The Witch's Imaginary Land: Redemption Comes After Sticking Together

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What appeared before Jiang Kehan ​​was a frozen, snowy landscape.

The birds in the sky are like ornaments, casually placed in the sky, becoming motionless decorations along with the cumulus clouds.

The falling snowflakes seem to be driven by magic, flickering at an extremely slow frequency in a "frame-dropping" manner to present a dynamic visual effect.

The so-called extreme cold is an almost hopeless void, not the fierce roar of flying snow and ice.

The two stood on a small hill, while the other's house was located on a higher mountain peak.

"What is this?" Jiang Kehan ​​was somewhat shocked. She looked around and memorized this magnificent scenery.

"Welcome to Miss Hannah's Forging Workshop." Qin Luoyu took a step into the air and then extended her hand to Jiang Kehan.

Magic coalesced into a new long bridge, with Qin Luoyu at one end and Jiang Kehan, who was being held by the other, at the other. The two of them slowly moved towards the cabin in the air.

Jiang Kehan ​​looked down curiously. Below was a stream, but its color was a pale blue, like a color that only appears in fairy tales, as if it were formed by ice crystals, flowing very gently.

However, the riverbed was crimson red, like molten steel.

When the two pushed open the door, the scene inside was beyond Jiang Kehan's expectations.

She had originally thought the interior of the cabin would be in the same style as the exterior, like a castle in the Snow Princess's castle, but in reality, it was as warm and cozy as a typical wooden tavern.

A woman with ethereal blue hair sat peacefully in front of the pub, holding a cup of coffee, with a medieval-style fireplace burning behind her.

It was quite obvious that the blue-haired woman was enjoying the warmth; she was breathing out small breaths, seemingly trying to cool the hot drink in her hands.

"Long time no see, Hannah." Qin Luoyu closed the door and led Jiang Kehan ​​to sit down next to her.

"I knew it was you." Hannah put down her coffee and rolled her eyes at Qin Luoyu. "Besides you, no one else would break into a private residence without an appointment, acting like this is your home."

"And who is this?" she asked Jiang Kehan ​​with a smile, in a tone completely different from her tone towards Qin Luoyu.

"Your home is practically my home now, after all, don't forget who was the one who clung to my leg to borrow money back then." Qin Luoyu didn't take the other person's words to heart and continued the conversation.

"This is Jiang Kehan. You should have been following the Witch Academy's team selection process, right?"

Hannah tapped her temples lightly with her fingertips. Jiang Kehan ​​noticed that her fingertips were long and sharp, unlike those of a normal witch.

"I remember now, you're the newcomer Wu Yuhan signed, right? I heard you've been doing quite well. Would you like a cup of coffee?"

She used her magic to take out some wood-like beans from the wine cabinet and asked the two of them.

"Hannah isn't just good at forging; her coffee is exceptional too," Qin Luoyu introduced to the somewhat reserved Jiang Kehan, nodding to her to have a cup as well. "Hannah is a dwarf witch, so she'll be a bit more enthusiastic than a normal witch. Don't mind."

When Jiang Kehan ​​thinks of dwarves, the first thing that comes to mind is those short, small creatures in Western fantasy, with thick beards, who love fine wine and forging.

However, in the context of witches, dwarves usually refer to a supernatural race with the scientific name "Frost Giants".

They are quite gifted at controlling extreme cold, and they are not short, really not short. At least Hannah looks to be at least 1.7 meters tall, taller than Jiang Kehan.

Moreover, every Frost Giant possesses the talent to become a god, something that Western fantasy dwarves cannot easily replicate.

However, they have no special talent in forging and mostly work in the weather modulation department of the Witch Organization.

Yes, the weather in Pingjiang City is completely manipulated. It is said that you can even send a letter to the Witch's Agency to request customized weather at a specific time and place.

"Please give me a drink," Jiang Kehan ​​said with a hint of anticipation.

