Oops, I became the witch's substitute

Even Evelint was amazed and took the initiative to challenge Arabelle to arm wrestle. The two of them did not win because the table broke before the winner was decided. The hateful desire to win made the two women unwilling to give in.

"That's amazing, Miss Arabelle. In terms of pure strength, we are evenly matched." Evelint is an elf, an existence that actually surpasses the level of a hero. "In the past thousand years, I have never seen a succubus that can match me in strength."

Arabelle scratched her head. "It's an honor to be praised by the Elf-sama. When I compare myself to you, I realize that I still have a long way to go."

At this time, Fili asked: "So Arabelle, what are your expectations for your path?"

"Actually, I think I've almost reached this point, and I'm very satisfied." Arabelle frowned slightly, resting her chin on her hand and thinking seriously, "Now running the family, training the younger generation, and managing money take up all my time. Convincing the old-fashioned elders in the family to change and educating the new succubi to join our team is my ideal. I'm a little confused about pursuing a further path. In the past, I always thought about getting rid of my mother's shadow and living my own life. Now that I've done that, I don't have the pursuit of becoming stronger. Godhood is too far away."

At this point, Arabelle gave an answer: "If I have to say the path, it would probably be 'being in the spotlight'. I want the world's attention to be on me. I want to be famous and go down in history with a positive image."

Fili didn't know if this could be considered the Tao, and even if she didn't pursue the Tao, this ideal would come true sooner or later.

After communicating with Arabelle, she found out that Yingjie was the destination she set for herself. After reaching this point, she had no time to care about anything else. She had no ambition, no motivation from the environment, and no method of cultivation, so she lived and worked in peace and contentment.

Over the next two days, Arabelle helped prepare the supply convoy, while Fili went to the black market to negotiate with other organizations about supporting Karan, which delayed the process for two days.

The border city is specially protected by the witch's barrier "The Hidden World Under the Starry Sky". Under the threat of Bahamut, this barrier is stronger than the Witch Forest and King Miriam. Also because this barrier is exclusively operated by witches, there are many special functions under the barrier, which gives witches a special voice in the city.

However, the witches do not participate in any power struggles at all, they are only responsible for guarding.

Most witches don't have ambitions, but that doesn't mean Fili doesn't have any. She can take over control of the barrier at any time and can instantly block the entire city. Using this barrier, she can sneak into the dreams of anyone within the range.

During these two days, Evelint noticed that Fili was eating and drinking the dew, and even when the time came, Evelint would take the initiative to help Fili collect her daily food, hoping that Fili would eat more, and she would also share her fire power with Fili.

"The elements of us four elves, when taken separately, all represent a form of life. Water and earth represent the origin of life, fire represents the continuation of life, and wind represents the reincarnation of life. Now that you have mastered the power of the four elements, how do you plan to integrate them together?" Evelint asked Fili in an inquiring tone.

The so-called form is just like science, how to use energy?

It’s the same thing of boiling water. For ordinary people, boiling water means drinking more hot water, while in industry, boiling water means lighting up every household.

The same goes for magic, which combines the power of the four elements. People in ancient times used violent output. But if you change to a great witch like Fili, it would be a bit embarrassing if you still think of yourself as a catapult.

"Giga Quartet." Fili raised her hand, and four different elements suddenly floated in her palm.

“Giga…?” Evelint’s eyebrows twitched, and her heart also beat fast.

This number is far beyond the reach of even the four elves they contracted were squeezed dry.

Fili explained with a smile: "Ah, the numbers are just for fun, just like the nuclear explosion of Baijing, just talk."

Evelint began to worry about Fili's own safety: "Just listening to these exaggerated numbers, I can feel that you are not a peaceful person. Tell me about it?"

In the previous life, fire was the driving force of human scientific progress. The way Fili looked at Evelint was that she was a particularly useful tool elf. Of course, she was very beautiful, so she liked her very much. She was more convincing than the water priestess who was just slacking off.

