Witch, don't be so lazy

After all, the church has been peaceful for so many years, and now it has become aggressive and has been making frequent moves in the southern continent, which shows that they must have enough confidence.

We are all smart people. The Northern Tower’s preparation for the Wandering Sea War was premeditated. Isn’t it the same for the Holy See?

"Well, we must not let them get more sun fragments."

Laiqisi's water clone sat on the chair with a very elegant posture.

"It would be best if we could find something or some method to control the Dark Sun Lord within this demiplane, obtain some of the legacy of the old empire, and glimpse hidden secrets. But putting all that aside, even if it's simply to stop the Church, it's worth the risk."

"Stinky herring, is all you can do about repeating? Reading what others said together and pretending to be so great?" The Golden Witch glanced at him.

"It's just emphasizing the key points, which is definitely better than something that just interrupts and interferes with the topic."

"Oh, gold is a symbol of nobility, pride is the nature of dragons, and following one's heart is the privilege of witches. I follow my heart and desires. A poor, face-conscious, and pretentious guy will never understand."

Pretending not to notice the two guys bickering as usual, Zeduo looked to the side while holding the trekking pole in Mosuo's hand:

"Qina, do we have enough media to lock onto 'Island of Peace' or 'Lord of the Dark Sun'?"

"Oh my, don't be so hard on me. It's impossible."

The Almighty shrugged his shoulders. He was wearing clothes of unknown style, with a series of fancy sequins hanging on them. The brightness of the surroundings changed with his movements.

"The newly born god is hiding so well that even the ladies can't find him, so don't count on me... But I've already given away my 'Ship Mark'. Even if our little disciple is suddenly dragged to the 'Island of Sleeping Peace', we can still find him."

"Of course, how to reach a certain place in the vast spiritual world still depends on our almighty Lord, the Aerial Mirror Traveler, right?"

"Oh, I forgot. I need to send her a task. If it's for coordinates, remember to submit it in time."

China slapped his thigh, as if he suddenly remembered something, and then he started to tinker with it excitedly, muttering to himself, something like "What should I put in the reward? Will the little girl like dress-up magic?" "Hmm, she always looks rustic and has no belief in keeping up with fashion. Forget it, I'd better change it."

The reactions of those around me varied.

"...you're issuing a mission for this? Don't you know 'Mind Steal'?"

The skeleton representing the Bone Witch moved its head, sounding somewhat confused.

"Also, if I remember correctly, weren't you and Saoirse arguing at the spring meeting not long ago? When was the child's ownership decided? And you actually managed to win?"

Everything else is fine, but the last sentence is a bit heartbreaking.

"Hey, what do you mean I can win too?"

China immediately jumped up to protest.

"Does accepting a disciple have to be decided by a winner? It's all about suitability! It's about both parties being willing! And she was clearly recommended to me by Dorokichi. Isn't it excessive for Saoirse to suddenly intervene?!"

With a scoff, Saoirse held her chin with her hand, a look of disdain on her face:

"If you want it, fight for it. You're already a legend, don't you know the rules of the world? It's just that I'm busy and Ms. Adela prefers you. When I find time, what's mine will still be mine. What I want will never escape me, it's just a matter of time before I get it."

The remarks were extremely arrogant and even implied some disrespect for the starry sky.

But people were not too surprised, they were used to it.

She always looks around greedily, calculating how to obtain what she wants. It is by adhering to such a belief that she can become the Patriarch of the Mammon Society and become the famous Golden Witch.

"Haha, dragons are all savage indeed, and you are even worse. In your eyes, everything is just your possessions and those that will soon become your possessions. That's why you can never escape Mammon's shackles and will eventually become his collection."

"If that day ever comes, after I kill you with my own hands, I will place a copper coin on your tombstone to commemorate your pathetic and clownish life."

Lai Qisi smiled, her tone as gentle as water, but her words were extremely sharp, which obviously made Saoirse's face darken:

"Really? I don't think you'll even make it to the Ancient Tree God's return. You'll soon become a delicious snack for the Fallen Water God. It's better to hand yourself over to me sooner rather than later. At least I can make some use of you."

The quarrel started again.

The Tower Council is the one that decides the affairs of the North, but sometimes it seems to be not serious at all.

Zeduo pressed his brows with a hint of helplessness and returned to the previous topic:

"It must be the power of the Moon Heritage, or perhaps the Fairy Witch did something to prevent her from being affected by the Dark Sun Lord. Ordinary mind spells are also difficult to work on her. However, this should be limited. China, didn't you try it more? If it doesn't work, let Saoirse try."

"...My abilities are limited. Since I know she might notice, I shouldn't do it to avoid unnecessary conflict." China shook her head, her smile fading. "Besides, I have my own ideas and principles."

“Sometimes there’s no need to worry so much.”

Margarita nodded, obviously agreeing with Zedo's idea, even a little more extreme.

"Unstable factors should be strictly controlled. The land of the North does not need so many unexpected things. Besides, I don't think she is a good thing. A low-level person is involved with so many high-level people. Even if it is all attributed to the illusory luck and fate, there must be something fishy. It is very likely a bomb that will explode at any time."

