The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 284 Warm and Daily Life with the Witches

The atmosphere in the castle was quiet and solemn, and David's eyes fell on Anne.

She was sitting at an ancient crystal table, surrounded by all kinds of strange magical materials and runes for enhancing spiritual power.

All of this was in preparation for her upcoming transformation.

Anne closed her eyes, her long hair gleaming softly in the dim light of the candle.

She took a deep breath and gradually sank her mind deep into her heart.

As her consciousness deepened, she could feel her mental strength like the surging sea, becoming more surging and powerful with every breath.

"Now, it's time to transform." Annie murmured to herself.

Surrounded by powerful energy, she began to try to mobilize all her mental power, and at the same time, the mark of the spiritual contract in her body also surged.

She herself is a witch who possesses the power of contract.

On the road to growth, she has signed contracts with countless creatures, and now the power of these contracts has begun to continuously strengthen her mental strength.

“You must immerse yourself in your inner world and awaken the power hidden deep in your soul.”

As her consciousness gradually focused, she began to feel strong and oppressive mental fluctuations, which was the power that countless wizards desired but were afraid to control.

Suddenly, she tapped her fingers lightly, and the magical materials around her began to float up automatically, forming a large formation with complex runes rotating.

Each rune flashes a faint and mysterious light, they symbolize their different attributes and powers, and at this moment, they will work together to provide support for Annie.

When the formation was completed, a soft yet powerful light emanated from the crystal table, like the first ray of sunlight in the morning, shining in and dispelling the darkness.

Anne felt her soul being enveloped by this pure energy. A warmth and tranquility filled her body, allowing her to go deeper into her inner world.

As the light spread, Anne's mental power surged like a tide. She could feel a strong energy she had never felt before, as if there were whispers of countless creatures surrounding her.

These beings are the humans and magical creatures she once signed a contract with, and their faith and strength are gathered at this moment to support Anne.

Each contract is like a thin thread deep in her soul, pulling her to move towards a higher level.

David stood quietly in a corner of the room, his eyes fixed on Anne.

He felt that the power was not just a personal transformation, but more like a divine calling, a supreme power that burst out from the combination of faith and contract.

This power reminded him of the sense of mission conveyed by the god-like existence. It was an invisible yet powerful guidance that made people's hearts surge.

"This is the power of the contract." David thought to himself, "It is not only a form of relationship between individuals, but also a bond that connects the beliefs and goals of all living beings."

He looked at Annie, who was concentrating on immersing herself in this power, while the magical materials around her were spinning and dancing with the rune formation, filling the entire space with a dreamlike feeling.

At this moment, Annie felt that the power that had been dormant in her body, waiting to be awakened, was fully awakened.

Deep in the consciousness, the emotions that had been suppressed erupted like a volcano.

All the spiritual forces that had been signed in the past converged at this moment into a dazzling and firm immortal light.

As the energy continued to condense, she began to focus on controlling the fluctuating yet powerful mental forces, guiding them to her core and allowing them to blend into a new state of consciousness.

The runes in the formation began to flash more and more violently, reflecting her deep desire for power and her unwavering determination for the future.

The temperature in the surrounding air suddenly rose, as if a tsunami was approaching.

Amid all these changes, a new light, brighter and more fiery, burst out from Anne.

It was an almost sacred unyielding will, which illuminated the entire refining room and also shone into the softest and most freedom-yearning part of David's heart.

A dazzling, heart-shaking new aura emanated from her, like the morning light penetrating the night sky, revealing endless possibilities before her.

Finally, in the silence after the strong shock, all the magical materials gradually returned to their positions and the formation disbanded.

After sitting next to the crystal table and meditating for a long time, Anne has successfully broken through to the fourth-ring wizard realm!

David felt the power and his eyes narrowed slightly.

At this moment, he suddenly had the illusion that Annie seemed to have transformed into a god and was establishing contact with her believers.

This reminded him of the God of Light and the believers of Holy Light.

Anne's transformation is not only the result of her personal practice, but also more like a ritual in ancient mythology, recreating the invisible and sacred connection between contract and faith.

At this moment, she seemed to have really become a bridge connecting living beings and power.

"God of Light..." he muttered to himself.

This feeling reminded him of the pious and resolute attitude of those followers of the God of Light when they prayed.

David couldn't help but sigh in his heart, realizing that what was shown in Anne might be a possibility to unlock the secrets of the gods.

Anne had slowly opened her eyes in meditation at this time, revealing not only the unique aura of a newly promoted fourth-ring wizard.

She stood up and looked at David with gentle eyes, "I succeeded, but this is not the end, but a new beginning."

The next moment, she hugged the Duke and whispered, "Thank you."

David's heart moved and he picked up Anne.

Now that Annie has broken through to the fourth ring, she can help him upgrade the spiritual contract mark to the fifth ring.

In addition, he also wanted to learn more about the possibilities of the divine path through in-depth communication with Annie.

They chose to practice with Anne in the quiet little garden in the backyard of the castle. The sun shone among the flowers and green grass, and the breeze blew gently, bringing bursts of fresh air.

The two smiled at each other, each feeling an invisible but firm connection.

They begin by warming up with simple poses, relaxing their bodies through deep breathing and stretching, and slowly entering a meditative state, fully immersing their minds in the present moment.

After the warm-up, they began to try their first double pose - "Double Tree Pose".

Anne stood up, lifted one leg and placed it on the inside thigh of the other leg, stretched out her arms, and stood opposite David.

David stood firmly, raising one hand high to meet Anne's.

