It felt so good to be close to the witch!

"Just as knights' bodies adapt differently to battle aura, witches' adaptability to magic also varies from person to person."

"The maximum amount of magic power that witches gain when they first awaken their talents is different."

"Take myself as an example. When I first awakened my talent, my total magic power was already 90% of what it is now. Several years have passed, and it has only increased by less than 10%, which is a very small increase. Moreover, the natural growth rate is getting slower year by year."

"The greater progress a witch makes as she gets older lies in the use and development of her talents."

"Age does have an impact on the amount of a witch's magic power. The longer the awakening period, the more magic power she has. However, there is a threshold to this increase, and it generally will not exceed 120% of the amount at the time of awakening."

"From another perspective, it can also be understood that a witch's total magical power is already constant at the time of awakening without the intervention of external forces. The magical power that seems to increase with age is actually just the slow release of suppressed magical power."

"That's why we crave high-purity magic crystals so much."

"The pure natural magic power within high-purity magic crystals can help us break free from our own limitations."

For the first time in a long time, the Ice Witch Ais spoke at length, and the content of her words made Roy fall into deep thought.

Witches, just like knights, have individual differences in their adaptation to magic?

Moreover, unlike knights, witches' total magical power is already solidified at the moment of awakening.

This puzzled Roy greatly—a knight's fighting spirit can increase with training, so why does a witch's magic power become solidified?

Admittedly, even the weakest witch, upon awakening, possesses the physique and magical power of a silver-ranked individual, along with her innate abilities. Knights, on the other hand, can only progress slowly through the training of breathing techniques, progressing from apprentice to full-fledged, bronze, and finally silver ranks. Furthermore, at the same energy level, due to the difference in quality between battle aura and magical power, knights are often no match for witches.

However, since battle aura, which is formed by the fusion of magical particles and life force, can grow within a knight's body, and natural magic can increase a witch's total magical power, it shows that magical energy can indeed grow within a witch's body.

However, the reality is that a witch's total magical power remains fixed throughout her life without external intervention.

So, what exactly caused this phenomenon?

If he can figure out the reason behind it, he will be able to better help the witches improve their strength.

While Roy was still pondering, Ais, having answered his question, stood up and said, "I'm going to check on Elena. I'll come back to you later when I'm in a better state."

"Ok."

Roy responded unconsciously, his eyes somewhat unfocused as he watched the Ice Witch Ais leave, until her slender, perfect figure disappeared around the corner before he looked away.

After pondering for a long time without finding a solution, Roy decided to practice breathing techniques.

Although his current strength is far inferior to that of the witches, even the fox-eared witch Elena, who has the weakest total magic power, he firmly believes that only power that truly belongs to him can bring him the most peace of mind.

While the cultivation of battle qi is far less quick than that of a witch's magic, it is more stable and safer.

Compared to other knights, he already had unique advantages, so he naturally couldn't slack off.

However, just as he was about to begin his cultivation, his ears twitched slightly as he heard footsteps approaching quickly from outside the courtyard.

Chapter 57 The Attempt to Break Through the Grand Order

"Tap...tap..."

The footsteps coming from outside the courtyard were heavy and hurried, but upon hearing them, Roy smiled.

He already knew who the visitor was.

Roy got up and walked out of the room. Just then, the people who came from outside the courtyard also arrived at the entrance gate.

He wore full gray-silver armor, a knight's longsword at his waist, and had a face with a thick beard.

"Uncle Reid, you're back so soon?"

Roy stepped forward with a smile on his face.

"It was mostly sorted out yesterday. I spent most of today handling the details quickly. As for the rest, I left Walker there, so there shouldn't be any problems," Red grinned.

"Walker? I can definitely trust him to finish up the work."

Roy nodded.

He had some recollection of Walker.

He was a dark-skinned young man who always had a stern face. As a formal knight, his combat strength was not strong, but he was quite talented in management. He was always being trained by Red.

"By the way, Lord Roy, the Fertility Festival is in three days. What are your plans for this year's celebrations?"

"Red asked."

He rushed back mainly to ask about this matter.

For the people of the Glorious Empire, the "Feast Festival" is as important as the Spring Festival on Blue Star in Roy's previous life. It is the most important festival of the year and a good day for lords to enhance their prestige, so naturally they cannot slack off.

With only three days left until the "Feast Day", it's already a bit late to start preparing now. In previous years, we would start planning a week in advance.

However, this year's situation in Blackrock Territory is quite special. The war of territorial merger has dampened the joy of the people as the festival approaches.

Now that the battle to merge territories has been won, the Turenbel family’s territory has expanded to Iron Mountain Territory. How could such a joyous occasion not be celebrated with a grand ceremony?

