Oops, I became the witch's substitute

Chapter 197 The Witch at the Ball

The ball band was briefly preparing, and the lights on the scene were slightly dim, waiting for the protagonists to enter. Today, Miriam entertained two special guests.

Suddenly, the light of magic lit up from the center of the stage. The water priestess standing quietly at the edge of the venue stopped under the light with her eyes closed, waiting for the moment when the light would shine, looking forward, and reaching out her hand neatly.

The band's violins sounded and the dance began. The water priestess touched the water on the ground like a dragonfly, jumped lightly, turned in mid-air and leaped into the center of the stage, one hand on her waist and the other hand stretched forward sideways, inviting her dance partner to respond.

Fili slowly stepped onto the dance floor. Her petite and light hands and feet were like willow branches in the breeze. Her hands and feet swayed gently, telling people what a lady is. She accepted the invitation of the water priestess and came to the middle of the dance floor.

The two people slowly approached each other, circled each other and saluted each other, then held each other's waists, gently put their hands together, looked in the same direction, and walked sideways rhythmically, forward, forward, and forward again, stopping at the fourth step.

The words of the water priestess came into Fili's mind.

"Your hands are so soft, and your body is so light. Let me hug you at night."

"I reject."

The water priestess raised her right shoulder to guide, and Fili twisted her upper body first and then led her lower body to rotate. The hem of her skirt gently turned like a blooming lily. After turning left, they held each other's hands again.

The Water Priestess took slight steps forward, steadily and powerfully, and Fili followed suit by moving backward, keeping the axis of her body on her toes. On the third step, she stopped and fell backward, and the Water Priestess put her arms around Fili's waist, forming an arched body curve.

Then the two of them distanced themselves from each other, but held hands. When they were apart to the limit, they returned to their original positions. Their steps crossed and moved along the diagonal. Fili was agile and graceful, while the Water Priestess advanced and retreated appropriately. When the music reached a fixed point, she lifted her right shoulder to drive Fili to sway.

It was clearly the first time for them to dance together like this, and their steps were sometimes fast, sometimes slow. When they were gentle, they were like a breeze and drizzle, and when they were strong, they were swift and powerful, without any drag. Fili's stunning turns brought low cheers from the audience around her.

Many viewers consciously brought in the movements of one of them, only to find that they could not keep up with the rhythm of any of them at all. No matter whether they were standing in the position of Fili or the Water Priestess, they coordinated with the music, rhythm, and atmosphere, as naturally and gently as if they were in sync with each other.

After Fili turned around, the Water Priestess continued to hold Fili's waist and moved forward in the direction of the dance plan. The two of them moved forward and backward in complete synchronization. After a few steps, Fili stopped again, gently swung her right foot and tapped the ground, turned around in the hands of the Water Priestess, and they backed away from each other, looking like lovers parting. In the end, only their fingertips were still holding each other, and the other hand was completely opened to the other side.

The dance music returned to its brisk rhythm in due time, and Fili and the Water Priestess moved closer to each other, holding each other's hands tightly.

The Water Priestess gently exerted force, and moved Fili's body like a fish to the other side. After Fili landed, she also pulled up the Water Priestess, and the two returned to the most central and eye-catching position on the dance floor. The Water Priestess put her arm around Fili's waist and pulled up Fili's hand. Fili's other hand gently pressed together with the Water Priestess' hand. The two of them struck a standard holding posture and stood in the center of the stage, like a straight iron tower.

Fili raised her head slightly, met the sight of the Water Priestess, looked at her seriously, and then nodded gently: "How many people have you danced with in the past thousand years to be able to perform so well on the spot?"

"What qualifications do you have to say that to me? I originally wanted to embarrass you as revenge, but I didn't expect you to keep up with my pace perfectly. You are really thoughtful. I originally wanted to break up with you after this year's dance, but I changed my mind, Fili. Starting this year, I like you more and more." The water priestess raised her eyebrows, and then couldn't help smiling, as if she had made up her mind.

"What about last year?"

"I just want your body."

