Oops, I became the witch's substitute

This ordinary alchemy family had no ability to resist at all. The eldest son and adopted daughter were held hostage in the banquet hall as spectators. Now the representatives of each family and Xia Duoli were waiting for the real culprit to appear.

The families that were invited were all "allies" of the Perris family. Recently, the upper echelons signaled that they wanted to cut ties with the Perris family. Both the academic faction and the Sheriff's Department were ready to charge, waiting for Xia Duoli's signal of "help". They would crush the Perris family in minutes and arrest them to take the blame. The plan was fine, but things changed very quickly.

No one could have imagined that, escorted by Philin and Carol, Xia Duoli would sit in the seat of the head of the family in full view of everyone, inviting everyone to come and sing and dance while waiting for Perris' return.

"I'm very sorry for inviting you all, but the family is in an extraordinary period. As the legitimate heir, I believe that Lord Perris is no longer suitable to lead the family's work. From today on, I will inherit the position of head of the family. I hope you can serve as a witness."

Following the script given by Filin, Xia Duoli announced today's theme when Perris walked into the hall.

Finally, add a classic line: "Who is in favor and who is against?"

The eldest son, Charles, suddenly discovered that his father had returned. His eyes immediately lit up, and he stood in front of Xia Duoli and shouted, "I object!"

What followed was a classic remake. Xia Duoli called out with her backhand, and the power of the wind elf hit Charles in the face. A loud slap sent the eldest son flying, right in front of Perris.

"What are you doing?"

"Of course I will inherit the position of the head of the family. Father, your crime of studying the Philosopher's Stone was exposed, and you imprisoned your own daughter. You are unworthy of the position. The people from the Public Security Bureau will naturally discuss the future with you. However, the family cannot collapse because of your sins. As the heir, I am qualified to be the head of the family."

Xia Duoli spoke in a very soft voice, because she was unskilled and also because she was facing her own father, but with Filin and Carol by her side, and the mysterious witch Fili behind her, this was already her toughest state.

Perris looked around and saw that the representatives who were on good terms with the family had subtle expressions on their faces. They did not speak but just watched.

Perris pulled up his eldest son and said, "Even if you inherit the family, it won't be your turn..."

Xia Duoli sat back in the position representing the head of the family: "Are you talking about Brother Xiaer? Of course, I would like to ask Brother Xiaer, do you dare to sit in this position now?"

Charles covered his face with his hands. His mouth felt a little salty, and the taste of blood made his mind a little clearer. He looked up at his old father, then looked at his sister who had become a tough person, and stood there, not daring to say a word.

Peris snorted, and his magic power surged. The ground around him bulged to form two clay puppet spearmen who attacked Xia Duoli. Xia Duoli chanted hymns softly, and wind blades tore through the puppets and hit the magic barrier that protected Peris.

If there were watermelons on the scene, the representatives would probably quietly pick up the watermelons and watch this annual drama, which would be quite interesting.

Even though Xia Duoli had only learned the chants for a few days, in terms of the game, although her level was low, she was equipped with a bunch of high-level orange equipment. Carol had tailored a set of secret weapons for her that were specifically designed for alchemists.

Perris didn't know all this. He thought that his daughter just happened to awaken a special talent and had a strong personality to protect herself. Although he was on guard against Philin and Carol, seeing that the two had no intention of taking action for the time being, he became angry and threw out a chain.

"Although I don't know where you got your guardian elf from, if you want to expel or capture her, your only resort is..." When the chain thrown by Perris was about to entangle Xia Duoli, his face froze and his words stopped.

This chain is a weapon that imprisons magic power. It first weakens the power of the elves, and then uses a sealing magic device to capture the elves. But when the chain entangled Xia Duoli's hand, he found that the sealing magic device in his pocket was missing.

Stolen? When?

Magical devices are the alchemists' fighting power, which can help them to exert their strength in cross-level combat. After all, wealthy magicians can build Gundams. Perris is no exception. He has accumulated many secret weapons over the years. Because he is used to this method, he subconsciously has no habit of guarding against theft.

The next second, the sealing magic device appeared in Xia Duoli's hand and was activated by Xia Duoli.

