Bai Xuan's expression shifted slightly at her words.
If the Witch Bubble was more than a mere illusion, then it was indeed possible that the Witch of the Evernight had deliberately lured him into the Dark Domain.
But what he heard in her words wasn't temptation.
It was something close to anticipation!
Yes—
She was unmistakably expecting something of him.
This witch seemed to be hoping someone would defeat her.
No, more precisely, she hoped someone would help Xilin defeat her!
"Time's almost up. You should leave."
The Witch of the Evernight started to dismiss him, then abruptly changed course. "But before you go—"
She didn't finish. Her finger rose and pointed lightly at Bai Xuan's chest.
"Could you let me see that quill?"
Bai Xuan froze for a moment.
How did the Witch of the Evernight know the Witch's Pen was hidden in his World Book?
After a moment's thought, he slowly shook his head. "No."
"How stingy." The Witch of the Evernight didn't press him. "She truly is a good friend. As Aeria's guardian, she has always fulfilled her duty."
"Unfortunately, that world has no path to a Divine Throne. Not even a glimmer of hope."
"If that's the case—"
Her voice faded. "What reason does such a world have to exist?"
Bai Xuan narrowed his eyes. He had no idea what the Witch of the Evernight was going on about.
The witch didn't seem to mind his silence. She merely snapped her fingers.
"Huh?"
The next second, Bai Xuan was back in his warm, soft bed.
"That was seriously weird..."
He couldn't help muttering under his breath.
Even now, he didn't know why he had suddenly entered the illusion inside the Witch Bubble.
Come to think of it—was that not an illusion?
Was it a real place—the