Afterwards, Fili explained her analysis and insights on fire one by one according to her scientific view in her previous life. She basically spoke from the perspective of a scientist with a hindsight perspective. After explaining the sum of her knowledge, she combined it with mysticism to express her understanding. Even so, in Evelint's opinion, there were enough unique understandings that made her ashamed.

If she were an ordinary witch, Evelint thought she could play the role of a mentor and get along with Fili. Evelint felt that she could communicate with Fili and make progress together, but after today's communication, Evelint found herself learning from Fili.

Fili had unknowingly become much more confident than usual.

Evelint's eyes showed more appreciation: "There are many new ideas. I am increasingly looking forward to the time when you will use my power."

Fili was also very sincere: "Yeah, me too."

An inappropriate voice came from the corner: "Why are you two exchanging glances?"

The Water Priestess appeared at some point, and Fili pretended to look for her.

The water priestess immediately got angry: "What are you looking for? The sewer?"

Fili waved her hand: "Okay, don't worry about the details. What did you do during the past two days? And when did you start listening?"

The Water Witch showed an exaggerated expression: "It started to stop when you talked about water vapor. My God, a witch and a fire spirit are actually plotting to squeeze the water spirit."

"If you don't want to, we can find other water elves." Evelint snorted, "But in Fili's opinion, our two elements alone have huge energy. Combined with the four elements, and then the six elements, what will the Giga Sextet become? I'm looking forward to it."

The Water Priestess chuckled and said, "So it was a good idea for me to come along this time. If I meet Pandora, I will show her the wrath of nature when I reveal this trump card."

The three of them gathered in a room, the atmosphere became a little more relaxed as they talked, discussing the time to set off tomorrow with the convoy organized by Arabel.

Suddenly, the three of them paused and simultaneously felt that something unusual had fallen into the city.

"Fragments of the Abyss."

The three of them did not hesitate, especially Fili. As a witch, she controlled the city's barrier and sensed something unusual at the first moment. She first released a notification magic to send a warning to the witches living in the city, and then jumped out of the window.

Evelint and the Water Priestess' bodies transformed into elements and disappeared into the room.

A remote slum area on the outskirts of the city, this is outside the main city. The public security is not particularly good, but there are people to manage it. The environment is not particularly good, but because of the magical cleaning, it is not dirty and messy. The buildings are old, and some houses have cracks on the surface. The owner has been reinforcing and repairing the buildings repeatedly for another year.

Soon after, Fili appeared on a building, squatting on the edge overlooking the street. Two glowing butterflies were floating around her, one blue and one red. They were the incarnations of elves.

Evelint's tone was very certain: "That was definitely the breath of the Abyss Fragment just now. The last place it appeared was nearby. I think it has found a host and hid away. It was really fast."

Fili frowned: "There is no gray fog."

The Water Witch lacks information: "I heard from Sylph before that the fragments of the abyss can parasitize the host and turn into monsters. That is the power of Pandora's disaster. Can the monsters formed by these fragments alone have intelligence?"

Fili thought of the abyss fragment she had encountered before. The other party was not very intelligent, but was very wild and a ferocious beast with the power of rules.

"It can penetrate the witch's barrier, but its power has been greatly weakened. It was also suppressed after entering the city." Fili looked up at the sky, thinking of Pandora's identity. Maybe she also knows about the ancient witch's barrier. It's not surprising that it can penetrate. "Time is running out. Find it as quickly as possible."

"Is there any way?"

"Wait."

Kalan's journey can be delayed for five or six days, but the fragments of the abyss are a huge threat.

Fili used the power of deception to hide herself, sat down quietly, and released her perception domain to cover the slum.

Fili didn't know much about Pandora, but she also knew a little about how to use desire, amplify hatred, and create the cause and effect of disasters. The fragments of the abyss did not require a deep conspiracy, as long as it cast a wide net, it would always reap something.

Fili remained quiet and motionless for six hours, from day to night. When it was late at night and everyone was asleep, the fragments of the abyss emitted gray mist.

"It appeared." Fili sighed in her heart. At the same time, they saw a house on the street shrouded in gray fog. The lives inside may have been swallowed up by the power of the abyss.

Evelint landed beside Fili: "Let's go, let them rest in peace before it spreads."

