You think you're worthy of saving the world?

Grandia bit her lip and murmured a complaint, "Why did she have to die like that?"

048 Conquer the witch!

"But because of the death of the human boy, Tia, this immature child, should have matured a bit, right?"

The silver-haired elf princess covered her embarrassment with a light cough and spoke.

"Hmm... her expression is finally starting to look decent."

Elutia nodded in satisfaction: "She seems to have found her mission."

That look in his eyes was the look of someone who planned to die fighting with Yuri on their shoulders.

"Go for it... Tia, don't let Lord Yuri's death be in vain."

The third princess cheers on the girl in the picture who looks exactly like her.

On the throne, Celestia witnessed the entire process of Yuri's heroic death.

The Eternal Queen's feelings were even more complex than those of her daughters.

One reason, of course, is that "Tia the Maiden" is the Elf Queen herself.

A clumsy yet somewhat proud, elven girl full of a sense of justice and adventurous spirit—that's what she was like 2000 years ago.

Therefore, she felt more immersed in the story than anyone else, as if she herself was truly fighting alongside the boy and experiencing a life-or-death separation from him.

When the human boy was cut in half at the waist by the witch, Celestia's heart was torn apart.

When her past self wept bitterly and regretted her actions, she couldn't help but feel sorrow and shed tears as well.

She felt the same sense of mission when her past self vowed to bear the weight of Yuri's death, and resolved to remember this memory.

On the other hand, Celestia is also a witness from God's perspective.

The human boy was Rosalia's companion brought into the Singularity to challenge the trials, but now he has died before he could even reunite with Rosalia.

If this were a storybook, Yuri would clearly be a supporting character who dies to help the immature protagonist Tia grow up quickly.

The rest of the story is predictable.

Tia and Rosalia reunite, and together they work to avenge Yuri and kill their way through the Witch's Night.

What should have been a touching scene turned into one where Celestia felt no joy whatsoever.

The human boy was supposed to become Rosa's power, but instead he facilitated my growth. It's almost like...

I'm so awesome, I've snatched away Rosa's boyfriend!

Wow! No way!

……

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Surrounded by a lush forest are wooden cabins that blend seamlessly with the ancient trees.

The surrounding area is filled with flowers, lawns, and shrubs, as well as small animals chasing and playing, while flocks of birds fly overhead.

It is far removed from the dark impression that the name "Witch's House" evokes.

This is a small, sun-drenched, and lush courtyard world.

"Ugh! I'm so tired!"

The "wicked witch" strode into the courtyard in high heels over 15cm high, startling the squirrels that were munching on acorns.

She dragged Yuri's corpse and "Azure Queen" to the door of the cabin, kicked the door open, and then roughly threw the boy's upper and lower body onto the single bed.

The blood covering Yuri's body had long since congealed.

Half of its internal organs were shredded by magic during the battle, while the other half was lost during transport.

No trace of his life remains, only the handsome young man's face remains eternally beautiful.

"Hey, stop playing dead. There's no one else here."

The "wicked witch" stood with her hands on her hips and shouted at the boy's upper body.

Yuri remained motionless.

Without saying a word, the witch slapped him across the cheek.

"........."

Seeing that Yuri had opened her eyes, the witch revealed a satisfied and alluring smile.

"I told you to stop pretending to be dead, you worthless coward."

Yes, although Yuri was cut in two during the battle with the witch, he did not die.

This appears to be the compensatory reward Yuri received for crossing eight ranks to enter the singularity:

The goddess's blessing that allows one to survive a fatal wound.

The principle is similar to temporarily fixing the spirit and soul to the decaying body after the physical body is destroyed.

The Goddess's Blessing is not a one-time effect, but it has a long cooldown period.

It was thanks to this blessing that Yuri dared to rush back to the scene to rescue Tia and Cynthia when he was attacked yesterday, and incidentally killed the attacker.

Although he was eventually killed by the witch...

Who could have predicted that the final boss would send out all his forces!

"I can bring you back to life."

A red-haired girl in a gorgeous dress—

The "wicked witch" sat down by the bed, reached out and stroked the boy's face, revealing a beautiful smile that could stir the soul.

"As long as you are willing to be my family."

"..."

Seeing that Yuri didn't say anything, she bent down further by the bed.

"You must have heard what I said to the others last night, right? I want you, I want you, human."

The witch's face was exquisitely beautiful, and her pupils shimmered with a dazzling yet wild light.

"How about we make a deal? I won't ask you to sign a contract. As long as you're willing to obey me, I'll grant your wishes. What do you say?"

The soft, luxurious dress pressed heavily against the boy's chest, and the "wicked witch's" face was now only centimeters away from Yuri's.

The two exchanged breaths and gazed at each other intently.

"What do you want from me?"

Yuri's tone wasn't like he was asking a question, but rather like he wanted to confirm something—

This is how the "wicked witch" responded.

"You came to this era from the 'future,' didn't you?"

Yuri exhausted all her spiritual power last night.

Finally, the dazzling white light he unleashed to embarrass the witches was not an "illumination spell," but a magic called "flash."

The "wicked witch" realized this fact:

Perhaps the boy before me is a human from the future who can use magic.

This "flash" wasn't just to toy with the witches before he died, but also to find a witch who could understand his value—

Finally, it was the "wicked witch" who deciphered his code.

"..."

Yuri remained unmoved.

At this point, he had no way to retreat.

Although the path deviated slightly from what was expected, it's fine.

At this moment, a clear blueprint for conquering the singularity unfolded in his mind.

Yuri is a "witch servant" from 2000 years in the future, and one day he will become the "Witch King".

His enemies this time were nothing more than a dozen haughty witches who looked down on humans...

What does it mean to have a job that matches your major? This is what it means to have a job that matches your major!

Watch how I slowly tear apart their arrogance and ruthlessly toy with their dignity...

I want them to kneel naked and orderly at my feet, obeying my every command and following my every whim!

Thinking about this, Yuri felt enveloped by an unprecedented sense of justice and conquest.

Taming a witch can be considered a roundabout way of saving the country and eliminating a scourge for the people, right?

"Tsk... I'm asking you a question."

After a long silence, the "wicked witch" grew impatient.

A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the prophesied child as he glared at the red-haired witch.

"...Woo!"

The "wicked witch" involuntarily took a half step back when his gaze swept over her.

"W-What? How dare you glare at me? You're just a worthless piece of trash without a lower body!"

Yuri's expression was cold as he spoke, each word distinct and clear.

"Yes, yes, I am a human from the future! Witch! Please let me be your servant, let me be your slave!"

049 "The Vicious Witch"

The "wicked witch" healed his body as promised.

As a result, after healing Yuri, the witch did not ask him to sign a master-servant contract. Instead, she left the boy in the cabin and told him to change his clothes quickly.

"Aren't you worried I'll escape, or is there nowhere for me to run away...?"

Yuri stood in front of the full-length mirror in the cabin, hands on her hips, examining her recovered lower body.