"Are you talking about this?" Xia Duoli's voice was cold. She activated the magic device, and its power connected to Peris along the chain. The only magic power in Peris's body was quickly absorbed, and the whole person quickly wilted and knelt on the ground.

Xia Duoli held the magic device that sealed the magic power in her hand and slowly walked towards Perris.

"Even if you are my father, what you have done is too much. I, Xia Duoli, in the name of our ancestors, will deprive you of your title as the head of the Peris family and your surname, and remove you from the family." After Xia Duoli finished speaking, she faced the representatives of all parties and issued a statement against the Philosopher's Stone.

The general idea is to make a separation, put all the blame on Peris, with him as the center, the relevant alchemy workshops handed over to the Public Security Bureau, the research results handed over to the Academy for sealing, and part of the family's industry was given to the superior family as protection money, in the hope that they would turn a blind eye to this immature dispute over the head of the family.

In other words, the general interests of the family are made into a cake and distributed to the representatives present.

After cutting the meat of her own family, Xia Duoli did not do anything to her brother and stepsister. If they behaved well, she would treat them as pets. If they did not behave well, she would drive them out at any time to "fend for themselves".

As for those who originally planned to completely swallow up the Perris family, Philin and Carol were not just for show, and coupled with the powerful mercenary group of unknown origin, this initial plan was cancelled based on the circumstances, and there was nothing wrong with having Xia Duoli, the legitimate heir, succeed to the throne.

The current situation is that Peris has taken the blame and assumed the crime of spreading the Philosopher's Stone, while Xia Duoli has sacrificed her own family for the sake of justice and has preserved the reputation of the Bereda alchemy class. Xia Duoli will not be under much pressure in the subsequent accountability, and she does not feel bad about the compensation issue, because the family got it for free anyway.

To deal with such a small family, Film didn't need to use all his strength. He could easily crush it using ordinary rules without resorting to false power.

After this incident, Xia Duoli officially obtained the title, but the secret transactions with Perris in the past naturally avoided her. No one knew what the unknown people Filin and Carol were like. In this way, a cleansed alchemy family came ashore in an ordinary way.

"They've all gone into hiding. According to the list that Xiao Qian stole, apart from normal business dealings, all those forces involved in soul research have cut off all contact."

Carol visited Perris's private workshop again, dug out those shady materials and gave them to Perris as evidence, just as if she was doing her job impartially.

Feilin is also busy in various environments every day: "This is normal. I am a dog catching a rat, and you are of unknown identity. It is all interference from external forces. However, Xia Duoli's identity has a good legal basis. Even if she is not an alchemist, she can still take revenge openly. You are supporting the workshop, and on the surface you are also cultivating your own relatives."

Feilin felt that the good thing about the identity of heir was that it was a strong claim. After the public opinion was spread before, the public opinion was generally sympathetic to Xia Duoli and condemned Peris. When the eldest son Charles did not dare to compete, of course Xia Duoli, who had a stronger fist, had the advantage. What's more, after Xia Duoli took revenge and became the head of the family, she showed kindness and did not make things difficult for the eldest son and adopted daughter. She sent them directly to the Alchemy Academy, and the family also had peace.

The servants who had bullied Xia Duoli in the past were in trouble. They were able to work in the noble alchemist's family. Although they were still servants, it was better than being at the bottom. After being driven away, they fell back into the quagmire of the past. Moreover, many servants were kicked out for bad conduct. Without letters of recommendation, they were difficult to be trusted and it was difficult for them to find jobs in other families.

Carol looked through the alchemy notes, trying to find out the intentions of the Bereda executives. "The soul research they did is very problematic. The Philosopher's Stone that Perris is in charge of has many flaws, such as a high failure rate in snatching the body, and it is easy for people like us to recover the body. It can be said that it is very fragile. In addition, the soul research they did was very problematic. The soul research they did was very problematic. The soul research they did was very problematic. The soul research they did was very problematic!"

