Witch Forest Friends Club

"Take Bill and Lance away." Ludir's gratified eyes turned to the big mushrooms that were being attracted by the fairies. "They have grown up with you to this day, and they also yearn for the outside world."

As if he was excited by understanding what his master said, Bill nodded in a naive manner, and a cloud of spores floated down even with the umbrella cover.

"I see, teacher, please take care."

Anjaye saluted with great respect.

"Leave the mushroom hole to me." Ludir waved her hand to signal the students to rest assured.

Anjaye took a few steps back and stared at her feet. One was normal and the other was weak. It was a slender and mutilated limb that belonged to a young girl given to her by this fate—but now she has a staff that can support these The secondary body goes anywhere.

"Thank you for everything you have done for me."

The girl finished saying goodbye, dragged her lame leg, turned and left without any hesitation.

In the huge academy, only Witch Ludir is her recognized mentor, her confidant, and the girl's loved relative from the bottom of her heart.

Watching the small back of the student disappear into the gap between the towering trees, Ludir once again stared blankly at the dazzling beam of light cast into the sky.

The woodpecker saw that its master was motionless, and began to peck her head again.

"Hehe, Lili, don't peck anymore, I'm sober."

The old witch slowly stretched out her hand, teasing the hard golden beak of "Lily".

"If you can go to the end that no one has ever reached before, what kind of scenery will you see?"

The memories of planting this oak forest with Chercia when she first became a human flashed through her mind.

The White Witch said so in the old song she had taught her to sing.

Trees are born with the fate of being unable to move forward, but they also hope that birds can pick up seeds and travel to a wider world.

PS: I hope that everyone who likes this story can support and recommend it for collection. It would be great if you are willing to help the author Jun Anli.The author Jun personally likes to portray interesting souls and epic plots—it’s just a dull period now, and the tour will start soon. The stories of the conflicts between the wills and fates of each character will be sublimated and displayed under the grand background. Personally, Still quite confident in my writing skills.

In addition, the author promises that everyone will never step on the thunder. Although the Vinland Continent is a dark, cruel and serious world system setting, the protagonist's three views are very upright. Once the target is identified, he will act vigorously, with a strong wrist, and will protect the people he values. .Even though the cute little witches have gone through ups and downs, they will never be treated maliciously by the author.

Chapter 8 The Bagpipes of Departure

(Many years later, Anjaye will definitely remember that distant morning when Elsa saw the huge stone statue with her.)

The mist is the base color of the "world" canvas.

The painter said: Where do people who look up at the starry sky go?

The seekers of the past millennium have not shown the way.

The never-ending pilgrimage is still unfolding.

……

Stargazing Academy, right in front of the castle wall surrounded by huge magic vines, spread out an empty and magnificent oval square. A compass full of stars.

Anjaye, with dark circles under her eyes, stood on the east side of the square with a staff in her hand - in front of the girl was a very oppressive ring-shaped high wall, and she was facing two closed cast iron doors. door.

The gate is made of thick black iron and is 20 meters high by visual inspection. The "Gate of Seeking Truth" of the eastern gate of Shuting, which is embedded with a large starstone to form a celestial seal, will only be opened when the "tour" is started. At other times, even graduation Both the ceremony and the recruitment of new apprentices will only open the two side gates on the east wall of Galantia.

In order to make it easier for Teacher Ludier to take over the work, An Jiaye was busy in the mushroom house until late last night. After getting ready for the trip, she slept directly at the nursery.

After the specially prepared "Time Telling Mushroom" sprayed fragrant spores to wake her up in the early morning, Anjaye got up early to freshen up, and sat with Bill across the Xingshi Mountain Road under the moon and stars, and came to the Zodiac Square.

Behind the girl were two big mushroom spirits, one blue and one red, and Bill, who acted as a guard, held a big mallet in his hand, and followed the little master with arrogance, while most of the bows were packed and fixed on Lance's head, so that his face The emoji in his face looks a bit angry.

Scattered figures were faintly seen in the mist, scattered all over the square.

