[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-born-as-a-witch":3,"chapter-born-as-a-witch-born-as-a-witch-chapter-279":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Born as a Witch",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1702426,2172,"Chapter 279: Found it","born-as-a-witch-chapter-279",279,"\u003Cp>The valley stretched before them like a silver-green sea, mist curling over rocks and trees, weaving in and out of the tall ferns and moss-covered trunks. Sunlight struggled to pierce the thick canopy, casting scattered beams that danced across the undergrowth. Every step they took felt both alive and silent, as if the land itself was holding its breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira led the way, her eyes scanning the foliage, her fingers brushing against leaves as if she could feel the pulse of the earth beneath her. Fluffy perched lightly on her shoulder, ears twitching at every distant rustle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thalanir walked close beside her, quiet and attentive, listening to the faint hum of the valley. \"These plants aren’t merely rare,\" he murmured. \"They are guarded by the valley itself. The mist shifts to test intruders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Renkai grumbled behind them, though his eyes darted around with sharp alertness. \"Great,\" he muttered. \"So the flowers come with a side of paranoia and invisible traps.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serelyth soared slightly above the canopy, wings folded into her humanoid form, her sharp eyes scanning the branches and the fog. \"Better the traps than the shadows,\" she said. \"I’ve seen worse than moving vines.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path narrowed as the mist thickened. Shapes shifted in the fog—tall, thin figures that looked like statues until they moved. The whispers of the valley brushed against their ears, almost like voices of long-forgotten travelers. Lira paused, closing her eyes for a moment, feeling the energies around her, sensing currents in the soil and the faint tremor of life beneath the moss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a small clearing appeared, and in the center, bathed in a shaft of silver light, were delicate, black seeds scattered among glowing leaves—Lunareth Bloom. They shimmered faintly, almost as if breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira’s breath caught. \"There it is,\" she whispered. \"This is the plant. We need to be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thalanir stepped forward, examining the area with a practiced eye. \"The valley watches, but it is not hostile if we respect it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Renkai crouched beside one of the glimmering plants, his tail brushing the mist. \"Respectful, huh? Let’s hope the flowers like polite foxes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serelyth landed lightly on a nearby rock. \"I’ll keep watch,\" she said. \"No one sneaks up on this group without me noticing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira knelt, carefully touching the soil around the rare seeds. She released a subtle flow of her elemental energy, feeling it harmonize with the black seeds, gently coaxing them without disturbing the natural balance. The seeds pulsed faintly, responding to her touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hours passed as they moved carefully, planting, observing, and ensuring that the Lunareth Bloom took root safely. Every so often, Lira would glance at Renkai and Thalanir, working together to clear soil or move obstacles, and she smiled quietly. Even in the tension of the valley, there was warmth in shared purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the sun leaned low in the sky, the seeds were planted, watered, and aligned with the energy currents of the valley. Lira stepped back, her heart pounding. \"We did it,\" she whispered. \"Now... we wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The valley seemed to exhale, a soft mist swirling around them, carrying a faint hum of approval. The rare plants, black and radiant, shimmered faintly in the silver light, promising power, growth, and secrets yet to be revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fluffy purred softly, rubbing against Lira’s shoulder. \"Even the little ones approve,\" she whispered, stroking the fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group stayed in the clearing a moment longer, taking in the beauty, the mystery, and the quiet thrill of success. Beyond the mist, the valley stretched on, still whispering, still alive, holding countless secrets waiting for them to discover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira looked at her companions and said softly, \"Tomorrow... we see what these gifts truly can do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for the first time, the valley felt like home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As twilight deepened, the valley seemed to shift subtly. Shadows lengthened, curling over the black-leafed plants, and the silver mist thickened in soft, curling tendrils. Lira, Renkai, Thalanir, and Serelyth remained in the clearing, their breaths visible in the cooling air. Every sound—the drip of dew, the rustle of leaves, the distant call of unseen creatures—felt amplified, as if the valley itself were listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira knelt again, placing her palms gently on the earth around the Lunareth Bloom. Her fingers tingled, each pulse of energy from the plants syncing with her own elemental flow. The seeds hummed faintly, a tiny chorus that vibrated with potential. She closed her eyes and whispered encouragement, coaxing each seed to root deeper, to stretch toward the unseen sunlight above