novelraw Chapter 111: The Perfect Witch Method Should Be Mine
Chapter 111: The Perfect Witch Method Should Be Mine
"Is that young man one of your Witch Association's?"
In the opulent villa, the walls were covered with exquisite gemstones and various ornaments. The statues were almost all of Disaster Beasts, and the radiant gemstones on the walls, upon closer inspection, were mostly Grief Seeds.
A long-legged woman with golden hair, wearing a bathrobe, had just stepped out of the villa's courtyard swimming pool. In front of her was a large screen projecting a crystal ball, within which stood a blurry figure wearing blue work clothes.
It looked like a ghostly shadow.
But anyone with common sense knew the crystal ball wasn't activated.
The other party had appeared on the screen through a mirror.
"I believe I've said before, don't just barge into my private residence, right?"
"Your activities seem quite interesting. How come people aren't all dead yet, and folks from other places already know about it? Could you let me join in? Don't worry, I promise I won't treat your people as experimental material."
Shaking her wet golden hair, the woman with sapphire-blue eyes looked at the ghostly shadow reflected in the screen. "You people from the Mirror Kingdom, do you all enjoy stealing?"
The figure in blue work clothes gave a slight bow. "My apologies, I was discourteous. But upon seeing such an outstanding talent, I couldn't help but get excited. Such excellent abilities, such perfect adaptation to Polluted Magic... I couldn't resist wanting to test him. Presumably, this is Alice who originated from our Mirror Kingdom!""Cut the nonsense. The Mirror Kingdom perished long ago; what 'Alice' could possibly have spread from there? I don't know when your Mirror Kingdom was unsealed."
The lazy voice carried a hint of mockery. The person in blue work clothes sighed. "You jest. What belongs to the Witch Association belongs to the Mirror Kingdom, and what belongs to the Mirror Kingdom belongs to the Witch Association. Why distinguish between us? Back in the day, many talented individuals from the Mirror Kingdom were scattered across this world. Surely this person must have Mirror Kingdom bloodline. What I said isn't wrong, is it?"
"Although we have cooperation, don't get it wrong. The Witch Association is the leader. You can only descend under the Witch Association's arrangements. By the way, every time you encounter someone with some talent, you claim they have Mirror Kingdom bloodline."
"And you haven't proven that wrong either."
"Hmph."
Activating the crystal ball, watching the purple-haired Magical Girl being suppressed at close range by the young man, the golden-haired woman's radiant eyes flickered, and a smile involuntarily spilled from the corner of her mouth.
As the vice president of the Witch Association, she hadn't seen such an outstanding regional director in a very, very long time.
Close-quarters combat that could completely suppress a Magical Girl, and not losing out in several exchanges.
His mastery and adaptation to Polluted Magic could also be described as astonishing.
As the huge finger descended during the young man's confrontation with the purple-haired Magical Girl, the live broadcast feed cut off.
Jialan, however, didn't mind. Clearly, the advantage lay with the young man.
"Moreover, as you saw, his magic adaptation is completely abnormal."
The person in blue work clothes asked in a low voice, "Your Witch Association has been searching everywhere for people with high adaptation to Polluted Magic for so long. But aside from those raw gems who can become Magical Girls, the adaptation rate is basically only twenty to thirty percent. Even Magical Girl raw gems require multiple experiments to adapt. And this one... he hasn't undergone experiments, right? This adaptation rate is at least seventy percent or above. Do you think he's a normal person?"
"There have been cases before."
"The last time someone with such high adaptation appeared... that dates back over a hundred years ago." The blue work clothes shook his head. "The most vicious and evil S-level humanoid Disaster Beast in history, causing half of humanity's casualties. If that scene were real, it must have originated from your Mirror Kingdom..."
"That's enough."
Jialan rolled her eyes. "Anyone with a bit of skill is from your Mirror Kingdom."
"The truth always hurts, my dear."
Jialan casually smashed the screen. "Don't disgust me."
The figure in blue work clothes, however, gradually materialized outside the swimming pool.
"However, I heard the Disaster Control Bureau has gathered quite a few Magical Girls at the Peak level of Blooming or above this time."
The blue work clothes spoke softly, interrupting Jialan's reverie. "They are probably determined to obtain this Heart Image Remnant."
Jialan was taken aback. "What Peak Blooming?"
