The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 272

Chapter 272: Oath Of Blood

Oriana knew it was wrong, akin to selling her soul to the devil, but what else could she do? She could not remain ignorant and helpless, waiting for another witch capable of teaching her to appear who knows when.

She had to act, to grab this chance. She didn’t care what she would have to go through, or even if she were to be blamed for patronizing the enemy.

As the saying goes, ’The end justifies the means.’

For her grandfather, Oriana did all reckless things which could have gotten her killed by now. She trespassed and robbed the merchant group in Azures Island. She scammed plenty of people, from her own village friends to the nobility of Karlin, even going as far as to deceive the royal family.

Everything else was negligible.

Now, aside from Phil, a new person had breached the wall Oriana surrounded herself with. It was Arlan, and to protect him, it was necessary for her to know how to use her powers. For that, she didn’t mind stepping inside the enemies’ den.

"Very well!" Rosetta spoke. "I agree. I will teach you."

Oriana’s expression merely smiled and simply said, "I look forward to our lessons, Lady Rosetta."

"Not even a ’thank you’? I thought you would be overwhelmed with happiness after I agreed."

"Then, Lady Rosetta should also thank me for giving you a chance to take advantage of me once. After all, you had gone through so much trouble to get me close to you."

Oriana’s words were clear— that she didn’t owe Rosetta anything and this was merely a transaction. Both would get something in return from each other.

A partnership where both parties were equals.

’So bold!’ Rosetta just eyed her for a moment, and her lips curved into a lovely smile. ’I am growing to like her more. If such a strong young woman inherits my will and becomes my legacy inheritor, worshiping me as a master instead of only a teacher, she will be the most powerful Queen of Witches, unparalleled in the mortal world.’

Oriana didn’t waver under her gaze though she knew Rosetta was testing her by asking some questions. It was not easy to fool a woman like Rosetta.

"Remember the price of our deal. One day, you have to do what I ask you in exchange for me teaching you."

"I will remember," Oriana assured.

Though just like Oriana, Rosetta didn’t show her happiness on the surface, inside she was glad that she achieved what she wanted sooner than expected. She aimed to teach Oriana. Even if Oriana currently had reservations about her, Rosetta’s identity would be her teacher.

As long as Rosetta taught her properly, sincerely, wholeheartedly, she believed that she would gain Oriana’s goodwill, if not her trust.

Oriana’s only condition was for her to not be ’evil’ and be forced to harm a person...Such a kind child, would she be able to refuse her teacher in the future? What if enemies were to hurt Rosetta, with a debt of gratitude, would Oriana not at least save her? _{freewebnσvel.cѳm}

When the time came, she would be able to use her effortlessly.

Oriana started, "Then our lessons..."

"Words are not enough to prove your sincerity and assure me that you won’t back down." Rosetta said all of a sudden.