Sir, this is not how bad women are used.

Chu Yan should be thankful for his luck, because the "other source of power" he met was his own ancestor, Grandma.

"If the Witch of Sorrow doesn't mind my asking, I would like to ask why you feel disgusted..."

['Key' means trust, which is my recognition of you, but those women all have their own pasts, and this kind of 'trust' is sometimes a mockery of them. ]

From the sound of it, it seems that he has experienced betrayal before... Chu Yan nodded secretly and decided to be cautious in taking out his most precious "key" next time.

The dream witches he has met so far are all well-intentioned, but that doesn’t mean it will be the same in the future.

If this caused hostility, Chu Yan thought he would not have much ability to resist.

"Thank you for your answer. So, the 'key' represents the control over those powers? Excuse me, your power is called one of the 'forbidden powers' in later generations."

The woman probably anticipated this outcome.

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, was not dissatisfied with the term "forbidden power", she said calmly:

[The 'key' is not entirely about the control of power, but... the qualifications, rights, and approval to use power. Those who touch power without permission are destined to be attacked by the power. ]

[A long time ago, we generously shared this power with others, but...]

Chu Yan was stunned, as this statement reminded him of some intelligence.

If the truth behind "losing control" is the loss of permission from the source of power, then the reason why church believers are "losing control" on a large scale is because they have lost permission from God?!

Could it be that the "Gatekeeper" is really the god of the church...

"Witch of Sorrow, can I look up and face your true face?"

[Yes, but before that, you need to respond to my question. Your answer will remain here, heard by everyone, and known by every witch who accepts your audience.]

Chu Yan felt pressured. This statement was a bit serious. It meant that if he didn't answer well, he would have a negative impression of a certain witch when he saw her in the future.

It is even possible that some witches accepted to meet him just to beat him up!

"I will answer truthfully. Please ask me, Witch of Sorrow."

The Witch of Sorrow had spoken so seriously before, but the question was very simple. She asked with a sad tone:

[After gaining consciousness, emotions, thoughts, and memories become the ocean in the heart of every living being, a **sea from which there is no escape.

But you successfully brought the owner of this body away from the ocean. Do you have any insights? 】

Mommy, I’ve really reviewed for the test points!

Although the Witch of Sorrow said a lot of things, the core issue is nothing more than "how to help others get rid of their inner demons."

While Chu Yan was delighted, he also noticed the "owner of this body" she mentioned. Could it be that she was now controlling Xia Nuoya's body?

"I want to confirm one thing. Is the Witch of Sorrow asking me if I have any skills to help a person let go of his memories?"

[It can be understood this way. 】

"I don't think there is any technique. Memories are an endless road. If your thoughts are always immersed in the past, it's like a lonely boat trapped in the ocean without a lighthouse. It's impossible to get out."

[But you did it, and you did it twice. Don’t you have any method or experience? ]

"No, I can't say that I have made them feel relieved. The knot still exists in their hearts. I just try to let them move forward instead of looking back.

So, I think if there is a way, it is to treat each other sincerely. No matter how nice the words of a person without weight are, they are not as powerful as the sound of waves hitting the rocks. "

【A somewhat unexpected answer. 】

The Witch of Sorrow did not say whether this answer was acceptable or not. Perhaps she did not have a specific answer. This was an open-ended answer. She just wanted to hear what Chu Yan had to say.

And Chu Yan's reply, under the power of the witch, turned into a glowing mark, engraved on the ground of the nightmare world.

This is perhaps what is called "a resounding statement".

Whenever Chu Yan meets other witches in the future, this question and answer session will be known to them and evaluated by them.

[You can look up now. Besides that, the reason you came to me is to continue to complete the 'key', right? ]

"Yes."

Chu Yan let out a long sigh, he looked over and the corners of his mouth twitched.

Witch sister, you are not letting me see this. The veil hanging from your headdress covers your entire face!

Chapter 3.5: Weilin on the Ghost Ship (k)

If he only looked at the body curves, Chu Yan could conclude that this person was Xia Nuoya.

The knight girl is tall and well-proportioned, with a flexible figure and no excess fat. However, the tight clothes make the curves of her waist and hips appear particularly voluptuous and plump. She is a beautiful woman who is ready for a safe delivery.

After her body was controlled by the Witch of Sorrow, the knight's light armor on her body was stained with the deep style of the dark night. The patterns on the shoulder armor were dense and delicate, and seemed to outline a badge symbolizing some kind of power.

The chest and navel are covered with black gauze, which is elegant and charming.

The edges of the black leather boots left clear marks on the soft thighs, highlighting the delicate and soft skin.

Of course, the most eye-catching thing is her face. She wears a silver hair accessory like a crown on her bangs, and a thin black gauze hangs down from the crown.

The black veil is clearly translucent, but the face underneath is not visible at all.

Overall, Shanoya seemed to have fallen into a dark, or "witch-like" state.

Powerful, mysterious, and beautiful.

"Witch of Sorrow, is my companion okay?"

[When I leave, I will return my body to you, so don't worry. ]

"That's good."

Chu Yan didn't expect that the plot would unfold about possessing another body, but he was still curious and wanted to see whether it was Xia Nuoya's face or the appearance of the Witch of Sorrow under the veil.

