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Well, Jiang Kehan absolutely refused to admit that she had nothing left to leave behind besides magic, not even alchemy. Even if she had left it behind, they wouldn't be able to learn it because of a lack of basic concepts.
The spell she wanted to leave behind wasn't anything particularly powerful; it was just a simple level 3 spell, Maria's Secret Hut, which could protect the little witch.
This spell has a very high level of immunity to detection, and is even used by many unruly witches as a second choice for hiding people besides the basement.
At least the little witch can use it, and even the middle witch has to search carefully to find it.
Under the threat of dragons, this spell can help little witches hide, or even escape the gods' hunt.
Yes, she only thought of leaving this spell after hearing Dina describe the role of the gods in the Dragon Plague.
Although Jiang Kehan had already guessed that Theresa and Del Marie would transfer the weaker members, such as the Little Witch, in advance, this spell would at least give her more confidence in certain unexpected situations.
"Have I ever told you that you resemble a witch?" Ye Yu opened her eyes and spoke with a hint of a smile.
"Maybe you'll get along very well with her."
"Who is it?" Jiang Kehan asked curiously.
"Keva Miller, the strongest witch in Fran in this era, and one of the three great witches in Hunting Tyrant: Moment."
Ye Yu spoke softly, as if she had seen that somewhat arrogant, aloof, but actually just a dull, pale-haired witch who looked like an angel.
"However, she died on the eve of the war's end, for Fran."
Jiang Kehan swallowed the question she was about to ask if the other person had become great and what their ranking was, and suddenly fell silent.
Finally, she let out a breath and forced a smile: "I'm afraid I can't do something that noble."
Keva Miller wasn't noble; she simply did what she was supposed to do, without ever considering whether she could come back.
Ye Yu smiled, neither agreeing nor disagreeing with Jiang Kehan's words, but still revealed a series of cruel statistics.
"Then you'll have to start getting used to calamities, even the cruelty of war."
"Guess when Theresa died?" Ye Yu asked, leaning on Jiang Kehan's shoulder.
"Hmm, probably a month or two after she started the war?" Jiang Kehan said, thinking about Theresa's hidden strength, the fact that she started the war after becoming the Great Witch, and her identity as a noble prince.
In Jiang Kehan's view, Theresa is almost one of the pinnacles of this era, whether in terms of strength, status, or even strategy.
"No, she died on the second day of the war, along with half of the witches in the world."
Ye Yu casually uttered the cold, hard numbers, numbers that far exceeded Jiang Kehan's expectations.
"How is that possible?" Jiang Kehan retorted instinctively. She knew very well how tenacious witches were; in fact, they were almost impossible for any creature other than witches to kill...
Besides witches...
Jiang Kehan suddenly realized something, and opened her mouth, speechless.
She thought of a terrifying possibility that she found hard to say.
"You guessed right. Just like with the Dragon Disaster, the first to act were those great witches."
Ye Yu spoke up for her, and then revealed this less-than-honorable history.
"The war is not led by a few great witches, each representing the will of different witches, like a parliament or a political struggle."
"Instead, it's countless madmen who are recklessly dragging like-minded people along roads that may or may not be cliffs or smooth paths."
"In Fran, even on the very first day of the war, the Great Witch and her syndicates, who had declared independence, numbered in the thousands."
Jiang Kehan originally thought that the so-called war was either the Three Kingdoms period or World War II, but Ye Yu told her that it was a chaotic battle with no rules, no bottom line, and no restrictions, which she found hard to accept at first.
Enemies were everywhere they looked, and they slaughtered indiscriminately.
"Isn't there any talk of surrendering?" Jiang Kehan asked softly.
Ye Yu's expression was inscrutable as he hooked his tail around Jiang Kehan's neck, as if trying to soothe her emotions.
"Yes, and all the little witches were transferred in advance. All the witches who participated in this war did so voluntarily."
"Kehan, you and I weren't the only ones who could foresee the brutality of war. They also made a lot of preparations in advance, but no one knew it would be so thorough."
"What surprised all the witches the most was that in this war, there was only death, no surrender."
Jiang Kehan understood the meaning of those words; she suddenly comprehended the understated words in "A Simple History of the Witch".
"Is the Age of Societies a transition from an era of individual transcendence to an era of collective order? No, they simply want to explore the final madness, either rebirth or destruction, regardless of whether it is ordinary or not."
These witches who participated in the war even chose to die. They were unwilling to compromise, nor did they want to see themselves leading others down the wrong path. Therefore, they accepted death with equanimity.
“This is what a witch is like, Kehan.” Ye Yu whispered in Jiang Kehan’s ear.
"From the start to the end of the war, it lasted only about a year, but the survival rate of witches in this era was less than 10%. Most of those who survived were transformed witches who were regarded as slaves, and a few who truly succeeded."
"That's why this history needs my protection, and you need to gently soothe their unceasing fighting spirit."
"Why does history always need to be appeased? Because they have never truly surrendered."
Chapter 333 The Dragon's Arrival
Jiang Kehan listened quietly to these stories, her lips slightly pursed, her eyes not revealing much worry.
She simply said, "I understand, but Sister Ye Yu..."
"I don't want to be bound by worries about the future, nor am I that noble. I don't know what role I will play in this war."
"Whether I'm a coward or a deserter, my only concern is completing the mission for you. So as long as I'm cowardly enough, the cruelty of war can't catch me."
"So this time, I still want to keep this spell, even if it will be detrimental to my mission."
Jiang Kehan chuckled softly, then looked intently at Diana, slung her staff behind her back, ensuring that her magic could control Ning Xiao's sharp edge.
