I'm the Mysterious Leader of the Salvation Organization

Chapter 136: The Witch's Turn

Chapter 136: The Witch's Turn

Sitting on a chair in the hospital room, Holly gazed at her sleeping mother's face, her eyes filled with indescribable worry.

Her mother was almost forty years old, an age where the physical functions of half-beasts would greatly decline, and falling sick was nothing out of the ordinary.

Elderly.

Although she had expected her short lifespan, usually believing she could face it positively, at this moment she still felt an unprecedented heartache.

At the same time, there existed another immense...fear and despair.

Even if she could survive this time, how many more years would she have left...

Why, oh why aren't we pure-blooded humans? Even if we were pure-blooded beastmen, we could live a little longer...

It is difficult for those who aspire to get married at the age of 20 to find a suitable husband. Many people immediately back off when informed that the potential partner belongs to the half-beast race.

Therefore, the number of half-beasts is extremely scarce, and they can only seek refuge and comfort among their own.

Holly looked out the window at the dissipating clouds, subconsciously clasping her hands. The indescribable force even caused the chair beneath her to sway slightly.

Her emotions were truly complex.

Holly had an unprecedented gratitude towards Miss Witch and finally understood why so many people in the station were her friends.

"Have a drink."

Merete Chambers walked in holding a bottle of beverage, calmly handed it over to Holly, who sat next to her without saying a word for a long time.

"Thank you."

After thanking her, Holly took the drink and wiped away a tear from the corner of her eye.

"Actually, I know of some advanced alchemical elixirs that can extend natural life," Merete Chambers suddenly spoke.

Holly was momentarily stunned, then nodded gently.

Then she lowered her head and said softly, "But those medicines are expensive, and ordinary people can't afford them... I know the most famous alchemist family that sells such medicines is also the wealthiest family in the Air Alliance. The prices are terribly high."

Merete Chambers held her chin, hesitated for a long time, and Holly wondered why it took her so long to speak up.

Miss Witch whispered, "Actually, I happen to know a batch of cheaper goods. The cost of these longevity medicines is not high, it is just that the sellers deliberately raise the prices by controlling the production after monopolizing the technology."

Holly was confused and said, "Even if they are cheaper, we can't afford them, can we? I am not a noble at all."

Merete Chambers approached Holly's ear and whispered softly.

"Hey hey, it's stolen goods that are much cheaper than the original price, there are recent rumors circulating on the black market."

After listening, Holly's bunny ears shook and her complexion wasn't very good.

"Why would you tell me something like this... It's illegal, right?"

Merete Chambers shook her head and said, "Forget it, forget it. Actually, even if you inject the alchemy potion, it can only increase your natural lifespan by seven or eight years at most."

Holly's rabbit ears moved again.

Merete Chambers continued, "The five noble families of Tatsumi City don't use such cheap medicines, they only give them to their own pet dogs and some servants."

"They buy such precious medicine for their pet dogs?"

Holly was astonished, wearing an unbelieving expression on her face.

Merete Chambers asked, puzzled, "Well, what's wrong? This is legal behavior."

"Nothing..."

Merete Chambers took a deep breath and said firmly, "I don't mean to say that it wasn't your fault, but you also caught the real culprit afterwards, voluntarily surrendered to the Demon Hunt Agency, and even decided to use this life to repent... Even the cold and ruthless Adjudication Section has spared you, and no one else has the right to judge you, not even yourself."

Tears flowed uncontrollably from Rien's eyes.

"You don't understand, they said there's something important housed in my body that would be useful for Night Watcher in a critical moment. That's the most important reason why I can escape from the judgment."

"But still, thank you... I just want to know, what can I do to repay you?"

"Of course there is."

Merete Chambers smiled and began to demand her reward without hesitation.

"The repayment I seek is simply for you to speak to me earnestly about the truest nature of 'Black Vulture'... Is the level of drowsiness it induces a curse?"

He let out a sigh.

"The problem between her and the captain is unsolvable, even the 'Emperor' can't resolve it."

The big guy Rien let out a sigh and suddenly asked, "Why are you so interested in our affairs? I am somewhat puzzled by it."

"Because we are companions, that reason is enough."

Merete Chambers said calmly to herself, "But it seems that the 12th team is more like an 'isolation room', rather than a 'problem child club'... Various hidden dangers that cannot be eliminated, isn't it?"

"I will tell you about them..."

After a while, Merete Chambers finished washing her hands and came out of the bathroom, suddenly realizing that Bai Yan was standing at the door playing with his phone.

"Oh, why are you blocking me this time? But do you dare to come in and block me?"

She smiled.

Bai Yan calmly said, "You seem to be very interested in everyone's personal situations."

"Because of my enthusiasm, everyone is aware of this fact, aren't they?"

Merete Chambers suddenly leaned in, but Bai Yan didn't budge as before, inhaling the fragrance unreservedly.

She gazed at the man's face for a long time, then suddenly impatiently said,

"Hmm, are you thinking to yourself 'It's just acting, definitely just acting,' this woman named Merete Chambers definitely has a terrifying monster hidden in her heart!"

Bai Yan silently activated his "mental power", yet he couldn't detect anything.

The witch's "Discernment" is one of the few abilities with counteractive effects, but it must be actively used, indicating her current state of vigilance.

Merete Chambers reached out to pinch her own face and pouted as she spoke:

"Alright, I confess. This was just acting. Are you satisfied now?"

Bai Yan remained silent.

Merete Chambers continued, "If there is nothing else, I will have to leave. Or do you want to push me into one of the stalls in the women's bathroom, forcing me to do something?"

"Boring."

She rolled her eyes and walked away, shaking her head in displeasure.

Bai Yan said calmly, "Actually, I have no dissatisfaction. On the contrary, I think you did an excellent job and thank you for noticing the areas I overlooked."

"Hmm?"

Merete Chambers suddenly turned around, surprised and said,

"It's strange, you seem very confused inside, yet you still feel you have absolute 'control'... Do you have some kind of trump card that you believe can control me?"

This person's thoughts and speech are so erratic! She probably can't read my thoughts... Bai Yan pondered on how to respond.

Merete Chambers smiled widely and suddenly grabbed his hand, placing it on her cool, fair neck.

"Why don't you try putting on the 'collar' right now... I really want to see how you'll pull this off?"