So I became a witch

More importantly, there are not many people in this world who can give these things out as rewards at one go, and Steller's guessing range about the person behind Layla has narrowed down a lot.

"Of course, this is just a deposit. If it succeeds, there will be more rewards." After Steller's mood calmed down a little, Leila threw another bomb.

"...It seems that I am not allowed to refuse at all." Steller said slowly.The deposit alone is so heavy, which is both a gift and a warning.It's hard to imagine how huge the power behind him is for a guy who can take out these rewards, and it may even be...

Steller didn't continue to think about it, and this time her voice was not as firm as it was at first: "You want to leave the asylum of the royal capital after so much effort, what are you going to do?"

"...Is this important?"

"There is no free lunch in this world. The more you give, the more you ask for. Since the person behind you can offer such a generous gift, the power he must possess must be extremely terrifying. But even so, you I still didn’t dare to take risks, but found us in the slums. Is it because we need to keep it secret? Or because it’s too dangerous? Or, is it a combination of both?” Steller said slowly, The monocular outside gleamed coldly under the light.

"...Indeed, we didn't intend to hide this from Your Excellency. How much do you know about the history of this country?"

"About 100 years ago, the doomsday came to this world. A black mist covered the sky. Since then, the world has fallen into the realm of eternal night. The black film has covered the entire world, dividing the earth into seven plates. In the past few years, the original huge population coefficient has dropped a lot. Then, at this time, the hero Rockefeller who stood up, relied on the power he obtained from the gods to unify the continent of Moi, one of the seven plates , the Rockefeller dynasty was established on top of this to protect people from monsters, probably that’s it? As for the history of a hundred years ago, and why the black film came to the world, I don’t know, maybe only Those guys in the royal family will understand."

Knight Ji nodded slightly: "That's true. What we are looking for is related to this history."

"What is that? Are you bored archaeologists? I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in the past. Just living in the present, we have to do our best, but we have no qualifications to think about the past and future. Ah." Steller shrugged.

"..." Leila was silent for a while, as if she had finally made up her mind, she slowly opened her lips, "Actually, in a certain legend, it was not the late emperor who saved the world, It's another being."

"Another one exists?"

"Yes, only a few people have really seen that one. It is said that she has beautiful white hair and a beauty that is enough to sink everyone. If she hadn't stood up, the world would have died a long time ago. It has been destroyed, and until now, her power is still protecting this country."

"What is this? A fairy tale? Since that person is so powerful, where is he now?"

"No one knows where she is. Since she went to the deepest part of darkness alone, no one has seen her figure again."

"Wait, are you referring to the deepest part of that black membrane?" Steller frowned, "Are you kidding me! That's the 'black membrane', if you get close to it, you will be cursed, or die miserably, Or turn into a monster, and even claim to be able to enter the deepest place there, this kind of thing is absolutely impossible? Is that guy a god?"

"No, but people who know her have heard her call herself a witch. Witch, Sora, that's her name."

"Witch, huh?" There were more strange nouns again. If it weren't for the three licenses, Steller would have wanted to invite someone to see him off.But she still had patience and listened quietly to Leila's words.

She half-jokingly said: "Then, you came to us, isn't it just to find the legendary witch?"

Originally, she just said this in a somewhat mocking tone, but Leila nodded seriously: "As expected of the leader of the Black Feather Cult, he guessed our purpose so quickly."

"Wait, wait, wait, are you here for real? Just for this kind of thing, you want to go deep into the restricted area of ​​the black membrane? Is it too long or too long? And since it is so powerful If you are still alive, even if you don't need to look for her, she will definitely jump out by herself, there is no need to waste your life doing such meaningless things, right?" Steller persuaded earnestly.

Unexpectedly, Leila still had a very serious expression: "Sorry, no one will joke about this kind of thing. For the future of this world, we must find the existence of that person."

Steller lay back on the armchair and looked at the ceiling blankly: "If I knew it was such a troublesome thing, I shouldn't have agreed to meet you in the first place."

Chapter 88 Saliste

"Unfortunately, as far as we know, you are the only one who returned safely from that restricted area. Even if I failed to complete the mission, there must be others coming to the door."