"Okay." Seeing that the two of them were interested, Hannah's disdain disappeared instantly, and even her smile became much more sincere.

She picked up the wooden beans and gently rubbed them with the pads of her index finger and thumb, and a few specks of powder fell like fireflies into the cup of evaporated milk.

But Jiang Kehan ​​only felt a spicy smell coming from her, which made her pinch the tip of her nose.

"The beans are top-quality redwood beans, and the evaporated milk is from purebred high-altitude spirit sheep. It's not something those fake dragon milks can compete with."

Hannah handed the two of them the freshly brewed yuen yuen coffee, introducing it with a touch of pride: "Give it a try."

Jiang Kehan ​​picked up her cup, took a small sip, and sure enough, there was a spicy taste dancing on her tongue, but the spiciness was very mild and even.

It's like giving every taste bud on your tongue a slightly intense Thai massage, followed by a subtle richness and bitterness that rises along with the silky smoothness of the goat milk.

"It's so delicious!" Jiang Kehan's eyes lit up, and she quickly took a few more sips to make the flavor linger in her mouth.

"Haha, not bad, girl." Hannah looked at Jiang Kehan ​​with satisfaction, then glanced sideways at Qin Luoyu.

"By the way, what did you bring her here for? You didn't just bring her to mooch my coffee, did you?"

"Of course she admires your craftsmanship; she wants to have a staff custom-made." Qin Luoyu exhaled, her and Jiang Kehan's thick clothes making them look like penguins.

They walked with a slight sway, and after drinking a sip of hot coffee, they felt even more feverish.

"Alright, I'll accept it for your sake." Hannah thought for a while, looked at Qin Luoyu's face, and finally gave in.

"Feel free to make any requests regarding the type of staff you want; the price of a staff is mainly determined by the materials used."

Although no discount was mentioned, these people all knew perfectly well that Hannah hadn't included much in the processing fee, which would normally account for about a third of the custom-made price.

Jiang Kehan ​​quickly swallowed the coffee in her mouth and said excitedly, "I want a turret-type staff that can cast spells simultaneously and is suitable for large-scale, mindless spells."

She has decided to stick to the path of the turret witch for now, since her current magical advantage is unlikely to be replicated in the future.

In the Little Witch preliminary round, using over 2000 points of magic to fight against 300-500 points of magic is something most people wouldn't even dare to dream of!

However, the higher-level witch qualifying rounds were much more unremarkable, featuring classic scenes of middle-aged witches beating up little witches.

Those who mingle among them are either geniuses or seasoned veterans. Once Jiang Kehan ​​steps up, magic won't be an advantage anymore, since age doesn't matter in witch duels.

"This request..." Hannah thought for a moment, then suddenly had an idea, "What are your thoughts on the floating matrix?"

Hmm? Floating cannons!

Jiang Kehan's eyes widened involuntarily. There are not many restrictions on the form of the staff. For example, Nuoxi's staff is heavy armor.

However, the processing cost for a highly complex staff like the floating cannon was beyond Jiang Kehan's means.

She hadn't expected Hannah to bring it up herself; it was a complete surprise!

"I love so much!"

"Hmph, quite confident, huh? Then let's try it out with my model first and see if it suits us." Hannah stood up, waved to Jiang Kehan, and walked further into the house.

"The floating matrix's requirements for the witch are quite high."

Qin Luoyu looked at the two of them with a slight smile: "I'll wait for you here. Go on, Kehan."

Jiang Kehan ​​nodded to Qin Luoyu, then followed Hannah inside.

Chapter 184 Virtual Web

Jiang Kehan ​​followed behind Hannah, who pushed open a curtain that looked like it was made of some kind of wild animal fur. Behind the curtain was a downward staircase.

"The weapons are underneath, so be careful not to wander off."

Hannah extended her hand to Jiang Kehan, gesturing for her to hold it.

"I've added a lot of anti-theft systems, you know. Although witches don't steal things, it's quite common for them to leave behind excess money and take the purchased items with them."