The skull's tone was indifferent. "Therefore, putting a collar on him is a necessary safety measure. We need to monitor his every move and set up several safety valves that can end his life at any time."

"Agree."

Lai Qisi nodded and turned her face slightly.

"You fat dragon! When the elves were snooping around and trying to get her information, why didn't you just raise the price and sell her out? If you miss the opportunity to ask for a high price, you might as well be in trouble later."

It was impossible for the elves of the Rose Dynasty to allow a fairy who inherited the Moon to stay outside, especially according to the report of the Crowned Flower Fairy, she had a very close relationship with the newly born Fairy Witch on the Fairy Tale Island.

It seems that as long as the goblins are kept in the North, they have the bargaining chips in their hands and can try to get their hands on the Moonlight Temple, but is this really the case?

If you think about it carefully, the fairy tale witch is suspected to be the reincarnation of the moon goddess. Facing a god who controls the realm of soul and will, and once had a close relationship with paradise, who dares to say that the fairies are 100% unaffected?

Don't think you can get a glimpse of the secrets of the Moon Goddess. You may end up raising followers for the other party for nothing, or even have some secrets about the tower stolen from you. Even if you are an ally, it will be very annoying.

"Hmph, if you're not brave enough, you'll never win a satisfactory return. Anyway, I think this is an opportunity worth taking a gamble on, and it's very cost-effective."

Saoirse tapped her fingers on the table. "The only prerequisite is that the person must be in my hands. I don't mind seeing if the fairy tale witch has the ability to snatch things from me. So, sooner or later, she will be in my palm."

"Isn't this great? It's just the right time to find a companion for Lorena, and the spirit of nature will stay with the contractor."

She looked at China, her golden pupils bright and her sharp teeth exposed.

This is not a request, but a simple order, or in other words, a threat.

"No, honorable Golden Witch, please take care of Lorena first."

The latter shook his head repeatedly.

"You think I can't afford two?"

"No, no, I just feel that with your unique way of communicating with little Lorena, it might not be so harmonious if someone else did. Maybe the lady feels the same way."

China waved his hands and spoke in a roundabout way, but with a hint of sarcasm.

The so-called "special" actually means being strong and having an overly strong desire for control, which has even been restrained in Lorena - it is hard to say whether she has some feelings for her because she raised her child, or she simply has a preference for her most precious treasure, but compared to her attitude towards others, she is very gentle.

"I'm not that rigid. If she's truly worthy, I can change my mind. Currently, in the entire North, besides Lady Adela, only the Chief is worthy enough. You guys are barely half-worthy."

If the Golden Witch's words were to be rephrased, it would be "In the entire northern border of the present world, except for the 'Spirit of the Tower', everyone else is trash, and everyone here is half trash."

Extremely arrogant.

I'm used to it, so no one else reacted too obviously, except the person sitting next to me.

"Retarded."

There is no need to say more about what will happen after Lai Qisi says these two words.

Zedo couldn't help but raise his hand and temporarily marked an area to isolate the sound, letting the two witches quarrel on their own, then looked at Qina,

"'Everything you gain must be sacrificed.' This is the iron law of alchemy, but it applies to everything else as well. With so many blessings and protections, these sweet gifts from fate may have already come with a price tag. I'm sure you understand this."

Zedo paused and continued,

"Winter Witch, Moon Heritage, Antica's Blessing, and Dark Sun's Blessing—the first three are all related to elves, so throwing them there is perfect. We just need to make sure the Dark Sun Overlord remains in our hands... China, why didn't you try to forcibly terminate the contract? If the Dark Sun Overlord truly has an intellectual disability, with a simple priest-level connection, you should be able to find a replacement, right?"

“...Yes, but this will alarm the Dark Sun Lord and cause irreparable damage to the contractor.”

China frowned, "Zedo, don't harbor such ill will towards her."

"A fairy reincarnated in the North, meddled in the affairs of witches and sorcerers in the spirit world, came into contact with Lorena's sage blood, encountered the power of the abyss in Arthda City, and then encountered the Lord of the Dark Sun and Fairy Tale Island—do you think this is normal?"

Zedo said in a deep voice, "Besides, Lorena, Hans Dorokichi, Momo, and Sutur don't know they've been deceived, but you have so many reports in your hands, and you don't know how many lies she has told?"

“When you are in an unfamiliar environment, you always have to hide yourself.”

The smile on China's face faded a little, and his words became a little sharp. "Since the lady has no special instructions, there is no need to do anything extra. Besides, I trust Dorokichi's judgment. He has always been very good at judging people."

The alchemy puppet spoke at the right time:

"The master said that he also felt that there was no need for excessive intervention. He trusted the judgment of Lord Sutur and Miss Momo, and was very satisfied with their performance in Arthda City and Xueshan Town."

"Really? I really hope so."

