The forbidden witch, Virginiana.
That was a great calamity 700 years ago. According to records, it almost destroyed the entire world and was eventually sealed away by the Dragon God, the Moon God, and the Angel God.
The "Seven Great Powers" got their name from this...
The silver-haired half-elf is the symbol of the forbidden witch.
I don't understand how Katya could be recognized by Lilith so easily even though she was wearing a hood.
I don't really understand the name "Forbidden Witch." Why would people be so afraid of her? Is it just because she almost destroyed the whole world?
Moreover, the forbidden witch from 700 years ago has already been sealed away; the Katya before us is merely someone who shares similar characteristics with her.
She is not some "forbidden witch".
Looking at Lilith who had stopped me, Katya was very disappointed. She didn't like being called the "Forbidden Witch," and she disliked the feeling of everyone staying away from her.
"Lilith! What are you doing? She's Katya, not the forbidden witch you're talking about!"
I broke free from Lilith and ran to Katya. She seemed very scared, her body was trembling. Was she worried that I would cause her to break off our friendship?
“That…Leon…”
Lilith seemed to feel sorry for her actions, and stood there stunned for a moment, not knowing what to say.
I know Lilith didn't mean it, but she did smell something different on Katya.
The so-called "scent of a witch".
Therefore, even without seeing Katia's features, one can still say the name "Forbidden Witch".
As for the witch's aura.
I don't know what it tastes like, and I can't taste it. However, there are probably only three people who can taste it like this.
The Witch of the End, Aliyoru.
Pandora, the illusory witch.
And, the Forbidden Witch, Virjana.
Witches do not belong to the "Seven Great Powers," and their birth only brings disaster and war.
However, apart from their own appearances, no one has ever seen them. Apart from the "Forbidden Witch," there are no records of the other two witches.
The reason why "End" and "Illusion" exist is entirely because they are names mentioned by the "Forbidden Witch" when she was sealed away.
No one knows where witches come from or where they go; they exist only in a world of existence and non-existence.
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After I brought Katia back to the hotel, Lilith remained hostile towards her, constantly asking me why I had encountered her.
Although it's a long story, I still told Lilith what had happened.
Even so, Lilith pinched her nose and kept muttering, "That girl has a strong witch aura about her."
Then, she walked out of the hotel alone, as if that would make her feel better.
"Is it really that exaggerated...?"
I ignored Lilith and turned to look at Katya. She seemed afraid of Lilith's gaze, keeping her head down and holding "Julius" in her arms, standing there like a child who had made a mistake.
"Katia, you came to see me...is there something you need?"
What does "forbidden witch" or anything like that matter to me? What matters is that she doesn't harm me, and that's a blessing in disguise.
Rather, if Katya really is the "Forbidden Witch," and with "Julius" on top of her, her own side would be much stronger. As for "jealousy" or anything like that, she wouldn't be afraid at all!
"I……"
"It's about 'Magic Stone Disease'!"
Katya hesitated for a long time without speaking, seemingly afraid of Lilith at the door, the strange woman who would yell "Forbidden Witch" and pinch her nose whenever she saw her.
The one who spoke on her behalf was "Julius," the adorable gray and white kitten.
"Magic Stone Disease!"
Last night, I didn't tell Katya anything about the "Magic Stone Disease." It seems that news of the Sixth Prince's accident has already spread among the nobles.
but……
When such a major incident occurs in the royal family, shouldn't the first thing to do be to suppress the news?
Even Katya knows about it, so someone must be deliberately spreading the news.
It's obvious that this person is almost certainly the Seventh Prince.
"Does Katya know how to cure 'Magic Stone Disease'?"
Since Katya came to me specifically, she must have a way to treat "Magic Stone Disease".
"Yes, that's right! A mere 'Magic Stone Disease' is no problem at all!"
"Julius!"
Hearing Julius say that is wonderful, but it also makes me curious about its identity.
It can speak, it can use magic, and it doesn't chant.
In its eyes, "Magic Stone Disease" is nothing more than a trivial matter.
What exactly is it?
I dream of having one!
"but……"
Julius hesitated, then slipped out of Katya's arms, flew to me, and fell into deep thought.
"but……"
What is it trying to express?
"We can't get into the palace..."
