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

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Yes, distance.

Logically speaking, there should be a sense of distance between witches that both are aware of but tacitly avoid mentioning. From Ruona, Jiang Kehan ​​could only feel tolerance and doting.

It's as if they already know themselves.

Jiang Kehan ​​kept her doubts and guesses to herself, and nodded as if she hadn't noticed anything, leading Ruona to the sky island arranged by Gu Lingfeng.

The two left Gulinfang one after the other, leaving Gu Lingfeng wiping his witch card, watching them leave with a meaningful look, and letting out a soft laugh.

"It seems I've discovered an extraordinary talent."

She put the witch cards away, walked to her desk, sat down, took out a commission from the cards, and gently tapped the table with her right hand.

"If Miss Jiang really has potential, perhaps I can increase my investment?" Gu Lingfeng pondered as he looked at the contents of the commission.

Finally, she put the commission back in the drawer, opened the terminal and opened the chat interface with Gu Qingci, and sent him Jiang Kehan's publicly available information, hoping that he could use his position as a college teacher to take note.

The other party gave him the middle finger without saying whether they accepted or not, but Gu Lingfeng knew that the other party would definitely be interested.

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The Worry-Free Sky Island can be roughly divided into four areas. Among them, the sky island arranged by Gu Lingfeng is located at the southern end, which is the high-end area of ​​the witch's "self-built house".

Jiang Kehan ​​looked at these floating islands in amazement. These floating islands were theoretically part of the main island of Worry-Free Sky Island, but because they were built by witches, they could see the unrestrained imaginations of different witches.

The ethereal floating island filled with the smell of alcohol, the sweet floating island made entirely of edible candy, and the floating island of the dead shrouded in darkness and covered with graves.

Wait, didn't she just see a skeleton take its hand off and scratch itself?

Jiang Kehan ​​had a lot to complain about, but she didn't know what to say.

Why would a skeleton farm? And why are you ticklish?

Yes, these skeletons living on the empty island of the dead are operating machines, busily planting special plant materials on them, and Jiang Kehan ​​can clearly see the despair in their eyes.

Although it's absurd to think someone is hopeless just by looking at the blue light in their pupils, that's the unspoken understanding between working people.

Rona continued to walk freely in the sky, easily keeping up with Jiang Kehan, who was riding the witch's broom.

"What's wrong, Miss Jiang? Are you also interested in agriculture?" Seeing Jiang Kehan ​​looking at the Undead Sky Island, Ruona asked with a smile.

Jiang Kehan ​​came to her senses and gently shook her head.

"Ah no, I'm just curious why these skeletons are being exploited here. They look like they haven't had a rest in a long time."

This is already devastating exploitation, she wondered. She had seen other alien races before, but they generally lived well. These skeletons, on the other hand, seemed like disposable items, the kind that were thrown away when they were broken.

Ruona suppressed her smile, walked to Jiang Kehan's side, and spoke hesitantly.

"Witches are always indifferent to other races. We give preferential treatment to those of other races who have the potential to become witches because we need them, but we may not care too much about the life or death of other races."

Jiang Kehan ​​fell silent for a moment. Perhaps the wonderful days had made her lower her guard. The witch's hegemony was built on the extermination of other races, and it was hard to say whether it was right or wrong.

Did she feel any pity? She clutched her heart, suddenly realizing that she had only asked out of curiosity and didn't really care whether the skeleton lived or died.

Even if you replace the person in your mind with a human, it's the same.

Jiang Kehan ​​was somewhat dazed. She lowered her head and murmured in a voice only she could hear.

"So, I've completely become a witch."

However, I should not lose my sense of right and wrong. This incident served as a wake-up call for her. She recalled her past life and set a bottom line for herself.

If the price of power is to cease to be oneself, then she would rather destroy that power.

Seeing Jiang Kehan ​​stop, Ruona seemed to sense something and walked up to her. Under the other's surprised gaze, she rubbed Jiang Kehan's head with her hand, then half-squatted down to look at her.

"You can tell me if there's anything, I'm here."

