You think you're worthy of saving the world?

"They already found out, you worthless coward," the "wicked witch" said resentfully. "But... but, Yuri, you don't hate me, do you?"

Yuri insisted, "How could I possibly hate you..."

Of all the people, the one he was most worried about was the "wicked witch".

If Yuri's attitude towards the "Crimson Witch" was "admiration," then her feelings for the "Evil Witch" were "concern." Yuri secretly hoped that she could live the life of an ordinary girl.

“I’m probably the only person in the world who likes malice,” Yuri said with pride.

"Masochism?"

"certainly not!"

"So hurry up and think of a solution, Yuri."

The red-haired girl said in a coquettish tone, "Use your invincible brain to think of a way to let me go with you! I want to go with you, Yuri!"

“…I’m sorry.” Yuri shook his head.

"Is that so? Well, there's nothing I can do about it..."

The "wicked witch's" antics came to an abrupt halt, her eyes filled with disappointment.

In fact, Yuri was not unprepared.

Ever since he heard that the "wicked witch's" powers were related to curses, he had been making some preparations in secret.

While the perpetrator was away from home, he secretly plucked hair from the girl's bed.

Or, every now and then, he would take a piece of underwear from her closet.

These are all important materials closely related to curse magic.

With Crimson's help, Yuri performed a dark magic ritual, successfully cursing herself for the "wicked witch"—a permanent curse.

Oh, and also, the night before leaving Grey Castle, when the wicked helped her "relieve stress," Yuri even humbly begged her to swallow it... that can also be counted.

Once they get back, Yuri only needs to perform some dark magic rituals to create a "reverse curse" that will cause the reincarnation of the "wicked witch" to have nightmares every night! She'll dream of herself every single night!

...Because what he did was so outrageous, he dared not tell the truth.

“If you’re willing to trust me one more time, let’s make another promise?” Yuri said.

"What agreement?"

Yuri looked at the dark sky with a large hole pierced through it by the saintess, and said quietly and earnestly, "When I go back, I will find the 'wicked witch' of my time... who is your reincarnation."

And then... when that time comes, will you become my witch? This time it's a real contract; I will train you to be the greatest witch.

"What nonsense are you spouting, Yuri... Has your brain also been corrupted by an evil god?"

The "wicked witch" lowered her head and said dejectedly, "The 'wicked witch' of 2000 years later is no longer the same as I am now."

Whether it's appearance or personality, she's different from who I am now... including my most important memories of living with Yuri..."

Upon hearing this, the black-haired boy forced a smile: "Don't worry, I don't think you'll be any worse off in 2000 years from now than you are now."

No matter how willful, violent, or wicked you are back then, I will still make a pact with you, okay?

The red-haired girl, tears welling in her eyes, leaned against his shoulder: "You won't find me."

Although I'm not entirely sure, Yuri must be a very important person... Those evil gods call you the 'Child of Prophecy'?

Unlike Yuri, I'm probably just a little witch living in seclusion in the forest, having erected many, many barriers to avoid being discovered by humans... We can't possibly meet."

We will meet again.

Facing the confused look in the eyes of the "wicked witch," Yuri said firmly.

"After all, witches and witches are soulmates, destined partners."

"So, as a nobody, I was bound to meet you again, who is also an idiot. We are... destined partners."

"........."

The "wicked witch" opened her mouth halfway, remained silent for a long time, and finally revealed a happy smile.

"Yes! You absolutely have to find me... or I'll curse you to death, you worthless piece of trash!"

Yuri nodded quickly: "Of course, of course, we will meet again."

Oh, right... I gave the Holy Grail to Crimson, but I haven't given you a farewell gift yet.

"I don't want to," the red-haired girl snorted.

"Aren't you happy? The gift I gave to evil is myself!" the boy announced excitedly.

"Aha?"

The "wicked witch" gave a truly disgusted look: "No need."

Yuri didn't care and shamelessly kissed the girl's forehead.

Let's face the end of the world together.

"……Um."

The two nestled together, quietly awaiting the final moment.

It’s over…

Yuri thought to himself: In the end, he was unable to meet the saintess of this era, which was his only regret.

Yuri's belief that she was an illiterate saintess and his reliance on her as the key to turning the tide of the final battle stemmed from his preconceived notions about Stella and Tia's extremely high regard for her.

Of course, there's also the most important point—

The one Yuri knows and believes in, the modern saintess from 2000 years in the future.

The gamble paid off, but what exactly is the relationship between the "Ash Saintess" and the "Ash Witch"?

Oh, and there's the "Lighthouse Witch," that guy is too suspicious...

Looking back now, it's fair to say that Rosalia and I were led by her.

Her betrayal of Gray Castle and her letting Tia escape led to the convening of the dueling tournament, giving me a golden opportunity to initiate the demon-slaying ritual.

Tia might even consider joining forces with Rosalia, perhaps because she herself has fallen under her spell!

Who exactly is this "Lamp Witch"...?

A gentle breeze blew.

The figures of the boy and girl disappeared from the dark palm.

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……

In a silent, dead world.

The Crimson Witch stood blankly on the black palm, with the dazzling, demonic Golden Cup floating in front of her.

This is the ultimate dream that all witches have longed for and coveted for ten thousand years—

Of course, this also includes "Crimson Witch" herself.

But that is now in the past.

In her eyes now, the Holy Grail is no more valuable than a pebble on the roadside.

The thing that the "Crimson Witch" cherishes most is that one boy who is the only one who understands and supports her.

The thought that the Holy Grail was something her beloved master had exchanged his life for filled her with loathing, and she wished she could smash it to pieces.

But... the master's orders must be carried out.

Unlike the "wicked witch" who would still be loved by him no matter how noisy she was, her only advantage was that she was obedient.

If you can't even be "obedient"...

The "Crimson Witch" held up the golden cup with both hands.

"Well……!"

After drinking the deep red wine in one gulp, her life structure began to undergo dramatic changes.

After a few seconds.

The final evil god's hand, the "Crimson King," was born into the world in this uneventful way.

"So you've gained godlike power, how does it feel?"

The succubus queen swayed her scalloped tail and asked with a seductive smile.

I have no feelings about it.

"Welcome, new compatriot."

The Queen of Angels closed her eyes and spoke quietly: "It is truly a moment worth celebrating and moving."

I felt no emotion whatsoever.

For the newly born queen, there was only endless loneliness and cold.

The eyes of the "Crimson King" lost their heat and became absolutely zero.

Winter will last forever.

Until the day the demon queen and her beloved king are reunited—

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……

The streets, deep in winter, are blanketed in snow tonight.

The girl, barefoot and red-footed, ran wildly across the bone-chilling ground.

"Haha...haha...haha..."

Looking back slightly, she could see several men chasing after her.

Her feet had lost all feeling, and every step she took was accompanied by excruciating pain, yet the girl continued to run frantically.