the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thalanir watched, leaning on his staff, silent but alert. \"These plants... they respond to you differently than to anyone else,\" he murmured. \"I’ve seen many rare blooms, but none that... communicate like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Renkai shifted beside her, restless but attentive. \"Communication or not, I’m keeping my eyes peeled,\" he said, tossing a loose handful of soil over a row to cover newly planted seeds. \"You never know when a spirit or something worse might try to claim them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serelyth hovered just above the ground, her humanoid form slightly luminous in the mist. \"This valley tests respect and patience,\" she said, shaking her head as a faint wisp of fog wrapped around her legs. \"It rewards careful hands. Lira... your bond with these seeds—it’s rare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hours passed in quiet diligence. Lira moved among the rows, checking each seed, adjusting the soil, whispering encouragements. She used small currents of wind to cool leaves that shivered under the mist, tiny flickers of fire to ward off creeping frost near the edges of the clearing, and gentle touches of water from her elemental core to hydrate the soil. Every action made the seeds respond, their faint glow strengthening, their forms shifting subtly as if acknowledging her care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, as the first stars began to pierce the velvet sky, a faint glow rose from the Lunareth Bloom rows. The black seeds shimmered with a soft, violet light, pulsing rhythmically like a heartbeat. Lira exhaled, awe-struck. \"They’re... alive,\" she murmured. \"More than I imagined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thalanir stepped closer, his eyes wide. \"Not just alive... they’re thriving under your guidance. I’ve seen few wielders who can harmonize with multielemental life this way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Renkai’s usual sarcasm melted into wonder as he leaned against a rock. \"I still can’t believe it... We planted seeds and they’re practically singing to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serelyth floated lower, wings folding slightly. \"And yet... this is only the beginning. The tree said rewards come when the plants are fully grown. You’ve started a chain, Lira.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira’s gaze swept over the valley, the glowing seeds, the swirling mist. \"I feel... like this is only the first step,\" she said quietly. \"There’s more to discover here, and I want to understand it all. These plants, the valley... maybe even the tree itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft rustle of leaves carried through the clearing, almost like a sigh of approval. Then, a deeper vibration thrummed through the ground. Lira’s heart skipped a beat—she could feel it reverberating through her bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old tree’s voice, deep and resonant, whispered into her mind alone, a low, approving hum: \"Well done, young hand. You have begun. Care for them, harmonize with them, and greater secrets will open before you. But patience... patience is the root of all strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira opened her eyes and smiled faintly. She could feel the power of the valley, the pulse of life in the seeds, the bond between her and her companions. \"Then we wait,\" she said softly. \"And watch them grow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Renkai groaned dramatically. \"Waiting is my least favorite adventure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thalanir chuckled. \"Patience is part of this journey, Renkai. You’ll learn it, eventually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serelyth, ever playful, nudged him lightly. \"Or I’ll keep nudging you until you learn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fluffy, curled at Lira’s feet, purred in agreement. The valley hummed around them, alive, patient, and full of promise. And as they watched the first glimmers of violet light pulse in the newly planted rows, each of them knew that this journey was far from over—and that together, they could face whatever mysteries the valley chose to reveal next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The violet glow of the Lunareth Bloom seemed to pulse faster as Lira stepped back to admire her work. The seeds were no longer just potential—they were alive in a way she could feel, resonating with her elemental energy. She turned to her companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to take these to the grove,\" she said, her voice firm but excited. \"They won’t grow to their full potential out here. The grove... it’s their true home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Renkai rubbed his eyes dramatically. \"You want to carry glowing, magical plants back through the forest? What could possibly go wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thalanir, already kneeling beside a small row, gently uprooted one of the seedlings, cradling its roots carefully. \"If handled properly, nothing,\" he replied, his voice calm. \"But we must respect the plants. They are sensitive to our energy and the environment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serelyth stretched her wings. \"Then it’s best I carry most of them. My humanoid form can manage, though I feel clumsy, but the dragon form—well, that’s more than enough strength to transport them safely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1512,"2026-06-06T14:30:21.781Z",1,"novelbin.me","dadad61dcfb2b11cdfd266b5d4bf73675a904b07e6f0fabae0e8202d4cd6c9b3","born-as-a-witch-chapter-280","born-as-a-witch-chapter-278",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-as-a-witch-cover.jpg"]