Chapter 467 Irreplaceable Person
When the illusion disappeared, the hall fell into a strange silence.
After a long time, Shujuan took a breath and said, "It's no wonder that your second sister was frightened to the ground. Such a scene is indeed a bit... horrifying."
"The ability to create group illusions is quite rare, but it is not uncommon..." Agatha said slowly, "When I was in the Federation, I knew that at least two people had similar abilities, and one of them was a high-ranking official in Falling Star City. Sorceress."
"How many times can you use this ability every day?" Wendy asked, "Can you control the specific period of time when the illusion appears?" According to His Highness's habit, the next step should be to conduct a comprehensive test of the ability to understand its characteristics, consumption and use.
"About...two or three times," A-Xia replied in a low voice, "What is the time period? Do you mean how long ago you can see things?" Seeing the former nod, she touched her head sheepishly, "I I haven’t tried it yet, but it seems to be more laborious the further you go…”
Wendy couldn't help laughing, "That's not a matter of effort, it's that you are consuming the magic power in your body."
"magic?"
"You should be able to feel it, like water flowing in your body, and like swirling fog. You need to use it every time you use your ability," the scroll explained. "There are many more characteristics of magic power. We will talk about it in the future. I’ll teach you slowly.”
"Yeah," Axia nodded slightly.
Then Wendy asked her to cast the illusion again with all her strength. This time, the result was displayed almost a day and a half ago. You could see that the lights were on in the hall, and the sisters of the Witch Alliance were sitting at the long table enjoying dinner. After that, Axia's magic power was completely exhausted, and the girl dropped her arms panting, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
Wendy recorded the results of the two tests in a book one by one. As for the purpose... she couldn't figure it out for a while. After all, the illusion could only show what happened in the past, but could not predict the future. Perhaps she could only wait for His Highness Roland to come back. Judgment was made. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a little depressed. His Highness had revealed to her that he planned to turn the Witch Union into an organization that could operate on its own, with her as the host. However, she does not have as much experience as His Highness, and she cannot consider the application of sisters' abilities as thoroughly as he does.
After calming down, Wendy was about to say a few words of encouragement to the other party when Shujuan made a gesture towards her.
The two walked aside and she asked softly, "What's wrong?"
"Are you going to tell A-Xia that if you don't want to go home, it's okay to stay here?" Shujuan frowned, "Have you forgotten the review required before joining the Witches' Alliance?"
Of course Wendy knew that foreign witches must answer ten general questions about identity and origin through Nightingale's lie detection ability before they can be considered the same kind. "But it is unlikely that Axia will make a fake... Her ID card was made by Soraya." , and her origins match up. What’s more, she has just awakened and is still a non-combat witch. Even the church could not have predicted this situation."
"It's not just magic that can hurt people. A dagger or a bag of poison can have the same effect, or even better."
"No, how could she-"
"But you can't deny the possibility," Shujuan interrupted, "The check-in review is handled by the city hall, and every family member will not be checked. The sudden awakening at this time has become the best opportunity to sneak into the castle... She paused, "Of course I know that the possibility of this is very slim, but don't forget, His Highness Roland is the person we cannot afford to lose. Besides, His Highness Tilly still lives in the witch building. If something happens to her, The sisters of Sleeping Island are afraid that they will completely break with Border Town, and everything His Highness has done will be in vain, and we cannot afford such a price."
"..." Wendy fell silent. She knew that Shujuan's worry was not unreasonable, nor was it directed at Axia personally, but she still felt a little hard to accept it. As the first witch to awaken in the town after Roland became the lord, Axia was treated as a potential enemy to be wary of. This contrast was really uncomfortable. After a long time, she said, "I know, I will send her back."
"I'll accompany you to see her off," Shujuan sighed.
…
After leaving the castle, the girl suddenly became more lively and began to hold Wendy's hand and ask more about witches and lords.
"What's wrong," Wendy asked casually after satisfying her curiosity, "you seem happy that you don't have to live in the castle?"
"Uh..." A-Xia choked, then lowered his head in embarrassment, "I heard that the Lord, His Royal Highness, is a very scary person, and he torments the women around him many times every day."
"Pfft," Wendy almost choked on her saliva, "Where did you hear that?"
"Isn't he the fourth prince of Gray Castle? I've heard it many times in Eagle City. There are also songs sung there. The second prince is sinister and despicable, the fourth prince is greedy and lustful, and only the third prince of Clear Water Port is truly good. King." Axia whispered.
"I see..." Shujuan said with great interest, "This is probably Garcia's way of publicity, which is quite unique."
"Isn't he... such a person?"
"Of course not," Wendy said with a blushing face, "You will know in the future that he is the witch's most trustworthy leader!"
Arriving at the community where Axia's family lived, the three of them walked up to a two-story building and knocked on her door.
It was Axia's mother who opened the door.
"Mom, I'm back." Axia shouted happily.
"What are you..." She was startled, looking at the two people behind her daughter, looking a little panicked, "Did she do something wrong? Don't you want her anymore?"
"His Royal Highness has not come back yet, so——"
"She can live in the castle and wait for His Highness to come back," the woman said eagerly. "Axia is very well-behaved. Although she is a bit indifferent, she is willing to do anything."
"Madam, the Witches' Alliance is not what you think-" Wendy felt a fire rising in her heart. She was stopped by the scroll just as she was halfway through speaking.
The latter took out a golden dragon from his pocket and waved it in front of the other party, "Your daughter is indeed a daughter. When His Highness the Prince comes back, the contract can be signed. This is the first month's reward. Keep it." ”
"Yes, yes," the woman's attention immediately shifted to the golden coins, "Thank you, sir!"
"Remember, you are taking care of her on behalf of His Highness, do you understand?"
"Yes, sir, I will take good care of Axia."
…
After leaving the community, Wendy could no longer hold back the annoyance in her heart, "Why would you give the reward to that kind of person? Even if it is paid in advance, it is the reward that Axia deserves."
"Can Axia keep the golden dragon?" Shujuan's answer made Wendy startled. "If I can't keep it, it will fall into the hands of her family sooner or later. If I can keep it, it will be even worse. I'm afraid those people will completely ignore her." She became an outsider. On the contrary, if she handed it over directly to her mother, not only would Axia not be burdened, they might treat her better because of it. The days to come will be long, and if Jinlong can exchange this for a more comfortable living environment , it might not be a good deal.”
"..." She thought for a moment before saying, "You are right, I thought too simply."
The successive setbacks made Wendy feel very depressed. She thought sadly that maybe she was not the right person to lead the Witch Union at all.
"But, no one cares about them more than you," Shujuan seemed to have seen through her thoughts and smiled, "After experiencing the mutual assistance group led by Hakara, I understood... A person who cares about witches personally, no matter what their abilities are. , and those who are willing to put themselves in the shoes of many sisters are the most trustworthy leaders. And that is something you cannot replace." (To be continued.)