[For a witch like me, an excellent body is precious, but it is also the most indispensable. Every person who suffers the backlash of power is offering everything they have to that power.]

"......Your words really make me worried!"

The Witch of Sorrow ignored his uneasiness. She raised one hand and hooked her fingertips in the air.

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Several runes were drawn, and mysterious runes with a glow flew up and embedded themselves on the "key".

The originally dim part of the "key" handle has been almost repaired and is shining with a bright light.

But the only thing missing was the largest rune.

"Can I ask what effect the power of the 'key' can have now?"

[In the words of your time, the more a taboo person loses himself, the stronger his power becomes, right? ]

"Yes, I feel that reason is the factor that restrains power."

[There is nothing wrong with this statement. The current 'key' can allow them to use their power to the extent of 'out of control' without affecting their self-awareness.]

In other words, while giving them enough backup magic power, they can also fully unleash the true strength of the forbidden power, rather than always restraining their "power" to use it.

A more direct explanation could be to help "overclock" their forbidden powers?

Well, I’ll surpass them when I get back.

[However, the little dragonborn should have seen the missing rune. ]

"Yes, Witch of Sorrow, can you give me some advice?" Chu Yan tried his best to restrain his greed and not show it so obviously.

[I can't give it to you, because the power that this knight girl has learned is incomplete. You have to let her get a complete magic system, or find other magic practitioners to come to me through their paths.]

"Ok?"

Chu Yan sorted out his thoughts. According to this statement, each witch represents a system, and Xia Nuoya, the forbidden one, is equivalent to a student in this system.

The forbidden magic she learned was incomplete and could not complete the "key"?

Either help Shanoya find the "teaching materials" of forbidden magic, or find senior and junior students in the same system and give them a boost as well?

Chu Yan stopped thinking about this. Every meeting in the nightmare world seemed to be time-limited.

Since this problem cannot be solved at the moment, don't waste time thinking about it. Leave it for later. There is a more important thing to explore now!

"Then there is something more important. How can I enter this world? I will not be able to see you in a similar way in the future because I have to leave my original place."

Although Chu Yan's description was very vague, the Witch of Sorrow still understood what he meant.

He reached the nightmare world by relying on some special external conditions, rather than relying solely on his own abilities.

[You must think that this place exists in some independent space where only souls can move, right? ]

"Yes, isn't it?"

The Sorrowful Witch shook her head slightly and pointed to the glowing mark on the ground - that was Chu Yan's previous answer.

[If you have the opportunity to step into this nightmare space again, you will find that this mark still exists. ]

Chu Yan tried to understand the other party's words:

"The mark is still there... Does that mean the space I entered several times before was the same place?"

[That’s right, this space is actually built by you and this girl together. As long as the conditions are right, you can easily enter here.]

"What conditions?"

[Special magical environment, an environment that can amplify one's own inner demons, and...some races that can manipulate dreams and souls, such as nightmares, succubi, etc.]

The blood moon phenomenon should be a special magical environment. The nightmare bubbles that appear in this phenomenon are its characteristics, just like the rain that appears on a rainy day and the snowflakes that appear on a snowy day.

And those so-called races actually refer to the special talents that those races possess, right?

Nightmares don't sound like good things. It's time to find a succubus as my mother!

Chu Yan suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. Before leaving Ji Le City, he actually got so much useful information!

Then you won't have to worry about not being able to see the witches again.

"I suddenly feel a little complicated..."

[Little Dragonborn, what's wrong? ]

The Witch of Sorrow picked up the little kid in front of her and held him in her arms.

"The last time I saw the Dragon Witch, she said she didn't know how to get me into this space again. It's not like you can tell me so much."

[I can help you imprint these words, so you can talk to her about them next time.]

"No, no, no!" Chu Yan was extremely panicked.

[It's normal for the Dragon Witch not to know. It's as natural to her as breathing. Do you think there is a branch of the dragon clan that can freely travel through the world of the soul level? ]

The omnipotent ancient dragon is the child of the Dragon Witch.

The abilities that the ancient dragon possesses naturally come from the Dragon Witch.

"Are there still such species among the dragon race? I thought most of them were dragons that controlled the elements, but the dragon race you mentioned should not have evolved into the corresponding dragon descendants."

[That's a pity. Next time you try to enter the nightmare space, remember to avoid the 'Cursed Witch'. ]

"I know you'll keep me in suspense, but I still want to ask why!"

[She hunts children for fun~]

"?"

[Okay, time is running out, let's eat and drink our fill before leaving. ]

As the Witch of Sorrow spoke, she reached out and tapped her breastplate, and the light black armor that fit her body contours disappeared.

She feeds gently

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Holding the little dragon in his arms.

Chu Yan didn't know if he had drunk the sweet, thick milk-flavored poison. Sleepiness filled his vision and his heavy eyelids wanted to close uncontrollably.

Faintly, the Witch of Sorrow seemed to be still talking to him and admonishing him:

[Before you have grown up, don't come here too often. Be careful not to lose yourself in the chaotic and nameless dream and never find yourself again. ]