Chapter 298: Succubus Clan

After spending a few days together, everyone realized that this flying Clan Head was not as aloof as the rumors suggested.

Or rather, she was actually a bit secretly playful, so they had now reached a point where they could comfortably joke around with her.

"Don't be sad, my little ones. Once you head back, you can pack your belongings. Just wait for my word, and you will be able to settle down in the Witches' Forest. After all, it is now the Autonomous Domain of our Witch Clan."

Lan Qingyou waved her hand magnanimously, speaking with high spirits.

Everyone was now aware of the Autonomous Domain, so they naturally felt a surge of excitement at her words.

The main reason was that once they arrived at the Witches' Forest, they could finally begin their own research in the truest sense of the word.

Although they would still need to fulfill the daily quota set by the Supreme Council to pay off their debts, at least their free time would no longer be exploited.

As for why they had to wait for her word...

That was because the matter concerning the Temporary Leave Scroll had yet to be finalized.

Because Diana had come over with Susi, Lan Qingyou had managed to thoroughly grasp the other woman's research direction over the past few days.

Subsequently, she directly drew a summoning magic array for Diana.

Diana was absolutely dumbfounded the moment she saw it.

It was for no other reason than the fact that summoning magic arrays were indeed her research focus, and the Temporary Leave Scroll drew its exact inspiration from them.

"Actually, the Magic Desk functions as a teleportation anchor within your Temporary Leave Scroll. That is the only reason you can drag an entire Shelter over from another location."

"However, because the massive teleportation cost is not being paid, deviations occur during the summoning, or it simply fails to summon altogether."

After finishing the summoning magic array, Lan Qingyou explained the flaws she had observed in the Temporary Leave Scroll.

"Is it because there is no Equivalent Exchange?"

Having studied under her for a few days, the Knowledge Witch Diana instantly pinpointed the problem.

In the past, she had simply focused on creating things without questioning the underlying mechanics, or perhaps she just lacked knowledge of certain theories.

Now, with Lan Qingyou's guidance, many insights and theories that could only be found in Albert's notes were being passed down, allowing her to naturally learn a great deal.

"Correct."

Lan Qingyou nodded.

"Then how should we resolve this?"

Diana furrowed her brows. Although she had discovered the crux of the issue, the main problem was that she could not think of a solution.

Facing her thirsty gaze for knowledge, Lan Qingyou simply shrugged.

"There is no need to resolve it."

"Huh?"

"Back on Blue Star, wasn't there something called cash on delivery? As long as the magic power surrounding the anchor at the exact moment of teleportation is vast enough to cover the cost, it will work just fine."

"This..."

Hearing Lan Qingyou's violently straightforward solution that hit like a blunt punch, Diana fell into silence.

How should she put it?

There was a certain simple, crude, and utterly reckless beauty to it.

After all, teleporting an object of such immense mass would generate spatial fluctuations violent enough to tear everything in the vicinity to shreds.

Under such circumstances, just how astronomical would the surrounding magic power need to be to endure it?

"Let's go. Since matters here are settled and those witches aren't joining the celebration, we might as well head back now. It's the perfect opportunity to show you exactly how simple this method is."

Seeing that Diana still looked rather perplexed, Lan Qingyou did not elaborate further. She waved her hand, signaling Susi and the others to follow.

However, Susi stepped forward instead.

"Clan Head, we won't be joining you for now. We want to go check out the dungeon."

Exploring the dungeon had originally been their planned itinerary; encountering this beautiful little accident was merely a detour.

Furthermore, studying under Lan Qingyou this time had allowed them to grasp some profound truths regarding magic arrays.

Right now, they were in desperate need of some thorough "practical application".

"Oh right, before we leave, could the Clan Head spare some Contract Scrolls? These newly promoted witches don't have familiars yet."

"That is not a problem, of course, but whatever loot you acquire from the dungeon will need to be deposited into the group warehouse."

Familiars were considered standard equipment for any witch, so Lan Qingyou generously tossed over a hundred completed scrolls straight to Susi.

However, it was impossible for her to endlessly provide for everyone for free.

While Lan Qingyou's financial strength meant she could easily fund the experimental expenses of hundreds, thousands, or even a hundred thousand witches, any organization or race required a self-sustaining cycle to survive.

Whether in terms of economy or materials, the collective effort of everyone was absolutely necessary.

"Preparing to leave?"

Jiang Lan, who had already ordered a celebratory meal from Gu Xiaobei, hurriedly canceled the prepared food after seeing Sophia lead her people away.

After all, it was food meant for over a hundred people; there was no way she and Frena could finish it all by themselves.

"We are heading back. There are still quite a few things that need to be done."

"Tower, what do you think about making this place an Autonomous Domain for the Forest Elves?"

"Tower, what do you think about making this place an Autonomous Domain for the Forest Elves?"

Just as Lan Qingyou was about to leave with Diana, Jiang Lan suddenly chimed in.

"Uh..."

Halted in her tracks, Lan Qingyou paused for a moment.

Following that, her gaze skipped past Jiang Lan and landed on Frena.

"Although this place is decent for growing vegetables, I feel that the Golden Plains or a similar region would be much better suited for you. As for this place, I think it is more suitable for Lovers."

"Hmm?"

Jiang Lan glanced at Frena.

"Hehe, as expected of a witch. It seems absolutely nothing can escape your Magic Eyes."

Frena smiled enchantingly.

A moment later, everyone watched as a pair of fleshy wings popped out from Frena's lower back with a sharp snap.

These fleshy wings looked quite similar to those of the High Priestess.

The difference was that a vampire's wings sprouted from their back, while Frena's wings grew from her tailbone.

"Lovers, you are..."

"A succubus."

Lan Qingyou revealed the answer.

"A new race?"

"Correct."

"When did you create this?"

Jiang Lan asked in confusion.

"I developed it just over these past few days. It feels pretty good."

Frena struck a seductive pose in front of Jiang Lan and chuckled softly.

"Indeed, you definitely look even more beautiful than before."

Jiang Lan nodded, offering a very sincere compliment.

How could she not be beautiful? She had charm boosts and Spirit boosts. Furthermore, because she was a Progenitor succubus, the charm amplification was overwhelmingly fierce—she was practically a walking aphrodisiac at this point.

However, this succubus was also part of the Demon Clan, just like the imp lineage of Huang Xingming and his son.

'Could it be because of Jörmungandr's Blood?'

"Empress, Lovers, we will be taking our leave now. If anything comes up, contact us in the group."

After examining Frena's condition, Lan Qingyou decided it was time to head home.

Now, she harbored an even deeper interest in Jörmungandr's Blood.

After all, this was already the second time a branch of a major race like the Demon Clan had appeared. In the future, as that mysterious cult continued to endlessly drain Jörmungandr's blood, even more variations of the Demon Clan were bound to be born.

Since that was the case, she absolutely had to study this substance thoroughly.