"Is this young man from your Witch Association?"
Inside the magnificent villa, the walls were adorned with exquisite jewels and various other decorations. The statues were almost all in the form of Calamity Beast, and the shimmering jewels on the walls, upon closer inspection, were mostly Grief Seed.
Among them, a tall, long-legged woman with flowing blonde hair, wearing a bathrobe, had just stepped out of the swimming pool in the villa's courtyard. In front of her was a large screen projecting a crystal ball, on which stood a blurry figure in blue work clothes.
It looked like a ghost.
However, anyone with common sense knows that the crystal ball was not opened.
The other person appeared on the screen through a mirror.
Didn't I tell you not to trespass on my private property?
"Your event is quite interesting. How come everyone's still alive? People everywhere already know about it. Can I join in too? Don't worry, I promise we won't use your people as 'material' (material for our stories)."
Tossing her wet, golden hair, the woman's azure eyes gazed at the ghostly figure reflected on the screen. "Do all the people of your Land of Mirrors enjoy spying?"
The man in the blue work uniform bowed slightly. "I apologize for my rudeness, but seeing such a brilliant genius, it's hard not to be excited. Such outstanding abilities, such perfect adaptability to Filthy Magic Power, I couldn't resist wanting to test my skills. This must be Alice, the one who came from our Land of Mirrors!"
"Forget it, the Land of Mirrors is long gone. How could any Alice possibly have left? I have no idea when your Land of Mirrors was unsealed."
The lazy voice carried a hint of mockery as the person in the blue overalls sighed, "You're joking. The Witch Association belongs to the Land of Mirrors, and the Land of Mirrors belongs to the Witch Association. Why should we distinguish between them? The Land of Mirrors had many talented individuals who ended up in this world, so this person must have Land of Mirrors blood. What's wrong with what I said?"
"Although we do have a partnership, don't get it wrong, the Witch Association is the one in charge. You can only descend under the Witch Association's arrangement. By the way, every time you meet someone with some talent, they claim to be of the bloodline of your Land of Mirrors."
"But you haven't proven it's wrong either."
"Hehe."
Upon opening the crystal ball and watching the purple magical girl being suppressed by the boy at close range, the blonde woman's radiant eyes sparkled, and a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.
As the vice president of the Witch Association, she hadn't seen such an outstanding leader in a very, very long time.
In close-quarters combat, he could completely suppress the magical girl, and he didn't suffer any losses in several exchanges.
Their control and adaptability to Filthy Magic Power are truly astonishing.
The live stream abruptly ended as the giant finger fell during the battle between the boy and the purple magical girl.
Jialan, however, did not care; it was clear that the advantage lay with the young man.
"Moreover, as you've seen, his magical adaptability is completely abnormal."
The person in the blue overalls asked in a low voice, "Your Witch Association has been searching everywhere for people with high adaptability to Filthy Magic Power for so long, but apart from those Primal Stones that can become Magical Girls, the adaptability is basically only 20% or 30%. Even the Primal Stones of Magical Girls need to undergo multiple experiments to adapt. And this guy, he shouldn't have undergone any experiments, right? This adaptability is at least 70% or higher. Do you think he's a normal person?"
"It's not like this hasn't happened before."
"The last time we saw someone with such high adaptability was over a hundred years ago." The man in the blue overalls shook his head.
"The most ferocious and vicious S-class humanoid Calamity Beast in history, causing casualties among half of humanity... If that scene is real, it must have originated from our Land of Mirrors..."
That's enough.
Jialan rolled her eyes. "Anyone with even a little bit of skill is from your Land of Mirrors."
"The truth is always so painful, darling."
Jialan smashed the screen in frustration. "Don't disgust me."
The figure in the blue overalls gradually emerged in the pool:
"However, I heard that the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau has summoned quite a few magical girls at or above the Peak Full Blossom this time."
The woman in the blue work uniform spoke softly, interrupting Jialan's reverie, "They're probably determined to get their Mental Image Remnants ' this time."
Jialan was taken aback. "What, Peak Full Blossom?"
