Oops, I became the witch's substitute

In addition to providing practical help to the witch, Fili also went to such great lengths to build her own reputation and increase her recognition. It can be said to be a win-win situation.

The elves sat down one after another, and naturally Marian also sat here. Suddenly, there was a big gathering, which made the surrounding witches feel daunted. Not many witches came to talk to them, and everyone looked for their own partners to play with.

Because the atmosphere on Fili's side had indeed changed, it was out of tune with the party and a bit serious.

It was mainly Evelint: "Fili, the dance just now was very good."

Fili felt a headache looking at this fire elf. Unlike other familiar elves, Sylph treated her as an equal friend and danced with an attitude of pure friendship. The water priestess was more playful and tried to seize the dominant position, but was suppressed by Fili. Fukai was just an obedient little puppet. Holding her hand was like glass and could only be guided by Fili. But Evelint was different. Where the hell did this domineering president come from?

If Evelint didn't have such a stunning appearance, I would really doubt that she was a male chauvinist...

Evelint shook her wine glass. She was tall and voluptuous. "Mr. Hecate, Ms. Dorothy, the four of us plan to sign a contract with Fili at the same time. She has already learned three kinds of chants, but mine is missing. It's a pity."

So when dancing with Evelint, Evelint sang first and Fili followed suit in the hymn part. It was the only performance that was not very entertaining and only had magic, which made many people think it was a mistake.

Even someone as strong as Evelint felt embarrassed today, so she looked at Fili with a hint of resentment.

No, isn't Fili so likable? Fili's current mood is like an old man on the subway looking at his phone. The positioning of this role is to have some desire to express herself and be highly social. The effect is very good. Many people like this sunny and cheerful little Fili, but the feelings reflected in her are not necessarily all friendship. Friendship is also mixed with other emotions.

Fili smiled and replied, "That's the Fire Chant. Of course I have to learn it. Not only the chants of the four elemental spirits, but also the two spirits of light and darkness. I have to find them and sign a contract with them. I really like singing and dancing."

Evelint agreed happily: "It's settled then. We must have a good discussion after the banquet."

The Water Maiden raised her hand: "Me too."

Sylph: "And me."

Fu Kai: "Don't forget me."

Dorothy smiled and said, "You are so welcome, Fili."

Fili spread her hands: "Is being too perfect a mistake?"

Everyone was joking with each other, and a witch came over to ask for advice. The four elves, three great witches, and one goddess here were almost an encyclopedia.

Fili might be the weakest among the big guys, but she has a solid foundation of knowledge and is the one who answers the most questions.

After three rounds of mushrooms, Marian lay limply on Fili's shoulder and smiled foolishly, while the topics of other people gradually became serious. After all, a big battle was taking place in Kalan not far away.

Evelint took the lead again: "The gray fog spreading from Kalan now has the signs of spreading to the entire world. This is very dangerous."

Hecate was depressed when she mentioned this matter: "It's Pandora. This is the law of disaster, and it seems to be getting out of control."

The loss of control of innate abilities is a catastrophic accident for people like Fili, which may threaten their lives, but for people who have no taboos, it may not be a bad thing.

If disaster and killing are the path, doing more is equivalent to doing it right, and perhaps you can go further on the path.

Conceptually speaking, good and evil are relative. It doesn't matter who is good or bad. The world will continue to turn around without anyone, so don't expect justice to fall from the sky.

Fili said: "The source of this matter is Pandora's conspiracy in Kalan. Kalan is now a sick area. The war is an external injury, and Pandora is an internal injury. If we want to be a doctor to treat the disease, we must first clean the wound and then check the condition, so it is necessary to solve Kalan first."

No one has any objection to this.

Dorothy was full of expectations: "I agree. The gray fog in the abyss originates from Kalan. Pandora seems to have some reason to stay in Kalan. Only by cleaning up the filth on the surface can we investigate the source of the gray fog."

The elves also agreed with this view. There were a large number of demons entrenched in Kalan, and the most dangerous among them were the demons. No one wanted to waste time talking to these evil guys, so they just used their strange powers to beat them into a trance.

Evelint found that Fili was increasingly meeting her expectations: "When I first heard about the Witch of Deceit, I thought she was the type who played tricks, but I didn't expect her to be such a tough advocate of war."