Red's question reminded Roy.

He had neglected the celebration these days because of external threats.

After careful consideration, he decided to say:

"Let's hold this year's 'Fruit Festival' celebration together with the victory celebration of this territory merger battle. Let's make it grand and not skimp on anything. The location will be the central square of Blackrock Territory, and the time will be the night after tomorrow."

"I understand, I'll go arrange it right away."

Red nodded in agreement.

"Thank you for your trouble, Uncle Red." Roy said apologetically. These past few days, one thing after another had kept Red, the territory's "steward," extremely busy.

“It’s all I should do.” Reid grinned. “Being able to watch you grow step by step, young master, and see the Turenbel family prosper little by little, no matter how hard or tiring it is, I am extremely happy.”

"I have to go now, I have a lot to do."

The footsteps gradually faded away.

Roy looked away, somewhat wistfully.

If it weren't for Uncle Red, it would be a pipe dream for him to be as leisurely as he is now, with plenty of time to deal with his own affairs.

The sheer volume of territorial affairs would overwhelm him.

After sighing, Roy whispered, "Lilia, are you there?"

“I am here, Lord Roy.”

The shadow behind Roy flowed like a stream, revealing Lilia's slender figure.

"From now until the Feast Festival, I'll need you to be extra vigilant around Blackrock Territory. Things haven't been peaceful lately..."

"Not peaceful..." The Shadow Witch Lilia murmured these three words to herself, then nodded: "I understand, Lord Roy, but are you safe?"

"Don't worry, Ais and Shanika are here, so don't fret."

Hearing this, Lilia felt relieved.

Given the Ice Witch Ais's strength, it would be almost impossible to harm Roy in front of her without the power of a Golden Knight.

Shanica is a healing witch, so she can ensure that Roy receives immediate medical attention should he get injured.

With double insurance, Roy's safety is indeed not a major concern.

"Then, Lord Roy, I'll be off now. I'll need your continued care on Vivian's side."

“Leave it to me.” Roy nodded.

Watching Lilia disappear into the shadows, Roy took a deep breath, turned around, and went back to his room.

Time was precious, and he was about to begin practicing the breathing techniques.

……

The crimson moon hung high in the sky, and the earth was draped in a faint red veil.

Inside the room, Roy was awakened from his breathing meditation by a gentle knock on the door.

Feeling the battle qi within his body had reached 3.2 levels, a look of excitement flashed in his eyes.

After several hours of training, his battle qi increased from 2.88 to 3.2. This was not only an increase in quantity, breaking through from 2.99 to 3.0, but also meant that the purity of his battle qi had reached a new level, from Bronze One Star to Bronze Two Star!

The barriers that other Bronze Knights had to overcome with countless difficult attempts seemed to exist for him.

Because of his talent [Infinite Desire], his body is highly adaptable to battle qi.

At least for now, the purity of his battle qi at the bronze rank is far from reaching his limit.

Roy let out a soft breath, stood up, and opened the door.

Under the pale red moonlight, a cool and aloof young woman in a deep purple dress stood quietly outside the door. Compared to the daytime, her expression was even more serene, giving people a feeling of tranquility.

"It seems you're ready?" Roy asked softly.

Ais didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly.

"Then let's set off."

Roy took a step forward, and soon the two entered the hidden part of the treasure room.

Unlike the original simple furnishings, the secluded place is now furnished with a lot of furniture, a bright red round carpet, a soft wooden bed, and decorative bookshelves in the corner, and even a few decorative bonsai trees with blooming flowers.

Roy brought everything in himself, one by one, after having his men prepare it.

After taking what Lord Blackrock had left behind, he planned to use this secluded place as a dwelling place for the wandering witch.

Even if the spatial entrance to the hidden place is not closed, it can effectively isolate the witch's aura. Even if the temple sends people to Blackrock Territory to investigate, as long as he closes the spatial entrance, no matter how the temple searches, it will be impossible to find any trace of the wandering witch's existence.

As for the energy needed to maintain the entrance to the hidden place for an extended period, Roy wasn't worried about that.

The four lamp bases on the walls of the treasure room are inlaid with low-purity magic crystals. As long as they are replaced regularly, the entrance to the space can be maintained for a long time.

In a hidden place.

Roy took out a crystal box containing high-purity magic crystals and handed it to the Ice Witch Ais.

After receiving the crystal box, Ais sat cross-legged on the bed.

Roy walked to her side and said in a deep voice, "From now on, you only need to focus on the breakthrough. Leave the pollution to me."

Chapter 58 The Heart of the Witch

In a hidden place.