With eye contact, the two of them sped up their movements. They held hands and looked to the right, walking side by side until the end of the dance floor. They then switched positions to both sides with their held hands as the center. After turning around, they switched hands on the other side and walked side by side in opposite directions. The water priestess raised her arms and continuously guided Fili to spin and dance. On the third circle, they spun at the same time like twins, moving closer and closer, and then pulled back again, and the water priestess lay in Fili's arms.

"You are the best dancer I know of among all the elves."

"I'm curious, have you spent the past few thousand years studying dance?"

Dancing again, the two of them defended and rotated around the dance floor, always keeping the same distance, running towards each other around half the court. Fili put one hand around the waist of the Water Priestess and picked her up and spun her around, gently holding the artwork and slowly putting it down, showing their charm to each other. Finally, Fili grabbed the Water Priestess forcefully, pushed her body down, and held her in her arms, welcoming the end of the dance.

The music just stopped and the hall fell silent. Later there was warm applause. The people who called themselves gentlemen and ladies were completely conquered by the dance of the two and could not forget it for a long time.

While feeling moved, Miriam Royal Family was also convinced - it was the first time in all these years that they had seen a witch with such excellent athletic ability.

In the past, they often communicated with Hecate, and felt that Hecate was a normal person among witches. Now that they have met Fili, the royal family of Miriam feels that Fili is a normal witch. There are no riddles or mysteries in the communication, just straightforward and plain language.

This time, in addition to bringing the Water Priestess, there was also Fili's intention to cooperate. Fili's goal was to do business smoothly in Miriam. When the royal family heard that it was just business, it was fine. As for the future? Fili would teach them how to be human in the future.

At this ball, Fili came to get to know some of the Miriam nobles to see which ones could provide her with help and which ones were hostile to her. After going around, she found a few who had bad intentions.

"Excuse me, this is my dance partner, young man."

Right next to Fili, the Water Priestess blocked almost all those who wanted to approach her. To be honest, the appearance of the elves was beyond everyone's expectations. The local Miriam had no experience in dealing with elves, and considering the disparity in power, the young man could only look at Fili to quench his thirst.

Facing an opponent like Fili, the ladies not only felt jealous, but the princesses and daughters also joined in inviting Fili to dance. If they couldn't invite Fili, they invited the water priestess. Although she was rejected too, she could stay with the two of them and communicate.

It can be said that Fili either did not show up or became Miriam's legend. The royal family immediately looked for painters and asked them to record the scene of Fili dancing with the water priestess.

How should I put it? The artists were in a difficult position. We couldn’t ask them to draw a gif, right?

Chapter 198 Serena's Joy

In this land, countless empires and dynasties have risen and fallen, and some have prospered while others have declined. Therefore, since ancient times, there has been a saying that one should find a place with good feng shui when building a kingdom. Back then, the royal ancestors of Miriam led their people to open up this place. They experienced hardships and also had the best of luck, and finally made this place blossom with vitality and all things flourish. It can be said that when Miriam entered the country, she put the work of several future generations at the forefront.

They did decline later, but they clung to the witch's... legs. The era of Hecate dragged Miriam into the magical age, barely keeping up with the world version. Only after possessing magical powers did Miriam gain a foothold as a mortal country, although it is difficult to say whether they can be considered a purely mortal country.

Now that Hecate is gone, Dorothy, who was thought to be joining, has also disappeared. The only one who can fill the vacancy in time is Fili. Mortals and immortals have a different concept of time. Immortals think that the disappearance of a month or so is just a walk. The Miriam royal family began to feel uneasy when Hecate and Dorothy were gone for three months. Fortunately, Fili's cooperation made them feel much more at ease.

The communication between the two sides was very smooth. Fili continued to maintain the witch principle and did not interfere with Miriam's situation. As she said, she would only use the power of magic to do some business and improve people's livelihood.

The ball was over, and the court painters were unable to perfect the gif, but they still created a few good portraits. After all, it was an honor to have the water elf here. With these, the royal family was very satisfied, the nobles were very satisfied, the water priestess and Fili both got what they wanted, and everyone left with peace of mind.