Among them were many low-level apprentices, wandering around the edge of the square, seeing off the seniors who were about to go into the vast mist.

In addition to An Jiaye bringing his entourage, many apprentices also brought stone spirits, golems, and even wandering carriages, and they were well prepared for the long pilgrimage.

The apprentices arranged their witch servants to stand by on both sides of the east gate.

When the first bell rang from the bell tower of the school palace, the apprentices participating in the pilgrimage had already assembled in front of the big statue of Stella in the center of the square.

The image of that statue is a witch floating on the crescent moon, holding a magnificent model of the zodiac stars in her arms-coincidentally, although the astrology is very different from that on the earth, the zodiac on the continent of Vinland is also counted. The twelve constellations.

The main body of the 17-meter-high statue is made of a whole piece of brilliant star stone, supplemented by mithril and fine gold components, which skillfully connect the secondary parts.

"Girl with the Stars" - this statue, referring to the great witch Mrs. Stella, was presented by the countries of the peninsula 130 years ago. One of the symbols of the resurgence of "Gallantia", the academic capital of Cuiyaoshuting.

"Good morning, Ann."

Anjaye and his roommate also joined the crowd.

Elsa had probably been looking forward to this day for a long time.

Anjaye looked up and down at his companion's attire, thinking so.

The girl's snow-white long hair, usually covered with tulle, was neatly tied into a long ponytail with a black hair ring, and stuffed into the cloak.

She no longer wore the exaggerated gothic dress, and like other apprentices, she changed into a dark cloak and trousers that are convenient for traveling, and she wore long boots embroidered with golden runes. The boots were made of moisture-proof and breathable material Made of swamp crocodile skin, with her strength, she can even cast a permanent rain and dustproof witch spell on the clothes.

Elsa also held a dark metal staff in her right hand—it was too long by the standard of the staff, more like a polished iron rod, but Anjaye knew that there was a terrible hidden in this long staff. secret.

Compared with the large and small bags prepared by other apprentices, Elsa’s salute is probably hidden in her shadow. Anjaye sometimes envies the convenience of her ability—it’s a pity that this is the secret of the little witch’s family, Anjaye Haven't had a chance to find out yet.

After the two greeted each other, they stood side by side, waiting for the ceremony to begin.

The ringing of the bell to summon the apprentices soon faded into the sky.Elsa looked around at the apprentices in front of the statue, and roughly divided them into seven small groups.

"34 people?" The white-haired girl covered her mouth and smiled, "There are more than expected."

"In addition to you and Fan Na, many star players have also come." An Jiaye replied in a listless tone.

"The competition among the seven large classrooms has officially started. Everyone is very motivated." Elsa yawned lazily, then suddenly pinched Anjaye's sleeve and pointed to a small group.

"Is that Fanna's team?" Elsa counted the names one by one, "Lettis from Waterwheel River, Canbera from Twilight City... She is very smart, and she found people from several important hubs on the road." Snake as a teammate."

An Jiaye stuffed a dried essence mushroom into his mouth, chewed it a few mouthfuls and swallowed it, feeling much refreshed: "The popularity king of the school naturally has a group of excellent hardcore allies, except for the two die-hard allies of the Demon Division. , her companions and people from other classrooms can flexibly cope with various situations."

Elsa shook her head: "It's a pity you got on my thief ship, it's too late to join Fanna now."

"Anyway, in the eyes of others, I have always been your little follower." An Jiaye said unmoved.

Elsa threatened her with narrow faces.

"If they make trouble halfway, you will be unlucky too."

"Didn't you say that you would protect me instead of the great witch?" An Jiaye laughed at her overly cute grimace, "Besides, you are expecting her to do it first."

"If she officially summons the subordinate demon." Elsa said seriously, "I would like to see it."

It is strictly forbidden for apprentices to fight among themselves in the palace, especially if they use spells against their classmates in private, they will be punished by the training room for violating the prohibition. However, outside the boundary of Shuting, no one stipulated that the apprentices should not fight among themselves. If Fan Na really planned to do something wrong, the two of them would not be afraid.

