You think you're worthy of saving the world?

"what……!"

The witches all looked like they had just realized something.

Yuri glanced around at them and said, "This can only mean that someone has affected the barrier of Graycastle, secretly helping the elves escape from here—"

This is something only a witch could do.

"I see! That's exactly how it is! You're very clever!" the purple-haired witch praised happily.

"No... It's because I'm so weak compared to you witches that I'm able to notice some of the subtle details that you haven't noticed."

"Hoo hoo hoo... Not only are you clever, but you're also very humble! I'm growing to like you more and more!"

"Is the kid really that smart?"

"Aren't you just too stupid?"

"So you're pretty much the same!"

The purple-haired witch pressed her cheek against the boy's: "How about it, consider becoming my familiar? I promise you'll enjoy it every night~?"

"Snapped--!!"

The "vicious witch" slammed her hand on the table and stood up abruptly, her face grim, her body radiating intense killing intent.

Before she could even attack the purple-haired witch, the other witches stood up.

"Who! Who let the elf go!"

The conference hall descended into even greater chaos than before.

There really was a traitor within Greyhold, which is a thousand times more serious than the elven escape from prison.

Yuri thought for a moment, then continued, "I do have a way to try and find the real culprit, but before that—"

The Crimson Witch smiled and promised, "You can speak freely and without worry. I will guarantee your safety and will not let anyone hurt you."

"I will protect my own people. When is it your turn? Mind your own business."

The "wicked witch" crossed her arms and protested, but her voice was quickly drowned out.

The other witches, filled with righteous indignation, declared that they would not let the prisoner who released the elf go unpunished, and patted their chests to guarantee Yuri's safety.

The witches all regarded Yuri's mind as the final stage mechanism (a savior from outer space).

057 They are all my most important sacrifices... my family!

"How are you going to find the real culprit?"

The "Lantern Witch" blinked her bright, ethereal eyes, looking at Yuri with great interest.

She was the prisoner who released Tia and Cynthia.

Last night, she altered the memories of her followers, making the guards believe that the elves had escaped from prison on their own.

Not only that, she even tampered with the barrier's own records, leaving behind a false image of the barrier.

After that, the "Lamp Witch" left Graycastle with two elves—

She thought she had done a perfect job, but she neglected to leave images of the elves' escape in other barriers as well.

No, perhaps she wasn't negligent.

Given Graycastle's past chaotic state, it's impossible for anyone to find her weakness—

But Yuri's arrival changed everything.

None of the witches noticed anything, but Yuri discovered details in just a few words of conversation, which made the "Lantern Witch," who was already interested in the black-haired boy, even more intrigued.

"Let me demonstrate."

Yuri raised his right hand.

Then, the witches saw a small black flame appear in the boy's palm.

"This is... 'Calamity Fire'?"

"How can it be!?"

"Why are you able to use magic?!"

The witches questioned them loudly.

Even more anxious than them was the "wicked witch": "What are you doing, you worthless piece of trash!"

Why reveal that you are a witch in front of everyone!

The wicked young lady gritted her teeth, almost dying of anxiety: This is clearly... this is clearly a secret between the two of us!

Yuri scoffed, "Because I'm a servant of the 'Evil Witch,' of course I can use magic. What's the problem with that?"

The "wicked witch" was taken aback upon hearing this. The short-haired purple witch leaned closer and whispered, "You've already done it? I didn't realize you were so quick!"

vicious:"……"

She was unsure whether to admit it or deny it for a moment.

"So... what happened to 'Fire of Calamity'?" "Crimson Witch" raised an eyebrow.

Yuri smiled without saying a word.

He knew Tia's personality very well.

Given her personality, it's impossible for her to obediently listen to the witch who killed the children.

She must have tried to attack the witch when she approached the dungeon.

Perhaps some of the footage left in the dungeon is real; Tia did indeed launch an attack on the intruder.

The video footage was later altered, and the victim's identity was changed to that of a family member.

The elves escaped Grey Castle by a different means, so no visual record was left behind.

The spiritual power Tia unleashed was so immense that it shattered the magical shackles created by the "Crimson Witch"—

If that's the case, then the witch who entered the dungeon may still have some spiritual power left by the elves!

Thinking this, Yuri suddenly tightened her grip on her fingers—

He crushed the black flames in his palm.

"Bang——!!!"

Suddenly, black flames scattered throughout the hall like fireworks.

Floors, ceilings, tables, walls, round tables, seats—the black flames ignited by Yuri were scattered all over the hall.

Having been tricked by Yuri before, the witches were more cautious this time and none of them lost their composure.

A flame landed on the "Crimson Witch's" shoulder, which she gracefully brushed away with a wave of her hand.

Soon after, the scattered "fire of calamity" vanished completely.

The conference hall fell into an unprecedented silence.

The "Lantern Witch" broke the silence first, blinking her innocent eyes and saying, "So, this is how you figure out who the culprit is... Huh? Why is everyone staring at me?"

"that……"

Yuri stared at her, her lips trembling: "Lady Lantern, it was you who let Tia and Cynthia go...?"

"Gulp...! How did you even find that out!?"

The "Lamp Witch" exclaimed in astonishment, "Impossible! I was so discreet! How did you find out?!"

"Because your hair is on fire..." the witches present thought speechlessly.

Her long gray hair was ignited by the "fire of calamity" and is now burning fiercely for a long time.

……

……

……

Before the "Lantern Witch" could even shout, "I'm here for a meeting, what are you all doing?", she was immediately subdued by the other witches.

What awaited her next was imprisonment by the witches and a series of interrogations.

Even Yuri was curious about why she let Tia and Cynthia go.

It doesn't matter what the reason is.

Yuri would never allow anyone to disrupt his logging family.

They are all my most important and cherished family members!

"Hmph, you've got a pretty good head, kid." Several witches called Yuri over.

"This is all thanks to the excellent training of Lord Evil and the various witches... By the way, please keep a close watch on Lord Lantern."

Yuri offered compliments while glancing nervously into the distance.

The "Lantern Witch," who was being dragged away, waved to him excitedly, "Little Yuri~ you're here to be my defense lawyer~."

A witch, hands on her hips, said angrily, "Actually, I've suspected that Lantern guy for a long time!"

Yuri chimed in, "Yes, yes, please, don't let her escape from the dungeon."

"No sleep tonight! Interrogating that girl all night! How dare she betray Grayhold, she won't get away with this!"

"You absolutely must keep a close watch on them!"

Yuri, fearing retaliation, repeatedly gave the witches instructions, and was then summoned by the "Crimson Witch".

"Your name is Yuri, right... You did a good job today."

A heavily made-up blonde woman rested her chin on her hand, revealing a charming smile: "What reward do you want?"

“I’d like to speak with you privately.” Yuri the Fly rubbed his hands together.

"Oh?"

The "Crimson Witch" glanced curiously at the "Vicious Witch" behind the boy.

“She has no objection,” Yuri answered for her, who let out a disgruntled snort.

Yuri had already discussed it with the evil one last night, and he was to be allowed to meet with Yan Hong.