At night, the Blue Moon Blessing descended, and Fili came to the unicorn car. This time the two unicorns stood firmly. They approached Fili and rubbed against her affectionately. Fili finally felt unprecedented peace of mind. It was great.

"Hmm?" This reaction made the Water Priestess confused for a moment. She suddenly attacked Fili and touched her sensitive parts as if she had a cerebral infarction. Fili directly pulled out a dagger and stabbed her in the ribs.

Fili angrily denounced this behavior. Not to mention men and women, even normal girlfriends would find it strange to do this: "What are you doing again?"

The Water Maiden hesitated for a moment: "You are in your true form now, right? Right? Right? What's going on? The unicorns are not responding."

Fili took back the dagger. There was no enchantment or deception, and it did not cause any harm to the body of the Water Priestess. "Think clearly about what you are asking."

The Water Maiden hummed, "I see through it but I won't say it. Never mind. It doesn't matter if it's real or fake, as long as it looks good to me."

Fili spread her hands and said, "Then you can just drown yourself with your fantasy. I'm tired and I'm going back."

When I returned home, I looked at the sky. The moon? Aoki's blessing was a little irresponsible.

Back at the hotel, Fili unexpectedly met Luna, who seemed to be waiting for Fili.

"I remember putting the sword in the cupboard." Fili pretended to walk past Luna casually. She didn't like Luna, but she didn't have any ill will. After all, she saved her, but turned her into what she is now.

Fili was grateful, but at the same time she couldn't help feeling depressed.

"You mean Gashiya? I've already taught her a lesson. Also, I came to talk to you about the issue of Qingyue Protection." After Luna finished speaking, she invited Fili to her room to discuss in detail.

That’s right, Luna also rented a room in the hotel for a long time.

After arriving at the guest room, Luna took out some documents that recorded the famous consecrated virgins in the history of the Blue Moon Goddess Church, hoping that their experience in receiving blessings would be of some use to Fili.

"You were seriously injured at the time, and your magical power interfered with the penetration of other powers. You were obviously a hero, but you were still operating on your own when you were on the verge of death. Abils said that this was the basis for your path to lose control, but I have a different understanding. This seems to be the form of your path." Luna explained, "So when you are healed, your path power must be combined with your body, and the identity of Fili was... distorted by your path, uh, created into a real existence? For example, something like recognition power? Planetary consciousness, world consciousness, and destiny all recognized Fili as a person. At that moment, your path turned you into a superposition of Fili and Fili. I really didn't expect this situation."

Fili has let it go: "If that's the case, then accept it. I have my own way of living like this."

Luna took Fili's hand and said, "Your dress looks really nice today. It suits you very well, Fili."

Fili smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, but this is not my peak. Fili still has a broad stage and a long time to go."

After talking about it, Fili had no problem with Luna. At the same time, looking into the future, she could foresee a lot of things: "I don't know how you spent so much time in the past, but I want to offer some blessings to this beautiful world."

Luna nodded slightly: "When we made the oath, I said that I would stay by your side until death."

"Does the goddess have so much free time?" Fili couldn't help but wonder, "Or is this Luna's wish?"

"Of course it's Luna's wish."

"We have something in common."

"I think so too."

With Qingyue's protection, the power of deception invading some people's dreams is also increasing. Now Fili is almost losing the desire to sleep. In this world, possessing magic power can make one immortal. Now that she doesn't need to sleep, time seems to be stretched to an extreme length.

The night was long, with only Luna as her company. After some tea and chatting, Fili began to pack her luggage for the next day. She took off her dress, put on new clothes, and headed for Serena's territory.

As long as magic exists, Fili can leave tonight and see Serena tomorrow.

Serena is no longer the knight princess of the family. In terms of strength alone, she is the pillar of the family. In terms of military strength, she is also a legitimate "Dad-killing" legion commander. Her family now worships her. The only problem that bothers Serena is how to pay for the future maintenance of the legion.

Of course there is a simple solution: mercenaries. Mercenaries are of course sent out to fight.

