Witch Redemption

It was as if the world was about to change drastically.

Perhaps he didn't expect that when he gave up on dealing with the witch Lana Sivir and others, King Kayara on the other side also chose to let it go because of his own ambition, and withdrew his men, ostensibly to strengthen the border defenses of the Kingdom of Ross.

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April 7, 10032th year of the Gregorian calendar.

After a long and slow journey, Lana, Lolina, Della, and a group of witches, along with a large number of humanoid followers, finally crossed the incredibly long monster-infested area and officially approached the border of the Kingdom of Ross.

It was originally impossible for them to bypass the Kingdom of Ross, but when they arrived there, they discovered something very strange.

According to Lana and her team's intelligence, there is a narrow, monster-infested jungle beyond the border wall of the Kingdom of Ross, which connects to the formidable "Pamir Sky Wall." There are essentially only two ways to enter the southern continent: one is to cross this nearly 10,000-meter-long narrow passage, traversing the territory ruled by the Kingdom of Ross.

Another way is to go to the other side of the Pamir Sky Wall, through the Endless Whirlpool Sea, one of the world's three great seas, bypass the Pamir Sky Wall and the Kingdom of Ross, and land directly on the southern continent from the other side of the coastline.

Unfortunately, the three major seas in this world are extremely dangerous areas with too much risk. So Lana and her companions weighed their options for a long time before deciding to take a risk on the border of the Kingdom of Ross. However, they never expected to encounter such a situation where the gates were wide open.

"All the fighting force has chosen to return to defense? It seems something has happened within the Kingdom of Ross?"

Lana muttered to herself in response to the situation.

Meanwhile, the ancient creator "King" with his vast knowledge and experience glanced worriedly toward the capital of the Kingdom of Ross.

At that moment, as if bridging the distance of time and space, the figures of the other appeared in the chaotic eyes of the two ancient creators' avatars.

Fortunately, neither side chose to engage in a full-blown fight at this moment. Instead, they shifted their attention and pretended not to see the other side's arrival.

What kind of medicine is in this gourd?

Only after safely crossing the border of the Kingdom of Ross did the ancient creator with long, dark green hair and a high forehead soften his expression, as if he had just experienced a fierce battle spanning centuries.

From here, they faced a massive monster-infested hill leading to the southern continent, and it would take them a long time to reach the southern continent's border.

"It's almost like fate."

She muttered to herself again, and for a moment, the ancient creator felt a strong sense of astonishment, as if a powerful force not belonging to this world was secretly interfering with the course of this world, making her feel a nameless fear.

She, who was once "a newborn calf not afraid of tigers," had experienced this force.

That was a night of brutal beatings, which instilled in her a lifelong fear of ships...

"No way? With just a sow and Mud, they can get that aloof guy to come?"

Just as the ancient creator "King" was astonished, on the border of the southern continent, a silver-haired elven witch, along with four little ones and thirty flying special mechanical elves, officially stepped into a vibrant monster hill.

Destinies are now officially intertwined, about to converge!

This encounter will mark the death of these witches, but it will also bring unparalleled terror to the world!

Chapter 41 After the Reunion

On March 13, 10032 of the Gregorian calendar, six days after Li Lan crossed the southern border of the continent and entered the Monster Hills.

In a dense jungle, he suddenly heard countless noisy footsteps, and before he knew it, a large number of humanoid monsters of various colors came into view.

It was a misconception of "blood is thicker than water." Just by seeing them for the first time, Li Lan was able to tell that they were all his followers.

"How could you...?"

Unexpectedly, Li Lan had just opened her mouth in surprise when she saw a large number of familiar figures emerge from the depths of the dense forest.

"Karen!"

"Senior Karen!"

The excited voices, one after another, brought Li Lan a deep sense of emotion.

It turns out that all these years since Li Lan disappeared, his comrades had been missing him, and eventually they even traveled thousands of miles to this dangerous place in an attempt to reunite with him.

Everyone's wishes had come true, and the smiles on their faces were genuine...

Several hours later, on the eve of nightfall, all the witches who had gathered together assembled at the ruins of a temple in the Demon Hills.

At this moment, more than 30,000 humanoid followers were stationed outside the temple ruins to protect the witches present from the torrent of the crimson night. Meanwhile, all the witches who were temporarily in a safe area gathered together to reminisce.

There were twelve witches gathered around the campfire, including Li Lan.

They are Lana, Lolina, Della, Violet, Anne, Sophia, Rosa, Edith, Trish, and the twin witches, White Antelope and Snow Antelope.

As for the local residents, there are seven.

They were Lachesis, sitting beside Li Lan, holding the somewhat reluctant Mira and the blonde Yu Hui in her arms; the elven sisters Rebecca and Susan, roasting meat by the campfire; Juliet, the former elven princess, fawning over Li Lan with fervent concern; Luciara, the former archbishop of the Dark Order, a super-believer who worshipped the black-haired Yu Hui even more fervently; and the banshees Ako and Arno, who stood behind Jing Li Ke Zong and whose tails would surely wag incessantly if they were there.

The remaining guards stationed around the temple ruins, responsible for keeping watch at night, were Li Lan and Yin Anni's followers.

Li Lan's first Servant, a slime, is diligently patrolling with ten Star Maidens. The Servants ranked fourth and below—Jeanne, Uri, and Ora—are guarding the temple's main gate, led by their attendants Thomas, Cozmo, and Debbie, intending to repel any intruders. The remaining two are Servants belonging to the witch Ianne, named "Samira" and "Judith," also created from the remains of a Pillar God, appearing as two taciturn little girls.