It's clear that Hannah has encountered this situation several times, and there's a hint of helplessness in her expression.

Jiang Kehan ​​found it somewhat amusing. This behavior was actually based on the premise that the two witches had a very good relationship, so most of the witches were helpless and could only sigh to themselves—how did they end up having such a cunning cat as a friend?

If it's yours, why would you pick it up?

However, thinking of Qin Luoyu's trespassing, Jiang Kehan ​​could only chuckle, because strictly speaking, she also belonged to the category of "bad friends" who came without permission.

It's all Manager Qin's fault... Jiang Kehan ​​made up an excuse for her behavior, and then took Hannah's hand.

The other person's palm felt like it was covered in scales, and you could feel a slight prickling sensation at the edges, but it felt refreshing and soft to hold, even a little cool.

"Don't mind it, the dwarf witch actually has a layer of transparent scales on her body, which looks no different from her skin."

Seeing Jiang Kehan's surprised expression, Hannah smiled and explained, then pulled her downstairs.

At this moment, a strange thought popped into Jiang Kehan's mind, making her feel somewhat unable to look at the dwarf witch.

Speaking of which, when you two are interlocked, isn't it a bit... uh, Jiang Kehan ​​looked at the other person's sharp, long nails, her lips twitched, and she gave up on thinking about this somewhat strange question.

She shifted her attention to her surroundings and began to look around.

There were no lights in the stairwell; the walls emitted a faint glow, as if they were made of stacked metal bricks, and upon closer inspection, one could see a small amount of steam constantly escaping from between the bricks.

Oops, what's burning?

Before Jiang Kehan ​​could come up with a reasonable explanation, they arrived.

To her surprise, the area below was quite empty, and there were only a few staves on the weapon racks around, making it seem rather desolate.

However, the overall style is consistent with the stairwell, and it looks very high-tech, like the interior of a spaceship in a science fiction movie.

"Let me look around, you can take a look for yourself first." Hannah let go of Jiang Kehan's hand, opened her terminal, and started browsing.

"The staffs here weren't made by me. They were virtual staffs that I bought specifically for others to try out. Some models were never used, and I don't know where my friend put them after buying them?"

Ok?

Jiang Kehan ​​looked at the staff on the weapon rack with some doubt and asked in a soft voice, "A virtual staff?"

"Hmm, produced by the Witch Organization, connected to the virtual network." Hannah found the purchase record, then walked to the wall and gently tapped it. The wall immediately began to shrink, finally handing out two small balls.

"It allows witches to experience the set parameters of a staff in a holographic virtual world, which is a good reference for choosing a staff."

Hannah casually tossed two small balls toward Jiang Kehan.

Jiang Kehan ​​caught it somewhat clumsily, her eyes widening involuntarily... A holographic virtual world? Could it be something like swords?

"The completely immersive kind?" she asked Hannah cautiously, her eyes filled with barely suppressed anticipation.

Virtual reality—who hasn't dreamed of going on a rampage like Kirito and living a second life?

“You know what?” Hannah raised an eyebrow and said, “Then I won’t explain further. Just input magic power to enter. I can set parameters on the terminal and communicate with you.”

Jiang Kehan ​​nodded, but couldn't help asking the question.

"By the way, are there any games in this virtual network?"

"Huh?" Hannah scratched her head in confusion, not quite understanding why Jiang Kehan ​​would ask such a question, but she still answered after a moment's thought.

"It seems not. After all, witches don't need to entertain themselves in such virtual places. Reality is already exciting enough, and the shattered space can also give us a second life-like experience."

Jiang Kehan ​​was slightly disappointed; there was indeed a reason why she hadn't heard any news about the virtual network before.

If you put the witch's stats into a game, she'd be considered a top-tier cheat; for them, reality is already enough.

However, Jiang Kehan ​​still wanted to give it a try. Once she had money in the future, she would create her first virtual game!

There's nothing shameful about pursuing your dreams.