The witches' teamwork
"' Calamity Witch '..." Jenna had never heard of this term from Franca before. "Is it Sequence name?"
Lumian did not hide anything:
"Yes, Sequence 2 Angel. Heh, it always sounds strange to put the words 'Angel' and 'Witch' together."
Angel... Jenna lacked a direct impression of such important figures.
Although she often heard Lumian and Franca mention the terror and power of the Half-God, it remained only on paper; she didn't know exactly how terrifying or powerful they were.
Jenna muttered to herself, "Krismona... wasn't she already fallen? Why can I still hear her sighing? It must be coming from her, right?"
Lumian looked at Jenna and said in a slightly solemn tone, "Even if such a great person has completely perished, there will still be residual spirit and traces that do not dissipate, just like Corpse that does not become stiff."
"If you ever come into contact with the legacy of a very important person in the future, you must be extremely careful."
Jenna's expression was a mixture of surprise and wariness. She glanced at the edge of the Sacrificial Plaza and asked with some concern, "What do we do now?"
Lumian laughed:
What can you do? Just wait for Him to sigh. Do you really want to comfort Him?
"Don't worry, He is imprisoned by death and bound by the spring, unable to leave the fourth and Third Layer of the Catacombs. As long as you don't explore this place, you don't need to worry about anything."
"How was it? Did the ' Primordial Witch ' exert any influence just now?"
Only then did Lumian, holding the White Candles, begin to examine the Change in Jenna's appearance:
Her skin, which had previously been less than perfect due to her background and experiences, seemed to have been Rebirth. At first glance, her facial features were the same as before, but every detail had become more refined, as if a radiance was flowing within them. Overall, she exuded a captivating and alluring Charm, and was more Women-ization.
Even with Lumian's knowledge, he couldn't help but secretly admire her.
Jenna was also examining herself. She felt that she had grown a little taller, and the proportions of her body parts that she was not satisfied with before were now closer to her ideal state.
"I sensed a strange ' Python ' appear, but it didn't really get close to me and disappeared quickly..." Jenna said, recalling the scene. She took out Mirror she had prepared and, by the dim light of the candle in Lumian's hand, carefully looked at her reflection. A slight smile crept onto her lips.
The love of beautiful things is a common trait among most people, Jenna is no exception. After seeing herself become so beautiful and Charm, she was quite happy and even felt a sense of being captivated by herself.
She reluctantly put away the Mirror, examining her changes from all angles:
He can now wield Black Flame that incinerate Spirit Body and essence; he has gained the favor of Frost; he has a rudimentary grasp of various Black Magic, and with the right materials, he can become invisible and cast some less common spells. He can also Curse targets through mediums such as blood; he has opened the door to "Mirror Magic," possessing the ability to Anti-Divination and create substitutes; he is skilled in using wands, which he can also use as substitutes...
Compared to "Assassin" and "Instigator," "Witch" have undergone a qualitative Change. They are well-rounded, quite powerful, and adept at self-preservation. Only at this point did Jenna truly feel like a member of the Mysticism World, a controller of extraordinary power.
She suddenly felt an urge to find a target to test the "Witch's" various abilities.
But after glancing at Lumian, she abandoned the idea.
She felt there was still a considerable gap between the two sides. Even Franca, Sequence 6, shouldn't be a match for Charles. Of course, if Franca really wanted to assassinate Lumian, her chances of killing him weren't small—below Sequence 4, most Beyonder were quite vulnerable, and once they made Error, they could fall into Hell.
Lumian tossed a Burning White Candles to Jenna, pointed to her black handbag, and said, "There are some Cosmetics in here. Make yourself look a little uglier to conceal your obvious Charm, so that the Witch Sect hiding in the shadows won't immediately recognize you as a ' Witch '."
Therefore, he brought a set of Lady's Cosmetics with him.
Jenna clicked her tongue in amazement. "You even thought of such a detail beforehand..."
"In the extraordinary world, caution and meticulousness can effectively increase your chances of survival," Lumian said, turning to the side. "Let's go somewhere else to disguise ourselves; this place isn't suitable for staying too long."
"I feel like you often act impulsively, a bit recklessly..." Jenna muttered softly at first, then chuckled gently, "You also think I've become prettier now?"
She wasn't wearing any makeup, but her blue eyes seemed to hold Starlight as she moved.
Lumian scoffed, "I respect the effects of Potion and believe in the influence of Beyonder Characteristic."
After saying this, he turned around, took the Candle, and walked towards the wide stone steps leading to the upper Library.
"She never loses an argument!" Jenna muttered to herself, quickly packed her things, and followed.
Before she could figure out how to continue teasing Lumian and casually say "thank you," she heard the guy with his back to her slowly walk forward, casually saying:
"Also, you'll have to do some work for me tomorrow."