Fili answered honestly, "I'm not a war advocate. The main thing is that since we've provoked Pandora, we can't just let her do whatever she wants. There's an old saying in my hometown that if you're a really powerful person, when you stand on the river, the bodies of your enemies will float down one by one. I'm just implementing this idea."

Evelin nodded: "That's right."

Fili also said: "And I am also the type who is petty. Under normal circumstances, if I make an enemy, I will hear the way to the enemy's house in the morning, and he will be dead in the evening. The witch will not take revenge overnight. If Pandora was not so powerful, I would not let her live to this day."

Everyone was silent for half a second, feeling that something was not right, yet it also seemed quite right.

What really bothered Fili was a series of things related to Pandora. This year, Count Xue had released a bad signal, and the task of finding Pandora fell on him, and Count Xue had a gift for time.

The most annoying thing about fighting against someone who has the ability to predict time is to figure out what the other person is thinking - are all your actions deliberately arranged by the other person? Has he already anticipated your next move?

If this kind of person takes the initiative to walk into the trap you carefully set, you have to consider whether he or she does it on purpose.

Apart from this, what Fili found most strange was that it was completely uncertain how much Count Xie knew about the two identities of Felix and Felix.

Several people discussed the situation in Kalan for a while and assigned their respective tasks. Hecate and Dorothy prepared to strengthen the defense in Miriam. They were injured in the battle and needed to recuperate. At the same time, they continued to call their friends and planned to call the root witch Abigail, who was also a very experienced witch.

Miriam is the witch's base camp. A good iron must be strong itself. After becoming strong, she must protect herself first and then support Kalan. This is the basic strategy of Hecate and Dorothy.

The witches' current strength is still largely supported by high-end combat power. Although they have a natural advantage due to strong bloodlines, there are still many who have not been promoted to transcendents. After all, for ordinary people, a witch who can use magic at will is already very strong.

Among the nearly one thousand witches present today, only two hundred can be called strong, there are no more than eleven or twelve heroes, two godly bosses, and one Schrödinger.

Fili also suggested: "We should give more advice to the Miriam royal family, let them strengthen their armaments and train talents, we witches can't just support them."

Poor Miriam Kingdom itself, there is no god, there may be specific heroes, but they are definitely few and the number is unknown.

Taking into account Miriam's special national conditions, the witch must not only become strong herself, but also lead the country to become strong together and take a dominant position in it.

Of course, it is not a good idea to bring up now. Even if you bring it up, someone has to lead the way. After all, in that situation, it would be too un-witch-like for witches to actively participate in the political activities of the kingdom.

Hecate also wanted to give Miriam's royal family some advice: "It's right to strengthen the armaments, but it's a pity that the royal family doesn't have much money."

Fili shrugged. The magical Middle Ages was still the Middle Ages. It was true that magic enhanced productivity and also made the status of the nobility more stable. It was okay for the royal family to just circle the land and play with it themselves, but to expect them to drive national construction, at least ten generations of powerful rulers would be needed to centralize power.

However, it was also because of this that Fili had room to maneuver. What ordinary nobles could not do, those who were too powerful could do. In this regard, we can look at Marian's theocracy. The religious atmosphere was a bit strong and overly conservative, but it was actually the best country to govern and develop.

When it comes to Fili, it's a matter of interfering in the development of the two countries and getting the economies of the two countries flowing. But that's a matter for the future. All plans have to be made slowly. The biggest enemy she will face in the next one or two years is Count Xia.

Next we head to Kalan, although we are supposed to be looking for Pandora, the main purpose is to improve our own strength.

This year's banquet was coming to an end soon, and the witches left one after another. Dorothy got up to take care of the witches who were unconscious due to the mushroom soup. Sylph and Fukai said they had something to do at home, so they left first, but the Water Witch and Evelint had no intention of leaving.

Fili carried Marian home on her back. Hecate couldn't help laughing when she saw the strange atmosphere and thought of her youth.

Finally, on the way home, Fili gritted her teeth and let the Water Priestess and Evelint follow her. The two elves didn't say a word for a long time, and the atmosphere was really weird.

"They won't fight, will they?"

Fili was really worried that the two would have a fight.

Chapter 156 The Witch Prepares for an Expedition

Evelint and the Water Priestess had two completely different personalities. Just walking together, steam would come out of their eyes. Fili didn't dare to ask, and in such an atmosphere, it seemed that the two of them would hardly interact with each other without special reasons.