The Riel mercenaries, led by Yue Lan, are absolutely loyal to their employers during the period of employment, but have their own sense of justice in war. It would be a loss if they just fought casually and then left when the contract expired. The soldiers brought from Kalan are her capital, but military discipline still needs to be practiced and there will be hidden dangers if they go out now.

Serena didn't want to let go. Of course, she still had another choice, which was to be conferred as a noble in Karan. However, since she chose to go home, she still wanted to develop in Miriam.

When she told Yue Lan about her inner troubles, Yue Lan proposed a solution without any psychological barriers.

Yue Lan's tribe believes that force is supreme. Having good brains is useless, and only high martial arts skills can give one status. As a tribe of mercenaries, they are absolutely loyal. During the period of employment, they will obey the employer's orders to lay down their weapons and be killed. But this does not mean that people like Yue Lan are not motivated.

Yue Lan had been in contact with Serena's family, and he couldn't believe that his brother and Yue Lan were biological siblings: "Seize power. With our strength, even if the plan is exposed and your family is defending the castle, we can still take it down within a day."

Serena thought for a moment. It would be bad if something unexpected happened and the blood of her family was stained. It would be embarrassing if a relative was accidentally killed during the siege. Serena didn't have much hatred with her family. "I hope to solve it in a more peaceful way."

Yue Lan continued to think: "Should I send someone to pretend to be a fox in the territory at night?"

Serena concluded directly: "I want to discuss this with Fili and borrow the witch's wisdom. Fili and I have already communicated through letters, and she will come to my house soon."

It's not impossible to ask the witch for help, not to mention that compared to this little trouble in the family, isn't it just money? The family's territory has been dry for so many years, and there is no money. At worst, they can go out and become pioneer nobles.

At this moment, a voice called Serena back to reality: "Little Serena~."

Fili's voice was like the sound of nature, quietly entering the room.

Chapter 199 Serena's Ambition

When Serena heard the voice, her expression paused at first, then showed surprise, and then a hint of resentment, even a bit like a young widow. Fili was shocked when she saw her expression. How could this knight princess have such rich expressions? Have they known each other for a long time?

Soon, without realizing it, Fili saved Serena's family, gave them hope, surpassed ordinary people, opened up a broad vision, and broke free from the fate of traditional political marriage and arrived at a new stage.

"How are you, Serena? I heard that you were rewarded for your meritorious service in Kalan, but you gave up the fiefdom there and only have the title. Now that you have returned to the territory, do you plan to be the master of your own house?"

"I'm sorry to make you laugh. I do have a way to start my own business, but I don't want to seize this family." Serena glanced at Yue Lan and said, as she had said before, "This place has been barren for too long. With your help, it has barely gained a new life. In fact, it has no value. It will take many, many years to manage it if I take it over."

Fili asked, "So what are your plans?"

Serena patted Yue Lan on the shoulder and said, "For now, I have a strong army. I have seen Kalan's cruelty. Miriam's local army and knights are not that strong. I have a small number of people, but they can fight. My initial idea is to open up new territories, provide a place to live for the selected soldiers and their families, and create full-time soldiers."

The reason why Selena had the idea of ​​creating professional soldiers was because she saw the cruelty on the battlefield in Kalan. Even if ordinary people were full of enthusiasm to fight against the demons, their equipment and quality were too poor, and charging down would undoubtedly be tantamount to suicide. Fili, on the other hand, got a lot of sponsorship for Selena, and after screening, the soldiers could at least be fully armored, and their combat effectiveness was really terrifying.

"It really requires a lot of money. One or two ordinary businesses can't support your idea. The balance that your family should have given me can't even support me for a few months." Fili made a simple calculation and then didn't try to be a good person. Instead, she simply calculated the gains and losses.

Help Serena? No, she became Serena's behind-the-scenes person. Serena's power was her power. There were not many people above the Transcendent in this army, but they could still walk sideways in Miriam, and they could clear a lot of troubles in the future business.

Apart from anything else, there is no need to hire additional guards for the Chamber of Commerce.