"Ah? Jialan, you, as the vice president of the Witch Association, actually don't know about this?" The blue work clothes chuckled in surprise. "Several days have already passed. The Central Bureau passed the realm revision vote. Now it's fully aligned with that free Magical Girl organization, the Azure Cloud Sect. Each major realm is divided into six minor realms: Initial Entry, Ordinary, Advanced, Peak, Ultimate, and Perfection. Each minor realm is further divided into a hundred levels..."
Jialan listened with a headache. "What is all this nonsense? A hundred levels, Initial Entry, Peak... Has the Disaster Control Bureau gone mad? Following a free Magical Girl organization?"
"Since Jincha entered the parliament, changes at the Central Bureau have become increasingly frequent. That woman is serious about changing the Disaster Control Bureau from within." The blue work clothes seemed somewhat admiring. "To even do something like this, actually changing the realm system that's been used for so long without hesitation."
"Just wasting time and energy on useless superficial efforts." Jialan snorted disdainfully.
"I don't think we should say that. Compared to vague ranks, this more detailed classification might be more reasonable. I heard someone previously proposed in the Witch Association to also classify Disaster Beasts in detail? Like A-level upper, A-level middle, A-level lower."
"Are you treating me like a fool?"
"I'm serious."
Scoffing, Jialan ignored the other party.
Boring classification. She would absolutely never acknowledge such nonsense!
"Let's not talk about this for now. The Disaster Control Bureau is very serious about obtaining that Heart Image Remnant this time." The tone of the blue work clothes became serious. "You know, we've plotted for so long for this moment. So many years of resources have almost all been invested! We cannot accept failure..."
"I know. No need for you to emphasize it over and over."
Interrupting the blue work clothes' nagging, Jialan's expression showed some impatience. She sat down under the sun umbrella by the pool, picking up a cold drink with a straw from the table and taking a sip. "We've also been looking for elites to enter the Heart Image Remnant to counter the Disaster Control Bureau's Magical Girls."
"But you know, when the Disaster Control Bureau gets serious, those misfits in your Witch Association simply can't handle it! Moreover, inside the Heart Image Remnant, there are no ordinary people or controllable Disaster Beasts for you to use."
"Of course I know."
The biggest gap between the Witch Association and the Disaster Control Bureau lies in Magical Girls being generated continuously, even if the Disaster Control Bureau does nothing.
Wherever Disaster Beasts are born, Magical Girls will appear.
They can pick and choose as they please.
But the Witch Association can't. Complete Witches require experiments. Lose one, and there's one less. Personnel replenishment is also very slow. Most join the Witch Association for short-term benefits or because they have no other way out.
The truly loyal core members are just a handful.
"But now it's different."
Jialan reactivated the crystal ball, her gaze fervently fixed on the newly appeared Simo Tu in the crystal ball, currently fleeing with the Complete Witch—clearly the battle had ended.
He never gave up and knelt to beg for mercy until the last moment. Instead, he protected the Complete Witch. What a young man with backbone and spirit! He didn't disappoint her.
"Do you know Simo Tu's experience? He held out for three years in Beihai under the Azure Cloud Sect's encirclement and suppression!" Jialan slapped the table beside her, her expression excited. "Even the captain couldn't hold on. Chilian also died. But he stubbornly held out until today, can still fight the leader of the Azure Cloud Sect organization to a standstill, and retreat unscathed!"
The blue work clothes looked at Simo Tu fleeing helter-skelter in the crystal ball, momentarily thinking Jialan might have some misunderstanding about the phrases "to a standstill" and "retreat unscathed."
"With talent like this, why worry about not being able to secure the Heart Image Remnant!"
"Pity he's male, can't become a Complete Witch."
Looking at the confident Jialan, the blue work clothes added, "The Azure Cloud Sect's Magical Girl is also troublesome to deal with. That Shion, from the looks of it now, will probably be very difficult to handle."
"No matter. Among the personnel heading to the Heart Image Remnant this time, I specifically transferred the Magical Girl hunter from West China." Jialan said in a low voice. "No matter how strong a Magical Girl is, she's still just a Magical Girl! Her abilities have all been exposed. As long as we target her properly, naturally there's a chance of winning."
"Soon, the president's truly perfect body will also be born." Jialan then sneered. "This time, even if the Central Bureau cultivates another Full Bloom Magical Girl, it will be useless. The Witch Association will definitely change the entire world!"
The blue work clothes applauded.
After a long while, he finally asked, "Then at that time, promote the Witch-Disaster Beast Hundred-Level Six-Step Method..."