Philin was looking through the account book to see how much money the family had left. He didn't even raise his head when he heard Carol's words. "Isn't it obvious? The Alchemy City is short of money now. The alchemists and the theocracy are not on good terms, but they still gave Marian a grand reception and took on that big order. What do you alchemists need the money for? Mostly to create wonders."

Carol was unhappy after hearing this. The mocking tone of the alchemist seemed to include her. She was also worried about accumulating natural gold, so she took out Filin's account book, causing Filin to look at her helplessly.

"Let's not talk about this. It's been a hard day. Here, here." Carol poked her cheek.

Filin hugged Carol and kissed her cheek gently, then kissed the left side and then the right side. Then Carol took Filin's hand and pressed it on her chest.

How can I describe Carol's breasts? I can't say they are not big, but they are not as full as Fili's. Of course, this is just my experience. Fili doesn't usually pinch herself for fun. This is just an evaluation.

So when Carol made this ambiguous gesture, Filin's expression was quite dull, and Carol's face turned unhappy.

"Hey, hey, this beautiful alchemist can let an unmarried person like you feel the softness of a girl, and that's the expression you have?"

"Come on, who doesn't have the same?"

"you……!?"

Carol's words were stuck in her throat. If anyone else said this, they would definitely be repressed, but if Philin said this, well, you're right, he really is like that at night.

Just when Carol was stunned, Philin stepped forward, hugged Carol in his arms, and put one hand under Carol's sleeve into her clothes and gently stroked her.

"As for caressing, this is the caress of love. What's the point of it being through clothes? And you are really something. You are much older than me, but it's not much..."

Dong Dong Dong, someone knocked on the door.

What a coincidence! Carol jumped away quickly as if startled and turned around to tidy up her clothes.

Xia Duoli came in from outside and didn't find anything unusual, but she was holding a letter in her hand.

"Mr. Feilin, I heard that this is a letter from your fiancée."

“Ah…oh…hmm…”

As luck would have it, at this moment, the hand of Philin that took the letter still smelled of shower gel, which should be the kind that Carol often used. An inexplicable sense of betrayal made him feel guilty.

It happens to be this time...

Chapter 228 Carol's Advancement

A goddess like Marian couldn't stay abroad for long, but she was happy to be with Fili. After her own visiting team arrived, she pretended to return to the Arian Theocracy, but actually sneaked back halfway.

Now that Xia Duoli's house is used as a base, everyone has a relatively stable base. No matter whether it is Filin or Fili, they don't have to use false power to hide all day long.

In addition, it was Marian's visiting group that gave Bereda a little shock.

"Any visiting group is made up of top-notch experts. The blessings of God are something to be envied and jealous of." There are many humans among alchemists. They have to study hard for decades to achieve something. It is hard enough to become a transcendent, let alone heroes and divinities. They may not succeed even in their dreams.

But what about the Arian Theocracy? There were seven heroes before the birth of Morrigan, both pure and inherited, and there were many heroes like the expedition knights. The group of people who visited Bereda was definitely a golden brigade.

This is just like what Selena lamented, the level of Transcendent that she had dreamed of reaching a year ago, in the Battle of Kalan, she was just an ordinary member of the thousands of knights following Count Abils.

The level you pursue all your life is nothing more than that of a handyman among other people's soldiers. This sense of disparity is a true reflection of the alchemists of Bereda.

"So we can also use the power of faith?"

"It is taboo for humans to use the power of faith."

"In other words, before we reach the godhood level, we are not believers and have no idea what the so-called power of faith is. We cannot see or touch it, and we have no idea about it. Instead of changing our beliefs halfway, it is better to study now."

In a mysterious council, representatives of alchemists gathered to discuss business cooperation with Arius and began to conspire.

"We should just receive Arius's visiting group normally, and place them a little closer to the slums. We can release some monsters on the border to harass the residents, increase the number of commissions and injured people, and the attention of these good guys will naturally be diverted." Someone among the alchemists proposed a plan that was not really a conspiracy.

Different countries in this world have different demands. The empire pursues military expansion, the kingdom pursues political stability, and independent cities pursue commercial development. However, theocracy like Marian is more sober and unworldly, and can even be said to have no desires or demands.