Elsa continued to look around at the pilgrims, as if wanting to engrave every face in her memory, the girl suddenly revealed a trace of indifference.

"I don't know how many of these 34 people can come back."

When the clock tower strikes the second.

In front of the base of the statue of the Great Witch, seven shadows of different heights gradually emerged from the mist, like seven stone statues with treacherous temperament, standing silently side by side above the steps for offering flowers.

The apprentices saluted them solemnly.

Astronomy, Demons, Runes, Starstones, Mana, Psychics, and Spells.

In addition to the Alchemy Department, there are currently seven large classrooms in the school with instructors, all of whom are present.

They are uniformly dressed in dark witches' robes, and their appearance is covered under the veil of night shining with different astrological runes. All existence is contained in the mysterious symbol of eternal night starlight—representing their status as "starry sky scholars" Stella An extension of the will.

In the most glorious period of the Astronomy Academy, there were twelve large classrooms teaching at the same time, corresponding to the twelve constellations on the zodiac, and after a hundred years of turmoil, there are still seven eclipse-level witches, inheriting the tradition of the Stella School. Glory.

The seven of them are the core force of Cuiyaoshuting to deter the peninsula - from An Jiaye's understanding, their respective fields of specialization just form a complete set of strategic strike system.

Among them, Bode, the demonology instructor, and the "Ruler Holder" Taima, the demonology instructor, are even more terrifying existences in the eyes of Anjaye, a natural disaster in human form and a mobile missile arsenal.

After the seven instructors appeared, another slender figure in a long black dress appeared from the stars.

Instead of the Night Veil, she wears a silver starstone eye ring that covers her eyes.There was no sign on the long skirt that symbolized the rank of a witch, and her gray hair was covered by a simple white turban. Compared with a witch, she was dressed more like a nun who strictly obeyed the precepts.

She stood in the air in front of the seven instructors, showing her identity as the leader. She was the actual manager of the academy——Ms. Ramir, the director of training, and the chief spokesperson of Stella, the great witch.

Ramir looked around at the apprentices bowing solemnly in front of her, and raised her hands to the sky.

The seven mentors also stretched out their hands and drew their own astrological symbols in the void—they remained silent from the beginning to the end, but driven by the curse of the soul, they gradually overflowed like stars from the statue of Stella. The swirling blue radiance—the light refracted from the huge crescent moon carved by the star stone, like the beam of light from a lighthouse, crosses the central axis of the Zodiac Square straightly, and pours into the star stone rune array in the center of the east gate .

Under the common spell cast by all the mentors, the east gate leading to the Xunlian Avenue made a dull noise, shaking off the dust all over his body.

The students turned around on their own and faced the slowly opened iron door. The vision in their eyes that gradually expanded with the crack of the door was a bridge leading to the sea of ​​mist.

Without the blessing and guidance of the mentor, everything they have learned through the long days and nights in the academy is the amulet that guides them across the sea of ​​mist.

Whether you are feeling anxious, excited, or praying to your respective elves and gods.

They all embarked on the way of witches with no retreat.

To step out of the doorway is to leave the enchantment of the earth veins and their comfortable garden.Advance towards the giant mouth of the world that has swallowed countless memories.

Fan Na's team set off first, and when they passed by An Jiaye, Fan Na deliberately slowed down a step.

"Senior An." The blond girl greeted coldly, "It's a pity that you didn't agree to my invitation."

Anjaye didn't say a word, but bowed slightly to her, while Elsa watched with a subtle smile.

Fan Na responded with a nod again, then turned around and led the apprentices out of the gate.

Watching the small teams coming out towards the fully opened gate, Anjaye and Elsa also came under the iron gate, and they only need to walk a few more steps to pass through the high wall of Galantia.

"Haha." Elsa raised her long stick and pointed at the vast sea of ​​trees outside the gate, "Xiao An, let's go!"

"Lance, Bill, let's go." Anjaye greeted the two big mushrooms throbbing excitedly at the door.

After 12 years, the girl is about to walk out of the sea of ​​sunken trees.

