Moon Witch, embark on the journey!

Currently, after lifting the curse, Claire has returned to her original strength as a high-level apprentice, and is no longer drained after releasing a powerful spell.

During these few days of getting along, Luna would occasionally feel a sense of oppression from her that was stronger than the previous Silver Scorpion - this feeling should be real.

"Come to think of it, that loser doesn't even know the purpose of gathering the clan members this time, and his elders don't care about him, and he still has the leisure to mess around in the family."

The topic turned back to what happened before. Claire leaned back in the chair in the courtyard and complained with a bad look on her face.

"Damn it! Even if they are useless people with no expectations, they should at least have the basic qualities of a noble, right?"

Although Luna is not a member of the other family, she knows the inside story better than some people.

Not long ago, one of the pillars of the Helit family, a formal wizard, died, and other important members were attacked one after another. This was undoubtedly a big shock. The death of a formal wizard was something that many ordinary family members could not exchange for. For many ordinary wizard families, it was simply a disaster.

This time, the heads of various branches of the family were summoned to hold a memorial ceremony and instruct on some follow-up matters.

"The real core of the family is still in the Dark Ring. I don't care, but my uncle has been gone for too long. He will have to rush back in a few days. Some of the resources occupied by our family are coveted by many people even within the organization."

"It's almost time for the Dark Ring to recruit new apprentices, Luna, you have to get ready as soon as possible."

Luna was still very interested in where she was going in the future - and she would probably not leave for a long time. She asked in confusion:

"Prepare? What preparations do you need?"

"You don't have to worry about getting in, but just getting in is not enough. The most important thing is to find a good mentor."

"Is there anything particular about this? Claire, you should know a lot of official wizards, right?"

Claire nodded, then shook her head, looking a little embarrassed:

"If it was before, it wouldn't be difficult to find a good mentor for you. But now Uncle Wu Ke has passed away, Uncle Grein has stopped accepting disciples a long time ago, and Aunt Tinali was promoted not long ago... As for the other wizards who are close to the family, I don't recommend them very much."

Claire didn't say it explicitly, but gave him a look that showed she understood.

And Luna was smart enough to figure it out quickly.

"An insider..."

The recent changes that the Helit family encountered, several members were in danger after their whereabouts were exposed, including official wizards. This means that there is a mole inside who is providing information to the enemy, and his strength is not weak.

The few official wizards from other families who cooperated with the family were the first to come under suspicion.

"Ahem, that's too far off topic."

Claire didn't want to go into the details. To slander a formal wizard, even if he was a partner trained by her family with resources, was still somewhat offensive to apprentices like them.

"In short, all the instructors of the Dark Ring are official wizards, but the differences in strength, the size of the forces behind them, the resources they control, their skills, and even their teaching ability can sometimes be very obvious."

"For example, a peak-level wizard like Uncle Grein who is about to advance to the next level and a beginner-level wizard like Ural who was driven out of the Dusk Forest are not even on the same level."

"So it's not that easy to find a suitable mentor. But then again, it's basically not you who chooses your mentor, it's your mentor who chooses you."

Luna sighed and said quietly:

"I don't know anything. It's no use telling me this. Just tell me all the tutors that I can't choose."

It is said that the mentor chooses the apprentice, but the apprentice still has the right to refuse.

"Well, I was just about to tell you this. Some people who don't have a good relationship with our family must be rejected... The only thing you can really prepare for is that the more outstanding your talent is, the higher the possibility of finding a powerful mentor."

Luna thought about it.

20. Friends

Luna had not been involved in the various twists and turns and plots that had happened to the Helit family recently. She was just constantly cramming the basic knowledge of a wizard apprentice and practicing witchcraft.

Every night, Luna's physical fitness and senses would be greatly improved. In this state, even the state of casting spells became more focused.

There is no need to worry about daily life in the castle. Meals and tea are prepared by servants, and even if you feel tired, there are beautiful maids to help you with massage.

Luna led a fairly regular life, studying the basic theories of witchcraft during the day and practicing witchcraft in the courtyard at night.

On the penultimate night, a bright fireball streaked across the sky.

whoosh-

The fireball rose into the air and exploded with a bang as Luna controlled it with her mental power.

The flames and the impact spread out, and when they approached the ground, they became a breeze, causing the flowers and plants in the courtyard and the girl's skirt to flutter slightly. In the bright firelight, the silver-haired girl's profile revealed a joyful smile.

"Congratulations! You have successfully learned your first witchcraft!"

With a snap, Luna was hugged from behind. The girl's soft body pressed against her back, with a rich fragrance.

When she turned around, she saw Claire in her pajamas, with a bright smile on her face and her hands tightly on her shoulders. She was much more excited than she was.

"That's amazing! It's only been less than half a month, right?"

"It's still very rough. I think it will be a bit problematic in actual combat."

"Don't be so modest! You'll get yourself beaten if you do that!"

Claire began to touch Luna all over, tickling her side abdomen.

"Hey! If you keep doing this, I'm going to fight back!"

"Who's afraid of who?!"

The two of them "attacked" each other for a while, and in the end their clothes were a little messy. The two girls kept gasping for breath and finally stopped fighting.

At night, Luna, who had excellent physical fitness, had the upper hand. She showed a slightly smug expression:

"Let you make the first move!"

"How come you are so flexible? I am obviously the senior apprentice..."

Claire complained a little dissatisfiedly. The straps of her nightgown had fallen off, revealing half of her fair shoulders and a touch of white on her chest. She reached out to put her clothes in order.