"Damn!" Jenna blurted out.
Library District, Terrace Street.
This street is named for its various terraces, which often attract tourists.
Lumian stood on the terrace of a Café decorated in green and white tones, gazing at building number 20, where Guillaume Béné's Widow, the "Spice Beauty" Pauline, lived.
The house's terrace was painted a crisp white, with Wooden Frame supporting it to shield it from the wind and rain, just like a resort Hotel on the southern coast of Intis.
Lumian sipped his coffee, his mind racing through all the intelligence and speculations he had gathered over the past few days:
"Every week, Mysterious Man visits That One ' Spice Beauty ' under the cover of night, Monday... at least once this week, probably in the next couple of days..."
According to local residents, there were three mysterious men who visited Pauline at night: one young, one middle-aged, and one nearing sixty...
Who among them is Buwal Pompairo, the liaison for the "Sinners" organization?
"One of Buwal's Contract Ability is ' Transformation.' These three may all be him, or they may not be him at all. They may just be decoys he created to attract attention, while the real Bowal disguises himself as one of Pauline's servants and sneaks in and out of the house..."
"The price of ' Transformation ' is 'one's own face,' and the negative effect is 'a desire to torture others'... The buildings on Terrace Street have pretty good soundproofing; none of the neighbors heard Pauline's screams..."
"Some time has Past since Guillaume Béné's death, Pauline has likely officially joined the ' Sinners ' organization, received the Gift, and become Beyonder..."
"The most crucial step in the action plan is identifying Buwal Pompairo..."
Lumian had planned ahead. As darkness fell, he finished the rest of his coffee, put on his brown round hat, and left the building without making a sound, disappearing into an alleyway on the side of the street.
The spacious and warm Master Bedroom at No. 20 Terrace Street.
Mature and beautiful, with both elegance and subtle charm Pauline, dressed in a pale white nightgown, walked to the Full-Length Mirror, took off her clothes, and examined the whip-like marks on her body.
They have faded considerably, leaving only a faint dark red; they should disappear completely in a few days.
Pauline sighed softly, thinking about the Pain she would have to endure in the next two days.
Her gaze fell on the Black Mark on her right shoulder, and she felt extremely fortunate that the first Contract Ability she chose after becoming a "Contracted One" not long ago was "Regeneration".
Once stimulated, this can allow flesh and skin to Regeneration to a certain extent, and various injuries can be healed quickly.
Pauline hasn't tested whether this can Regeneration limbs, but she thinks it should be possible if certain conditions are met.
Of course, the deceased cannot activate their abilities.
Pauline pulled her pale white nightgown up, preparing to apply light makeup to welcome the That One who might arrive.
Just then, she suddenly had a strong Danger Premonition.
This also stems from her Contract Ability; she believes that sensing danger is more important than actual combat.
For this, she paid the price of her "fertility" and suffered the negative effect of mild Weakening.
Pauline tensed up instantly, her body jerking backward, using the flexibility of a "Dancer" to distance herself from the Source of danger.
At the same time, she opened her right palm, and streaks of Silver-White lightning shot out, crackling and intertwining, enveloping the place she suspected was hiding an attacker.
This is her third and final Contract Ability, "Arc Lightning," which effectively compensates for her lack of offensive capabilities. The price is that she is easily struck by Lightning, and the negative effect is that her body is more sensitive. She could originally withstand ten levels of pain, but now she can only withstand seven or eight. This makes Pauline quite resistant to Buwal Pompairo's visits, and she always has to rely on the endurance of a "Mendicant Friar" to get through it.
With a cracking sound, a Mirror suddenly appeared in the area covered by the Lightning in the palm, quickly turned black, and shattered into pieces.
Pauline caught a glimpse of Daoist flashing past the drawn curtains out of the corner of her eye, and quickly Distortion her body to avoid it.
Suddenly, a white fist appeared behind her head and slammed down below her ear.
With a thud, Pauline's vision Past black, and she fainted.
From the side and behind this "Spice Beauty," Jenna's figure, dressed as Women mercenary, was instantly revealed.
She and Franca easily controlled their target using tactics of double Invisibility, Anti-Divination, one drawing attention while the other launched a sneak attack.
Franca stepped forward, took out the "Bliss Society" drug, and held it to Pauline's nose.
After she finished doing that, Jenna opened the curtains a crack and used the light from inside the room to illuminate her outstretched hand.
This is to tell Lumian that the operation has been successful.
Not long after, Lumian climbed over the outer wall and, with Jenna's help, entered the Master Bedroom.
Then, he tossed the "Lie" ear clip to Franca.
Franca transformed the Mystical Item into a silver pendant and wore it around her neck.
Her appearance and height Change accordingly, and she became more and more like Pauline.