"Huh? Jialan, you're the vice president of the Witch Association, and you don't even know this?" The girl in the blue work uniform chuckled. "It's been several days already. The General Administration passed the vote to change the realm, and now we're completely on par with that Free Magical Girl Organization, Azure Cloud Sect. Each major realm is divided into six minor realms: Beginner, Ordinary, Advanced, Peak, Ultimate, and Perfect. Each minor realm is further divided into hundreds of levels..."
Jialan listened with a headache, "What the hell is all this? What's this about reaching the peak of level 100? Has the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau gone mad? Are they learning from the Free Magical Girl Organization?"
"Ever since Golden Tea joined the council, the changes at headquarters have become increasingly frequent. That woman is serious; she's changing the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau from within." The woman in the blue work uniform seemed somewhat impressed. "She's even capable of doing something like this, changing a realm that's been used for so long just like that."
"I just love wasting time and energy on this kind of useless superficial stuff," Jialan scoffed.
"I don't think we can say it like that. Compared to vague rankings, this more detailed division is probably more reasonable. I heard that someone in the Witch Association suggested that we also give the Calamity Beast a detailed division, like A-rank upper, A-rank middle, and A-rank lower."
Are you taking me for an idiot?
"I'm serious."
She Jialan and ignored the other person.
That's a pointless division; she would never agree with such nonsense!
"Let's not talk about that for now. The Disaster Countermeasures Bureau is really serious about taking down that Mental Image Remnants." The voice in the blue work uniform became serious. "You know, we've been planning this for so long, all for this moment. We've poured almost all our resources into this! We can't accept failure..."
"I know, you don't need to emphasize it again and again."
Interrupting the chatter of the woman in the blue work uniform, Jialan's expression grew impatient. She sat down under a parasol by the pool, picked up a cold drink with a straw from the table, and sipped it. "We've also been searching for elites to enter the Mental Image Remnants to fight the magical girls from the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau."
"But you know, when the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau gets serious, your Witch Association's bunch of oddballs simply can't handle it! Besides, there aren't any ordinary people or controllable Calamity Beast for you to use in the Mental Image Remnants."
"Of course I know."
The biggest difference between the Witch Association and the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau is that magical girls are produced in an endless stream, even if the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau does nothing.
Wherever Calamity Beast is born, a magical girl will appear.
They can choose however they want.
But the Witch Association different. Complete Witch need to be experimented on, and every death reduces their numbers. Replenishment is also very slow. Most members join the Witch Association for short-term gains or because they have no other choice.
There are only a handful of truly loyal core members.
But things are different now.
Jialan lit the crystal ball again, her gaze burning as she looked intently at Simotu, who had just appeared in the crystal ball and was fleeing with the Complete Witch —Si Motu clearly, the battle was over.
He didn't give up on kneeling and begging for mercy until the very last moment, and instead protected the Complete Witch. What a spirited and courageous young man! He didn't disappoint her.
"Do you know Si Motu's story? He withstood the siege of the Azure Cloud Sect for three years in the Beihai!" Jialan slammed her hand on the table beside her, her expression excited. "Even the captain couldn't hold on, and Chilian died, but he stubbornly held on until today, and he was even able to fight the leader of the Azure Cloud Sect to a standstill, and then escape unscathed!"
Looking at Si Motu, who was running away with his head in his hands inside the crystal ball, the woman in the blue work uniform suddenly felt that Jialan might have some misunderstanding about the terms "evenly matched" and "escaping unscathed".
"With such resources, how can we not capture the Mental Image Remnants!"
"It's a pity he's a man; he can't become Complete Witch."
Looking at the confident Jialan, the man in the blue work uniform added, "The magical girls from the Azure Cloud Sect aren't easy to deal with either. As for Shion, it seems she'll be difficult to handle."
"It's alright. I specifically dispatched Magical Girl Hunter from West China to the team heading to the Mental Image Remnants," Jialan said in a low voice. "No matter how strong a magical girl is, she's still just a magical girl! Her abilities have all been exposed. As long as we target her effectively, we naturally have a chance of winning."
"Soon, the president's true perfect form will be born." Jialan sneered. "This time, even if the headquarters creates Full Bloom magical girl, it won't matter. The Witch Association surely change the entire world!"
The people in blue work uniforms clapped.
After a long pause, he finally asked, "Then, should we implement the Witch and Calamity Beast Hundred-Level Six-Step Method...?"
"Roll!"
