(Based on your level, you have obtained the following information)
A Witch Who Loved Disguises—Vivian
Level: 10
Status: Poisoned (???)
Main Class: Summoner Lv1
Subclasses: Villager Lv2, Tailor Lv2
Threat Level: Lethal
(Detailed Information 1: Vivian had grown up in Nuoqi Village. She was a simple and honest villager, warmhearted, kind, and full of justice.)
(Detailed Information 2: She had a harmless little wolf as her companion, and the two were inseparable.)
(Detailed Information 3: Recently, something seemed to have happened at Vivian's home in Nuoqi Village, which had greatly troubled the girl. If someone could help her at this time...)
The information obtained through "Detection" came to an abrupt halt there.
But Big Watermelon and Melee God of Magic's hearts did not stop at all. Instead, they began pounding faster and faster.
They could hardly believe their eyes.
Because what had they seen?
Someone skilled at disguising herself. A Witch!?
A Witch!?
After believing that he had used the system's "Detection" to glimpse the "true identity" of the young female NPC before him, Big Watermelon began trembling all over. His throat quivered as he swallowed hard.
His friend, Melee God of Magic, was no better. In fact, he was even cursing inwardly.
Explain this to me—what the hell do you mean by a goddamn Witch?!
A Witch could turn up even in some lousy little village tucked away in a remote corner at the edge of the world map?
The reason the two Beta Testers were reacting so violently was that they had long since memorized the backstory from the "Fall of the Gods" trailer. Thus, they knew exactly what the word "Witch" represented in the world of "Fall of the Gods."
Evil, brutal, cruel, and willing to use any means necessary to achieve their goals.
They possessed terrifying strength, yet each of them was twisted and sinister, spending all day doing things no decent person would do. They were the textbook definition of natural villains—more precisely, the sort who occupied the highest seats among the ultimate BOSSes of the villain faction.
Before the "Nine Gods" appeared, the world had been filled with chaos. People had suffered terribly, and there had been no order at all. The Witches had played an absolutely indispensable role in all that.
Later, however, the "Nine Gods" emerged, the old gods fell, and the new gods rose. In the era that followed, the Nine Domains were established. Everyone feared the authority of the Nine Gods, and only after the new Rules were created did the world gradually improve.
During that period, most of the evil villains were completely wiped out by the Nine Gods. Yet a small number of troublesome factions remained—forces even the Nine Gods could not eradicate entirely. They chose to avoid the spotlight, vanish from public view, and lurk in the shadows, operating in secret.
The Witches, aligned with "chaotic evil," were one of them.
"Watermelon, how about we... we run for it?" Melee God of Magic secretly typed to his teammate through the built-in chat. He was practically in tears.
Normally, encountering an important NPC was definitely a good thing. The higher an NPC's position and the more unfathomable their strength, the more treasures they tended to have. That was common knowledge in every game.
Even a casual quest from someone like that could be worth a fortune and be incredibly valuable.
But all of that depended on the other party being "friendly." No, forget "friendly"—they merely had to be a normal NPC who could reason with you.
But what were Witches? Their defining trait was that they did not reason with anyone!
Every Witch had a bizarre and unpredictable personality, and all of them acted entirely on a whim. They did whatever they wanted. Did no one understand chaotic evil? Lunatics! They were all crazy women!
"I'll make up some excuse later and say we're just passing through. Whatever you do, don't mention the quest. Then we'll get out of here!"
Big Watermelon agreed wholeheartedly and was completely convinced by his teammate's suggestion.
At the same time, while the two players were frightened out of their wits and plotting how to escape, Liao Zixuan and Vivian were not idle either. They were also whispering through Telepathy.
"Vivian, those two are probably here because of you." Liao Zixuan began patiently guiding the young girl.
"Here for me? But I don't know them." The girl asked blankly.
Liao Zixuan was in no hurry. He slowly explained, "Think about it. You spent the whole night in Claw Forest and didn't go home. Your family must have been worried sick! They must have been afraid something happened to you, so they hired these two outsiders—who look quite capable—to enter the forest and find you."
"Huh? So that's what happened? Hmm."
"Little Black, you're so clever!" After Liao Zixuan's explanation, the girl quickly understood.
She rubbed Liao Zixuan's little wolf head, her voice carrying a hint of frustration and sourness. It had been such a simple matter, yet she was human and still had not figured it out as quickly as Little Black!
But then Vivian immediately grew nervous again.
"Oh no, oh no! We have to hurry and let them go back and deliver the message, or Father will worry himself to death!"
"No, wait, Vivian. We can't let them go back yet." Liao Zixuan finally bared his fangs like a gray wolf and began the first step of his guidance.
"Why?"
"Because the place we're going to later is dangerous. Naturally, the more people there are, the safer it will be."
"No, no! Then... then we can't let them come with us and risk their lives." The kind, foolish girl's answer was entirely within Liao Zixuan's expectations.
But he was not worried in the slightest, because he still had an ace up his sleeve.
"Don't you want your little brother's illness cured as soon as possible?" It was somewhat despicable, but Liao Zixuan knew very well that, to the girl, her family was undoubtedly her weak spot.
Sure enough, the moment he mentioned her little brother, Vivian's expression wavered.
Thus, Liao Zixuan quickly pressed his advantage and continued, "Besides, their strength isn't bad to begin with, and they willingly accepted your father's commission. I believe that as long as you ask them for help as well, they'll definitely be happy to lend a hand!"
"But..."
"It's just a question. If they don't want to, then forget it. We won't force them."
"Then... all right. I'll give it a try!" The girl was ultimately persuaded by Liao Zixuan.
In the struggle between "dragging strangers into danger" and "being better able to protect her own people," Vivian ultimately chose the latter. That was what truly made Liao Zixuan happy.
It might not be obvious yet, but as time went on, Vivian would surely rise higher and higher. If the girl continued to possess the mindset of a villager by then, it would sooner or later cause major problems.
Taking advantage of today's situation, Liao Zixuan began his first lesson. He would secretly plant a subconscious idea in the girl: no matter what happened, she had to consider herself first, and others second.
It might sound a little selfish and immoral, but... who the hell cared?
Kindness was a virtue. Unfortunately, it was also too hot to handle.
Would you rather see a Saintly Vivian who sacrificed herself everywhere, wronged herself, and benefited others, or a Witch Vivian who acted decisively, stood firm, and always kept her word?
As for Liao Zixuan, if it were the former, he would be driven mad with frustration. He was definitely choosing the latter.
As he had said before.
Liao Zixuan had never intended to turn the girl into a great saint revered throughout the world. His goal was a Witch! The legendary Witch Vivian! A Dark Queen who would make the entire world tremble!
And so.
Fall into darkness quickly. Become corrupted quickly!
Girl!
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