Becoming a god by raising witches

"The Witch's Heart of the Forest Witch, is it with you?"

Katerina continued to ask.

What is the Witch's Heart?

Trying to trick me? No way.

Locke looked at Katerina with a blank expression.

Katerina explained, "It's the core of the witch, didn't Boyd tell you that?"

Even my partner and teacher, Boyd, knows about me. It seems Your Majesty is quite attentive to me.

Locke calmed his nerves with a silent remark, then shook his head and said, "No, Boyd never mentioned that witches have cores, but he did tell me that if I encounter a witch, I must stay away."

"Is that all?"

'Eileen Mostia, still pretending? Do you think I won't recognize you just because you've changed bodies? The Witch's Heart of the Forest Witch has been missing for so long; you took it, didn't you? No one but you knows the Witch's Heart's purpose.'

Katerina looked at Locke suspiciously, and added in her mind.

This is the second time Locke has been mistaken for Eileen.

The first time was with Hannah, who thought he was Miss Rococo, but he was actually Irene.

The second one was Katerina, who, for some reason, mistakenly thought she was Irene.

No, I know the reason myself.

First, his strange attraction to Katerina led her to misunderstand.

Secondly, his strange attraction to Renis led her to misunderstand.

Third, the fact that the Witch of the Forest's Heart had not been found made her suspicious.

This is such a huge blunder! How can I explain that I'm not Xiao Ai?

Explaining it face-to-face would not only expose my ability to hear thoughts, but also reveal that I know Xiao Ai, which is something only a fool would do.

My current situation is like a mute eating bitter melon; I have a bitter pill to swallow but can't express it, and there's no way to explain it.

"That's true, but if we encounter any strange events involving witches, I will still step forward without hesitation, because I am a proud investigator and I need to protect the safety of Kosork."

Locke said seriously.

"Shaluna said that she happened to run into you in the tavern that day when she was searching for the Witch's Heart. You even chatted for a while. Actually, you already had a clue that day, right?"

Katerina was convinced that Irene had taken the Witch's Heart from the Forest Witch, and that wasn't wrong. The only mistake was that she mistook the current Locke for Irene.

She had walked up to Locke, reached out, and placed her hand on his chest.

If it were his own clone, such close contact would surely allow him to absorb her soul back.

This is also why Eileen always avoids her; her and Katerina's relationship is very special—whoever is stronger can attract the other.

Katerina is currently in much better condition than Irene.

Katerina frowned slightly, her fair and slender hand resting on Locke's chest, but Locke did not react at all.

Except that my heartbeat seemed to have increased slightly.

She moved to a different spot, placing her hand on Locke's abdomen, but still couldn't feel the missing part of his soul returning.

'what happened? ’

The atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward.

Katerina realized that she seemed to have mistaken him for someone else, and that she was touching Locke all over, which was not in line with her image as Her Majesty the Queen.

“Your Majesty, I am very sorry, although you are a very charming woman, I already have someone I love and cannot become your prince.”

Locke politely stepped back and said with his head bowed.

Katerina's cheeks flushed slightly, and she laughed in exasperation at Locke's words.

'Who asked you to be my prince? I didn't expect a little investigator like you to be so confident.'

"You've misunderstood. I will dedicate my life to Tumen and will not get married."

Katerina said calmly.

"It was my overstepping of authority, please forgive me, Your Majesty, my beautiful and noble Queen."

Locke said, looking down.

Katerina nodded slightly. "Tell me about you and Renis."

Um, are you trying to change the subject by using Renis?

"Director Renis is an excellent leader. She always thinks about our well-being and never forces us to work overtime."

Locke said.

"That sounds good, but that's not what I'm asking about."

Then what are you asking? Are you asking me why I slept with her? She forced me to.

"The director is absolutely loyal to you. Even though I have expressed my deepest affection for you, she remains steadfast in her devotion to you."

Locke continued.

"Alright, let's not talk about Renis anymore, let's talk about how you've been lately."

Katerina sat back on her throne, looking down at Locke.

'He's not Irene Mostia, so why do I find him so charming?'

"During my two-day vacation, I went to a nearby town for a trip to relax, but I still unexpectedly encountered some strange events. In the town of Holman, I discovered a wicked necromancer who deceived a group of kind students, making them sacrifices to please the devil..."

Locke selected some of his experiences from the past two days and recounted them to Katerina.

Katerina nodded slightly, finding it quite interesting.

It seems I was really wrong; Rock Bemon might not actually have anything to do with Erin Mostia.

After a pleasant two-hour chat with Her Majesty the Queen, Locke left the palace, just in time to brush past Rhaenys.

Renis looked at Locke in surprise. "What are you doing here?"

"It was Her Majesty the Queen who summoned me."

Locke replied.

How long were you inside?

"I asked through gritted teeth," Renis asked.

"2 hours."

Locke gave two thumbs up, and to prevent Renis from going berserk, he explained, "It was all work reporting, absolutely no personal feelings were mixed in."

"Reporting to a higher level without authorization?"

Renis's amber eyes narrowed into slits.

"No, Director, I absolutely did not do that. I was merely answering Her Majesty's question."

"What did Her Majesty ask?"

Before Locke could answer, the head maid, Mora Macmillan, urged, "Your Excellency Rhaenys, do not keep Her Majesty the Queen waiting."

Renis had no choice but to let Locke go for the time being and followed Mora Macmillan into the Queen's palace.

Locke overheard Rhaenys reporting inside on clues about the Church of Knowledge.

It sounds like the Queen values ​​the Church of Knowledge, or rather, she fears it.

The war she was leading was about to begin, and at this critical juncture, she didn't want any unexpected changes to occur.

The Church of Knowledge was a variable in her eyes, because it was a power she could not control.

But in reality, the Knowledge Church, like her, longed for a war.

"Renise, I'm so glad you've found true love."

"No, this is a misunderstanding. There is nothing between me and Locke Bemon."

Renis immediately explained.

“Although you are the director, no one is stopping you from getting married. If you want to have a wedding, I will make time to attend.”

Katerina smiled as she looked at Renis.

Rhaenys shook her head vigorously. "I will not get married unless Her Majesty the Queen does."

"Don't you want to marry Locke Bemon? Don't you think he's a very special person?"

Katerina asked tentatively.

"Of course, my heart belongs only to you. I will not change my mind for anyone or anything, even if Locke Bemon is indeed somewhat charming."

Renis answered honestly.

"Mora McMillan, what do you think of Rock Bemon?"

Katerina suddenly looked at the head maid beside her.

Without hesitation, Mora Macmillan said, "He's very charming, I don't dislike him."