When Xilan woke up, Si Motu, whose fox mask was already quite broken, was sitting next to her, leaning against the corner of the wall, eating a banana.
Are you hungry?
"Hmm," Si Motu said calmly, "It seems the Bigu Pill still has flaws; it caused low blood sugar halfway through. It needs some energy replenishment."
"Bigu Pill)?"
"It's utterly ridiculous for a member of the Witch Association to still consume grains. I'm going to transcend the limits of the human body and practice fasting."
"Five grains entering the body? Fasting? What does that mean?"
"Grains and cereals entering the body are called 'grains entering the body,' while fasting is about avoiding these grains."
"That's right, you're not going to eat, are you?"
"That's right."
Xilan was immediately filled with admiration.
Wow, that's amazing! Even talking about not eating can be done in such a mysterious and sophisticated way.
Looking around, they found the two hiding in a dark basement.
"Where am I? It's so dark..."
"The basement of the welfare home in Hulin City." Si Motu finished eating the banana and carefully put the banana peel into the trash can.
Xilan's favorability rating skyrocketed once again.
She hates slovenly, dirty people the most. The Witch Association are an organization that will change the world, not villains.
Especially those idiots like Shuangsheng who always litter, waste food, and think they're great villains just because they spill drinks on their feet.
Xilan wished she could tear her apart.
That's right, the Shuangsheng often did the same thing at the Witch Association, showing off how terrifying they were to others.
Xilan, who was also a member of the Witch Association, had a carbonated drink poured on her face by her.
These are the true members of the Witch Association! These are the people she should follow!
"Why the basement...?"
"Our Witch Association has always operated underground, hasn't it?" Si Motu said coldly. "The dark environment is the Witch Association's home turf."
"But we're not villains..."
"Who says only those who stand in the light are heroes?"
That's right again.
All correct!
It's exactly what I expected!
That's right, the Witch Association be the hero standing in the darkness!
She never expected that Si Motu could share the same thoughts as her!
Not only did they risk their lives to save themselves from that terrifying magical girl, but their ambitions and even their thoughts were exactly the same.
Xilan's eyes reddened.
For the first time, I truly understood what it feels like to meet a kindred spirit.
She held Si Motu's hands, her voice trembling, and said, "I... I think so too!"
I had so many exciting things to say, but when it came down to it, only this one sentence came out.
I deeply regret my lack of cultural literacy! I need to retake my elementary school Chinese course.
"Once we reach this position, Shion shouldn't be able to catch up." Si Motu showed no reaction to her sentimentality, and simply continued, " The Azure Cloud Sect's pursuit won't extend to Hulin City for the time being..."
"No, no, Si Motu." He naturally added the word "Lord," "There is also Azure Cloud Sect in Hulin City! And it's a true disciple! I saw it with my own eyes."
Yumo, surprisingly, was still alive.
Additional training is necessary.
Jiang Si's expression remained unchanged. "Oh, what I mean is, we've offended the Azure Cloud Sect in Beihai. As long as we leave Beihai, they won't chase after us. There are no Azure Cloud Sect branches near Hulin City, so you must have bumped into them while they were passing by."
Xilan thought about it and realized that it did seem to be true.
That Dandelion didn't come from Hulin City at all, and it never returned to Hulin City.
As expected of Si Motu, all those years in East China weren't for nothing; he has a complete grasp of all the intelligence!
With the filter of being saved and the other party's extraordinary strength, Xilan felt that Si Motu was incredibly powerful no matter what he said.
However, realizing she was being a bit infatuated, Xilan patted her cheeks to calm herself down.
She couldn't appear too frivolous, otherwise Si Motu would think she was a very easy girl...
"Anyway, you should contact the person in charge at the Witch Association now. We should both have obtained the qualification to enter the Mental Image Remnants, and I passed the five-star challenge, so I should get a reward, right?"
"Yes, yes, yes." Xilan nodded repeatedly and immediately took out her crystal ball.
He immediately contacted his former boss.
He was a very handsome young man; if you follow the entertainment industry, you would recognize him as a celebrity who frequently appears on television.
Unfortunately, even in her previous life, Jiang Si only knew the celebrities who frequently appeared in online novels.