"I've already said that it's just... Ah forget it, I know, I promise it's okay."

"Then, as for the specific time, someone will contact you again." Leila nodded with a very steady expression.

"We'll talk about that when the time comes." Steller said weakly, "Bell."

"I'm here." The classroom door was pushed open, and Bell, who had been waiting outside the door, walked in.

"Send her back, be careful, don't be discovered by other old dogs. And this, pass it on to Tina and the others for me."

"This is...?" After seeing the words on the page, Ling also took a deep breath, "Hey, hey, boss, this is not a small deal. What are you guys talking about?"

"That kind of thing doesn't matter, anyway, hurry up and come back." Steller waved his hand impatiently, and after a while, the whole classroom returned to its usual calm.

In the only room left, Steller gently pressed his face on the table.

After all, three or four years have passed since you escaped from that place, right?If it hadn't been mentioned suddenly by that guy, I would probably have forgotten the existence there forever.No, it's because I'm afraid to think about it.

Even the notorious slums in the kingdom are bound by rules, but that place is truly lawless.There, everything, including life, is ruthlessly measured by value.Once your value as a "human" is lower than the value of being "food", there will only be one ending.Compared with that place, the slums are as beautiful as heaven, even that devil-like man dare not even take a single step into that lawless place.

But this group of guys still want to go deep into the restricted area. Really, even naivety has a limit.

However, he had to agree.After escaping from that ghostly place, he had made a vow that he would absolutely let those children live a happy life, and the kingdom's occupancy permit was the fastest way.

However, it is simply unreasonable for me, who was born in that world full of lies and deceit, to keep my promises.So, I would want to escape from there.

But in fact, there was one thing that Steller never talked about with others.The reason why he agreed to the other party's request was also because of this little selfishness.

About, the existence of that witch.

In fact, when I was young, I heard a similar story about the past of the witch who saved the world.It's just that that period of history is too long, and it has long been buried in the abyss of memory together with the narrator.But when I heard that knight girl talking about it, that long-lost memory clearly emerged in my mind, together with that person's face, everything was as familiar as yesterday.

For some reason, there was a faint pain in the right eye.Since she was born, her right eye was an ominous blood color like a disaster, because this was also called a "witch", so it must be considered some kind of fate.However, she didn't think it was an ominous sign. Rather, she was able to survive in that place and finally escaped successfully because of the eyes that could only see things that other people could not see.

"...Really, have I reached the age of sentimentality?" Steller laughed at himself.I can't remember the date of my birth, but if calculated according to the kingdom's calendar, she must be at least eighteen or nineteen years old now. Among all the children, she plays the role of "mother".

... Although this mission is dangerous, the rewards are quite rich.If the deposit alone can pay for these, then the full remuneration is even more worth considering.In addition, judging from the power of the other party, it should be disdainful to make the move of crossing the river and demolishing the bridge, otherwise there would be no need to offer such a big temptation in the first place.

There was a knock on the door, and the patrolling child made a deep voice: "The hunting team is back."

"Ah, I see, please come in."

"Okay... ah, please wait a moment, my lord..."

"Sterler!" Before the gatekeeper's voice could finish, the door of the classroom was opened with a "bang", and the girl rushed into the classroom with only one person, completely ignoring the gatekeeper's obstruction, and went straight to the classroom. He threw himself into Sterler's arms, buried his head deeply in her chest and kept rubbing, "Hehehe~ It's the smell of Sterler~"

Steller gently hugged the girl, touched her blond hair, and showed a helpless smile: "Really, Saliste, didn't I say that after coming back from the outside, you must wash yourself first. body, otherwise it is easy to get sick."

"Because, I can't stand it anymore! I haven't seen Steller for several days!" The blond girl said coquettishly, "Hey, listen to me, this time I will kill It's a big~~ monster."

Shaliste's eyes were shining brightly, and she looked like a puppy looking forward to praise. I'm afraid she would wag immediately if she put a tail in it.

"Yeah, it's amazing, it's really great." Steller stroked her head with a smile, and Saliste also closed her eyes, showing a look of extreme enjoyment.If someone else is watching, they will definitely think that it is the scene where the owner and her pet are playing.

