Witch, don't be so lazy

Arrange the current panel.

[Basic Meditation Method: 289/5000/Mastered]

[Magic Scroll Making: 665/1000/Skilled]

[Mage's Hand: 12/5000/Mastery]

[Telekinesis Shield: 25/1000/Skilled]

[Insight: 105/500/Beginner]

An Ke is thinking about her future practice plan.

Meditation method does not require special arrangements, because she spends a fixed amount of time on it almost every day. Considering that the proficiency level required to be upgraded is too high, even if she deliberately allocates time, it cannot be quickly converted into combat power, so it is better to put it aside for now.

Magic scroll making is also practiced every day in Hans' magic workshop, but firstly, the proficiency level is still far from mastering the difference, secondly, the runes will be used in the future telekinetic shield specialization, and thirdly, making scrolls and enchanting can effectively improve combat effectiveness, which is obviously a skill that needs to be focused on.

There is nothing much to say about the Hand of the Mage. At least so far, Anke feels that there is no need to invest more energy in it. After all, the gap is too big and the cost performance does not seem high.

Telekinetic Shield, you can put more thought into this, because it won’t take too long to master it, and defensive skills can effectively alleviate Anke’s anxiety about survival.

Insight, although it feels quite interesting, and according to Luya's introduction, the subsequent development of specialization is also very powerful, but it should be put off for now. You can first grind it to the mastery level when you have time.

Therefore, the following practice priorities are derived for the next period of time.

Magic scroll making - mind shield - insight - basic meditation/magic hand.

Then, in some spare time, you can prepare some more magic scrolls. Oh, you can also go to Hans to buy some bullets and play with the alchemical pistol. Anyway, according to Luya, this thing is even better than the magic trick "Air Bullet" after specialization in some ways.

Then comes the daily thoughts.

Where does the gold come from?

The key is to be safe and not take too long.

Robbery? Crack down on crime? Complete the Adventurer's Guild's commission? Borrow from Hans again?

Well……

Whether in the past life or this life, this question always troubles Miss Anke.

I don't have any ideas, so I'd better get some sleep first. I've experienced too much today, starting from the fight in the morning, and countless events and information, which have kept her nerves tense. I still need to balance work and rest.

……

The next day.

In a rare event, Enke, who had had a good sleep, finally arrived at school early as usual.

Of course, the food at hand had changed. She had bid farewell to the abominable boiled potatoes forever and now ate sandwiches with eggs and meat.

The children of nobles and the children of commoners who all lived in the lord's mansion arrived one after another. Before class started, they could be heard enthusiastically discussing the tragedy in the central district yesterday.

Hahn, this little fat golden-haired boy secretly threw a small paper ball to Anke again.

It starts with a striking “???”, then a bold “!!!”, and finally a drawing of a Mammon Society gold coin with an angry little face on it.

Uh.

Hahn seemed to think that since An could kill those people from the Huangtu Gang cleanly and efficiently, he must have joined the Mammon Society and fallen into the evil dark world. The key point was that he repeatedly rejected him and refused the invitation from the Aleman family, which was really annoying!

Therefore, even though Encore greeted him as usual, the fat boy turned his head away, trying to show his anger!

But that’s all.

Due to Enke's amazing talent and performance, and the fact that she had obviously been recognized by Aunt Luya, and given Hahn's determination, he had at most secretly made up his mind and vowed to completely defeat her in certain aspects.

For example, he would successfully become a wizard within a year, admire An Ke's stunned and regretful expression, and then make a splash in the Advanced Magic Qualification Examination.

At that time he could proudly declare that not joining the Aleman family would be your most regretful decision, but considering that everyone was born in the same place, the generous Lord Hahn could give you one last chance, haha.

An Ke naturally didn't know about the little fat boy's wonderful idea.

She just listened to the class step by step, then packed her bag and prepared to go to work in Hans's store.

However, on the way to the workshop, the newsboy's hoarse shouting caught her attention.