"Hey, Xiao Xilan, how are you? Did you miss me? Did you encounter any danger? If you are in danger, tell me immediately. I'm ready to come and rescue you. Don't worry, I will always protect you..."
"I've already sent you the resignation papers. Sign them now and get out of here," Xilan said bluntly, then grabbed Jiang Si who was standing next to her. "I already have a new person in charge. Don't contact me again. I'm afraid Si Motu will misunderstand."
"Wait! Xilan! I..."
With a "snap," the crystal ball was switched off. Xilan tidied her hair and released Si Motu's hand. "Sorry, that guy is too annoying. I need to make him give up. You don't mind, do you?"
"I'm asking you to contact the person in charge."
"Oh, right away, right away." Regardless, seeing that Si Motu didn't seem to care, Xilan breathed a sigh of relief and immediately opened the crystal ball again. This time, a blonde woman appeared.
Vice President, Jialan.
Xilan was startled. "Wait, didn't I contact the person in charge in North China?"
"Because Si Motu performed so exceptionally well, I've taken over the responsibility myself. Xilan, you did a good job too, even though you didn't do anything, thank you for your hard work."
Xilan scratched his head, thinking to himself, "I've tried my best too."
"In short, Si Motu, congratulations on completing the five-star challenge. Not only have you gained the opportunity to enter the Mental Image Remains, but you are also eligible to request a prize from the Witch Association."
Jialan, chin in hand, stared at him with amusement. "Any prize is fine—money, women, power—anything the Witch Association can get her hands on, is acceptable."
The room fell silent for a moment.
Xilan also watched Si Motu quietly.
This is not only a reward, but also a test.
If the request is unreasonable, the Witch Association definitely become suspicious, especially since the other party is Vice President Jialan.
Xilan felt a pang of worry for Si Motu; he seemed even more nervous than Si Motu.
"I want it," Jiang Si said slowly, " Complete Witch."
Xilan was stunned for a moment, and then her heart started pounding wildly!
He wants Complete Witch! Aren't I Complete Witch?!
Does he want me? Does he think I'm useful?
Were you captivated by my charm?
But isn't this a bit too direct? It's embarrassing...
Before Xilan could even feel a surge of secret joy, another head popped out of the crystal ball.
It was her former boss, whom she had just dismissed, looking agitated. "Lady Jialan, that guy is definitely up to something! He's unreliable! He actually tried to steal my Xilan away! I..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xilan had already grabbed the crystal ball, pressing his fingers so hard they almost cracked it.
His sinister face, contorted with a terrifying grimace, stared intently at his former boss. "Get out of here right now, or I'll kill you!"
The former boss, who wanted to say something, opened his mouth wide but dared not utter a word.
After chasing away the stray dogs, Xilan turned around, tidied her hair, and gave a gentle smile. "I'm sorry, Si Motu, you must have found this amusing. I've already chased away the troublesome people."
"Oh, thank you for your hard work."
"It's no trouble at all to serve you..."
Jialan smiled and said, "Alright, since you want the Complete Witch, then Xilan is yours. You don't need to go back to North China anymore, Xilan."
Before Xilan could express her gratitude, Si Motu spoke again:
"Not enough."
"I want more Complete Witch," Si Motu stared intently at the crystal ball. "More Complete Witch are here with me."
Xilan's face turned pale instantly.
how so?
Shouldn't it be that I am the only special one, and Lord Si Motu and I set off from adversity, joined hands to face the suppression of the Azure Cloud Sect, risked our lives, fought with all our might, successfully defeated the Azure Cloud Sect, and then, with the great victory, ascended to the positions of President and Vice President of the Witch Association, then led a million S-class Calamity Beast to suppress the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau, changed the entire world, rushed into space, and had two children Luke and Karl?
The two of us alone should be enough to overturn the world, right?
Jialan narrowed her eyes. "I don't have that many Complete Witch."
"I know." The fox-like boy made no attempt to hide the anger and excitement in his voice. "So what I want is the method for creating Complete Witch. I want to personally create more Complete Witch and utterly crush the Azure Cloud Sect!"
Xilan, who had initially harbored selfish motives, was immediately filled with shame!
Si Motu declared resolutely, "I will avenge Chilian and the captain!"
Jialan's expression was solemn. After a long while, she slowly nodded, her tone carrying a hint of respect, "Good!"