In fact, from the attitude of the great god Arius Xuanfeng, we can see that most gods who run theocracy have only one core demand, that is, faith. The believers must be numerous and pious, and the population must not only be maximized, but the god is like a collection of prime ministers and idols, pursuing people's satisfaction.

The theocracy also had aristocratic factions, and Marian's attitude towards them would not be particularly strong. These nobles were able to maintain a certain degree of autonomy, and their essence was still to pursue domestic stability.

Morrigan will send an expeditionary force to support Kalan, fight against evil, and enhance the country's prestige and confidence. Although there will be losses, some wars can enhance domestic cohesion and faith.

Finally, the purpose of this plan against Bereda was not to invade territory. It was Fili's goal to make Bereda collapse. Marian didn't say it, but a country that suppressed her church and lacked reverence for God was actually not needed.

After the collapse of Bereda, Marian will let the delegation deepen communication with the new regime, spread her beliefs here again, and gently expand her influence through farming-like methods.

One of the alchemists spoke in a pretentious tone: "It doesn't matter even if these charlatans want to preach. Our research is almost finished. Once we complete that grand plan, we will be able to rise."

Some people were pessimistic: "It's really not optimistic. Pandora also created horrible disaster beasts in Kalan, but she was still defeated in the end."

There are many radical people: "But there was a great war there, and the gods need to rest. If we don't take the opportunity to expand our territory, we will have no chance in the future."

Occasionally, there are calm young people: "But no matter how anxious we are, we have to put our hopes on those masters in the end. They don't seem to be anxious at all."

Someone snorted, "Old guys are bound to be slow, but it's also true that we don't have enough data."

The young man continued, "In addition, the Black Winged Goddess has great needs. All the factories in the city are involved. And there have been many unstable things happening recently. My suggestion is, should we further show our goodwill to the goddess? Make a false gesture of surrender? Pursue a more long-term and stable business agreement?"

Although some of the words may not sound good, the reality of this world is that no country can survive after completely offending theocracy. One has to choose between the light and dark camps and the indigenous gods. Even Miriam, where Fili is, relies on the power of the witch and does not prohibit the development of other temples.

"You mean?"

"Just to show off, build a new church for the Arian Church."

This costs money, and trying to please the gods is seen as begging for mercy. Naturally, this proposal caused controversy. The controversy grew louder and louder, and more and more people proposed it. In the end, no one could convince anyone else, so he suddenly took off his shoes and threw them at others. This action was like a fuse that ignited memories, and the alchemists exploded into a fight.

I don't know why these people got angry as they talked, as if everyone is short of money now and doesn't want to do anything that costs money.

Fili didn't know about the infighting among the alchemists. She only knew that she had to play the role of Fili and stay calm today, and use deception to keep her body in the state of the Thousand Witch. Some of her emotions were much better than Fili's.

I suddenly became very close to Carol. I've been drinking too much honey water recently and I always feel that her lips have a slightly sweet taste.

Carol walked past Fili with a stack of books in her arms, and when Fili finished teaching Xia Duoli, the two were alone together.

Xiao Qian stole some samples and needed Carol to analyze them. Now many Philosopher's Stone cases have surfaced, and the trafficked orphans have been bought back to the orphanage. Many things are moving in a good direction.

Carol took a break from her busy schedule. While waiting for the sample results, she used a beaker to make a potion drink. After a little preparation, she made a small cake using the unique method of an alchemist and brought it to Fili: "What kind of person is your fiancée?"

Fili was slightly stunned while waiting for the result. After checking that there was nothing suspicious in the cake, she slowly ate it. "It fits the traditional aristocratic daughter's style. She is a little naive and willful. She is a standard little girl. She has no scheming and ambition. She is very little girl."

Carol smiled: "Sounds like she's the dream girl of any man."

Fili looked away guiltily, and Carol stretched out her hand and placed it in front of her eyes, guiding her gaze back to her face: "Don't look away, look at me, some things should be discussed seriously."

Fili nodded.

Carol continued, "This cake for you contains some special medicines that improve your physical condition. Don't look at me like that. I hope you...live longer. I don't know your specific situation, but you are a human being. No matter how long you live, you may be different from me. I also have a selfish idea, which is that you want to live longer."