"Extra, Extra! The delegations from the Phoenix Kingdom, the Forest of Elves, the Tutec Empire, and other parties have successfully arrived in the northern capital. The various factions are expected to reach further cooperation at the High Tower Council.

The little princess of the Fenghua royal family, the druid of the White Deer clan, and the genius priest of the Church of War all vowed to witness Miss Lorena's gem magic. The sparks that will be created by the collision of these new generation of geniuses are exciting to watch."

This is news from far away.

Whether it was the communication between the top leaders of those forces or those long-renowned geniuses, the distance between them was too far and it felt like news from another world.

"The Xueshan Town Public Security Bureau has issued a notice that the Huangtu Gang has recently deliberately set fires in the center of town, creating chaos and maliciously attacking innocent civilians, causing massive economic losses.

To this end, the Public Security Bureau quickly organized a special operations team, which cleared out the Huangtu Gang's stronghold overnight, successfully shutting down numerous illegal casinos, brothels, smuggling and pyramid scheme dens, dealing a heavy blow to the arrogance of the evil forces and effectively maintaining order in Xueshan Town!

This news is very recent.

The result was not surprising. It only hit the peripheral gray industries and no larger-scale conflicts occurred. This meant that the Huangtu Gang had surrendered and chose to lose money to avoid disaster.

Moreover, last night, the officer clearly accused "Grey Wolf" Thornes of colluding with the White Walkers. Now that it has not been widely publicized in the newspapers, it must be that after the warning, the two sides reached some kind of deal.

Tsk tsk.

Anke shook her head and walked into Hans's shop.

She casually asked the old man what he thought about the news the newsboy outside was shouting.

I thought Hans would pretend not to hear and continue lying in the rocking chair with his eyes closed, but he actually answered:

"Thorns clearly has a grudge against you. This morning, he contacted Mammon's channel and sent a message asking to buy your information."

what?

Encore instantly became alert to Ba (three) $slip【诌笼堕九来.

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———Wo,IX another witch Shaanxi Qi Yi Shaanxi group—

I'm going to have a good sleep, bye~

Chapter 24 Ancient Curse

The cold wind was howling outside the window, but the fireplace in the store was warm.

An Ke looked at Old Hans and hesitated, "According to the Mammon Society's style, you shouldn't refuse Gray Wolf's request, right?"

You should know that Thornes is also a member of the Mammon Society, just like Anke, but when she wanted to buy information about the Huangtu Gang before, Hans didn't hesitate at all. As long as she paid enough money, he would hand over the information the next day.

An Ke didn't think she was special. Even judging purely by value, she was clearly no match for a formal mage.

"of course."

Hans's answer was resounding.

as predicted.

An Ke tutted in dissatisfaction, then her face darkened and her eyes widened: "Then why did you bring this up specifically? To bully a child?"

You old thing, you’re so mean, I have to glare at you!

"How is that possible? I'm collecting intelligence for someone. To ensure accuracy, I'm about to consult the real person!"

Hans replied calmly.

What the hell!

You actually asked the original owner directly, and then gave it to someone else. Do you think I'm an idiot?!

An Ke was about to complain, but she suddenly changed her mind: "Dear Mr. Hans, could you help to polish the information appropriately?"

"Want to forge a forgery? No problem! But since it would put my reputation and that of this stronghold at risk, and after assessing the foreseeable risks and losses of a feud with the Huangtu Gang..."

"Stop, stop, okay, there's no need to tell me the rest. You know how poor I am."

An Ke interrupted Lao Deng's chanting directly because she already knew what Hans wanted to do, "How much money do you give me?"

"40-60, 6 for me."

"Why?" Anke tried to argue.

"Because I control the channels. Why, you are not convinced?" Hans looked proud.

"I give in, whether it's you or the Mammon Society."

An Ke curled her lips, then held out her hand, "Give me the money."

Four gold coins and seven silver coins.

Tsk tsk, he is worthy of being the leader of the Huangtu Gang, he is generous.

What follows is a series of questions and answers, which are nothing more than the skills mastered, background and origin, travel time, location of activities, and close interpersonal relationships.