"Get lost!"
When Xilan woke up, the fox-masked Simo Tu, whose mask was now somewhat shattered, was sitting beside her, leaning against the corner of the wall, holding a banana and eating it bite by bite.
"Are... are you hungry?"
"Yes." Simo Tu said flatly. "The Grain Abstention Pill seems to still have flaws. Got hypoglycemic halfway through the fight. Replenishing some energy."
"Gr... Grain Abstention Pill?"
"As a member of the Witch Association, yet still needing grains to enter the body, it's utterly laughable. I want to transcend the limits of the human body and practice Grain Abstention."
"Grains entering the body? Grain Abstention? Wha... what does that mean?"
"Coarse grains, entering the body, is called grains entering the body. Grain Abstention means avoiding these grains."
"So... so it's just not eating, right?"
"Correct."
Xilan was instantly filled with admiration.
So impressive! Even not eating can be said so mysteriously and with such style.
Looking around, she discovered the two of them were currently hiding in a dark basement.
"Where is this? So dark..."
"The basement of the welfare institute in Hulin City." Simo Tu finished the banana and carefully placed the peel in the trash bin.
Xilan's favorability meter skyrocketed again.
She hated meeting dirty, messy people the most. The Witch Association was an organization to change the world, not some gang of thugs.
Especially idiots like Twins who always littered, wasted food, and poured drinks on their own feet thinking they were big villains.
Xilan wished she could split her in half.
That's right, Twins often did this in the Witch Association too, boasting to others about how scary she was.
Xilan, also in the Witch Association, had been splashed in the face with carbonated drinks by her.
This is what a true Witch Association member should be like! This is the person she wants to follow!
"Why a basement..."
"Aren't we, the Witch Association, always operating underground?" Simo Tu said coldly. "Dark environments are the Witch Association's home turf."
"But we're not villains..."
"Who says only those standing in the light are heroes."
Right again.
Completely right!
Exactly the same as what she thought!
That's how it is! The Witch Association are heroes standing in the darkness!
She originally didn't expect Simo Tu to share the same ideals as her!
Not only did he risk his life to save her from that terrifying Magical Girl, but even his aspirations, even his thoughts were exactly the same.
Xilan's eyes reddened.
For the first time, she understood what it felt like to meet a kindred spirit.
She grasped Simo Tu's hands, trembling as she said, "I... I think the same way too!"
There were originally many excited words she wanted to say, but when they reached her lips, only this sentence remained.
She deeply regretted her lack of education! Should retake elementary school Chinese.
"At this location, Shion probably won't be able to catch up." Simo Tu showed no reaction to her emotional display, simply continuing, "The Azure Cloud Sect's tracking also won't extend to Hulin City for now..."
"No, no, Lord Simo Tu." She naturally added the title 'Lord'. "Hulin City also has Azure Cloud Sect members! And they're true-transmission disciples! I saw it with my own eyes."
Yumo, she actually survived.
Must intensify training.
Jiang Si's expression remained unchanged. "Oh, I mean, we provoked the Azure Cloud Sect in Beihai. As long as we leave Beihai, they won't pursue us. There's no Azure Cloud Sect branch near Hulin City. You probably encountered someone passing through."
Xilan thought about it, and that seemed true.
That Dandelion didn't come from Hulin City at all, and later didn't return to Hulin City either.
As expected of Simo Tu, not for nothing he's been in East China for so many years. He has a clear grasp of all intelligence!
With the filter of being saved and the other party's extraordinary strength, no matter what Simo Tu said, Xilan thought it was amazing.
But she also felt she was being a bit infatuated. Xilan patted her cheeks to calm herself down.
Can't appear too frivolous, otherwise Simo Tu might think she's a very casual girl...
"Anyway, contact the higher-ups in the Witch Association now. Both of us should have qualified to enter the Heart Image Remnant. And I passed the five-star challenge, so there should be a reward, right?"
"Yes, yes, yes." Xilan nodded repeatedly, immediately taking out her crystal ball.
She quickly contacted her original superior.
It was a very handsome-looking young man. If you paid attention to the entertainment industry, you'd probably recognize him as a certain celebrity who often appears on TV.
But unfortunately, even in his previous life, Jiang Si only recognized celebrities who frequently appeared in web novels.
"Hey, little Xilan, how are you? Missed me? Encountered any danger? If there's danger, tell me immediately. I'm ready to go save you. Don't worry, I'll always protect..."
