The witch thought I am a Demon God
Chapter 689 - 369: Ancient belief in the Sea God_2

Chapter 689: Chapter 369: Ancient belief in the Sea God_2

The Moonlight Great Witch pulled out a fully bloomed lotus the size of a baby’s palm from her bosom. "I tried very hard to make this lotus bloom. It was only when I discovered a method that it bloomed, which required the blood of my dearest lover, and thus, the lotus bloomed."

A blank expression flitted across Ivita’s face, witches were indeed peculiar creatures.

The fact that the lotus in the hands of the Moonlight Great Witch had bloomed must mean that her lover had died.

Was there any difference between what she had done and what her mentor, the Sea Spirit Witch had done?

The Moonlight Great Witch sighed. "It was only later that I discovered I had been tricked. They did not want to kill me straight away, but to torment me instead. They intentionally told me this lotus contains the secret to becoming a higher witch, leading me to devote all my thoughts to it."

"I poured all my energy into this lotus, until I was no longer myself."

"Eventually, I made a big mistake. I yielded to the temptation of the lotus, and I used my lover’s blood in exchange for the lotus to bloom. But after what I did, I regretted it. I sat on the ground and cried, vowing to never use the secret within the lotus to become a high witch ever again."

The Moonlight Great Witch had a determined look in her eyes. "Even if it meant losing the chance to improve my magic."

Ivita said with a smirk, "You’ve killed the man already, and now you refuse to use this lotus, your lover died in vain."

He unceremoniously took the lotus and scrutinized it. He found a magic illusion map in the center of the colorful lotus, which seemed to be a treasure map. According to the marks on the map, the treasure was located near the Upper City of Central Harbor.

If this treasure map was real, then the treasure should be the method the Sea Spirit Witch mentioned, which would allow Great Wizards to easily advance to high-ranking wizards.

Ivita quickly made note of the treasure’s location, thinking that he could look for it when he had the chance. Even if it was a trap set by the Sea Spirit Witch, he would find a way to deal with it. But what if the treasure map was real?!

Ivita glanced at the unfading teardrop deep within the core of the lotus and a drop of blood. These must be the tears shed by the Moonlight Great Witch and the blood from her lover’s heart.

Without raising any suspicion, Ivita gave the lotus back to her. "One must not readily believe such things. Tell me, do you have any speculations as to the identity of the Sea Spirit Witch?"

The Moonlight Great Witch replied Ivita, "Hmm. After more than a decade of investigation, I have gathered some clues about their identities. I also found out why they fear The Church."

"I suspect that they are servants of a heretical god."

The Moonlight Great Witch told Ivita, "I once studied the history of Cross Island. Before The Church came, the island had a thriving Sea God belief. Yet everything changed when the first missionaries of The Church stepped onto this land centuries ago."

"The Sea God belief on Cross Island was destroyed."

"Back then, the Sea God belief on Cross Island had a deep connection with the ancient laws of Cross Island, which predated the Seven Seas Law Code."

Upon hearing this, Ivita looked up at her.

Now that he was in control of the Divine Spring Law, as soon as he destroyed the Central Harbor in Upper City, he would complete the annihilation of the Seven Seas Law Code by the Divine Spring Law.

The Moonlight Great Witch continued her tale, "Two hundred years ago, a meteorite fell on this island suddenly, causing a massive fire. According to the legend, this was the revenge of the ancient heretical Sea God against the Cross Island people who had abandoned him. Monsters, including mermaids, emerged from the meteorite."

"I highly suspect that the Sea Spirit Witch and the Tide Witch are related to the meteorite that fell on Cross Island, but I don’t have any evidence."

Ivita understood and said to her, "I see. It’s getting late."

He reached out and grabbed a dove circling outside the window, taking a note from its foot and checked. "The rebellion of Earl Yisen Hanjian’s lands has been completely crushed, with the noble Oting Family leading all the nobles of the Earl’s territory to surrender..."

"They’re hosting a banquet and inviting me..."

Ivita rolled his eyes.

These issues among the nobles were such a headache.

Ivita said to the Moonlight Great Witch, "In any case, my new ally, I hope our collaboration will be pleasant without any discord."

"I have something to attend to; I must take my leave."

The Moonlight Great Witch’s pupils suddenly contracted. The wizard lord in front of her had forcibly occupied another Earl’s territory.

His power had grown.

The Moonlight Great Witch dared not offend Ivita, and said, "Ensuring the prosperity of the market is also my wish. Lord Ivita, as our goals align so well, I believe we will make good friends."

"Congratulations on acquiring a new territory."

Ivita waved her off, then transformed into a hawk and flew away. After all, the Hearthstone Witch was handling things in the village, and he didn’t need to intervene.

Although the Hearthstone Witch was quite selfish, at least, she always had means to achieve her ends.

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In the palace of the territory of Earl Yisen Hanjian, the scene was spectacularly lavish. A multitude of gilded ornaments decorated the place, even the cups were made of silver. Loyal and tidy servants served drinks and dishes gracefully to the nobles.