Chapter 110
She gently lifted her finger, and a white bird quickly flew to her fingertip, nuzzling against her palm.
Lilith initially really liked keeping these white birds.
Before anyone knew it, these birds had spread all over the college, and their calls could be heard in every corner.
However, later on, Lilith started raising snakes.
If Lilith's wizard tower hadn't been destroyed, it would probably be just like here now, filled with Witch's pets.
After wandering around the area alone for a while, Haihara found it interesting, but also somewhat disappointed.
Although most of the layout remained unchanged, there were indeed no Magic Crystal or Magic Armament left behind by the Witch. The only thing to gain was a portion of the Magic Power that could be absorbed.
But most of it is Bird System Magic Power.
It's not very useful to her.
She's starting to want her own Magic Armament.
Based on the fragments of the Witch's memories we currently possess, that Witch likely changed her Magic Armament three times.
The earliest Magic Armament was a combination of Broken Wing and Fallen Heaven, namely the Chaos Twin Wings, which accompanied Lilith from the time she became an apprentice until she ascended to the Sacred Domain, and it was still not outdated even when she was Sacred Domain Magic girl.
The second Magic Armament was the Magic Armament Lilith used in the Sacred Domain, and it was also the Magic Armament she used for the shortest time.
Because not long after that, Lilith was promoted to Crown Rank.
Its biggest purpose is probably as a keepsake; Lilith might just toss it aside somewhere and treat it like a toy.
It now appears that the item was not left in the academy's territory.
As for Lilith's Crown Magic Tool, and the final Magic Armament used during the Overlord's Rebellion, she currently has no clue what to do with it.
After a while, Haihara looked up and sensed someone stepping into her domain.
"So this is where it is... This place is huge, I've been asking for directions for ages."
Haihara saw a flamboyant, Peacock- like Magic girl walking towards her from the other end of the courtyard path, complaining as she did so.
Upon seeing her, Haihara flicked her finger, and the white bird flew away.
This Magic girl is, of course, Miss Dark Feather, the fallen woman.
However, for some reason, her complexion seemed a bit off, and her mood didn't seem as good as her tone suggested.
"Miss Witch, have you figured out the location of that Magic Crystal yet?"
She put her hands on her hips and asked curiously.
Haihara shook her head.
Even after acquiring the Magic Power within this realm, she still couldn't recall any memory of where that Magic Crystal was located.
Although I consulted some materials in the library, I found nothing.
The only good news is that the Witch's older sister—the Crown Rank Magic girl known as the Holy Lord —has been missing for a long time and is probably not currently in the House Abailia's territory.
"However, within this area, there is a teleportation spell that leads to the House Abailia's territory."
In the past, Lilith would use this magic to return home at any time.
Through this magic trick, they should be able to bypass the guards around House Abailia and enter the territory directly.
As for whether they will be discovered after entering...
Considering that she possessed the Magic Power of the Witch Lilith, and that Dark Feather herself was using the Overlord's former Magic Armament, she should remain undetected as long as she wasn't seen.
The House Abailia is Prince's Territory located east of the Royal Capital, bordering the Royal Family domain. The Abailia Territory is divided into several parts, one of which belongs to Lilith, the former princess of the House Abailia.
Since the current head of the family is still the Holy Lord, who is Lilith's older sister, this place should not have changed owners yet.
Once, this was a fairytale paradise surrounded by flowers and butterflies, but after its owner left, it became tinged with silence and tranquility.
Not far from the garden is Lilith's old residence.
It was an old house that had become somewhat dilapidated, surrounded by a fence entwined with thorns and Roses, like a tomb buried in time and dust, silent and untouched.
Contrary to her Witch origins, the mansion is not as lavish as many people imagine.
But here is a small lake, a garden, a windmill, and a swing that once belonged to that gray-haired girl.
The only sounds here are the wind blowing through the flower fields and the windmills in front of the old houses.
However, a different voice has emerged today.
Not far from the old house, in a small treehouse, two figures gradually emerged from the dark cave, slowly outlined by the shadows. Finally, a woman and a girl walked out.
"What a big house..."
It's like the kind of place where aristocratic young ladies live.
Upon seeing the Witch's former residence, Miss Dark Feather sincerely uttered this exclamation.
Although her family was well-off, it couldn't compare to this medieval aristocratic residence, which also had such a large garden—it was like a fairy tale.
It's just a little deserted.
"Come inside, but don't touch anything."
Haihara glanced at Dark Feather beside her and said briefly.
This place is quite far from the rest of House Abailia, and there shouldn't be anyone else around.
If that Magic Crystal is in the Abailia Territory, then it should be in this area.
Although this isn't exactly Haihara's own home, given her Witch memories, she'd still be a little annoyed if someone rummaged through her things and found something they shouldn't.
She did not use Magic shielding as she had done at the academy.
That would seem too deliberate here and would only attract attention.
The door wasn't locked. After entering the house, Haihara raised her hand and snapped her fingers. A gentle, firefly-like light shone in the old mansion, quickly illuminating the entire dimly lit place.
The interior is decorated with a lively atmosphere, with a retro yet elegant style, reminiscent of Witch's abode. However, the owner's living habits seem to be less than ideal, as many corners are cluttered with items, making the place somewhat messy.