Fili discussed it with the two of them. Since Fili's industry had not yet been expanded, she should seek sponsorship in the short term. The succubus in Arabelle was a reliable sponsor. They should discuss a cooperation plan, and then when Fili's business was prosperous and she had established her own chamber of commerce, Serena could be incorporated into it.

"As for territory, Miriam doesn't have many fiefs, and few nobles dare to let you stay on the border. But with my current status, I can ask the royal family for a development order to expand the border. The royal order is also a legitimate reason." Fili looked around and found a map in Serena's room. She pointed to the west of Miriam and said, "There are some nomadic peoples here. They often plunder the border in winter. Let's go here."

Serena and Yue Lan were a little uncertain: "Will it be too desolate?"

Fili shook her head: "I'll say hello to the elves. If it's really desolate, I'll transform it. I'll make sure that manna falls from the sky and the land is fertile. If nothing else, I also want to build my own fantasy hometown."

"Sir Fili, aren't you the great witch of the Witch Forest?" Yue Lan subconsciously thought that Fili regarded the Witch Forest as her home.

Fili replied: "The Witch Forest is Hecate's territory. There can't be two tigers in one mountain unless they are one male and one female. I am a great witch after all. How can I compete with Hecate?"

Even if Hecate and Dorothy don't care, Fili does, because the Witch Forest is too cool, and the average otaku girl is ignorant of the world, which doesn't conform to Fili's core idea of ​​construction? In the future, many factories and warehouses will be under their own supervision, and of course they will have to use their own people for guards.

After discussing the serious matters for a while, their topic gradually turned to the feminine center. Yue Lan might not feel it, but Serena did feel the bad environment of Kalan and complained a little about the scars left by the injury during the whole conversation.

Fili immediately said, "Let me heal you."

Yue Lan was puzzled. She even had scars on her face. "Scars are a symbol of honor. As a knight, scars are a symbol of having been through many battles."

Fili immediately retorted: "I have been through hundreds of battles but I don't have a single scar, which proves that I am the strongest person in the world."

Yue Lan was unable to refute and muttered, "You are so great and noble..."

Serena nudged Yue Lan with her shoulder and said, "You Rielians really value bravery. How much hardship have you endured to survive to this day?"

Yue Lan did not speak, but pulled up her clothes, and finally took off her outer coat and just wore a chest wrap. However, scars of varying sizes could be seen on her chest and back. Most of them were caused by sword injuries, and there were also penetrating wounds. With the help of the magical props in this world, "It's just a fatal wound" almost became Yue Lan's catchphrase on the battlefield.

Serena took a breath. She was different. It was her first time participating in a real war in Kalan. She was neither the main force nor on the front battlefield. She felt a little overwhelmed. The logistics had never been lacking, the supplies had never been interrupted, every plan was carefully prepared, and the knight's armor was extremely solid. It had only been broken by the powerful warriors among the demons.

Then Serena lifted her clothes to show a scar on her stomach: "That was a demon holding a double-edged battle axe. She wanted to cut me in half, but the axe got stuck in the armor and couldn't be pulled out. I killed her instead. She underestimated my defense."

Yue Lan shook her head slightly: "How confident are you to use the self-sacrifice skill? What if it fails..."

Serena waved her hands. "We have fought for several rounds. I already know her strength. Besides, the fact that she can break the protection of my armor is shocking enough for me."

Fili reached out and pressed on Serena's scar. The Qingyue's protection slowly surged, and the divine power covered the scar. It was as if time had gone back and the scar was restored to its original state, and the skin was smooth.

Yue Lan was silent for a while when he saw this, then pointed at his face and said, "Um... can you help me with my face..."

"Aren't scars a warrior's medal of honor?"

"I'm already covered in it."

Well, no matter how much she complained, since Yue Lan asked her to do so, Fili helped. After helping, both girls felt a lot more relaxed.

The same is true for Yue Lan. She is obviously a beautiful girl, but she has a cold face all day long. After her face returned to normal, she became much more charming and pretty. Of course, she also found other excuses for herself.

"If I meet an opponent like this again, he won't be able to analyze my strength right away and will mistake me for a fledgling woman."