As one of the few children with "magic" aptitude, Shaliste's status in the Black Feather Cult is almost second only to Steller.Her age is actually only a little younger than Steller's, but her too poor body makes her look even a little younger than other children in the slums. The white skin like ceramic made everyone dare not get too close to her, for fear that they would break her if they were not careful.Similarly, among all the children, she is also the one with the most withdrawn personality. She always has a face like an ice sculpture. Few people can talk to her. Only in front of Steller can she be complete. to show your true side.

After the two of them spent a while in silence, Steller finally said, "Actually, there is one thing I want to ask you, Saliste."

"Yeah, as long as it's Steller, it doesn't matter what it is."

"Recently, I'm going to leave here for a while. In the days when I'm not here, please take good care of everyone."

Chapter 89 Hope

Salist suddenly sat up from Steller's body, showing a vigilant look: "Is Steller going to leave?"

"Ah, there is a little something to do."

"Where to go?"

Although originally intending to tell a fib casually, but after seeing Sharister's serious gaze, Steller gave up this idea: "Well, I probably want to go back to my 'home'."

"That kind of thing!" Shaliste's voice suddenly became sharper, "No! It's too dangerous! And it's clear to Steller..."

Steller stopped her from continuing: "Well, that's true, but I also have reasons to go. There are some things that I have to solve by myself."

"……why?"

"Ok?"

"Why did you bring it up again now? It's clear that Steller never mentioned it before."

Sure enough, he still can't hide it from her?Steller couldn't help but smiled wryly: "Well, actually, some people from the capital came here today."

"!!!" Shaliste's face changed, and her expression clearly revealed disgust.

Sure enough, for her, is there such a hateful place?Stellar sighed softly.

Originally, not everyone could have the aptitude for magic, and only the descendants of the nobles of the capital could exercise this power.There is no doubt that Shaliste, who can use magic, is one of the descendants of those nobles.

However, as mentioned before, not everyone can obtain a license even if they are descendants of nobles.For this reason, we have to choose whom to discard in a limited space.And Shaliste was the abandoned child.

"Actually, I have obtained a few licenses from the royal capital. If Shariste has relatives in the royal capital, right? As long as I have this, I can be with them again..."

"No!" Shaliste yelled suddenly, her voice was terrifyingly loud.

"Huh? If you are worried about other children, I think they will also choose to let Shariste you..."

"No, no, no! I don't want to go back to that kind of place! I just need to stay by Steller's side!" She hugged Steller tightly, her body trembling uncontrollably.

Is she afraid of...?

Steller couldn't imagine what kind of trauma the child had experienced when he first saw her, his eyes were completely dead.After taking her away from the traffickers, it took a long time before she finally let go of her heart and became what she is now.Originally thought that after such a long time, she had already let go of all of this, but she didn't expect that it still couldn't work.

"Okay, let's put this matter aside for the time being. You should go wash your body first. You must be very tired after going out for so long? If there is anything else, let's talk about it tomorrow." Steller said softly.

Shaliste didn't let go of her hand, and the hair buried in her chest let out a dull sound: "Sitler, you won't abandon me, will you?"

"Hmm, no."

"Guaranteed?"

"Ah, I promise. So, hurry up and get some rest. Good night."

After finally coaxing Shaliste away, Steller stretched, yawned and returned to his original office, or in other words, the warehouse.

"That child is still so clingy to you." A girl's voice suddenly came from the darkness where there should be no one.Sterler didn't feel panicked at all, but casually leaned on a bed made of cardboard boxes, and stretched out his limbs lazily: "You're back too."

"Well, although some people were injured, it's not serious. If you hand it over to Ai, some people should recover soon. It's just another point that worries me."

"what?"

"The black membrane that hasn't changed for a long time has gradually begun to shrink." The girl paused and said, "The speed is much faster than before, maybe it won't be long before even this remaining piece of land will be swallowed by darkness Bar."

"Really? It's no wonder that the capital has also started to worry? But he put his hope on that illusory legend, has he completely given up hope, or..." Steller said thoughtfully.

