Chapter 745: I am the Witch of the Forest

The nights in the City of Night have always been the liveliest times, and tonight is no exception.

The audience, having just left the Witch Opera House, are rushing back in groups of three or five. However, most of them are not heading home to rest, but are busy rushing to the next event.

The night is deep, the perfect time for revelry.

Besides, there is plenty to talk about tonight—whether it's the brilliant performances by the star actors at the gala earlier, or the mysterious and unstoppable Phantom Thief Jack who appeared out of nowhere. These are rare sights in daily life, perfect for grabbing some barbecue and drinks with sisters to discuss heatedly.

In short, tonight is a sleepless night.

Unlike other cities where the city center is the most prosperous, in this City of Night, the edges are often the most exciting.

After all, the city center is where the superstars and celebrities reside, while ordinary citizens can only live in the middle or outer rings.

The middle ring is decent enough, mostly home to local witches born and raised in the City of Night, while the outer ring is where the migrant population, newly arrived in this city, gathers.

Venus City, after all, is a capital of art and a place to seek dreams. Every year, countless young witches harboring dreams of stardom flock here from all over the world.

Most of them are ordinary witches with mediocre aptitude but decent looks. If they cannot become armed witches and open up new territories for the World Mother, then becoming a star idol who can guide others, provide spiritual sustenance, or simply help pass the time is also a pretty good job.

Well, at least it's much more decent than traditional professions like construction or farming.

Of course, the most crucial point is that becoming an idol star is one of the few ways to come into contact with the upper-class elite. If your luck is good enough, you might meet a young lady from a wealthy family here; if your luck is even better, you might even have a story to tell between you.

This is also one of the few ways for ordinary witches to achieve rapid class mobility.

Of course, the probability of such things happening is actually not high. After all, for witches whose power can be inherited through bloodlines, lineage is still highly valued. Young ladies from top-tier wealthy families often only choose spouses of equal status; otherwise, the bloodline talent of their future daughter might be polluted by the lackluster talent pool of a Cinderella mother, leading to being inherently inferior.

However, no matter how small the probability, it is not zero. Indeed, many Cinderella girls have flown onto branches to become phoenixes in this Venus City. Coupled with the brainwashing of various artistic works and the pushing of capital from all sides, there will always be many young, naive witches who do not understand the dangers of the world rushing here one after another.

After all, although witches possess extraordinary power, their temperament is not much different from that of mortals.

Plus, being young, they certainly love bright, shiny, and dazzling things. In this era where the Mana Web is prevalent and entertainment is paramount, how many young people don't chase stars?

Well, no matter how old-fashioned you are, you still have to fan the Three Kings first, then fan the Witch of the Forest.

In short, let's squander a few years while young. Besides, witches are long-lived species; they have enough capital to learn and make mistakes.

In fact, it is not just witches; many other alien species are also attracted by the brilliance of this City of Night.

Demons love the overflowing desires here, angels love the various states of human hearts here, dragons love the countless jewels here, elves love the arts, and gnomes love the gourmet food...

Everything, this City of Night has it all.

Therefore, this can also be called the City of Dreams. Like a flower attracting bees, it is tempting dream-chasers of different races from all over the world to rush here every moment.

And places with many young people are always lively.

Speaking of which, the true locals of this City of Night might only account for about one percent of the total population, with the remaining ninety-nine percent being outsiders.

And among the outsiders, those who are truly qualified to completely integrate into this bizarre city might be less than one-tenth. Most of the rest, by the time their dreams are shattered and they wake up to retreat in dismay, can only linger in this outer ring.

The tranquility and peace of the night belong to the people of the inner city; in the eyes of the people of the outer city, this night only has indulgence or busyness.

"Damn, this is really far. A big city is indeed a big city; my wings are almost cramping from flying."

Dorothy performed a stylish wing-fold, detaching herself from the high-speed navigation lane leading from the inner city to the outer city. She reached out to rub her dragon wings and complained like this.

She had flown all the way here, without taking any teleportation arrays or anything. After all, teleportation arrays require swiping a card, which easily leaves traces and allows others to track her.

And tonight is her first appearance as the Witch of the Forest, so naturally, she has to be a bit cautious.