Ruona smoothed away Jiang Kehan's brow, and magic spread from her hands, passing on warmth to Jiang Kehan.

Jiang Kehan ​​stubbornly pursed her lips, but when she saw the other person's eyes, which were wrapped in ribbons, looking as if they had been defeated, her momentum collapsed instantly.

"I'm just a little confused." Her eyes darted around, and she hooked her finger to her cheek.

Ruona withdrew her hand and looked at Jiang Kehan ​​very seriously.

"Does Miss Jiang know where the properties of magic come from?"

Jiang Kehan ​​looked at the other person in surprise. She had tried to search for this question many times, but even with different descriptions, she could not find any relevant information online.

She shook her head, unsure why the other person was saying this.

Rona took out her work permit from the Witch Organization from her bosom and hung it around her neck, using magic to shield herself from the other witches' perception of her presence.

"The so-called magic is actually our own expectations of the world. We expect the world to become a certain way in our hands, and only then will the magic respond to us and become that way."

After thinking for a while, Rona came up with a simple analogy.

"It's like we're pleading with the world, but only we ourselves are reaching out our hands."

"The so-called characteristics are the manifestation of a witch's own inner self. It's not that the stronger the characteristics, the stronger the witch's potential. Rather, it's the mind that can change magic. No matter what situation you encounter, you are already powerful in yourself, including your infinite magic and other undiscovered characteristics."

"If you start to doubt yourself, or even deny your own heart, it means you have taken a step toward death, and it is very difficult to turn back."

"So even if you are different, there is no need to doubt. Witches are just such obsessive creatures. We yearn for our own sky, without regret."

Ruona spoke very seriously, and Jiang Kehan ​​listened very attentively.

She suddenly understood why there was such a strong sense of distance between witches. If the change was not genuine, but rather influenced by others, it would be poison to the witch.

She also realized that she had never changed; she was still Jiang Kehan, who was willing to reach out to strangers. It was just that the situation was more complicated, leaving her a little at a loss.

Jiang Kehan ​​smiled and nodded vigorously.

"oh, I understand now."

"If I want to change this world, then I will change this world and make it my own sky," she silently made up her mind, her eyes shining.

Chapter 34 Seeking the Path in One's Heart

After this little incident, the two smiled at each other and tacitly pretended that nothing had happened.

Rona got up and put her work badge back in her arms, feeling somewhat emotional. No wonder Sonia spoke so highly of her; this girl really had a good character.

Although she was blind, she had a silver lining: she was acutely aware of other people's emotions. She could easily see that the other person had moved on from their troubles, but...

Perhaps it's not just Li Hui who needs redemption, but also Jiang Kehan.

Rona didn't say it aloud; she gazed at the vibrant little witch and silently prayed for her.

The floating island that Gu Lingfeng prepared for the two of them was very large. The main part of the floating island resembled an undulating mountain range, with two subordinate floating islands of varying heights nearby. The clouds and mist on the mountain range fell onto the two subordinate floating islands like streams, creating a very charming scene.

Jiang Kehan ​​led Ruona to the highest point of the mountain range according to the coordinates. The place was shrouded in mist like a fairyland, making it difficult to see inside from the outside.

But once the two were seated in the specially arranged seats, the fog disappeared from their sight, and they could clearly observe whether there were any people outside.

Is this the witch's method of preventing surveillance? It looks so sophisticated.

Jiang Kehan ​​withdrew her scrutinizing gaze and looked sincerely at Ruona: "Teacher Ruona, what are we learning today?"

When the other party took out the work ID of the Witch Organization, Jiang Kehan ​​knew that the other party had come specifically to tutor her. If she didn't seize the opportunity to learn, when would she?

Ruona waved her finger and took out a thin notebook from her personal space, handing it to Jiang Kehan. After a moment's thought, she spoke.

"Originally, I only came here to teach you how to maintain etiquette and some tips on how to approach other witches appropriately, but I think you seem to need some more specific common sense."

The common knowledge of witches is not all made public, because these alien races who are witch trainees can also access the internet through terminals. In order to keep it secret and to screen them, witches engrave some common knowledge into their genes, and they will understand it themselves when they step into the next stage.

