Mystery: Good Witch

Chapter 583 The Weight of a Golden Pound

Is the "ageless" witch Katarina Pellet on their side?
The first thing Angel thought was that Laura had returned to Catalina's faction and became a member of the "Witch Cult" again. Then he issued the "we" declaration, but then he thought that this possibility was extremely slim, otherwise she should not If you say it proactively, it will serve as a surprise and fatal blow.

The only possibility is that Laura, like Wensa, belongs to the "Witch Family" and is trying to win her over to join.

I lied to Sherman and said that Laura was "from another faction with a different stance." I guess I got it right... Angel secretly laughed, but with a serious expression on his face, he asked:

"Didn't you say that because you were chased by Catalina, you didn't even dare to use the magic mirror for divination? If she was not a radical member of the 'Witch Sect', why would she kick you out of the house?"

These were all doubtful points that Laura had when creating her "personality" before.

Some of the hidden truths, such as the fact that she is Catalina's daughter and Tracy's sister, have been clarified in a previous reply, but the relationship with Catalina herself is still full of doubts.

"I didn't lie to you before. My mother gave birth to more than twenty offspring in total, half of which were female. She followed the practice of the Witch Cult and only raised male offspring, but she also violated the rules of killing or abandoning female offspring. , leave us to our mother to raise us...well, you should know their original identities..."

Laura paused for a moment when she said this, and when Angel nodded, she continued to answer:

"After I left them due to some ideological differences, I came to Backlund, preparing to investigate the behind-the-scenes operations of the Witch Sect on my own. To this end, I did a lot of anti-divination and disguise, but three months ago, she returned When I found him, I realized that blood relationship is the most difficult 'curse' to get rid of.

How many?

I don't quite understand your "in a word"... Angel was stunned for a moment, feeling that Laura's words were a bit inconsistent, but she guessed that Laura either didn't trust her so much, or she didn't because of some restrictions. Unable to tell the truth, she could only express Catalina's position in a vague way.

"I see, you have finally decided to follow the old path of witches," she said with a smile and a teasing tone, "Do you need me to recommend some single nobles? How about Viscount Graylingt? I remember that he is very close to you. , it is easy to approach him with a different face; or the youngest son of Viscount Conard, he has just grown up and is ignorant, but his family background is very good, suitable for you to practice. "

The time when Catalina approached Laura three months ago also reminded her of something that happened at that time:

She revealed her identity on the "Black Death" and almost died at the hands of the "Immortal" Witch. She was rescued and left because of Mr. Azik's timely arrival, but in the end she was left behind due to some conflicts and accidents. He cast a "disaster" spell and blew up the entire flagship of "Vice Admiral Disease" Tracy.

If Angel was drinking tea, he must have couldn't help but spray the tea on Laura's face opposite him. She tried her best to keep her expression from changing too much, and asked softly:
"Are there any other places?"

She replied coldly.

"She didn't tell me much, but we reached a preliminary compromise instead of continuing to confront... In short, I will continue to investigate all this according to the original plan."

"Oh, it seems that you already have a goal, so I won't get involved... As for residence, there are several nice mansions for sale in the West District. They can also be rented out on an annual basis. The cost is not expensive, about 2000-3000 per year. pounds, all servants and stewards, and even the horses in the stables."

She could not confirm Katarina's true intention and could only maintain the status quo. Fortunately, the other party did not seem to have the intention to arrest her as a high-level member of the "Witch Sect", otherwise Laura would not be the only one waiting here.

"Residence instead of just passing through? And a nice house?"

"Then, the next topic," she cleared her throat and put a smile on her face again, trying her best to be more friendly, "I plan to live in Backlund for a while and rent a better house. What do you recommend?”

At that time, Catalina was very interested in my "disaster" charm, and even made a sudden move to try to snatch it away... After that, her attitude changed, or does it mean that her true "identity" no longer needs to be concealed? That's why he tried to help me get the materials for promotion, and also asked Wensa to take the initiative to reveal some secrets to me?
Angel looked at himself and found that apart from Catalina's "resurrection" that was impossible to know, she only had the power of the "Disaster" spell that could interest high-sequence extraordinary people. "Orange Light" Hilarion also said that she There is a quality in him that may attract the attention of some people, and even some high-ranking beings are willing to "invest" in him.

I'm not, I didn't... Angel was about to refute, but found that being misunderstood by her was better than saying that he was going to find an opportunity to steal the Antigonus family notes under St. Samuel's Church.

"That's no need. Just help me find a place to live."

Caterina, or someone behind her, is also interested?
Thinking of this, Angel stopped asking questions and nodded to indicate that he understood.