The two of them sat together in a courtyard in a remote corner of the garden. The night sky was filled with stars as vast as the sea. Under the moonlight, they could vaguely see the beautiful flowers beside them. The cool evening breeze brought a hint of floral fragrance.

"Why are you suddenly so childish? I thought you were very much like the eldest lady I imagined."

Claire snorted and asked back:

"Who knows what your idea of ​​a noble lady is like? Anyway, I value the identity of a wizard more."

The two girls sat side by side. Luna looked up at the blue moon in the night sky. She liked to appreciate this scenery which was completely different from her previous life, and the moonlight always gave her a sense of security.

On a slightly cool night, they seemed to be able to feel each other's body temperature. Claire, who was wearing thin clothes, moved closer, letting their arms touch each other.

Her voice came faintly:

"Since I was a child, I have been receiving the most orthodox education in my family. Etiquette, knowledge, and later witchcraft. I have little time to rest, and no one of my age can keep up with my progress."

"My parents died shortly after I was born, due to an accident caused by a witchcraft experiment. I don't have much memory of them, but I have been shouldering the mission of reviving our lineage since I was a child."

"After discovering my talent, my uncles and aunts were very concerned about my progress in witchcraft. They all valued me, but... only Aunt Tinali would occasionally take me to rest, set off beautiful fireworks in front of me with fireballs, and hold me in her arms to 'fly' down from the mountain."

"I guess that's why I don't really hate witchcraft."

"However, I am alone most of the time. Occasionally, when I see children of the same age from other branches, I have to act like a 'young lady', but this seems to make them all very scared of me."

She slowly turned her head, with a rare tenderness and hidden expectation in her eyes, and her voice was extremely soft:

"I don't have any friends."

"Eh? You're telling me this?"

Luna's incredible words made Claire's face a little gloomy, but then she reached out and grabbed the girl's hand, turned sideways and flicked the girl's forehead with her other hand.

"I thought we were friends for a long time!"

Claire was stunned for a moment, then she held the hand of the silver-haired girl in front of her tightly with her backhand, and their white and slender fingers overlapped together.

"Ah."

The corners of her mouth opened wide, revealing a pure and innocent smile like a girl.

......

The magic airship roared and headed towards the center of the continent.

In one of the upper-class cabins, a girl with black hair and a black dress was sitting upright, giving her final instruction before departure:

"Gina, Ken. You two are the best disciples in the family in recent years."

In front of her were two black-haired children, probably less than ten years old.

The little boy Ken was confused but a little excited, while the little girl Gina was completely panicked, biting her lower lip tightly and looking around constantly.

"Since you have chosen to go to the Dusk Forest, whether it is your own will or because you were asked by your elders. Embarking on the path of a wizard means that you must always strive to improve yourself and will always be accompanied by danger."

"I heard that the elders of our family are all in the Dark Ring..."

The little boy muttered quietly, but Claire didn't miss it. Her face suddenly darkened and she spoke more emphatically:

"How much do you think your family can help you after you enter the Dusk Forest? There are wizards everywhere, and there are many families like ours. Many of them are our enemies! Even Uncle Wook died recently, and he was an official wizard!"

"If you are executed for violating the organization's rules, the family will definitely not help you!"

"The family has been busy lately and can't offer any help. You can only wish for the best for yourself."

After her repeated threats, the two children became frightened. The little girl Gina's face turned pale and her eyes became wet.

"Don't live up to your qualifications! Don't waste the family's resources! Don't damage the family's reputation!"

Seeing that the effect was achieved, Claire's tone slowed down a little. She continued:

"Also, if you are really bullied, tell me or Miss Luna over there."

"what?"

Luna, who was meditating alone, suddenly opened her eyes, looking a little dazed.

"What?! They are my juniors, which means they are your brothers and sisters!"

"Is that so? We are not related by blood..."

21. Entrance Town

Seeing the two beautiful sisters bickering, the little boy Ken muttered quietly:

"I don't need your help! I will become a great wizard on my own!"

Another little girl, Gina, brightened up a little and asked her eldest daughter:

"Is this Sister Luna also a high-level apprentice like you?"

Not only Gina, but also the boy Ken pricked up his ears and waited for Claire's answer. Facing this question, Claire was silent for a long time, then coughed lightly:

"She is a beginner apprentice, but she can use witchcraft now."

The two children immediately gasped, and the little boy blurted out:

"You're still at the beginner level at this age! Isn't that the same as us?"

The little girl Gina's eyes dimmed a lot. She thought for a moment and said to Luna seriously:

"I heard from my parents that it would be difficult to become a formal wizard if you don't reach the intermediate level within two years. It's not too late for Sister Luna to go back now. The family is very safe."

"Then I thank you."

The corners of Luna's mouth twitched a few times. She walked up and rubbed the little girl's head hard, making her neat hairstyle look like a chicken coop. She didn't stop until the girl was about to cry.

"Okay! Luna has only been exposed to wizard knowledge for a short time. She is not an ordinary apprentice..."

With Claire's guarantee, the two children began to doubt Luna's ability.

This is just a small thing that happened during the trip.

Although it took less than a day to cross most of the kingdom, it took several days to get to the Dusk Forest from the kingdom. After passing through several countries and regions, Luna and her friends finally arrived at the border area after about a week.

Because it was inconvenient to practice witchcraft, Luna basically spent all her time in meditation these days.