It seems that because of Katya, the palace forbids her from entering or leaving. Even Duke Albad needs permission from a prince or higher to enter the palace.
It seems that the name "Forbidden Witch" has indeed caused Katya a lot of confusion.
No wonder I was so happy to cry when I asked her to be my friend. Was this my first real friend?
Even so, Duke Albad still took Katia in.
It seems that this Duke Albad isn't a bad person after all; not all nobles are as annoying as the Seventh Prince.
If it's really because of Katya, then even Olivia probably wouldn't be able to bring her into the palace.
"So, you're planning to tell me the solution? So I can go to the palace to treat the Sixth Prince?"
"No, no, no! Even if I tell you the way, you still can't completely cure the 'Magic Stone Disease.' Only I can do it myself!"
So the final proposal was that I would bring "Julius" into the palace, while Katya would stay at the hotel and wait for us to return.
It seemed to be the only way, so Katya simply nodded in agreement.
Without further ado, I instructed Lilith to protect Katia, and then took "Julius" to the palace.
Although Lilith was very reluctant, it was my request after all, so she could only reluctantly agree. In desperation, she offered three steaks as payment, and only then did she nod her head like a rattle-drum.
Dealing with Lilith is definitely impossible without food. It's a miracle that a creature like her, whose brain is full of carnivores, hasn't been kidnapped by human traffickers.
By the time we arrived at the palace, it was already getting late.
Olivia also received the news and rushed to the door to greet us. After all, without her help, even I wouldn't have been able to enter the palace.
However, judging from Olivia's expression, it seems that in just a short while, the Sixth Prince's illness has worsened again.
"really……"
Led by Olivia, I once again arrived at the Sixth Prince's palace.
Previously, only the left hand showed signs of crystallization, but now it has covered the entire lower body, and even the feet have begun to crystallize.
In this situation, let alone tonight, it's questionable whether we can even survive two hours.
"It's quite serious!"
It was Julius who spoke, but...
"The cat is talking!"
Even Olivina, the commander of the Knights, looked incredulous upon hearing this.
"Ahem... Sorry, I lost my composure!"
Unlike me, she quickly calmed down.
"Leon! Please!"
After giving these instructions, she pushed me behind her. It was clear that she trusted me completely.
"Your name is Leon, right? I'll transfer the 'Magic Stone Disease' to myself later. Don't worry, the curse won't affect me. All you have to do is make sure no one comes in and interrupts me!"
Don't worry!
After giving these instructions, Julius floated in front of the sixth prince, and I immediately felt a surge of magical power erupting from its body.
"Found it!"
Immediately afterwards, I saw "Julius" crawl under the bed.
When it reappeared, it was carrying a box with something inside. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a dead rat!
That's a unique advantage! No wonder they're cats!
"Is this it?! Damn it... It's all my fault for not noticing it sooner!"
Olivia also came over and was equally astonished when she discovered it was a mouse.
"It's not over yet! This is just the source of the disease!"
I saw Julius burn the box and then float back to the sixth prince, muttering in a language I couldn't understand.
Immediately afterwards, cracks began to appear in the crystal, and it gradually shattered, with fragments rising into the air and surrounding Julius.
As more and more fragments appeared, a touch of color finally returned to the sixth prince's pale face. Only when the substance covering his entire body completely disappeared did "Julius" stop moving.
but……
"Julius! Your foot!"
On the contrary, Julius was covered in that substance from head to toe, and his feet had crystallized!
"Don't worry, I'll be fine, I just need to rest for a while..."
Before it could finish speaking, visible purple crystals spread at an astonishing speed until they completely enveloped the entire "Julius"!
Then, she fell heavily onto the bed...
"Julius! Julius!"
Although I shouted at the top of my lungs, I could no longer hear its voice. Even though Julius had taken precautions beforehand, I never expected to be completely crystallized.
"Huh? I can't believe I've run into you here again? You little brat who can chant without a spell!"
Just then, a seductive voice suddenly rang out from outside the door, giving me goosebumps.
"Who goes there!"
Olivia realized something was wrong, and reached for her sword at her waist with her right hand, staring intently at the door.
As the door was slowly pushed open, the person who appeared made me tremble all over.
It was...
Agatha Christie, the Bowel Hunter!
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