The Witch's Imaginary Land: Redemption Comes After Sticking Together

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So Yin Fenglong turned and ran on the spot. He knew very well that he had encountered a real cheater. If he didn't run, he would probably be banned.

As it turned out, it was right.

Jiang Kehan ​​was satisfied with dissecting the Yin Fenglong cleanly, then packed it into different boxes and put it back into her personal space, glancing back towards the forest.

She looked at the seemingly tranquil but actually turbulent forest, and her expression calmed down.

A gentle breeze ruffled Jiang Kehan's hair as she asked, "After Yin Fenglong dies, will this forest still exist?"

Ye Yu guessed what she was thinking, squatted on her shoulder, and looked up at the forest: "I don't know either. Nature in this era is just like this. It is not a delicate balance formed by countless weak individuals."

"It has an owner. The Yinfeng Dragon needs a forest, which is why such a dense forest was born here. Perhaps the next creature to replace the Yinfeng Dragon will need a pool of water, or something else."

"I see." Jiang Kehan ​​stopped staring at the forest, turned around and patted the corner of her clothes. Her clothes were already tattered during the chase, but fortunately the combat suit underneath was of reliable quality.

But she did not choose to change her outermost clothes. Yin Fenglong was a very good teacher who taught her the first lesson of this era.

Living in a certain era means adapting to its rhythm.

Jiang Kehan ​​looked at the swaying wild grass around her and smiled helplessly. Changing into fancy clothes now wouldn't change the fact that she was still in the wild, nor would it prevent her from being in danger.

She began to gradually understand the meaning behind Ye Yu's words, "Survival is the only task."

As long as she survives, this restless era will always find a way to make her stronger, or even more independent.

Therefore, Jiang Kehan ​​was not excited by the successful hunt; on the contrary, her heart became unusually calm at this moment.

She has begun to integrate into this somewhat cruel era.

"Sister Yeyu, where are we going next? Can you give me directions?" Jiang Kehan ​​didn't stay where she was. Instead, she left the constraints of the ground and flew into the sky, asking Yeyu the question.

As Ye Yu sensed Jiang Kehan's change, the smile in his voice seemed more genuine. He hummed and said, "Fly south, just keep flying south until I tell you to stop, or until you see a village."

"However, I suggest you have a nice meal in two days to mark the beginning of this era."

Jiang Kehan ​​was stunned for a moment, but quickly realized what the other person meant by the unveiling ceremony.

"It's just the birth of the first great witch, it can't be considered the opening ceremony of an entire era, can it?"

Ye Yu smiled mysteriously, offering no explanation, but simply patted Jiang Kehan ​​on the shoulder, signaling her to set off.

With these questions in mind, Jiang Kehan, like the first traveler heading towards a new continent, began this not-so-long journey.

However, being a bit of a gossip, she wouldn't let any time spent with Ye Yu go to waste. She had to dig deep into the knowledge he had to say, not only to gain an advantage, but also to survive, to live in this era.

"Sister Ye Yu, what was the purpose of World War II?"

Jiang Kehan ​​asked curiously, because this great battle involved too many great witches and great figures, so "A Simple History of Witches" only mentioned it briefly and didn't reveal any inside information.

"Well, there are many reasons, but to sum it up in one sentence, it begins with rights and ends with responsibilities."

"The development of witches has reached a stage where a reshuffle is necessary. Many societies and nations have actually prepared for this, but what they did not expect was that in this war, many people are not in it for power."

Ye Yu's smile seemed to be carried away by the afterglow of the setting sun in the distance. She squinted her eyes and said as if she were a little sleepy.

"Power can be compromised, but ideals and responsibilities cannot."

"Thus, starting with a small incident in Fran, this war ignited the entire world with a intensity that exceeded all the witches' expectations."

"In fact, there was no fighting between the empires. Instead, each empire fought and crushed each other within its own territory for the sake of the land they lived in."