"So why did you have to fly? You didn't take the ready-made teleportation gate; I don't get you. Also, Qian Bao, who exactly are you going to meet, being so mysterious? You even need me to help cover for you."

Above her head, Hat-Senpai asked with some confusion.

Oh, poor Senpai seems to be a fan of the Witch of the Forest too. She still doesn't know that her mount is the Witch of the Forest she has been longing for.

Dorothy suddenly remembered this, and her expression immediately became strange.

If possible, she would actually like to keep hiding it from Senpai for a while longer; it would be more interesting when the truth is finally revealed.

However, she really needs Senpai's help tonight, and it seems she can't hide it anymore.

Forget it, for Senior Senior Fan Ni-Senpai, this was never something that needed to be deliberately hidden anyway.

Plus, this person was just frantically mocking her, and even now, the smile on the corner of the hat's mouth hasn't stopped. So, if she started it, she shouldn't blame her for finishing it.

Hehe, not only are my internet friends all by my side, but your idol is actually here too, Senpai.

"Senpai, actually, there is one thing I have been hiding in my heart and haven't told you?"

She feigned shyness, playing with her fingers, and looked with pure innocence at Hat-Senpai, who had not yet realized the severity of the situation.

"Uh, what is it? Tell me so I can have a laugh. Hehe, Qian Bao, you wouldn't be wanting to confess, would you?"

Senior Senior Fan Ni-Senpai leisurely swayed the tentacles under the brim of the hat, much like a human girl swaying her lower legs.

Her mood tonight has been quite good.

"If it's a confession, then I accept. Qian Bao, big sister loves you."

She teased her master without any seriousness.

Talking big, who doesn't know how? Anyway, she bet that Qian Bao absolutely couldn't really confess.

"That, this matter actually has a little to do with you, Senpai? But we must agree first, I'm confessing, so you are not allowed to be angry."

Dorothy swayed her small waist shyly again, using a tone she herself felt was disgusting to say such coquettish words.

Senior Senior Fan Ni-Senpai: "..."

Hat-Senpai stopped swaying her tentacles. She frowned, realizing that things seemed a bit wrong.

A secret about Qian Bao that has to do with me? What is that?

The outer witch carefully thought about every bit of her time with Qian Bao from their first meeting over the past half year to now. She was very sure that she didn't seem to have any leverage in the hands of this cheap master.

Well, at most, she owed her a set of cat-ear maid outfits, but this kind of thing is obviously not a secret.

Then what is this?

"Qian Bao, don't give me this dead movement; speak if you have something to say."

She looked at the Home Witch beneath her butt with some vigilance and urged.

"Then I'll say it, you really won't be angry?"

Dorothy, however, really lost her nerve when the words reached her lips. Won't Senpai really be angry out of shame later? She still has to rely on this power bank to act as a big bad wolf later. If she gets angry and goes on strike, then it will be difficult for her to handle things next.

"Fine, fine, fine, I won't be angry, okay? It's as if I could do anything to you if I were really angry."

Senior Senior Fan Ni-Senpai had no choice but to roll her eyes.

Qian Bao really has a good sister covering for her. If she dared to let her lose a single hair, Master Shen Wang would pull out ten of her tentacles later. Can't afford to offend, can't afford to offend.

"Then I'm really going to say it."

The Home Witch confirmed one last time, looking pitiful.

"Fart if you have to."

Hat-Senpai hardened; her tentacles hardened. She really couldn't help wanting to beat someone up.

"Well, actually, I have an appointment to meet an internet friend next, so I need you, Senpai, to lend me some mana to help me hide my identity. After all, my identity next is a bit sensitive. If I don't handle it well, the two of us might have to carry the City of Night and run away overnight, and it might be hard to find a quiet place in the entire Witch World."

Dorothy said so.

Senior Senior Fan Ni-Senpai, whose vigilance was already maxed out: "..."

Finished? Just this?

She looked at her master beneath her, a bit confused, but more confused than anything else.

No, it's just borrowing some mana, what a big deal. You could have just said it directly; why make it so serious and troublesome?

