Chapter 103 Ch 101: Deal With The Devil

The head Priest took Yohan across the building, only to end up at the first corridor they had passed through.

Maybe the Head Preist thought that Yohan did not notice his deliberate actions but Yohan very much noticed. And it also pissed him off to be taken this lightly by a human who could not even look through his facade.

For some reason, it was easier for Yohan to use magic on the holy grounds than in the outside world. And he had a feeling that it had something to do with this 'holy aura' he was feeling all over the temple.

"*cough* Sorry for troubling you like this but you can come in now. Think of this place as your home and don't be shy."

The Head Priest gestured toward the inside of the room and Yohan slowly walked inside. He quickly took his offered seat and faced the Head Preist. He was not going to beat around the bush again.

"So, can you tell me your story? Why was everyone pointing toward you? And what happened to the ceiling? I promise I will clear the air out for you if you tell me what you did out there."

The Head Priest made empty promises to Yohan when he said that he would 'clear out the air.' Yohan was sure that the Head Priest was looking for a reason to get him killed.

Yohan was not an idiot so he would give the Head Priest no chance to kill him off. Since the Head Priest was interested in Yohan's powers, then he would give the others a real reason to be interested in his powers.

"Don't try to trick me, old man. I am not someone who is going to buy your bullshit about you being good just because you have hold powers. And if you continue to try and act so friendly with me, then you will lose your life."

Yohan held the knife ready at Head Priest's neck. There was a small line of blood flowing from the wound his knife had created. And Yohan had done all this without moving an inch.

Even now, the knife was suspended in the air with the help of magic. And Yohan could see how it was making the Head Priest nervous.

"C-Calm down, child, and hear me out first. I will stop beating around the bush and openly ask you now - if you help me then I will help you back. So how about we both agree to this deal? Since you did not recognize me, I can only guess that you are clueless about the current world."

"Y-Yead, that is right. I am the only one who can protect you from public security now since you used illegal 'magi-craft' tech without registration. Will you still risk it, despite knowing that?"

Yohan had to consider the Head Priest's words once he was done speaking. Somehow, it did not sound to Yohan like he was being lied to.

So that could only mean that Yohan would truly be in trouble if he stepped out of the temple's protection. He also lacked basic information about this world but that part was easily solved by his system.

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Ding….

Collecting data of this realm….

New terms found. New terms are added to the dictionary…

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[Magi-craft: Official form of magic that can be performed by channeling your magic through a medium. This is the 'official' form of magic in this world as per its law.]

Yohan narrowed his eyes as soon as he read those words. It explained why he had been able to feel his magic but not use it when he had tried before.

This world's law had not permitted him to make use of his magic freely before. But that did not explain why he was able to use his magic freely now.

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Ding

The user used the system as an interface to channel their magic.

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'Ah, that explained things.'

Yohan's system was clear about the explanation about why he had been able to use his magic now but the man in front of him did not know of the system's existence.

"You must be a 'holy' existence like us priests. Unlike the government who regulated the use of 'magi-craft' some of us can use our miracles freely in these special places. You have the potential to be my successor."

Yohan raised his eyebrow at the explanation and turned toward his system once again. He could not believe that there was someone in this world who was able to resist its law.

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Ding

To oppose the 'law' of this realm is not possible. Specific users can use air as the medium of magic channeling in places with high concentrations of their corresponding nature.

This phenomenon was termed a 'miracle' by the people of this realm.

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Now things were becoming clearer to Yohan. The people of this realm might have been clueless about what was going on around them.

This gave Yohan a big advantage but it was a card he was going to hold close to his heart. He had learned a few things from his previous experiences and the most important lesson had been that you needed allies to do anything.

Yohan's decision to come to this world alone had already put him at a significant disadvantage. So it would be a good idea for him to look for people who could aid him.

And the one who was at the top of his list was this Head Priest. He was a shady figure for sure. But there was enough greed and want inside his mind to fall under Yohan's influence.

"Let's just say that I agree to work with you this time. Then, what is the guarantee that you won't sell me out?"

Yohan was quite forceful when he asked these questions. He was not letting the Head Priest think around for a single bit. Not that the Head Preist noticed this small change in dynamic.

Humans mostly did not realize that they were being led around and the proud ones like the Head Priest were even more stubborn about such sensitive topics.

"So you are a cautious type? I guess you won't be reassured until I give you some kind of guarantee, huh? Fine then. What kind of guarantee do you want me to give you? Mind you that I am not doing this for free, alright?"

The Head Priest stressed his words as he tried to keep his control. But the second he had given in to Yohan's pressure, he had lost.

And even now when he proposed this deal so confidently, he was not realizing that he had already lost this war. And Yohan was not going to make him realize this until it was too late for him either.

"If you are intent to gain my trust, then sign a contract with me. Don't worry, it's nothing malicious."

Yohan made an innocent face, lying straight out to the Head Priest.

Meanwhile, the Head Preist was a little worried about this deal but he was not worried about the consequences. He was still in the temple and he was protected by the power of his 'miracle'.

But he doubted that this intruder knew about that little fact. Believing in his power, the Head Priest agreed to shake hands and accept Yohan's deal. He was not aware that he was damning himself by signing a deal with the devil.

But it was too late for regrets now.

"What should I call you?"

The Head Priest asked, finally curious to know the name of someone whom he had given his life.

"You can call me Yohan. I hope we get alone well from now on."