Fili nodded, feeling uncomfortable. She knew clearly that danger would occur today and that innocent people would be killed, but she still did not stop it. Even if the gray fog was discovered at the first time, there might have been victims. She just hoped that the monsters in the gray fog were not particularly dangerous.

Fili quietly landed outside the house shrouded in gray fog and found that it was a family of six, including an old man, parents, brothers and sisters. After Evelint dispersed the gray fog, she could clearly see that the fragment of the abyss was in the hands of the young man among them.

To be precise, it was not parasitism, but it turned into a ring. The ring was inlaid with an open eyeball instead of a gem. The boy stayed in his room and tried to take off the ring, but the ring seemed to be rooted in his finger and connected to his flesh and blood.

The boy was very panicked, and kept covering his head from time to time, probably trying to resist some mumbling.

"It's not a monster, it's an object? Although it looks... disgusting." The water priestess was still in the state of a butterfly.

Fili and Evelint released the power of fire around them to disperse the gray fog, and they first ensured the safety of ordinary people.

After everything was arranged, Fili and Evelint were ready to show up, and at that moment, the boy's door was pushed open and his mother came in with some fruits.

"Um...child, you looked very bad during dinner. Were you not feeling well?" The mother was thin and her skin was pale due to malnutrition.

"It's okay. I'm probably too tired from work." The boy quickly hid his left hand, not wanting his mother to see the horrible thing.

"I prepared some midnight snacks. You must take care of yourself." The mother's tone was full of worry.

"Well, Mom, look here." The boy's forehead was covered with sweat. He suddenly plucked up the courage and showed the ring.

The ring of the abyss stared at the mother. Her vision was stunned for a moment, and then became dim. Her consciousness was manipulated and she became a puppet at the mercy of others.

"Mom, um, I seem to have encountered something dangerous. I have to go to the church now. If I am not home tomorrow morning, please forget my existence." The boy's voice was anxious, saying whatever he thought of. "Quit one of your jobs as a weaver and a washer, take good care of yourself, rest after lunch and dinner every day, go to bed early, and prepare supper for yourself, your father, and your sister at night. After I am gone, distribute the saved rations to others. Um, uh... If you are confused by my empty room, just think of it as a place for adventurers passing by, but don't let strangers stay overnight in the future. Remember, you must take good care of yourself. Goodbye."

The boy had a feeling that the ring on his hand seemed to be some very dangerous power.

Chapter 159: The Spies Behind the Potion

When ordinary people encounter strange things, most of the time they can only hope for the best. The young man who is haunted by the fragments of the abyss has only two choices. One is to find the sheriff, and the other is to go to the temple. The former can easily become a problem that can be solved, and the latter is more reliable. However, Miriam does not have a strong religious atmosphere, and the border city is a relatively chaotic place. Anyway, there is no temple on this street.

Fili observed the young man. After the abyss fragment was officially activated, his mental strength was constantly disturbed and eroded by the power of the abyss fragment. Ten minutes was the limit for him to resist with his mortal will. Anyone who approached the ring would be under mental control. The young man gave his last words as quickly as possible and planned to go find the temple.

Then, he was stopped by Fili on the moment he was about to leave the house. He entered the illusion through a false realm, which expanded and cut off his connection with reality, locking him in Schrödinger's box. At the same time, Evelint snapped her fingers lightly, and a fierce flame seemed to wrap around the boy's hand.

"Ah——! My hand, my...eh?" Everything happened so suddenly that the boy panicked when he first saw his hand on fire. After screaming, he realized that there was no burning pain, and his burning palm only felt warm.

Fili landed leisurely and silently: "Your King's Power, right? Okay, don't worry."

The boy was attracted when he saw Fili: "Is she... a witch?"

Fili approached quickly, using her perception to examine the ring through the flames, and replied, "Yes, I am a witch, and I have been tracking the thing on your hand for the whole afternoon. Young man, this is a dangerous creature called the Abyss Fragment. It looks like a ring, but it is actually a living creature that is parasitic on you. We have to take it off now. It depends on your luck. If you are unlucky, the most direct way is to cut off your finger."

