Abscond

“This is not your first assignment, why are you delaying?” a woman said over the phone.

“I…I I’m sorry but the thing is, the spell is now working, it’s as though something is blocking it.” Gina said.

“But you said the girl does not practice magic. How come she is impenetrable?” The woman asked.

“I don’t know, I’ll keep trying.” Gina said.

“You know how important this project is to us. You must get it done or you face the repercussions.” The woman threatened.

“That won’t be necessary, madam.” Gina said as she dropped the call.

Few years back..

“I’m sure you all have been doing your rituals, the selection is in a few weeks. Whether you die or live, it is for a just cause.” Jason, the teacher if the regents said.

A hand was raised. “Yes?” Jason said.

“Is it compulsory that the rest of the people who fail to become high priestesses would be killed?” Gina asked.

“Yes, according to our customs.” Jason replied.

“There is only one reason for enrolling in this Regency, and that is to strive t