Jiang Kehan's mouth opened slightly. She had actually made many guesses in her mind, some cruel and some romantic, but she had never thought of such a simple reason.

"So that's why the historical gates of each country can exist independently?"

Soon, Jiang Kehan ​​discovered the useful information and turned to look at Ye Yu.

Ye Yu placed his hands on his chest, curled up like a truly quiet black cat, and nodded gently.

“Yes, that’s why Fran’s history is so unique, and I can never find a suitable follower.” She looked at the sun, which had completely set, and spoke softly.

"No matter how you try to justify it, even if this war was indeed a historical inevitability, it cannot absolve France."

"The Second World War was ultimately triggered by a very selfish decision within France, a decision that was bound to be wrong."

"A decision that is known to be wrong, but still carried out with a smile."

Just like the sun that is bound to set, Ye Yu closed his eyes completely and thought to himself.

Before World War II, the Franco Empire was the dominant power in the world, a place full of glory.

Chapter 299 The Unveiling of an Era

Jiang Kehan ​​nodded, only vaguely understanding. She knew that she would eventually have to face these questions herself and find her own answers.

Now, all she needs to do is keep moving forward.

The nights of this era are not quiet; rustling sounds or the roars of wild beasts can be heard from many places. Jiang Kehan ​​is like a lone sail on the sea and sky, so small that she is almost impossible to spot.

But there was only one bright star in the sky, like a bright eye in profile, lingering over this world.

Jiang Kehan ​​initially thought it was just a coincidence, but on the second and third nights, when there was still only this one star in the sky, she decided to ask.

At this moment, she was cooking a grand feast for the unveiling ceremony in Ye Yu's mouth, using an alchemical pot and a large wooden spoon.

Although Jiang Kehan ​​considers herself a guinea pig, she really didn't expect that after becoming a witch, she would still have to worry about food.

Yes, she completed her transformation a few hours ago and officially became a witch, a little later than she expected, perhaps due to the different eras they live in.

The process of becoming a witch was easier than Jiang Kehan ​​had imagined. She had originally thought that she would undergo a painful transformation ritual, like learning Origin Magic.

But in fact, apart from her mind becoming clearer and her thinking becoming more agile, she didn't notice anything wrong.

However, before Jiang Kehan ​​could ask about the somewhat strange starry sky, Ye Yu jumped off her shoulder, looked at her face to face, and congratulated her with a smile.

"Congratulations on becoming a full-fledged adult. According to the traditions of the era of associations, I, as your teacher, should actually guide you on your path."

"However, given that we don't know each other very well, and considering your doubts, I can make an exception and explain some secrets that you shouldn't know."

"Perhaps these can serve as some guidance for your path."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Kehan ​​carefully turned down the flame to avoid burning the pot, and then asked in confusion.

"Besides magic power, what exactly is the difference between a little witch and a middle witch? Why don't I feel any significant progress?"

Although she can now knock down a level 3 dragon with one punch, her strength has increased at least tenfold compared to before, but for a witch, physical ability is just an extra bonus.

Before being "lured" here by Clara, Jiang Kehan ​​searched for and purchased a lot of relevant information on the terminal network, all of which mentioned that the Little Witch becoming a Middle Witch was not simply a matter of increasing strength.

"Well, it's not really a secret. I was even prepared to explain the unusual starry sky to you, but it seems I was just being presumptuous."

Ye Yu pretended to cry, but the smile on her lips never faded.

The secret she mentioned that Jiang Kehan ​​shouldn't know was actually Jiang Kehan's initial question. After all, she wasn't blind; she had already noticed that Jiang Kehan ​​would occasionally look at the night sky.

Ye Yu snorted and pointed at the food Jiang Kehan ​​had cooked, saying, "If you're willing to give me a piece of food, I can reluctantly explain everything to you."