"Sister Diana, I'm very satisfied. As for this dragon calamity, I already have my own hunting target. Once I kill it, I'll sharpen it for Ningxiao!"
Diana smiled upon hearing this, quite pleased with Jiang Kehan's ambition, and then jokingly said...
"Then I'll really look forward to it. If you need a staff made again next time, I'll give you a 20% discount."
As they talked, the two used magic to repair the damaged trees, which Jiang Kehan had tested to enhance the effects of the Ferocious Spell, before returning to Diana's house.
Jiang Kehan secretly used her magic to write down the potion recipe for "Maria's Secret Hut" on a small note, and then slipped it under the table when Diana wasn't looking.
She didn't want to give the spell directly to Theresa or Del Marie; she preferred to have Dana pass it on to them.
After learning about the brutality of the war, Jiang Kehan didn't feel any disgust towards the two men, but she didn't want to get entangled with them any further.
She had made up her mind that after hunting the Ancient Dragon, she would head straight for the capital of Fran, Riemann, to meet with Keva Miller and try to get his help.
She then sought to find historical anomalies before the war began, so that while others were busy with the great battle, she could focus on dealing with these anomalies and avoid being swayed by the situation to do things she did not want to do.
Well, Jiang Kehan really doesn't want to fight in World War II, and the sheer scale of the conflict is probably beyond what a witch like her can change.
With that in mind, she bid farewell to Diana, intending to return to the tavern to rest and recharge, so that she could be in the best possible condition to await the rewards of the Dragon's Calamity.
At the same time, it was also to discuss my plans with Ye Yu and see if there were any omissions or gaps.
After Jiang Kehan finally got two days of rest, it was Blake who returned after collecting materials that broke the peace.
Jiang Kehan met him at a bar, and Blake's expression was unusually gloomy; he didn't even drink her favorite beverage.
Curious, she sat down opposite Blake and asked.
"What's wrong with you?"
Upon seeing her, Blake shook his head slightly, pulling himself out of his thoughts, and gave a wry smile.
"While I was gathering materials for you, I secretly approached that Meteorite Dragon, and then I discovered..."
Before Blake could finish speaking, the sound of many witches' footsteps suddenly came from outside. The two looked at each other, their expressions immediately becoming solemn. They quickly stood up and rushed outside.
There is no other possibility that could cause the witch to panic like this except for a dragon disaster.
As Blake went out, he took out a simple miniature cloak from his pocket, tossed it to Jiang Kehan, and asked a question.
"The irrelevant witches in the village have been moved, right? Don't tell me they haven't."
Jiang Kehan casually draped the cloak behind her, which only reached halfway down her waist, in a style reminiscent of Blake's unpretentious manner. At the same time, she held Ning Xiao in her hand and nodded.
"Yes, with Theresa here, the basic preparations were completed quickly. Now, apart from the two of us outsiders, everyone in the village is a highly experienced hunter."
Even a witch like Miss Diana, who possesses considerable combat power, was forced to leave by Theresa, clearly indicating that Theresa did not want other witches to die in vain.
"I see." Blake lowered her eyelids slightly, squinted, and looked up at the clear sky.
So Theresa already knew about the unusual situation with this Meteorite Dragon? Then why did she insist on hunting it?
It's important to understand that even if Black and the other witches ganged up on a creature with a combat power of level 8, they would most likely only suffer mutual damage, let alone a troublesome dragon species like the Skyfall Dragon.
Blake became slightly wary, but she didn't show it. Instead, she spoke to Jiang Kehan.
"This Meteor Dragon's strength has probably reached level 8. I'm afraid I don't have the strength to help you hunt the Ancient Abyss Dragon this time."
"If you are outmatched, quickly retreat to the village's protective barrier to avoid danger."
Jiang Kehan was initially surprised, after all, a level 7 dragon was already something she couldn't match for the time being, let alone this level 7 meteor dragon which already had combat power equivalent to level 8.
It's like you were originally going to elbow Lao Da, but then you find out that a certain 2.5-year-old Wu is rubbing his fists, waiting to elbow you flying.
However, she didn't panic too much. After all, it was clearly written on Theresa's panel that the opponent's combat power was also at level 8, or even at its peak.
"I understand. After all, I only have one life, but I still think that the Ancient Dragon of the Cricket Abyss is not worth me abandoning my principles and running away."
"We should at least have a fight first."
Jiang Kehan and Blake stopped at the village gate. From there, they could see creatures surging in from afar like receding waves, their faces filled with unconcealed fear. On the distant horizon, they could also glimpse two enormous figures.
Without a doubt, those were the gods who commanded these creatures, two level 6 dragons.
A number of witches had already gathered at the entrance of the village, among them Del Marie was standing in the center, quietly giving instructions for the next move.
But Theresa was not there, and Jiang Kehan could not even detect her presence using her magic.
Jiang Kehan and Blake exchanged a glance, both with deep doubt in their eyes. The two walked up to Deir Marie, which brought a hint of joy to her face, but it was obviously because of Blake's appearance.
"You've arrived. It was so sudden. I thought Lord Black hadn't returned to the village yet. Seeing you makes me feel much more relieved."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Del Marie pointed into the distance.
"These are things you don't need to worry about for now, but we'll have to trouble you two when the Heavenly Meteor Dragon arrives."
At this point, Del Marie looked at Jiang Kehan, who was wearing a simple cloak and carrying a sword, and asked a question solemnly.
"Then, Miss Kehan, according to our deal, we will provide you with an opportunity to hunt the Ancient Dragon on your own, but if anything goes wrong, please leave immediately."
Jiang Kehan nodded, indicating her understanding.