The two people stared at each other, and at this moment, they felt a strong and warm energy flow between each other.

David could feel his body swaying slightly with Anne's, but the instability only made them more closely connected.

As they gradually gained balance, their bodies seemed to merge into one.

In this graceful, smooth, powerful and coordinated posture, they felt a strange and profound resonance. Next, they challenged a more complex move - "rotating dance".

This position requires both parties to rotate at the same time and keep their bodies staggered, and remain stable when the center of gravity changes.

Anne stretched out her arms, gracefully like wings, and David gently grasped one of her hands, and the two of them slowly spun around.

She could feel the power welling up within her being channeled through the movement.

And David responded with a warm gesture.

At that moment, this tacit understanding seemed to break the space and time, making everything around them blurred, leaving only the consciousness that was closely connected between each other.

As they continued to practice, they gradually entered a more mysterious state, a synchronous experience that went beyond verbal communication.

During this process, both of them could clearly feel the support from each other's mental strength, which made every movement so natural and smooth, as flawless as a partner dance.

Finally, when they finished their last practice, the two sat back on the grass, facing each other, breathing heavily, but with satisfied and happy smiles on their faces.

It is not only a physical exercise, but also an important bridge for communication between souls.

The sunlight shines through the leaves, drawing mottled light and shadows around them, and those new buds sparkling with vitality are heralding infinite possibilities for the future.

David could feel the mark of the spiritual contract in his spiritual world growing stronger and stronger. He believed that with Annie's help, it wouldn't be long before he could successfully break through to the fifth ring.

Time passed little by little.

After David obtained enough resources, he practiced with the witches.

Although the war between the wizarding world and the hell world outside has not ended yet, he has gained a rare peace.

During this rare peaceful time, David lived with witches including Anne, Leah, Amy, Cynthia and Reina in the castle, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Although the war outside was still fierce, the scene inside the castle was quite different. It was like a safe haven isolated from the world.

Every morning, sunlight shines through the windows into the spacious and bright hall, and the witches gather together early for morning exercises.

They practiced meditation and mind control under David's guidance. The whole room was filled with a faint fragrance, which was essential oil made from fresh herbs.

Leah always had a smile on her face, guiding everyone into the mood, while the twin maids Huowu and Shuilian were responsible for preparing breakfast, using her expertise in cooking magic to create delicious and fragrant food.

"Breakfast is ready!" Huo Wu shouted excitedly.

She brought out a salad, a pot of hot wheat porridge, and a basket of freshly baked bread rolls.

Cynthia used her small, delicate, magical hands to direct the food to fly in front of everyone.

“It makes preparation quicker this way!”

Cynthia smiled mischievously, her big eyes twinkling with an innocent and playful light.

Everyone sat around the dining table and enjoyed the delicious meal.

Sometimes we chat, sometimes we share our recent new knowledge and experiences.

While Amy is always keen to talk about new spells she recently discovered from ancient scrolls, Sura is more concerned with how to use these spells to help those affected by the war.

“Although we are in this peaceful castle, we cannot ignore our responsibilities outside,” David mused.

The afternoon is the time for them to study and practice together.

David leads the witches to use some simple and efficient methods. He teaches not only magical skills, but also an understanding of the essence of life and the use of power.

In the evening, they often gathered around the fireplace, enjoying sweet hot drinks while sharing interesting stories of their day.

Sometimes they would sit together and weave garlands using a variety of herbs and flowers.

During these warm, relaxed and happy times, everyone can open up and talk about anything.

In this small circle, there is no difference in status, no hostility, only the close-knit fun of everyone.

At this moment, they even forgot about the outside world and focused only on the tiny but loving little world before their eyes.

As time goes by, this kind of life gradually becomes a treasured part of every girl's heart.

Even though the war is still looming, a deep friendship is established between David and the witches, allowing them to support each other and face the unknown challenges of the future together.

When night falls, under the bright starry sky, David will take the witches into the room to practice, helping them to improve their strength as quickly as possible. There will be music and dance in the castle every night.

After this period of continuous practice.

With Annie's help, David finally upgraded the spiritual contract mark to the fifth ring.

His powerful spiritual wizard talent also allowed him to improve his spiritual power again, successfully breaking through to the peak of the fourth ring.

The Five Rings' spiritual contract talent also made his connection with the contracted creatures stronger, allowing them to directly become his incarnations.

Therefore, even though he had been partying with the witches in the castle every night, he secretly relied on the mental contract to control those wizards and accomplished a lot of things in secret.

One night, while practicing his spiritual contract, David unexpectedly sensed a familiar and dark aura.

It was a twisted and intense energy fluctuation that seemed to be quietly tearing the space apart, causing his expression to gradually become solemn.

He closed his eyes and used his mental strength to deeply explore the source of this power.

As his consciousness deepened, he discovered a place shrouded in darkness, where some sinister plot seemed to be hidden.

"Dark wizard..." David thought to himself.

Dark wizards are like termites in the wizarding world, and it is impossible to completely eliminate them.

And with the invasion of the hell world, these dark wizards are able to take advantage of the chaos.

Fortunately, he was prepared.

He had previously contracted many dark wizards through mental contracts.

Now these dark wizards are mixing in those dark wizard organizations to help him provide information.

Afterwards, he directly took over the body of the dark wizard through the power of the mental contract and began to investigate the dark energy more deeply.

After investigation, he found that this energy was controlled by those dark wizards. The dark wizards were planning an evil summoning ritual, trying to open the road to hell through sacrifice.

(End of this chapter)