Jiang Kehan ​​reluctantly ladled a bowl of soup and handed it to Ye Yu. Her cooking skills weren't great, but given that Yin Fenglong's meat was delicious enough without much cooking, the soup should taste pretty good.

She could easily see that Ye Yu was teasing her.

"You're smart enough to know your place." Ye Yu wasn't afraid of the heat and immediately took a sip of the steaming meat soup, saying with a touch of nostalgia, "It feels like I haven't eaten anything in a long time."

Jiang Kehan ​​then remembered that Ye Yu, as a great witch, could not come into contact with this era. She was like a lonely guardian, only able to quietly watch all of this.

"If the Little Witch period was about discovering the characteristics of one's own magic, then the Middle Witch period was about the beginning of the unity of mind and body with magic."

Ye Yu stuck out his tongue, not afraid of Jiang Kehan ​​laughing at him, and sipped his soup like a real black cat.

"The reason you haven't felt much change is because your heart and magic have become one. In the words of the Witch Organization, you have the potential to become a great witch."

"But not everyone is as talented as you, which is why they feel the changes are so obvious."

Ye Yu looked up, saw Jiang Kehan's thoughtful expression, chuckled, and added, "You're not without gains either. After becoming a witch, your control over magic will gradually catch up with the quantity, without needing to train."

Jiang Kehan ​​was overjoyed. This news was extremely important to her, as it essentially resolved a long-standing problem that had been accumulating in her heart for a long time.

So she asked, "Then what about the starry sky?"

Ye Yu squinted his eyes, raised his paw and placed it in front of his little mouth, his whiskers trembling.

"Shh, the first great witch is about to be born. When that happens, I will tell you why it can be called the unveiling of an era and the secrets of the starry sky."

Jiang Kehan ​​looked around somewhat bewildered. Although Ye Yu had been emphasizing this moment and she was even a little nervous, she still didn't notice anything unusual about her surroundings.

Until she looked up and gazed at the starry sky.

The brightest star had mysteriously disappeared, as if it had closed its eyes, with darkness spreading from both ends to the middle, until it was completely enveloped in darkness.

Ye Yu also raised his head and spoke quietly.

"This star is hailed as the source of witches' birth, the embodiment of the gaze of an unknown being, which is why we are called the Star Witches. However, only the Queen knows who has cast their affection upon us."

"The stars that are everywhere around us, which prompted life to begin its evolutionary journey, are also because of this star."

Jiang Kehan ​​said softly, "But it disappeared."

Ye Yu shook his head slightly, without saying anything more.

Before the sky went completely dark, another small but exceptionally bright star appeared, its size akin to the difference between the sun and the moon compared to the original one.

The surroundings grew even darker, but this brand-new star seemed to be telling others that hope and light had not yet vanished.

"The original star was actually a false reflection; the one that gave the witch her gaze and affection has long since died."

"But when the first great witch took over its responsibility, she not only exposed the falsehood of that star, but also broke the long-standing darkness."

"Therefore, this era is called the Witch."

Ye Yu smiled and pointed to the pot of soup, saying with a mischievous grin, "But I suggest you stay close to the food, otherwise I'll secretly remember what happens for the rest of my life."

Jiang Kehan ​​didn't understand Ye Yu's words before she felt a chill, but a burning sensation surged from her body.

Coldness stems from reason and truth, while heat stems from the heart and prejudice.

The two are like the gap between reality and falsehood, unveiling some kind of invisible prelude.

There was a rumbling sound, but all around was silent.

Jiang Kehan ​​covered her head, feeling as if her brain was about to be blown apart by some kind of timeless roar, but soon she felt a suffocating sensation like drowning.

She instinctively reached out her hand, like a drowning person desperately seeking air, until everything returned to normal.

Jiang Kehan...saw it.

She saw a woman with a blurred face raise a white flame in her hand, calmly looking up at the sky. As if sensing the gaze of all the witches, she slightly turned her head without the slightest smile.

But Jiang Kehan ​​saw the path represented by the white flames.