The boy swallowed and held his forehead: "Then cut it off, it's on me, I feel very uncomfortable..."

Of course he felt uncomfortable. The power of the abyss fragments was transforming his body. If it was not discovered in the first place, his body would have turned into a real monster in just an hour, neither human nor ghost. Even if he retained his human will in that state, it would be difficult for him to be accepted by humans. Then it would evolve into the classic situation of being hunted down by humans, and his family might be discriminated against. Finally, when he saw his family being persecuted, he would eventually turn evil and take revenge on humans, just as Pandora wished.

Fili looked at Evelint, whose flames burned the ring for a moment, and shook her head gently: "No, although I suppressed its activation, it has already connected to the flesh and blood of this young man and has grown together with his body. It is not difficult to guess that it will grow a new body with this eye as the center, and this boy will eventually become a pendant on the monster's body."

III Righteousness and tyranny are also uncles

As soon as he finished speaking, a silver knife flashed across the boy's shoulder. His entire arm was tied up with a thin wire and instantly pulled into the air. The butterfly transformed by the water witch caught up with his arm, and bubbles surged, wrapping around the broken limb.

During this process, the boy's wound did not bleed. His eyes were confused for a moment, and he was lost in the illusion. The wound was affected by the divine power of change, and a new arm grew back. Evelint gently tapped the boy's chest, and a ball of fire sank into his heart.

Evelint explained, "By endowing him with the fire of life, his vitality will increase over the next month, and he will even be somewhat energetic. Even if there is any residual gray fog, it can be completely expelled. Let's go."

The three of them finally checked the surrounding environment and quickly left after confirming that there was no scent of abyss fragments. The next step was to take the strange ring to a safe place for disposal.

After a brief moment of confusion, the boy touched his head, forgot everything that had just happened, and returned home to rest. This ordinary family returned to its former peace, and it would become even warmer from tomorrow.

In this city, Fili can mobilize the power of the witch's barrier to suppress external objects. At this time, the cursed ring's eyes widened, expressing anger. Evelint originally wanted to burn it directly, but Fili wanted to study it, and the water priestess had a different opinion.

"Look, this ring is devouring flesh and blood. It seems to be eating and growing." The Water Priestess was amused. "Within a range of about five or six meters, any living creature that comes close will be mentally controlled. Ordinary people will be turned into puppets almost instantly. Aren't you curious about how far it can go?"

Evelint frowned: "No matter how far it goes, it is always a derivative of Pandora's power, the embodiment of disaster. Destroying it is the safest approach."

Fili didn't say anything. Through the argument between the two, Fili thought of taking advantage.

Fili summoned the Sword of Luna: "Ms. Luna, what do you think?"

Luna's figure appeared next to Fili's sword-holding hand, which surprised Evelint and the Water Priestess. The two elves first wondered why there was such a beautiful woman who was always available to Fili, and then they noticed her divinity. Since Luna was just an incarnation, they did not recognize Luna's identity at first.

Luna was dressed very formally at this time, in a heavy white nun's uniform. She gently reached out to the cursed ring, which had already eaten up the broken limbs, turning it into an ordinary looking ring. "To be specific, this is a creature that was revived by the power of disaster after the death of the star beast. Alas, the definition of life is getting more and more confusing because of young people. I wouldn't be surprised if a hybrid of star beasts and humans appears in a few years."

Fili took it easy: "It's nothing more than a hybrid. I don't care."

The Water Priestess stared at Luna with eyes full of expectation: "Hey, young lady, who are you? Your aura sounds familiar. Are you the authority related to the moon? Are you a celestial being or an apostle? Do you know me? I am the Water Priestess Undine."

"Don't embarrass yourself. Stop it." Evelint quickly grabbed the collar of the Water Witch and violently pulled her behind her. "Anyway, after the battle in Kalan, the starry sky is currently in chaos. According to what you said, Pandora must be using the debris there to do something. These abyss fragments spread from Kalan. What has been found so far are all pure monsters. This is the first time that an item type has been discovered, although this ring should be considered 'alive'."

