Island Master's Manor.
After the dinner party celebrating Wu Heng becoming a leader.
In the living room, Shanala, Shiraque, Shi Yali, Mackintosh, Minnie, and Andeviel sat around the coffee table, chatting.
The air conditioner hummed as it blew cool air, keeping the room at a fairly comfortable temperature.
The poised, mature Wood Elf gracefully lifted her teacup and took a sip before saying, "Deacon Shiraque, Treasure Island is getting a new Flag Bearer. Have you heard anything about who it will be?"
"There was no clear answer in the letter." Shiraque pondered for a moment before continuing, "But I don't think they would send someone who has a conflict with Treasure Island to serve as Flag Bearer."
Though she did not say it outright, everyone could tell she meant the Church.
Church clergy were also a type of profession, so naturally, they held certain positions within the Association as well.
Minnie said indignantly, "I don't believe anyone from the Church would dare come here and serve as Flag Bearer."
These days were no longer a time when the Church could casually come ashore and throw its weight around.
Shi Yali said with a smile, "There's nothing to worry about. Not to mention Lilith is still on the island, Wu Heng now has a leader's authority. Even without political power, why would he fear a Flag Bearer?"
"Assistant Shi Yali is right." Shanala also agreed with that view.
Wu Heng had not feared the Pope even before becoming a leader. Now that he had been appointed a leader and held authority above all professionals.
There was even less reason for him to worry about a Flag Bearer.
Rather, the new Flag Bearer ought to be more cautious, considering they would be working under the watchful eyes of two leaders.
Everyone agreed