I could not see him properly when we were in his room since everyone was blocking the view.

He has such a strong presence indeed.

I thought he was a dragon, too.

He must be highly talented and skilled.

I want to chat with him too, but all the higher-ups are here.

And the other one who looks like him is the King of Elves.

I can’t possibly bring up the topic.

Is all I can do, hope he agrees to be listed in the temple, and visit there from time to time?

But I really want to ask him a lot of questions!

Should I just write a letter addressed to him as the Master of the Magic Tower?

But what if he doesn’t reply or does not even bother to read it?

He must receive a lot of letters, he must address them immediately like Father does...]

Cassandra’s eyes were locked on Alwin.

[Who is that lady?

Why is she staring at me like that?

Should I have hidden my face?

But she already saw me in my room, right?

She was bound like the others.]

Alwin noticed the stare and found it uncomfortable.

He thought Cassandra was one of those ladies who liked his face too much.

Cassandra did not even think about Alwin’s looks, though. She was focused on his abilities as a mage and as the Master of the Magic Tower.

{My child, have you taken a liking to him?

Don’t forget he is of the long-lived races.

He is the Crown Prince of the elves as well.

Avert your eyes.

The King of the elves had already noticed your gaze.

Do you want to be tied up again?}

The Pope warned Cassandra since Alvis was interpreting her gaze as suspicious and had narrowed his eyes at her.

{Oh, I’m sorry!

But I wasn’t at all interested in him in the way you are saying.

I just want to learn how he made this room.

The security features are amazing, and I want to make your room like this since you’re so careless about your safety.}

{Haha. Am I?}

Cassandra quickly averted her gaze and followed the others in making a formal greeting.

"She is Sandra, my daughter and successor," the Pope introduced Cassandra to Alwin, who did not know her yet.

"Successor?!" Alwin was wide-eyed and frowned at Cassandra.

He was more shocked about Cassandra being the Pope’s successor than about her being his daughter.

"Greetings, Your Eminence. I am Cassandra Esperanza, adopted daughter of His Holiness," Cassandra formally introduced herself.

[This woman is his successor?!

No wonder the temple lost its power when the Pope died.

She’s far from ready.

Her mana capacity is good.

But just looking at her current defenses, her skills are not enough to be able to replace the Pope in a few years.]

’In a few years?!’ Arabella was shocked at Alwin’s thoughts.

{Alwin, what do you mean the Pope died in a few years?

I’ve never heard any news of him dying in the past.}

She could not help but speak with Alwin telepathically.

{He would.

He died just a few days after the Young Master died.

The temple did not release the news and pretended he was still alive.

He had not yet passed down his powers when he died, but it automatically went to his successor.

However, his successor did not know how to use his abilities yet and was unaware of the Pope’s responsibilities.

Even more reason they had to pretend the former Pope was still alive as his successor tries to learn about his powers.}

Arabella was shocked at the information she had just learned.

No wonder the Pope, who had promised to be her greatest ally now, was nowhere to help her in her past life when she was at her lowest.

{Doesn’t this mean we either prevent the Pope from dying or we ensure he teaches Cassandra everything he knows and passes down his powers?}

{Yes. We probably should do both just to be sure.}

{Then why are you telling me about this only now?!}

’He could have told me sooner so we could have planned in advance,’ Arabella wanted to glare at Alwin, but stopped herself.

{I only remembered now. I saw it in my dreams while I was unconscious. And now I remember it.}

{Oh, I see. Sorry.}

[He’s staring at the Pope’s child. This is the first time Alwin gazed at a lady for so long... Does he like her?!]

[The Pope’s daughter does look capable, and she’s pretty too. She seemed to have a strong character as well.]

[But since she’s the Pope’s daughter and successor, things would be a bit complicated.]

Alwin’s elders misunderstood his prolonged gaze.

"Ahem..." the Pope cleared his throat. "I know my daughter is lovely and adorable.

But please don’t stare too much.

You are very much capable and powerful, and I’m sure you’ll be able to protect her.

However, my successor cannot be wed to anyone from the long-lived races.

It’s a rule from the gods themselves to maintain fairness."

[He does look incredibly handsome, and I’m sure a child between her and Cassandra would look even more lovely.

However, I’m never handing her over to become a child-bearing sow!

Do they think I do not know how they treated the others?!]

’Eh? Just how did they treat the others for him to think this way?’

[How dare he treat Alwin like he’s not good enough?!

If anyone is not good enough, then it’s not my nephew!

Alwin is far too capable for his daughter, if I must say!

But I’ll leave it to Alwin’s choice!

Hmmp.]

Alvis was the one who was offended, while Alwin was not.

"Your Holiness, I’m sure that’s not it!"

Cassandra immediately corrected her father with an embarrassed expression.

"My apologies.

That was indeed rude of me.

However, I was not staring at the prospect of searching for a mate.

I have a habit of checking out every magician I meet to gauge their abilities in case I must fight them," Alwin explained.

His elders sighed in relief since they knew a relationship between the two would be doomed due to the rules.