Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

Melville, hooded, stood in the shadows, watching the silver-armored guards come and go.

"The security is so tight..."

She frowned slightly, unsure of what to do.

After becoming the Grand Witch, Melville's mindset underwent a dramatic change. In a state of heightened emotion, she acted ruthlessly, killing the powerful nobleman who harbored ill intentions—

This behavior, no matter how you look at it, is somewhat excessive.

Before she could even enjoy the cheers and applause, she was immediately placed under surveillance and house arrest.

The fact that the 5245 Grand General even gave up her "main competition qualification" and stopped participating in the battle for the championship shows how great the controversy was and how dangerous the situation was.

After calming down, Melville then...

I started to feel anxious and uncertain.

She felt good about her actions, thinking that a real man should act this way. She had been bullied by him when she was powerless, but now that she had the strength, what was she waiting for but to fight back?

Then she realized she had been too hasty.

A gentleman's revenge is never too late.

Having become a Grand Witch, she already possesses the capital to rise to the upper echelons. If she just endures it for now, and waits three to five years, wouldn't she be able to manipulate others at will?

"Ugh……"

Melville lay sullen on the soft bed.

She is not a decisive or resolute person to begin with.

She had never experienced this situation before and didn't know what to do.

It was at this moment that she naturally thought, "If Zuo Chang were here, he would definitely have a solution, right? Unlike me, I don't even know what to do next."

Throughout the silent wait, Melville's mindset remained stable.

For some reason, she didn't panic much when she killed the nobleman in public.

She felt the magic emanating from the demon of war, but her mind was filled with thoughts of that black-haired youth.

She inexplicably felt—

Even if one day she is put on the stake or tied to the guillotine, someone will surely fall from the sky and save her!

but……

The one who came to save her was not Zuo Chang, but a mysterious black invitation.

"The Witch's Letter"

Upon opening it, Melville saw the following information:

【Dear newly minted witch sisters:】

[Since you have only recently become a witch, I am issuing this direct warning: The blood of the Witch King is about to be revived, and the long-awaited tea party of seven will resume after seven hundred years. Please proceed to 96511; 'moonlight and a floral crown' will guide you on your way.]

Sincerely yours, Hyacinth.

[Note: The Witch's Letter contains a one-time time-space spell. You can activate it with magic to teleport to the territory of 96511.]

Undoubtedly, as a novice witch, Melville had no idea what this was or why the invitation had found her.

but--

96511!

Isn't that Zuo Chang's community?

Could this be a gathering organized by Zuo Chang?

Melville thought it was very possible!

Furthermore, rather than being trapped here awaiting trial, it's better to venture out to 96511. Even if the Seven-Person Tea Party is unreliable, Zuo Chang is definitely reliable!

Without much hesitation.

Melville activated the spacetime magic on the Witch's Letter, teleporting to the Heavenly King's Castle in 96511.

Chapter 255 Unwilling to Leave

Melville, who had just arrived at 96511, was not flustered. Under the twilight, she looked at the bustling street with great composure.

After all, she was a promising young talent invited to participate in the "Cross-border Exchange Conference," not a complete novice with no experience.

Coupled with her rather striking appearance and the unique, mysterious aura she possessed after becoming a witch, passersby who caught a glimpse of her were quite surprised and began to stare at her.

"So……"

What should we do next?

Melville stared at the witch's letter in her hand, unsure of her next move. "Moonlight and a wreath" would guide her, but what were moonlight and a wreath?

She dared not act rashly and waited until nightfall to see if there were any new developments.

Unexpectedly, when night fell, the moonlight did not provide guidance. Instead, a conflict broke out between a "witch" and the city lord of Tianwang City, leading to the city being sealed off and the witch being captured!

Oh!

No delusion!

At this moment, she lurked in the shadows, calculating the likelihood of her forcibly breaking out of the Heavenly King City.

"Melville!"

"!"

The sudden shout startled Melville!

She instinctively raised her staff, then suddenly realized that the sound she had just heard was not from her "ears," but from inside her head!

She suddenly looked down and saw a small black and white spotted dog at her feet.

The little dog squatted on the ground, staring at her blankly: "Yes, it's me."

"Ah... Lord War Demon?"

"War Demon is already an honorific title; adding 'Sir' would be inappropriate. If you don't want to call me 'Lord,' then call me by my honorific title—War."

It is impossible to call upon the Lord.

Melville crouched down and asked, "Sir War, did Mr. Zuo send you to see me?"

The puppy nodded: "Yes."

"Did he know I was here?"

The pitch was raised.

Melville seemed somewhat pleased, and his slightly clouded eyes brightened.

To this-

The war demon exhaled through its nose and gave a soft snort.

It said, “Control your emotions, Melville. I certainly won’t interfere with your social life, nor do I care whether you fall in love with Zuo Chang, but I must remind you that you must learn to control yourself. Being a witch is a volatile profession, and once you are immersed in love… you will literally drown, as if you were drowning in the sea.”

"...My Lord War, I have no such intention."

Whether it exists or not, what does it have to do with the devil?

The demon of war stood up—a dog stands on all fours: "Come with me. Zuo Chang was worried about you and specifically sent me to find you."

"Yes."

Melville followed suit.

A group of silver-armored guards approached, and just as she was about to find a dark corner to hide, a magical force suddenly swept over her, enveloping her.

She seemed to have vanished into thin air.

The squad of silver-armored guards marched past her in orderly steps, but none of them stopped to ask her why she was wandering the streets alone so late at night.

Melville looked into the eyes of the soldiers—

Melville couldn't see her in their eyes!

The Demon of War maintained its pace, its voice resounding directly in her mind: "This is one way to use my power, Melville. I am the Demon of War, with a unique skill system called 'Thirty-Six Stratagems,' which can only be used with my magic. What I just did was 'Crossing the Sea Under Cover of Darkness.'"

Melville asked in surprise, "I... became invisible?"

"It's not about becoming invisible, it's about removing you from other people's perception."

Melville remained bewildered: "I don't understand."

"It's okay if you don't understand, just know the general idea. This is my most treasured skill, and even if you are my priest, I won't teach it to you easily."

The Thirty-Six Stratagems

This is the most prized skill of the devil of war, which he never easily reveals.

The reason he taught Zuo Chang was mainly because he now considered Zuo Chang his elder brother, and he was passing on his knowledge to show his sincerity.

Thanks to the ingenious deception, the gate to the city was already in sight.

However, the door was tightly closed at the moment.

The War Demon sat down on the spot, his dog-like eyes sweeping over the guards at the gate, and said, "Let's wait. These few crooks and rascals will never be able to see through my magic! As long as people enter or leave the city, and the gates are wide open, we can leave the city."

Out of town?

Now?

Melville paused, then lowered his voice as much as possible: "Is Mr. Zuo not in Tianwang City right now?"

"He's here."

"That……"

Why leave the city?

Melville looked at the demon of war, seemingly unable to comprehend it.

Even the Demon of War couldn't understand: "What? Because of the reckless actions of your kind, the lord of this place has ordered the arrest of the witch. Zuo Chang was worried about your safety and ordered me to take you out of the city."

"But... isn't Tianwang City safe for Mr. Zuo either?"