Witch, Fireball and the Evil God of Steam
Chapter 146 - 143: Cold Light (Combined - )_3

Chapter 146: Chapter 143: Cold Light (Combined Chapter)_3

The empire today is like a machine rotten to the extreme, almost on the verge of falling apart.

"Good timing, watch how I make them come and never return this time!"

The cat squinted at her, "Be honest, did you bring us here because of your private vendetta?"

"Of course not, how would I know they would launch an attack?"

Bi’an immediately defended herself, believing Lindong should trust her professional ethics as the head of the Ximu Town Wildlife Association, "There really is the scent of high-tier magical creatures here, my nose is very keen, ask Miss Keroy if you don’t believe me."

"Goo!"

Miss Keroy nodded in agreement. In the Ximu Town Wildlife Association they formed, Bi’an has always been the best hunter.

Torches outlined the silhouette of Wolf Head Castle. During the conversation, a horse raced from afar, heading straight for the barracks.

The system in Wolf Head Castle is vastly different from that of the Empire. Here, the garrison officer is the decision-maker for all important matters, and all the troops consist of hunters who are skilled in archery and well-versed in mountain guerrilla warfare.

Dismounting was an old man draped in a magic master robe, and Lindong immediately noticed the anomaly.

The old man’s eyes were vacant, like a walking corpse, and his horse dismount seemed unnatural. The uncoordinated steps caught the attention of the guards, instantly reminding her of the priest she encountered at the library of Saint Hilman Cathedral, who was similarly bewitched by magic and turned into a puppet manipulated by someone.

However, this time, the manipulator did not come personally.

"We’ll keep watch for you, go in and take a look."

Bi’an whispered.

Wolf Head Castle is not far from Ximu Town; if a war truly breaks out, Ximu Town is likely their target. Add to this the sudden emergence of the strange plague recently, leading her to suspect this is a plot against Ximu Town.

As Bi’an spoke, the white cat agilely descended along the roof eaves, easily dodging the patrolling guards’ sight.

The current garrison officer of Wolf Head Castle is a dark-skinned bald man. Through the window, Lindong saw a brown hard-boiled egg pacing back and forth in the room, with a strategic map spread out on the table, marked with detailed annotations.

Upon hearing the distant footsteps approaching, the brown hard-boiled egg was delighted and eagerly approached the dusty old magic master.

"Lady Witch, the troops of Wolf Head Castle are ready."

This title caught Lindong’s attention.

On this continent, only a handful of casters are honored with the title of "witch," all of whom are unavoidably wanted by the Empire.

"The scarlet plague has spread in Ximu Town, you should launch a fierce attack in two days."

The magic master’s complexion was pale, with a zombie-like demeanor. Only when close did Lindong realize this puppet had been deceased for some time, revealing corpse spots on the neck. Judging by his attire, he should be a third-tier or above magic master.

The brown hard-boiled egg was overjoyed, but soon showed concern, "But I’ve heard that the Empire’s Knight Commander visited Ximu Town not long ago. Although she died in battle, are the elite Knight Order still remaining in Ximu Town?"

The thought of the Empire’s unstoppable Knight Order made him shudder. If the Empire’s Knight Commander hadn’t died and Lady Witch hadn’t brought the news of Henry VI’s death, they would never have dared to provoke the Empire’s border.

Despite this, past failures still cast a shadow over his heart.

But as a follower of Cynthia the Hunting Goddess, he had reasons he couldn’t refuse.

"They have returned to Neseriel Sanctuary, now only a squad under the baron remains in Ximu Town, nothing to worry about."

The manipulated puppet continued with his stiff and eerie tone, "When you launch the attack, I’ll assist from the shadows."

"I understand, regarding the goddess’s relic..."

"Once you occupy Ximu Town, I’ll naturally deliver the news."

Their conversation was clearly transmitted into Lindong’s ears. As a professional book thief, her hearing was amazing, but she thought the brown hard-boiled egg didn’t seem very smart, being spun around by empty promises, and the witch he was privately meeting was up to no good.

If she had been hovering near Ximu Town all along, she would realize the turmoil caused by the arrival of the Giant Divine Soldier, and River Town’s eradicated contaminated area, where Wolf Head Castle’s power would merely serve as cannon fodder.

The question is, what is the witch’s true intention?

To unleash the scarlet plague in Ximu Town and secretly initiate a doomed war, it all seems like wasted effort.

While contemplating, the magic master walked to the table and drew a circle on the strategic map, marking the mountainous area near Wolf Head Castle.

"At that time, I will set up a summoning array here, prepare 15 pure souls as sacrifices."

"As you say!"

The brown hard-boiled egg’s attitude was almost servile, from his tightly clenched fists and trembling body, it was clear he was in a state of extreme excitement.

Bi’an and Miss Keroy waited on the roof eaves for nearly half an hour before the cat leaped up to the eaves’ top.

"How was it, did you find anything?"

Bi’an impatiently inquired, smelling the scent of high-tier magical creatures again, which seemed to grow nearer.

"You really are a dog’s nose."

Lindong couldn’t help but view Bi’an with new eyes; this couldn’t simply be explained by having a good sense of smell. This guy could even smell events yet to happen, "The witch set up a summoning array in the mountainous area, intending to tear open a rift using fifteen pure souls to summon something from abnormal space."

"First of all, I am a wolf."

Bi’an couldn’t remember how many times she emphasized this; with such a majestic appearance, why do people think she transformed into a dog?

Then she quietly asked, "Wasn’t it an old man who went in just now? Did he transform into the witch?"

"To be precise, it’s a corpse controlled by the witch."

"Do you know her? Is she your colleague?"

"I don’t know, Dreamseize members rarely interact."

She wasn’t even sure if the witch who suddenly appeared was part of Dreamseize. After all, beyond the Empire’s borders, there were countless anti-Church ’Evil God’s Followers,’ some truly worshipping the Evil God, others just oppositional groups pushed against the Church.

"Also, you guessed right."

Lindong composed herself and said, "Wolf Head Castle is about to launch an attack on Ximu Town."