"Oh, meeting an internet friend, is it like that Audrey one? I get it, I get it. How many fish have you raised on the Mana Web, Qian Bao? You're really not afraid that one day a big shark will jump out of the fish pond and eat you in one bite."

"Fine, fine, who told you to be my master? How could this poor, weak, and powerless familiar of mine disobey your order? How much mana to borrow this time? How about I charge you 500,000 Total Mana first?"

Hat-Senpai said so.

Well, in her mind, this internet friend meeting is just meeting offline. She is also a young witch who is only twenty-five this year, okay? She still understands trends and such.

Qian Bao's dawdling is probably just the shame of wanting to find a friend to borrow a car to save face before meeting offline.

And the wealthy outer witch indicated that she could help with this favor. She raised her hand, ready to charge a Mercedes-Benz or BMW for her good sister on the spot.

Well, 500,000 Total Mana, combined with Qian Bao's ability, this should be enough to fool that little internet-dating girl clearly.

"Not enough, the internet friend I'm meeting this time is a bit special."

Dorothy shook her head.

"Uh, this isn't enough? What's up? You wouldn't have fallen in love online with a Peak Rank, would you?"

Senior Senior Fan Ni-Senpai was shocked.

500,000 Total Mana isn't enough? That's the threshold for a Peak Rank witch on the web. No, the youngest person to achieve Peak Rank these days must be at the age of Master Yufiliya and the others.

Anyway, usually starting from a hundred years old.

Qian Bao, I didn't expect you to have such a taste. That age could be your mother.

"Actually, it might need to be raised a little bit more."

The Home Witch shyly opened her fingers and gestured a little bit.

"Still raising?"

Hat-Senpai really couldn't sit still this time.

No, Qian Bao, I can understand you liking aunts; after all, mature charm is indeed very attractive to little witches. But anything higher than that is grandmother generation.

Witches can't, at least shouldn't...

Although witches are long-lived species and age is indeed not a big problem, that kind of love with a difference of hundreds of years usually appears among ancient witches who are both over a thousand years old. It is rare for someone a few hundred years old to fall in love with someone thousands of years old.

And, already Peak Rank, and you're still raising it a little bit?

"Why don't you just tell me to go all out? Do you want a Sage's power if I give it to you?"

Senior Senior Fan Ni-Senpai said angrily.

She was just saying something out of anger. If she really gave Sage-level mana directly, she would dare to give it, but Qian Bao might not be able to bear it, okay?

Even if she is using the Martial God Body now, the Martial God Body also has a carrying limit. One Peak Rank power is enough. If there is more, at least Qian Bao's Martial God Body, which has only been refined once or twice, won't be able to bear it for a while.

However...

"Yes, please. It's great that you can understand, Senpai. But I don't need Sage power that high-level. Just give me Peak Rank power and lend me your authority to use."

Dorothy nodded, looking like "as expected, you understand me, Senpai."

Outer Witch: "..."

Damn, Qian Bao, are you playing for real? Who exactly are you going to meet later? Could it really be a Sage-level one?

Asa Senior Senior Fan Ni was greatly shocked.

No, are Sages so trendy now? Already Sages and still playing internet dating and meeting offline?

"Qian Bao, stop messing around. You're just a little witch. Except for that sister of yours, where would you come into contact with such big shots? What is your identity? Tell me and let me hear it?"

Hat-Senpai felt that she might have been played by Qian Bao.

Although Qian Bao is a natural saint and is destined to have a bright future, that is only a promising future.

Her relationship with Master Shen Wang can still be said to be a debt from a past life, but not everyone has the strength of Master Shen Wang to ignore the cover of time and fate.

What's up? Could it be that after flirting with Sister Shen Wang, you want to meet offline with a Demon King sister again?

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

This thing is too ridiculous. It's already outrageous that you, Qian Bao, can have a Second Era. If there's a Third Era or something, that's going too far.

And using the same routine twice will cause aesthetic fatigue.

The outer witch was frantically complaining in her heart.

And then, all her thoughts were blocked by four words from Qian Bao.

"Witch of the Forest."

"I am the Witch of the Forest."

Dorothy held her head high and chest out, looking at Hat-Senpai with burning eyes, and said so.

Qian Bao is self-exposing... (End of chapter)

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