Several hours later, Lachesis and the others began their night watch shifts. The three ancient creators continued their discussions on the other side, while the twelve witches remained by the campfire to continue their pleasantries.

After all, the topics these witches will discuss next are of paramount importance for the future, and will, to some extent, determine their future life and death.

"I see, so you have all officially left the Dark Kingdom..."

After so many years apart, Li Lan had not expected that the situation would be more serious than he had imagined.

In response, not only Lana, but all the other witches showed a great deal of apology on their faces.

"I'm sorry, but if I could win them over, maybe..."

Faced with Lana's apology, Li Lan simply raised her hand indifferently to stop her close friend from continuing, "This is not your fault. Everyone has their own ambitions. I should have expected that we would part ways like this from the beginning. I'm just surprised."

Indeed, Li Lan had made all the necessary mental preparations long before returning to this world.

And his response was also very straightforward: "Even if you can win them over, we may not be a match for the Kingdom of Ross, and we may not be able to fight against the British Empire. I know that fact."

More than these trivial apologies, Li Lan was concerned about whether all the witches present had been prepared for the consequences of leaving the Dark Kingdom.

However, the twin witches Bai Ling and Xue Ling were the first to respond to Li Lan's question.

"Karen, we will live and die with you, just like we did in the Elf Kingdom more than twenty years ago."

Karen Elf, the witch, saved them and helped them escape that hellish place where death was certain.

If it weren't for this silver-haired elf, the twin witches, White Antelope and Snow Antelope, would have met their deaths more than twenty years ago. Why wait until today?

They always remembered this kindness, and the time they spent with Karen Elf was the happiest time of their lives, one they would never forget.

If asked who they would be willing to die for in their lives, the answer would undoubtedly be Karen Elf, and no one else.

For him, what does it matter if they have to give up everything in this life?

"Thank you!"

Li Lan felt the weight of this sincerity and was overcome with sadness, but could only force a strained smile.

He cared about every comrade present, and if possible, he hoped that none of them would die in the future.

Yet how much they hate this world! How eager they are to complete their past revenge!

If the future of this world is destined to be destroyed, and they have no chance of survival, then why not let death come sooner?

"Senior Karen, we will also always accompany you seniors on your journey."

Violet, Anne, and Sophia were once saved by Li Lan in the Rune tribe. Thanks to this kindness and their trust in this senior, they were able to empathize with what their senior had gone through.

Therefore, they have always been in favor of their predecessors' revenge, and after learning about their hatred, they even helped to build the Dark Kingdom, attempting to develop this country into the base for their revenge. Unfortunately, they ultimately failed.

More painful than dying alongside their predecessors was the previous defeat.

If it weren't for this defeat, they might have more comrades-in-arms around them now, and they would have a greater chance of winning in the future. Perhaps they wouldn't have even needed to die to solve the problem.

However, since the older generation has already let go, they will also choose to let go.

If none of the other witches are willing to bear the hatred of their predecessors, then they will personally help bear it!

What does death matter?

A scholar will die for one who understands him!

Only these witch predecessors are worthy of making them risk everything, including their own lives.

For the sake of their respected predecessors, they would absolutely not hesitate to go against the Kingdom of Ross, or even against the British Empire, the Elf Kingdom, or the entire world!

This is the awareness and passion of these younger generations!

“Senior Karen, we share a common hatred. I am irreconcilably opposed to the British Empire, and I have suppressed this hatred for so many years. To be honest, this journey is not a death sentence for me, but a sacred ritual. I will not feel any pain from it; in fact, I feel only excitement.”

The demon witch Rosa comforted him, her expression showing no sadness, but rather a calm one.

This is the mindset of an avenger. All the hatred from the past is as if it happened yesterday, pressing down on his heart, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

It doesn't matter if I die here.

No matter how tragic the death, it could not compare to the ultimate hatred that was constantly piercing his heart like a sharp sword.

For him, death was a relief; only the killing and revenge he witnessed could alleviate the pain in his heart and allow him to breathe again.

Death may not be the end, but the beginning!

"Don't be afraid! I'm different now!"

Edith, the Dragonborn Witch, cried out in her heart, her face hardening with resolve, shedding all her past weakness. From that moment on, she sincerely thanked all the witches present.

"Thank you everyone, you have helped me out of the shadows of the past."

Those countless times she was raped felt like they happened yesterday, bringing her endless fear.

But things are different now. All those dark memories from the past are no longer the fear that devours her soul, but rather endless anger and resentment that make her stronger and become the driving force that allows her to keep going in the future.

"Please allow me to express my sincerest gratitude to Senior Karen and Senior Lana. It was you who saved me back then, and I will never forget this great kindness in my life, nor can I ever repay it. I am following you to my death, not only out of my personal gratitude, but also because I share the same hatred as you."

Edith, the dragonborn witch, also yearns for transformation, and revenge will be a key part of her transformation.

Like all the witches present, she could never forgive the British Empire, nor could she forgive the world.

The grudges of the past will be repaid a hundredfold, a thousandfold, and ten thousandfold in the future!

If her path to revenge requires her to experience death, she will not stop there!

This world has far more terrifying things than death, such as losing oneself, living in a drunken stupor, escaping reality, and abandoning all past memories in order to survive.

Edith will live forever in the past, and now she wants to take those despicable gods of the present who caused her tragic past and are about to enjoy a wonderful tomorrow with her.

She doesn't need results-oriented thinking; she needs the process!

Edith's resolute expression moved all the witches present.

No one expected that the once timid and panicked witch could now display such a strong and resilient spirit.