Evelint might be a messenger of justice. Perhaps the fire elves’ characteristic is enthusiasm. When she thought of the spreading unknown gray fog, she became worried: “The Kalan people are still suffering. We’d better act quickly, support them, and try to restore the natural order.”

The Water Maiden glanced at him and said, "What happens next?"

Evelint clenched her hands. “Unfair things are happening in other areas, too.”

The Water Witch spread her hands and said, "You can become a god and establish a sect. If you don't want to do that, don't drag a few people around the world. Whether it's me or Fili, everyone's time is precious."

Becoming a deity does not mean changing from an elf into a god. God is more like a code and a symbol, which means power, belief, and establishing an organization to gather more people to accomplish a greater cause.

Evelint frowned slightly: "Now, don't you agree with it?"

The Water Priestess shook her hands and said, "I followed you to uphold the so-called justice because everyone else was doing it. Most of the time, I just wandered around casually, fighting against the injustice that happened in front of me, and let the things outside my sight go."

Evelint crossed her arms and turned her head away: "Bad."

The Water Maiden sighed and said, "If you want to do something, do it yourself. Don't drag others along. Don't drag irrelevant people to suffer together or even put their lives in danger just for your own vanity."

Fili, who was walking in front, couldn't help but interrupt when she heard this: "So, why not set up an organization?"

The Water Maiden immediately replied, "Because Evelint has been cheated by humans, she doesn't trust most humans."

Evelint is truly remarkable, distrusting humans yet passionate about just causes.

However, Kalan's threat will gradually evolve into a world crisis. Evelint is looking at the long-term perspective and believes that it is necessary to prioritize and quell the disaster as soon as possible before rushing to the next battlefield.

Evelint sighed, "I admit that my abilities are inadequate. After all this time, I am only good at things related to combat. I am not cut out for anything else."

The Water Witch added: "You have lived like a dog for thousands of years. If you were a human, they would have walked out of the caves and built cities. What about you? You are still alone."

Evelint looked at the Water Maiden: "I'm not here to argue with you."

The Water Witch clicked her tongue again: "Yes, yes, you are not here to quarrel, you are here to make trouble. The matter on Kalan's side will ultimately depend on Fili's decision. If you think it is appropriate, lend her the power. If not, do it yourself."

After hearing this, Fili thought it was necessary to get to know the elves again: "Is there any special reason that I must make a contract with the elves to do this?"

"Of course it's our own shortcomings." The Water Witch quickly caught up with Fili and poked Marian's face with her finger. "Remember this guy? We elves are at a disadvantage when we encounter guys like him. After signing a contract with you, we just found a friend to help us get things done. We don't trust other people very much."

Fili didn't think she was the strongest: "Then can we go find Hecate and Dorothy?"

The Water Maiden replied casually: "Ah, two old women."

Fili raised her eyebrows. It was hard for her to comment on this matter: "..."

Fili understood that Jasmine's greedy absorption characteristic was very harmful to elves. Fortunately, the backstab was successful, otherwise Jasmine would have been in great trouble if she had transformed into the ultimate divine soldier.

After chatting and walking, they soon returned to the Black Cat Pavilion. After covering Marian with a blanket, Fili went to pour tea for the Water Priestess and Evelint.

"I still have to go to Kalan to track down Marian. This is not only a personal act, but also a commission from many parties." Fili looked at Evelint after saying this. "I will also try my best to investigate the matter of the gray fog. In that kind of world, we need the power of fire to protect us. It would be great to get your help."

"Thank you. My own strength is limited. I feel honored to fight alongside you." Evelint nodded with satisfaction. She reached out to take the tea and blew on it gently. As if she felt it was not hot enough, she used her ability to heat the cup until the tea was steaming.

"You're ruining the taste of the tea, idiot." The Water Priestess complained, then looked at Fili seriously, "You said you were going to look for the two elves of light and darkness, have you made any progress?"

Fili nodded: "Kalan has a light elf. I was the one who awakened her. I have seen her once. As for the dark elf, there is no clue. Let's take it one step at a time."

Evelint said, "I will be with you when you enter Kalan. It is easier to find elves. I will help you."

The Water Maiden raised her hand: "I'll go too~."

Fili looked at her: "What about the territory?"

The Water Maiden shrugged: "That place is filled with water vapor now. If it gets more, there will be a flood."

Normal people spend their entire lives practicing water magic, including elemental creatures, and the maximum affinity they can ultimately achieve for water is 50 to 60 percent. However, elves like the Water Priestess have it maxed out. In short, they have too much water.