Fili said: "My suggestion is to contain it and study it. It will not pose a threat to us. Even if I put it on directly, it cannot parasitize me. Instead, I will suppress it and use it."

Evelint frowned: "You are a little too extreme."

Luna was noncommittal: "First of all, let me make it clear that I am the incarnation of Qingyue, and I have an equal contractual relationship with Fili. I am her weapon and her half. Our wills are connected, and we share life and death. Then let's talk about this ring. I agree to contain it for research, but I am against using its power. Pandora's power of disaster has a polluting characteristic. Fili, you can't underestimate her pollution. But on the other hand, with such a product of fate and cause and effect, you can use Morgana's pendant to better find Pandora. Finally, Miss Water Elf, can you please not come close to me?"

After Luna finished speaking, her body turned into a point of light and disappeared. In a sense, it was as perfect as a plug-in system.

Evelint glared at the Water Priestess, who had a look of regret on her face. Fili felt amused and helpless, and she cast a sealing spell. A large amount of false magic power enveloped the ring, and the ring's eyes slowly closed.

"Okay, let's put it away first and go back." Fili finally chose to contain it for research.

As mentioned before, if you are going to provoke a battle at the godhood level, intelligence is very important. Rare abilities often involve uncertainty. If you don't want to be killed on first sight, you must study your opponent's strength more.

After the abyss fragment infiltration incident occurred, Fili went back to edit the document and made a detailed report of the incident. She gave three copies to the local witch who managed the barrier, Arabelle, and the local lord.

"Abyss fragments? Gray fog? Hmm..." Arabelle didn't quite understand these things. "I only heard about the Kalan War, but I didn't expect that there would be such an impact afterwards. I will mobilize my connections to collect more information. Thank you for your barrier."

Arabelle pursues order. After all, only when the world is at peace can her business make money. Otherwise, the tsunami will submerge her financial empire before she can even reach shore.

Fili discussed with Arabelle the plan to go to Kalan. The transport team would set off as soon as it was fully staffed and would contact Serena's troops. Before leaving, Fili had one more thing to do.

The last thing Fili mentioned was the intelligence branch she had established earlier: "Those people I asked you to place before... women, how are they doing?"

"Them?" Arabelle recalled something with a strange expression on her face. "The situation is a bit complicated. Can you go and take a closer look?"

Almost all of the spies that the family had sent to open up a second intelligence network in Miriam were captured by Fili. Under the destruction of the magic potion and the distortion of lies, almost all of them left the capital and hid in border cities.

As for the specific situation, Fili asked Arabelle to take care of them. Unexpectedly, when she arrived at the place, Fili found that the conditions of these spies were unexpectedly good, and their lives were much better than their counterparts in the Holy Kingdom of Arius.

These spies in Life 2.0 mode succumbed to Fili's deceit and distortion and all became punching bags. They gathered in the tavern, and although they did not forget their original intentions and continued their spy missions, they ran the tavern successfully.

"Although they were taken care of, the leaders were very smart. The general manager ran around and negotiated contracts with several wineries. Some of the others infiltrated the guild and became front desk girls, bringing back information about various commissioned tasks for the team to analyze every day. Others opened black market routes in the tavern to facilitate negotiations with unidentified people. They took a commission and eavesdropped on it. The one who managed the money was a little crazy."

Fili rubbed her temples. In a sense, they... they were indeed talented people. At least they were all graduates of magic academies across the Stral Empire. Later, they were trained by the family intelligence department, and finally selected to infiltrate Miriam, intending to get close to the witch like Fili.

They were all young heroes originally, and their looks were still outstanding after being transformed by the potion. Besides, the potion was just a transformation, not mental retardation. The deception was just to make them subconsciously obey Fili, and they would not easily report to a higher level, nor would they be confused about the identities of each other's companions. It was not to turn them into naive people. In addition, the task was to establish a branch, so they could still give full play to their strengths after gathering together.

As for the self-protection ability of these "beautiful girls", Fili doesn't have to worry, because there are no players below the transcendent level here.

Fili was worried that these people might do something out of the ordinary: "What do you mean by a little crazy?"