Chapter 157: Sleep on Time and Hysteria
After hearing Ansu's insight, Celia nodded silently. "Mhm~ Elder Hermit is indeed far-sighted."
"Not at all, not at all." Ansu waved his hand. "It is all thanks to the brilliant command of the beautiful, noble, and wise Cult Leader Celia! I have merely made a few insignificant contributions."
Celia let out a giggle. "You're always so smooth-tongued with me, yet I find myself enjoying it. If you ever truly deceived me one day, I probably wouldn't even notice!"
Ansu looked at her silently, thinking to himself, 'Why has the conversation turned back to this dangerous topic again?'
"Anyway..." His expression turned a bit more serious as he returned to the previous subject. "As long as we maintain our current style and gradually take over the core affairs of the cult, everyone will eventually realize through the shifting tides that you are the most suitable person to lead the Echoes of Truth."
"Celia is no longer the mad witch she once was." Ansu gazed at her and said softly, "She will consider the bigger picture instead of just doing whatever she pleases. She will become a true leader worthy of our following."
Celia watched Ansu quietly. "Is that also the person you want me to become?"
"Me?" Ansu was startled.
He certainly didn't want Celia's personality to be as 'humanized' as it was before, but to be honest, after all this time, he had almost adapted to everything about the witch—her domineering nature, her confidence and pride, and her cuteness...