It only took one year for the Serena family's territory to go from water shortage and drought to flooding. The power of elves is too suitable for farming. Fili feels that if she has a farming system, she will have to get the elves to become sworn brothers anyway.

Everything in the Kalan region is withering, which is a perfect opportunity for the elves to shine.

"Okay, in that case, I will need three days at most to prepare and take care of the things at hand. We will first head to the border city and then go straight to Kalan." Fili didn't have much time. The reason she stayed for three days was because she wanted to commission Carol to make more alchemical items and then release Fili's deceptive clone into the store as a mascot.

The Water Maiden clapped her hands gently: "It's settled."

"I praise your courage." Evelint was very satisfied with the result. Seeing Fili so enthusiastic, she thought of the things she had with her, so she took out a bracelet and handed it to Fili. "This is a meeting gift for my contractor. May the flames always light up the road ahead for you."

Fili took the bracelet. It seemed to be connected with a special red crystal. Wearing it on her hand, she could feel the warmth and comfort, and her whole body felt warm.

Evelint introduced the effect: "Light Bracelet, wear this, you don't need to light a flame in that kind of gray fog. Tomorrow you have time, we will practice the chant. I think the gray fog in the general area can be shattered with one chant."

"Okay, thank you... Well, this is for you." Fili thought about it and didn't seem to have any special gifts on her, only a bell. "I made this myself. I recently added a new function. The bell will make a sound when a spirit approaches."

Afterwards, Fili took the Water Priestess and Evelint upstairs to find a room and let the two settle down.

It was not until dawn that I saw the tired Nishinoka and Charlotte coming back. They greeted each other as soon as they entered the room, then staggered upstairs to rest.

Two hours later, Fili went out at dawn to collect moon dew. When she came back it was already daybreak and she found a carriage parked there. Fili saw Carol filling the carriage with rare materials.

Fili was shocked: "Oh my goodness, are you going to rob the witch?"

Carol just seems to be unsocial. She stays in the studio for a long time due to work. She is not socially anxious. Her life is the real life. It seems that Philly, in both her lives, came to the world to make up the numbers.

"Nothing. I pretended to be a witch very successfully yesterday and was discovered by the Sword Witch, but she didn't say anything." Carol glanced at Fili dimly. It was impossible to say that she had no complaints in her heart, but the situation at the banquet was indeed busy at that time, so she understood that Fili didn't go to find her.

Fili's eyelids jumped: "Did it succeed or was it discovered...?"

Carol was busy moving boxes from the car. "Stop talking nonsense. I'll find you if I get caught. The witches had no objections at the time, which means it was a success. I talked a lot about alchemy with them. The sword witch was also very easy to talk to. Come and help me. I bought a lot of rare materials and can make a lot of good things."

Fili immediately went to help, and she and Carol carried the boxes upstairs one by one. After a quick look, it was clear that Carol had really exchanged for a lot of good things, including mushrooms and many rare metals that Miriam could not buy.

Carol asked suddenly, "When will Philin come back?"

Fili was always alert and answered without changing her expression: "How should I know? His home is in the Stral Empire, and it takes a long time to go back and forth. Do you miss him?"

"I want to study him. Trying to trace a person's talent through blood is also a good project, but I don't have time to do it now." Carol put the box in the room and rubbed her hands. "Your power of transformation is more interesting. I will wait for your news, and then do business, exchange natural gold, and make constructed machinery."

Carol still couldn't forget her genius invention. It was difficult to finely carve magic circuits. It was even more of a dream to have millions of stable magic circuits on a palm-sized piece of metal. Carol had thought about it. When the time came, the first piece of machinery she would construct would be a machine for finely carving magic circuits.

After a night of partying, even Carol felt a little tired. She went back to rest early after moving things. Philly was not very tired. She still had good physical strength. She hung up the closed sign at the door and went back to her room.

Fili began to meditate, disciplinedly sense her body, check her soul, magic, and the power of deception, and then recorded the changes in these days. Since invading the dream, the power of deception has fluctuated in quantity. Fili has to study why the power of deception has increased, whether it is the quality or quantity that has increased, whether this increase is permanent or temporary, and finally, can this increase continue to reap?

After careful experience, the power of deception had some minor enhancements, but more of the enhancements were her thoughts and ideas. Ordinary magic still required imagination, and deception magic required even more fancy operations.