The Bone Witch's skull shook. "I don't care about the devious intentions of a second-level cultivator. I'm just reminding you to be careful and be cautious. Don't let the incident of twenty-six years happen again. You think you can get away with taking advantage of the gods. There's no other '******' in this world who can cover for you."

Her gaze shifted slightly. Next to China, the sixth seat was empty, as if there was nothing in it.

But if one has a higher attainment in the path of omniscience, perhaps one can perceive more things, such as hearing faint voices.

"...you're kind enough to remind me, so I'll take it."

Qina's voice became cold. When he wasn't smiling, his handsome face always looked a little gloomy.

"I'll discuss this with you after I've investigated the matter of the Dark Sun Lord. However, please don't worry about those old matters or how I guide my young disciple."

Perhaps sensing the changing atmosphere and tough attitude, the parliamentary space was silent for a while.

The two witches who were arguing earlier stopped at some point, their eyes simultaneously sweeping between the sixth and seventh seats, each with a different expression.

Until the chief faceless man picked up the hammer and knocked, and the sound came out again:

"The meeting continues. Fifth item - Changes in the Abyssal Royal Court."

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Come again?

An Ke looked at the prompt that popped up on number six.

She had to report the Dark Sun Lord's situation promptly, and the reward was [Advanced Ancient Spell Runes (Volume 1)]. It was specifically pointed out that it was the "Revised Edition by Lord Qina", which made her scratch her head.

She was not questioning the "omnipotent man's" attainments in runes. He was a master of the three major skills. The profound words - "Potions are a combination of the pursuit of the spirituality of all things, alchemy is eager to master the changes of the world's materials, and the so-called runes are trying to freeze eternity, trying to use static patterns to depict the ever-changing spirituality and magic" have always been fresh in her memory and left a good impression.

The main problem is that the task system feels too random, as if it was just created, and everything is blurry.

Moreover, she suddenly realized that she had not taken the time to study her own spell patterns for a long time. She had not even finished "A Brief Discussion on Ancient Spell Patterns", so there was no need to advance to the next level.

Is this telling myself to pay attention to the curse pattern?

Miss Anke thought about it and decided to ignore it for now.

Because the focus now is on the demonic test the day after tomorrow, in addition to meditation and simple daily practice, the focus is on reading more books.

Otherwise, when the scores in other subjects are so high, the academic performance will be just average. Even if you directly withdraw the student, it may not affect the final result, but Miss Anke will lose face.

She is a well-known figure now and has baggage!

After leaving the "Left Twelve Cabin", Enke endured Ju Gaogao's continuous attacks while casually responding to Momo and Xiaohui's questions, and made this decision in his heart.

After finishing the magic exam, I said goodbye to Arthda City and Cedar Town, and then it was time to set off for Pandegar to study.

Looking forward to a peaceful and beautiful tomorrow.

Chapter 8: Demonic Test (8880)

The sky is clear and the sun is shining brightly high in the sky.

Today, the city of Asda is as bustling as ever, with curious travelers, busy vendors, bored adventurers, and busy streets.

But compared to usual days, the streets have become much more orderly. Every few blocks, you can see city guards wearing blue felt hats and holding standard weapons.

Moreover, in some places with large traffic or key locations, there are fully armed elite members of the City Lord's Mansion, whose eagle-like sharp eyes sweep across the pedestrians.

What was even more exaggerated was the sky. Several magic airships were all started up and were hovering and patrolling in the sky.

There is also a majestic giant eagle, the giant falcon raised by the city lord Kunda. This second-level monster stands on the statue of the central tower, overlooking the entire Asda city.

The scene was so grand that it reminded people of the attack by cultists and dragons more than two months ago.

However, this time, most people did not feel panicked. Instead, they were full of joy and anticipation, because there was no war or accidents, it was simply the start of the Northern Magic Qualification Examination.

The reason for being happy is simple. At this time of year, due to strict patrols and surveillance, the security level in the city reaches a peak. Even the most chaotic slums rarely have bloody incidents. Those dark forces all retreat obediently, and we can at least have peace for a month or two.

The reason for the anticipation is easy to understand. Everyone wants to know how the students from Asda City will perform this year. Although it doesn't really matter to them, if their hometown can produce a few geniuses who go to famous universities, everyone will feel proud and have more topics to talk about.

Of course, compared to the irrelevant people who are just watching the show, those who are personally involved are much more nervous.

Outside the Asda City Magic Academy, the bustling crowd was dispersed into three areas under the guidance of the city guards. One was for ordinary outsiders from the subordinate towns who did not have permanent residence permits and were mostly students' relatives. Another was for the locals of Asda City. The last one was the area where the nobles and spellcasters stayed.

No matter which area they were in, they all looked into the magic academy, their faces full of tension, and many people even began to pray towards the tall tower statue in front of them.

It is normal for relatives to be nervous. After all, all the efforts and struggles of the previous years depend on this exam. The better the final result, the better the magic school the child attends, and the brighter the child's future. Once the performance is not ideal, although the road to magic will not be completely cut off, the difficulty will definitely increase sharply.