Fili was silent for a moment. She probably knew what was in this cake. It was delicious and contained secret medicine or something. During this time, she had embezzled a lot of alchemical materials. Carol could squander them at will, but this feeling was very subtle: "You have met all kinds of people in your past life. Have you never liked anyone?"

Carol waved her hand. "My past is a bit complicated. As a member of an ancient alchemy family, I didn't have a few days of peace. I followed my father around for a long time, collecting alchemy knowledge from all over the place. Later, some things happened..."

Carol was silent for a moment. You could tell she was in a bad mood. That past event must have been unpleasant for her.

Fili walked over a little, gently hugged her head and touched it.

"It's nothing. For a long time I didn't say I hated humans, but at least I wanted to kill all the people in the theocracy that killed my father. Unfortunately, I was defeated, so I changed my name and became an unknown person. After I became a hero, I looked back and found that the theocracy collapsed due to governance failures and people's resentment against the gods. I no longer had a target for revenge, and then time passed, and I just lived for the sake of living. Later, I found it interesting to invent new alchemy technology, so I kept doing this. Now I want to complete my father's research and create a magic device that can perform high-speed calculations without the need for magic power." Carol rubbed her chest against Fili's, feeling very satisfied.

Fili sat back in her seat: "Then you didn't say..."

Carol put one hand on the table, stood up and pressed Fili's lips with her finger: "It's really a shame to ask such a question, because at first I thought that I would actually like a beautiful and interesting girl like Fili, and I began to wonder if I had a mental problem. But after observing for a while, you blew yourself up. I found that there was more than one interesting person, and Fili and Filiin were actually the same person. I felt that I was very compatible with you."

Carol recalled carefully: "How should I describe this feeling? We have been in sync since the first time we met. When plundering star beast resources, most heroes will be wary of each other and fight for interests, but you don't feel profit-driven. Later, you provided me with many ideas and fun thoughts, and helped me make money. I liked it very much. I have been alone for too long, and I found that the feeling of having someone to help me is very relaxing. Ahaha~ It's really strange. Is this really love? I want to ask myself this."

Carol felt strange as she spoke: "We kissed, kissed, and touched each other's breasts. It didn't seem like anything special. It's just that our pace became more and more consistent. You are willing to help me cheat money, and I can also provide various alchemy techniques. It feels like we are a perfect match, hahaha."

Fili laughed in silence, finished the last bite of cake, stood up and went to wash the dishes: "I can't explain this feeling, it seems to be getting easier and easier to be with you. You know the secret, but you didn't threaten me. We keep the secret together and act together to defraud the country of Bereda. Oh, this little cake tastes great. If I can sell it back at the Black Cat Pavilion, it will definitely be a big hit. It's okay to remove the secret medicine ingredient, right?"

Carol nodded: "Of course, I can cook too. I am very happy to hear the praise from you as a great chef. The fact that you have eaten everything proves that my work is not in vain. Okay, leave the cleaning work to me, and you can go and have a rest."

Fili stretched and said, "It's okay. I'll help too. I also know a bit about alchemy, so I won't cause any more trouble if I help clean the equipment."

Carol blinked and said, "Well, I made you such delicious food and special secret medicine. Can you please fulfill some of my small requests?"

Fili nodded: "Go ahead."

Carol smiled and said, "It's almost evening time, I want Fili's knee pillow while I lie on your lap."

Fili smiled and agreed: "I can't do anything about you."

I do like Carol a little. Carol's straightforwardness, heroism, and intelligence. As both of us are heroes, it is extremely rare for us to keep in step with each other.

That's right, after careful consideration, Philly thought that Belinda could be raised, and Carol also wanted one. They were both good girls and neither of them wanted to give up.

It was time to rest. Carol got her wish and lay on Fili's thighs. She looked up at Fili's face with a gentle look: "The witch's lap is so soft, and her clothes smell of perfume. Why are you so good at dressing yourself up?"

Fili explained patiently, she had a clear conscience: "Because this is in line with people's perfect impression of witches, the role must be perfect."