The [Lord of Furnace Fire] mentioned by Miss Bladewei the Halfling was evidently, like the Old God Shade knew who loved red wine, a typical racial deity. Though Shade had never heard of this one, considering how the halflings had declined during the Sixth Epoch, the [Lord of Furnace Fire] had likely departed in the Fifth Epoch.
There was nothing questionable about the origins of the three Witches. Shade nodded.
"Then now, ladies, may I be invited into your sanctuary?"
The elderly witch made the decision.
"You may, but sir, we are still wary of you, so do not do anything suspicious."
This sanctuary, built from all kinds of metal, resembled a tent. Even Shade had to hunch down to enter. The three Witches squeezed together to make room for him. They were indeed still wary of Shade, and after the "Doppelganger" incident a few months ago, Shade understood them very well.
"Does anyone want to verify it?"
A completely transparent bubble enclosed the sanctuary from within. Thus, the tiny sanctuary not only shut out the dark red light outside, but its air was also quite fresh. Shade guessed that apart from the bubble barrier, someone had probably used a scene-based power similar to [Traveler's Camp].
He voluntarily extended his right hand. The Pink Gem Dragon lady closest to him reached out and grasped his wrist, then carefully examined her own palm.
"The Witch Curse truly was not triggered. This reminds me of a strange rumor that has been circulating among Academy students in recent years."
She spoke softly, and Shade asked curiously:
"A rumor about a strange man?"
The witch nodded lightly. She had milky-white skin and long pink hair braided into a thick plait hanging down her back. But with a trace of wariness still in her heart,