If the witch is really curious, she can ask her two mothers to find out in advance.

However, knowing only that the next stage is the growth period of the magic of growth has a blinding effect on Jiang Kehan.

Jiang Kehan ​​took the notebook and curiously flipped through it. The handwriting was not dense, but you could see the writer's care. Every potentially ambiguous place was annotated, and different illustrations were even drawn to help her understand better.

She carefully closed her notebook and solemnly awaited Rona's instruction: "Well, please begin, Teacher Rona."

Rona used her magic to create a scene in the air that resembled an ape evolution diagram, starting with a somewhat bewildered little witch.

"Witches possess magic from birth, but at this stage, because they are in the process of shaping their inner selves, their magic is not much and will not increase. Only when witches reach a certain age and have basically determined their inner selves will they step into the next stage."

The little witch in the picture gradually becomes more aware and more withdrawn.

Jiang Kehan ​​stared at the scene in a daze, as if she were the little witch. As time passed and she gradually saw her own heart more clearly, she said with a sense of realization, "This must be the witch's introspection period."

Rona maintained her spell and nodded. This spell allowed the witch to simulate growth once more, which was just right for Jiang Kehan.

"Yes, what follows is the growth period of rapidly increasing magic power. Witches usually enter this stage when they are 16 or 17 years old, and their magic power will increase to more than 3000 before it ends."

Jiang Kehan ​​could clearly feel that the little witch in the picture suddenly became full of power, her eyes began to deepen, and she also began to have a close connection with the outside world.

Is this the beginning of the witch changing the world? She couldn't help but reach out her hand, wanting to touch this scene.

Ruona gently patted her hand away, then flicked her forehead with her index finger. Jiang Kehan ​​felt a cool sensation erupt from her forehead, which brought her back to her senses.

Jiang Kehan ​​couldn't help but feel a little scared; she really couldn't distinguish herself from the image just now.

Ruona took out a leaf from her personal space and handed it to Jiang Kehan: "Put this on your left eye, it might help."

Jiang Kehan ​​took the leaf. The leaf felt fuzzy and slightly prickly. She placed the leaf on her left eye and immediately felt as if she had two perspectives.

One is a normal first-person perspective, while the other is a God's perspective that elevates the soul.

"What is this?" she couldn't help but ask.

Seeing her curiosity, Rona took out a handful of similar leaves and handed them to her: "These are leaves from the Twin Senses Tree. They allow witches to observe details better, while also being immune to some unnecessary influences and maintaining focus. They are a popular tool in the alchemy industry."

Jiang Kehan ​​thanked them before putting the leaves into her spatial bracelet. For her, the more the merrier, but she was also somewhat amused and exasperated.

The gifts I have to return are increasing, and I don't know if that's a blessing or a curse.

Thinking of the unique way witches returned gifts, a slight blush appeared on her face.

When faced with an accumulation of too many favors, some witches might simply "give up" and choose to offer themselves as a gift to the recipient, whether intentionally or not.

Therefore, a witch's help to her friends will also remain within certain limits.

"After the growth period, the witch officially becomes an adult." Ruona didn't notice Jiang Kehan's little tricks and continued to explain common sense to her.

"You see, at this stage, witches are not limited to themselves. While learning magic, they expand their social circle and learn other things such as alchemy. Basically, all working witches are at this stage."

Jiang Kehan ​​nodded. This stage is equivalent to the witch's career period.

Rona's tone gradually became serious: "But before the Great Witch stage, there is a soft limit to the amount of magic a witch can freely increase. At this point, the witch must rely on external objects to improve, and the upper limit of improvement that can be achieved by relying on external objects will increase as the witch's understanding of the world increases."

"Therefore, witches whose magic reaches its soft limit will leave the imaginary world to seek their own path in other universes. At the same time, they will constantly explore themselves, thereby gaining a perspective on the world, a rudimentary understanding of the truth, causing a qualitative change in their magic, and then raising their magic limit again."