Marvel Magic Case Files

Chapter 595 The Witch's Philosophy of Pleasure (Second Update)

"I can agree, little one, but I still want to have a child the normal way." Bayonetta tossed her phone aside, no longer teasing Salomon. But her gray eyes, burning with fiery lust, remained fixed on the sorcerer, as if she wanted to pull him into her arms, absorb his flesh and blood, and merge the two into one.

And that's exactly what she did.

The witch knew Salomon's feelings for her, and she also knew that this man she had trained since childhood wouldn't run off with another woman. Therefore, she wouldn't agree to unreasonable conditions just to please Salomon. When Salomon requested genetic testing, Bayonetta readily agreed. For two witches over five hundred years old, genetic testing was still a novelty. Her agreement wasn't without reason; the Sorcerer Supreme and Athena had already told her, both openly and subtly, that a union between her and Salomon was highly unlikely, the reason being the overwhelming power of their genes. This was also why Athena initially strongly opposed the witch's relationship with Salomon.

This test is similar to a pregnancy test, but the results are more detailed and precise. It can use artificial means to screen for genetic codes that are likely to combine between Salomon and witches, to prevent power conflicts and the birth of unimaginable monsters. Bayonetta also plans to have Jeanne tested with her. In her words, it's just in case; who knows when Jeanne might get involved with Salomon? Although she doesn't mind such a thing happening, it wouldn't be good if a monster were actually created.

However, Salomon wasn't considering something as far-fetched as children. His request stemmed from difficulties encountered in the biological laboratory. This body, crafted by the Earth Mother herself, possessed boundless potential, capable of supporting the soul she had created. However, the power contained within its genes was too immense. Even gene editing couldn't prevent the experimental subject, possessing only a small segment of the genetic code, from experiencing excessive brain nutrient depletion and high-temperature overload. Subsequently, a large amount of nutrients were plundered by the mutated organs, and even intravenous fluids couldn't prevent organ failure.

Finally, the experimental subject burned to ashes in a dazzling golden light, beyond any hope of recovery.

Even Maya Hansen didn't know what had happened. The burned test subject was the result of her research over a long period before obtaining the Golden Guard. In her initial testing of the Guard, Maya Hansen could only offer a reasonable hypothesis—it was because Salomon's unique genes brought power and memories that were too overwhelming for ordinary people to handle, and their bodies couldn't process the gene fragments cut from the Extremis virus into their cells. Furthermore, she detected something unusual in the Guard's genes, so Salomon needed to try using the witch's genetic information as a carrier to stabilize his power at the microscopic level. Only in this way could the Golden Guard possess a large amount of DNA information and genetic memories from prominent historical figures.

Otherwise, all the test subjects would be burned to ashes in the uncontrolled power, just like when his Stigmata went berserk in the past.

Besides the witch, the shortlist also includes Athena, Wanda Maximov, and other women with special powers. Salomon wants to try every method that can stabilize the gene fragments, because the Golden Guard's gene expression is like that, which means he can eventually do it. What he and Maya Hansen need to do now is conduct tests and experiments, comparing the witch's gene fragments to find a way to stabilize the power.

Salomon was unsure how to face Athena. Since returning from the outer reaches of the galaxy, he hadn't seen his foster mother even once—by blood, he was the creation of the Earth Mother, holding a higher rank than Zeus. In terms of lineage, both the Greek pantheon and the Vishanti were direct descendants of the Earth Mother, and many Greek spells were recorded in the Book of Vishanti. By relation, Athena was his foster mother.

The relationships were so complicated that even Salomon didn't know how to address her.

But that's a minor matter; the project being conducted in the biology lab is the real issue. This kind of experiment, pushing the boundaries of modern scientific ethics, is akin to a 21st-century lobotomy—a secret that absolutely cannot be known outside the lab. However, Salomon revealed part of the truth to the witch. Bayonetta didn't react in any particular way, because scientific ethics didn't exist in her time, and besides, she knew Salomon would never use innocent people for experiments. [Bayonetta belongs to the chaotic good category.]

She only required that Salomon not miss any of the birthing ceremonies and must be available whenever she called.

This wasn't just to fulfill her desire to hold a child; it was for pleasure. Whether the child could be born was another matter, but the process was absolutely essential. Witches are born with a thirst for pleasure, even more so than succubi in the abyss—a side effect of the demonic contract, a fact she never shied away from. Ever since Salomon entered her life, he had been obligated to satisfy all of the witch's desires.

"Since the side effects of the demonic contract are so severe, how did the witches handle this when they still existed?" Salomon was curious. Although he hadn't seen the original demonic contract of the witches, he could guess a thing or two from Bayonetta and Jeanne's behavior. However, he was certain that this had nothing to do with the content of the contract; it was purely the effect of abyssal magic—all energies have attributes, and those who accept this power will unconsciously gravitate towards it in terms of personality, with only a very few exceptions. For example, the current Sorcerer Supreme is one of them; the destructive negative energy of the Dark Dimension cannot affect the Supreme's way of thinking or emotions at all. And witches who accept the chaotic evil of abyssal magic, if they don't vent it through other means, will sooner or later do something utterly evil.

There have been witches like this in history; Laura even encountered one not long ago.

Before the witch race was destroyed, their way of doing things was similar to that of the Amazons in ancient Greece. Their method of reproduction involved going out to find men, bringing girls back to the tribe for socialization and upbringing, and teaching them alchemy, mathematics, magic, and dance. Every girl started on equal footing, and there were no issues of educational inequality due to differences in her mother's status. Only the victor could become the next leader of the witch race. Joan of Arc and Bayonetta were both contenders for that position, but that competition was interrupted by witch hunts, and the winner has yet to be officially determined.

"Men are merely tools for reproduction, but when it comes to pleasure... every witch is taught by the high priest from childhood how to understand her own body, how to please herself. Witches understand themselves better than men..." Bayonetta squinted her eyes with delight, twisting her wrist as her fingers stealthily crept up Salomon's thigh. She mischievously breathed into the sorcerer's ear, the sweet, warm air lulling Salomon into a drowsy state, the power of the Eye of the World silently breaking through his magical resistance. A witch's methods aren't limited to combat; this includes them as well. "Have you forgotten who taught you all these little tricks? My little stallion, are you planning to take me soaring to the clouds today?"

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(End of this chapter)