Laura's beautiful eyebrows frowned slightly and asked, and then her brows relaxed, as if she thought of something.

"You want to live directly in Queens? That's where aristocrats gather. There are more opportunities to meet the target of your choice, but there are also more supporting documents required for renting or buying. Of course, I can help you with this. You Just prepare the rent.”

Cautiously, Angel asked about the rental costs of luxury houses in Queens, and got a number that almost stopped her heartbeat.

Seeing the constant changes in her expression, Laura seemed to finally realize that the demigod witch in front of her did not look down on a house worth several thousand pounds a year, but on the contrary, felt that these prices were too high. "In this case, you might as well just buy a house and sell it again or rent it out when you no longer need to live in it. As the property restrictions for elections are relaxed, the title you buy can also get a seat in the House of Lords. Queens, Housing in the West End will be even tighter, because more factory owners and bankers will live in these real 'rich areas'... The mansion that Servilia Langdon left behind after she escaped is good, if you rent it It costs 2400 pounds a year, but it only costs 1 pounds to buy it. I expect it to appreciate by 5000% every year. If I weren’t worried about being too eye-catching, I would buy it.”

15000 pounds? Isn't that one of the properties that Servilia was said to have "left to her niece"... Angel captured the important information and almost announced on the street that he was the niece of Baroness Langdon, Irene Watson. Come to Backlund. Fortunately, she was finally stopped by her rationality in order to get the news about inheriting the family property.

"Well, you recommend a housekeeper who knows this information to me, and I will talk to him about the rest... To be honest, I can only accept houses with an annual rent of less than 500 pounds, in the North District or Hillston District. All is OK.”

She told the truth with some embarrassment.

This surprised Laura, and she once suspected that the "despair" witch in front of her was a poor ghost faceless man pretending to be one.

"Didn't you cause a bloody storm at sea? Half of the 10 pound reward must be due to your own worth, right?"

She guessed with a searching smile on her face.

Actually, not really. My bounty was all obtained by blowing up the ship. I only got a lot of benefits when I killed the demigods of the "Rose School of Thought", but they were not realized... The corner of Angel's mouth twitched, and he almost couldn't help but give it to Luo Pull some profound lessons.

Fortunately, Laura's spiritual warning stopped her from continuing to laugh at Angel, and she agreed to help introduce an unemployed housekeeper to her.

After discussing the follow-up contact information, Angel stood up and came to the door of the secret room. Instead of opening the door and leaving, she directly condensed a layer of ice on the door. The crystal ice surface reflected everything in the room, including Angel's figure quickly faded and disappeared.

"Mirror shuttle..."

Looking at this scene where she was obviously showing off her skills, Laura's expression changed slightly, and she finally had a certain understanding of the fact that this "ally" had been promoted to two ranks in a row in half a year.

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Moving along the dark and complicated passages of the "Mirror World", Angel could feel a faint power covering her body. This was the power of the angel sent by Mr. Fool. He surrounded Angel with his wings and gave her Her spirituality and astral body provide a certain amount of protection, preventing her from running directly into some strange realms.

In Backlund, this is not necessarily the dangerous star realm or underground area, it may also be the interior of the church of the three major churches, or even a certain mirror inside Chanis Gate.

Unlike the first time he could only feel peace of mind when he received the angel's blessing, Angel, who had a hint of divinity, was now aware of the power contained in the angel's blessing.

That was what she could see every week, the gray fog that enveloped the Tarot Club venue, and the majestic aura every time she asked Mr. Fool to perform the "sacrifice" and "gift" rituals.

This was one of the blessings she received from praying to Mr. Fool before coming to see Laura. She guessed that this great existence would also pay attention to her every move and help her at critical moments.

This is the key to her daring to come to see Laura alone and her daring to enter the "mirror world" at will.

Of course, as her understanding of "Backlund's Mirror World" deepens, she may soon no longer need the protection of the Fool's angel, and can travel between mirrors at will. In this way, as a "Despair" witch, she All abilities can be fully utilized.

"No wonder witches like to choose one place to live permanently and rarely travel around. Understanding the environment is also part of their abilities..."

Her understanding of this approach deepened.

Following a familiar path, Angel emerged from a mirror that was about the same size as a full-length mirror and successfully returned to the hotel where he lived in the Hillston area.

It is far away from the main churches of the three major churches, so it is not easy to "stumble" into strange places.

After calling room service and eating a belated lunch, Angel sat in the bedroom, quietly waiting for the arrival of three o'clock in the afternoon, until a deep red light enveloped her.

Her first tarot session after becoming a demigod began.

(End of this chapter)