Except when future generations write history, they will have confidence in the heroes and sages who have just embarked on the journey, and announce the beginning of the voyage of the new era with a heart-pounding tone.Did those people really understand the path they were on when they were just starting out?

They just came from the silent crowd, fell into the tide of the times, and drifted away like a rootless duckweed.

Anjaye was supported by Bill and placed firmly on the big mushroom umbrella.

"Elsa, come up."

Anjaye changed hands and pulled his companion onto the mount as well.

The rock-solid city gate bridge connects the ancient relic avenue—it is said to be built by the ancient ruler of Galantia, the "Patra" dynasty who established the country with academics—even after the turmoil of the foggy age , has been broken into pieces, and some sections of the road can still be used for five carriages to travel side by side simultaneously. It is one of the unimaginable glorious relics in the sea of ​​sunken trees.

Not far on the avenue, perhaps in order to relieve the tension before embarking on an unknown journey, An Jiaye and the others heard the melodious and light bagpipes coming from the carriages of the apprentices in front of them, faintly dispersed in the mist The timbre of the past is full of heart-stirring appeal. Anjaye knows that this song is "Journeyman" sung by wanderers far away from their hometown in the south.

What is the end, why return home.Only the wind never stops.

The small team that was originally marching inconspicuously on the smoky avenue was actually tinged with a tinge of sacredness in the eyes of the girl.

"It's Jana from the psychic department. I heard that she followed her grandmother who was a witch touring the circus before entering the school." Anjaye recognized who was playing the bagpipe.

Elsa listened comfortably to the beautiful melody, and simply changed to a comfortable position and half-lyed down: "Enjoy it, this is the last section of the road that can be safe for a picnic."

An Jiaye spread out an old-looking but intact sheepskin map on his knees, and found the first stronghold they were going to on the east side of the Sunken Tree Sea directly through the road.

It is located on the edge of the sea of ​​sunken trees, a small town under the rule of witches, "Shuyu Town", the mercenary leader who once sold Anjaye to the academy - old Gambino's caravan is in the town Waiting for the apprentices to arrive.

The academy didn't let the trainee witches cross the Mirage Peninsula without a plan. Gambino's hawks and dogs affiliated to the academy were just insurance arrangements to prevent the apprentices from taking risks.

Just as Anjaye was thinking about how to deal with old Gambino, there was a loud thunderous and earthquake-like noise all around, so that both Bill and Lance stopped in their tracks, staggering a little.

The apprentices suddenly cried out in alarm.

Elsa also excitedly tugged on Anjaye's sleeve, and pointed her other hand to the sky above the road, signaling her friend to take a quick look.

The girl held down the frame of her glasses and stared at the sky above the forest.

The clouds and mist still flowed silently, but above the tall and dense jungles on both sides of the road, there were many towering silhouettes that rumbled and moved.

Compared with these monsters as huge as mountains, Bill and Lance are like little mushrooms that people step on.

Some of them walk on two legs, so high that the mist covers the upper body, and some crawl slowly on four legs - each of them startles countless birds and bats, and the sound of their footsteps wandering in the valley forest has been echoing since ancient times. The pulse of the earth.

"It's the ancient boulder spirits." An Jiaye was stunned by the overwhelming sense of presence, "We are so lucky that the boulder spirits just ended their dormancy."

This group of life structures, as if created by the hands of the gods, have always obeyed the ancient covenant in the weathering and invasion of the long history. They are the most reliable guards and defenders of the patrol road, keeping the foreign enemies of Galantia at bay. outside.

The thunder that set off the stormy waves in the mist was the stone spirits blowing the horns made from the bones of giant beasts, like a storm sweeping across the sea of ​​trees, seeing off the nestlings of their allies.

PS: Thanks to Mina-san for recommending and supporting the monthly ticket blade!The author is looking forward to more, and the little witches have finally started their tour!Please wait and see the picture scroll of Wenlan Continent that is slowly unfolding next.Let the rain and dew in the ticket collection come a little more, and the little mushrooms will thrive.

Chapter 9 A little calculation at the beginning of the journey