In fact, no one has lived here for three hundred years.
There are many oil paintings that look like they are from the Renaissance period hanging on the walls, as well as portraits of people.
Upon seeing these portraits, Dark Feather's strongest feeling was that they all seemed to be incredibly beautiful women.
With gray hair, pale skin, and an aloof demeanor, she resembles a Witch.
Especially the one in the center of the hall, although it is relatively larger than the Witch, in terms of beauty alone, it is no less than the Witch, and it is also a mature and charming beauty.
"Miss Witch, who is this?"
Haihara looked at the portrait that Dark Feather was looking at.
The portrait depicts a woman with gray hair and golden eyes, possessing a mature and beautiful face, with a beauty mark at the corner of her eye, sitting gracefully and elegantly on a high chair.
She quickly named the woman:
"Holy Lord Solomon is the Overlord's sister and the current head of the House Abailia."
This older sister has a name that doesn't quite sound like a typical female name.
Originally, this woman was just a blurry face in Haihara's memory, but after seeing this portrait, Haihara felt inexplicably familiar with her.
Where have I seen this before...?
Dark Feather seemed to cheer up after arriving here. She found a small portrait next to the coffee table and bent down to look at it with great curiosity.
"Wow, this girl is so cute..."
She is generally not very interested in children her own age.
But this gray-haired girl was just too beautiful.
She looked like a porcelain doll, with a cold expression, long and beautiful gray hair, and purple eyes like starlight. She was wearing a very gothic dress. If she were made into a doll, she would buy it no matter the price.
Moreover, she looks a lot like a teenage version of the Witch.
Just as I was about to pick up the portrait and take a closer look...
However, suddenly, Dark Feather felt a chill run down her spine after saying those words.
"Put that portrait down and don't look at it anymore."
A woman's cold voice came from behind.
Dark Feather's little tail twitched, and it obediently put down the portrait.
After searching the hall, they found nothing of any use except for some household items belonging to the homeowner.
So, the next step is to look for the rooms inside.
This old house has three floors.
The two of them decided to split up and search separately.
However, the Witch wouldn't let her into the rooms on the first floor, so she had to go to the second floor instead.
After walking up the spiral staircase, Dark Feather arrived at the second floor. As she walked, she tried to find the Magic Crystal that the Witch had mentioned with her Magic Wand, but she did not sense any Magic Power aura for the time being.
After getting nowhere in the second-floor hall, Dark Feather casually walked into a room. It wasn't very big, and it contained a bed and various small pieces of furniture.
Speaking of which, wouldn't it be a little lonely for one person to live in such a big house?
Uh... she doesn't seem to know either whether the legendary Overlord lived alone.
After entering, she suddenly noticed another small photo frame containing a photograph that was slightly different from the previous portraits.
In R'lyeh, there are these photograph-like objects that appear to be made with Magic.
"This is..."
The woman in the portrait is no longer gray-haired, but a black-haired, black-eyed girl with a beautiful appearance. She appears somewhat introverted and silent in the photograph, wearing a style of clothing commonly seen in R'lyeh.
He's about the same age as her.
She doesn't seem to be a Magic girl; she's just an ordinary girl.
But what about temperament and looks...?
It looks a bit like... Silver Feather?
For some reason, shortly after seeing this photo, Dark Feather was reminded of the Magic girl she had fought several times.
The face is only slightly similar, but the resemblance is more significant in terms of temperament.
Who is this child to the homeowner?
Chapter Forty-Three: Throwing Tiles!
Dark Feather never figured out what happened to the black-haired girl in the photograph.
After searching the second floor, Dark Feather found nothing. Although there were a few notebooks with writing on them, she couldn't understand R'lyeh's writing at all.
After searching, Dark Feather was somewhat disappointed. She went downstairs and returned to the first floor, but she didn't see the Witch. In the empty hall, she could only see an open door at the other end, leading to the outside.
The Witch appears to have gone outside.
Dark Feather walked over, wanting to see where the Witch had gone. Just as she was about to step out the door, she felt a gust of wind blowing in from outside. It was a bit strong, blowing her hair and skirt backward, forcing her to squint.
When she opened her eyes again, she felt that the light outside was much brighter. The afternoon sunlight slanted across the grass outside the house, casting a faint golden glow on the outline of the grass.
Compared to the front yard, the backyard seemed to be just a quiet lawn.
The gray-haired woman stood in the grass, her back to her, facing the sunlight. Half of her silhouette was golden, yet her gray hair remained somewhat dull, as if maintaining silence amidst the clamor.
Without breaking the silence, Dark Feather quietly walked over.
Upon closer inspection, Dark Feather discovered that the woman was facing a gray stone tablet inscribed with characters she couldn't understand.
Beneath the stone tablet, there was a portrait. Upon closer inspection, it was the portrait of the black-haired girl she had seen in the room on the second floor.
The colors of the portrait are somewhat dull, as if covered with a layer of grayish-white.
The stone tablet appeared to be covered in dust.
Dark Feather quickly realized that this stone tablet looked like... a tombstone.
Has this child passed away?