Anke did not hide anything. Even if it was her, as long as Hans or the Huangtu Gang wanted to investigate, there were plenty of ways to get the information, such as bribing people from the Public Security Bureau or planting spies in the Adventurer's Tavern.

Ever since she bought someone else's intelligence that day, she knew that she would not be able to escape sooner or later, so she might as well exchange it for some money.

However, because he has the proficiency panel in hand, Encore's speed of change is far beyond the imagination of ordinary people, whether it is hiding a trump card or the level of skill mastery.

After all, according to Luya, Hahn was able to master three magic tricks within two years, which was an unprecedented achievement in Xueshan Town. On the other hand, Encore, huh.

If someone tries to use outdated information against you, when a fight really breaks out, you can already imagine the other person's funny expression.

Of course, for safety reasons, Encore plans to change his itinerary later. Also, he should not go out and play this weekend, but focus on honing his skills in the guild.

But then again.

An Ke was a little confused. "They bought my information. Could it be that they were planning some kind of revenge? Hiring someone to kill them? Or were they so enraged that they wanted to ambush me personally?"

"The Desolate Gang is already the largest gang in Xueshan Town. It's better to kill someone yourself than to hire someone to do it. But the Kurt you killed is one of their most capable leaders. And now that the Public Security Bureau and the Lord's Mansion are in power, they dare not make any more tricks."

Hans said calmly, "As for Thornes, although he's ruthless, his underlying caution and cowardice are not much different from yours. He certainly bears a grudge against you, but he wouldn't risk committing a crime in the middle of town."

So he just wanted to see where the apprentice who ruined his plan came from, and then make a note of it in his little notebook?

Anko blinked.

"However, if Xueshan Town were to become chaotic and some desperate criminals and powerful lunatics were to swarm in, then hiring a killer wouldn't be impossible."

Hans folded his arms and waited for a long time, but Anke never asked why the town was in chaos.

He also planned to take the opportunity to ask for back the four gold coins he had just given, but the little thing was indifferent and started working.

By the time Anko finished drawing all the scrolls and packed up to leave, Hans had been fidgeting in his rocking chair for hours. Finally, he couldn't help coughing a few times, looking out the window, and secretly glancing to the side with a look of deep emotion:

"Ahem, this Xueshan Town has been really turbulent lately."

Anke walked to the door, turned around and made a face.

"It's just a White Walker, right? We already knew that!"

then.

Listening to the old man's scolding behind him, Anke happily slipped out onto the street and returned to the tavern.

……

weekend.

Anke, who didn't have to go to school, spent all her time in her room except for working at Hans, writing furiously and trying to improve her proficiency in magic scrolls.

Although she didn't go out much, she was able to keenly notice some changes in the town just by walking on the street.

The prices of daily necessities such as grain, salt, sugar, and meat have increased slightly.

It wasn't just ordinary people who were looting goods. Most of them didn't realize what was happening. It was probably some forces in the town, such as the Lord's Mansion, other small nobles, the Winter Magic Chamber of Commerce, the Adventurer's Guild, etc., who were deliberately hoarding goods and taking action in advance to avoid being affected by the unrest.

Then there are the well-informed people, well, mainly those who work in major forces. They don't have to be senior apprentices like Teacher Mott and the Captain of the Guards. Even if they are just patrol soldiers in the Sheriff's Office, as long as they have good interpersonal relationships and a quick mind, they may not know the truth about the White Walkers, but they will definitely know that something is happening.

Sure enough, no matter which world, there is always someone who can get exclusive information in advance.

An Ke thought about it.

I also went out to buy some rice, flour, grain, oil, and some dried meat. Although I might not need them, I bought some just in case before the prices go up.

The price fluctuations of magic items are more obvious, mainly scrolls and some simple magic props.

Because the price was too expensive, Encore just looked around and didn't buy anything.

Then the atmosphere in the Adventurer's Guild also subtly changed.

Uh.

To be honest, nothing much has changed in the tavern. The topic is still focused on the male feud of the Huangtu Gang.