"I've already sent you the resignation procedure. Sign it immediately, then get lost." Xilan said without any courtesy, then grabbed Jiang Si beside her in a hug. "I already have a new supervisor. Don't contact me in the future. I'm afraid Lord Simo Tu will misunderstand."
"Wait! Xilan! I..."
With a "snap," the crystal ball was turned off. Xilan tidied her hair, then released Simo Tu's hand. "Sorry, that guy was too annoying. I had to make him give up. You don't mind, right?"
"I asked you to contact the overall person in charge."
"Oh, oh, right away, right away." Anyway, seeing that Simo Tu didn't mind, Xilan also breathed a sigh of relief, immediately opening the crystal ball again. This time, a golden-haired woman appeared.
Vice President, Jialan.
Xilan was startled. "Huh? I wasn't contacting the North China person in charge?"
"Because Lord Simo Tu performed too exceptionally, I'll be handling the liaison personally. Xilan, you performed well too. Although you didn't do anything, you worked hard."
Xilan scratched her head, thinking, I fought desperately too.
"Anyway, Lord Simo Tu, congratulations on completing the five-star challenge. Not only have you obtained the opportunity to enter the Heart Image Remnant, you also have the right to request a prize from the Witch Association."
Jialan rested her chin on her hand, looking at him with great interest. "Any prize is fine. Money, women, power—anything the Witch Association can obtain."
The room fell silent for a moment.
Xilan also quietly watched Simo Tu.
This wasn't just a reward; it was also a test.
If the request was unreasonable, the Witch Association would definitely become suspicious, especially since the other party was Vice President Jialan.
Her heart clenched with sweat for Simo Tu. Xilan seemed even more nervous than Simo Tu.
"I want..." Jiang Si said slowly, "a Complete Witch."
Xilan was stunned, then her heart began to race wildly!
He wants a Complete Witch! Aren't I a Complete Witch!
He wants me? Thinks I'm very useful?
Or was he captivated by my charm?
But this is too direct, isn't it? How embarrassing...
Before the secret joy could well up in Xilan's heart, another head popped out from the crystal ball.
It was her former superior she had just chased away, looking anxious. "Vice President Jialan, that guy is definitely suspicious! He's unreliable! Actually trying to steal my Xilan! I..."
Before he could finish, Xilan had already grabbed the crystal ball, her fingers almost cracking it.
Her sinister face, twisted with terrifying ferocity, stared dead at her former superior. "Get lost immediately, or I'll kill you!"
The former superior, who wanted to say more, opened his mouth wide, not daring to speak.
After chasing away the stray dog, Xilan turned around, tidied her hair, and revealed a gentle smile. "Sorry, Lord Simo Tu, for making you see such a joke. I've gotten rid of the nuisance."
"Oh, you worked hard."
"Serving you, it's not hard, not hard at all..."
Over there, Jialan watched and also smiled slightly, then said, "Alright then. Since you want a Complete Witch, I'll give Xilan to you. No need to return to North China anymore, Xilan."
Before Xilan could open her mouth to thank her, Simo Tu spoke up again.
"Not enough."
"I want more Complete Witches," Simo Tu stared straight at the crystal ball. "More Complete Witches, gathered here."
Beside him, Xilan's face instantly paled.
How could this be?
Shouldn't it be that only I am special? That Lord Simo Tu and I, starting from adversity, join hands and advance together, facing the Azure Cloud Sect's suppression, going through life and death struggles, exerting the efforts of a lifetime, then successfully defeating the Azure Cloud Sect, and with the merit of great victory, ascending to the positions of president and vice president of the Witch Association, then leading a million S-level Disaster Beasts to suppress the Disaster Control Bureau, changing the entire world, charging into space, then having two children named Luke and Karl?
Shouldn't the strength of just the two of us be enough to overturn the world?
Over there, Jialan narrowed her eyes. "I don't have that many Complete Witches."
"I know." The fox-masked young man made no attempt to conceal his tone of anger and excitement. "So what I want is the manufacturing method for Complete Witches. I want to personally create more Complete Witches, to completely and utterly crush the Azure Cloud Sect!"
Xilan, who originally still had some selfish thoughts, was instantly filled with shame and remorse!
Simo Tu declared with resounding force, "I want to avenge Chilian and the captain!"
Jialan's expression turned solemn. After a long while, she slowly nodded, her tone carrying a hint of respect. "Good!"