"That's not a legend." The girl said, her figure slowly walked out of the darkness and stood in front of Steller.She was dressed very strangely, wearing only an oversized fur coat all over her body, completely covering her petite body, her long blond hair was rolled into a black beret, and she was wearing black sunglasses and a mask , If it was in the past, I am afraid that there is a high probability that he will be regarded as an idiot by the police.

"If you're here, don't you need to dress like this?" Steller smiled helplessly.

"Sorry, but just in case, the less people know about my identity, the better. Even now, there is no guarantee that no one is eavesdropping."

"Sometimes I really feel that you are a bit persecuted and delusional... Well, let's put this kind of thing aside. You just said that it is not a legend. What do you mean?"

"Literally. The witch who saved the world does exist, and she is still living in a certain corner of the world. However, it may not appear for some reason, so they are so anxious to want it. Go find it. And you, who have lived outside the capital, will naturally be a good guide."

"However, what does the contraction of the black membrane have to do with that witch? If she was really that powerful, she would have been able to eliminate these directly back then, right? Even if you go to find her now, it won't help."

"I don't know. However, in the records, that witch once left three treasures. The weapon that cuts off death, the knowledge that gives life, and... the hope for the future."

"I've heard of this. Weapons are used to kill enemies, and knowledge is used to build countries. But what is hope?"

"Unfortunately, no one knows. It is said that the doomsday erupted so suddenly that year, so the witch only had time to leave these and then disappeared. The last 'hope' was kept in a small box, but Unfortunately, even if hundreds of years have passed, no one has been able to crack that secret, and it is said that some special means are needed to do so."

"Well, you know so clearly, you deserve to be the third of the kingdom..." Sterler suddenly remembered something in the middle of the sentence, and quickly changed his mouth, "In short, as long as you find that witch, it is possible to crack that witch. The secret of hope, isn't it?"

"Well, although I don't think it's that simple. But at least it's a way. How is your eye?"

Steller touched his right eye subconsciously: "Well, although it hurts occasionally and sees many strange things, but it's much better recently."

"yes……"

"Well, let's stop here for today's report. Good night, Tina."

"Good night, Steller."

Chapter 90 Preparation

When it was still early to say that it was dawn, in the slums that were at the very edge of the kingdom, as quiet as stagnant water, a dozen or so uninvited guests ushered in a few days later.

"I'm sorry, princess, I wronged you to come to this kind of place." The one who was obviously the leader said in a low voice to the girl surrounded in the middle of the team.

"This has nothing to do with Leila. I forced myself to come here. As a member of the royal family, this is also my duty." The girl shook her head. Although the smell around her made her a little uncomfortable, she still showed She smiled, "Besides, didn't I tell you? Don't call me a princess if you're outside."

"Yes, sir... Celia."

"Well, that's fine, Layla."

"It seems that you are very excited, are you so eager to die?" An abrupt voice suddenly joined the conversation between the two, and the men in black around them suddenly showed their vigilance, and drew out their weapons in unison.

"Well, the quality is not bad, but it's a pity that it's too tender. It seems that the kingdom is not simply planning to let you die. But it's just enough to last a little longer." The voice continued to sneer.

Facing such an obvious provocation, the faces of the rest of the dozen or so people were all angry, and only the female knight at the head still maintained a calm attitude: "It seems that Your Excellency has arrived. According to your instructions, this time Only a very small number of people were selected for the operation, and although they are young, they are the elite among the elite who will never bring shame to the kingdom. Do you have any other opinions?"

"Hmph, that kind of thing doesn't matter. But..." Xilia felt a blur in front of her eyes, and a face suddenly appeared in front of her. She subconsciously covered her mouth to keep herself from screaming , "I see. Is this the second princess? Hmm...it does look a bit like it."

"What do you want to do to the princess!" The male knight standing beside Xilia reacted immediately, and roared, drew his sword and swung at the black shadow, but in a short moment, the black shadow was like a drop of water It melted into the sea and disappeared into the darkness.

"Where did you go?"

"Here you are, idiot." After a crisp sound, everyone's eyes could not help but focus on the shadow in the dim light.

A black cloak, a white beret, and a mask that seems to be crying and smiling, and, in the only opening of the mask, there are blood-colored deep pupils.