Chapter 556

Chapter 563: When the Gray Witch Prepared to Enter Orario (Please Subscribe!)

The recent area surrounding Orario was far from peaceful.

The Lajia Kingdom was making a grand military movement, preparing for their sixth assault on the Labyrinth City.

And the various factions within Orario had received mandatory combat missions issued by the Guild.

Because of this, beyond the city’s sturdy walls, an atmosphere of tension began to quietly spread.

Disturbed by this atmosphere, merchants from neighboring countries were flocking toward Orario.

Yes, you heard that right.

They weren’t avoiding it; they were rushing in!!

At such a critical time, these merchants rushing into Orario weren’t just stubborn fools.

Rather, they all understood a very simple truth.

—War profiteering pays off big time!!

First, spend large amounts of money buying weapons, equipment, and valuable medicines from inside Orario.

Then, after the Lajia Kingdom’s army suffers defeat, resell the goods at high prices to their soldiers.

Soldiers who want to recover and grow stronger after losing a war can’t refuse such deals.

Such rare opportunities for profit, no merchant would let slip.

So much so that on the main road leading to the massive city, a long line of people waiting to enter stretched endlessly.

“Hey, hey, look over there! Someone is flying!?!”

“Is that a magical artifact? A broom turned into a magical artifact? What a clever idea!”

“You guys aren’t paying attention to the person flying itself? Such a beautiful woman is quite rare. She rivals even some deities!”

“Brother, we’re on the same wavelength! Unfortunately, her skirt is flying a bit too high… No, I mean she’s flying for too long…”

In the long queue for entry checks, merchants and cooks craned their necks to chatter.

Although the whispers were suppressed, the witch’s senses far exceeded ordinary standards, so Victorica caught every word.

(Aren’t these people familiar with witches? And why are they so fixated on my broom?)

Thoughts swirling, Victorica glanced down at the merchant line with a side-eye.

How strange.

Even though a large army was advancing towards this city from the other side of the plain, clearly preparing for war, so many merchants were still flooding into the city.

Could it be… this city is extremely safe?

Do none of these people believe the outside armies can breach the city gates?

“Hey! Over there!! The one flying in the sky!”

Just as Victorica was pondering, a call arose near the gradually approaching city gate.

Victorica looked in the direction of the voice.

A blue-haired woman with a neat face and tall stature was waving at her.

Her orange outfit seemed like battle attire?

She also wore silver-white metal gloves, or rather, knuckle dusters, probably used to enhance striking power.

She seems powerful — that was Victorica’s first impression of the blue-haired woman.

“Are you calling me?”

Out of politeness, Victorica responded to the call, lowering her altitude and slowly landing in front of the blue-haired woman.

“Yes, I apologize for interrupting you, but this city requires entry inspections and cannot be entered or exited freely. Please understand.”

Due to the recent surge in people entering and exiting the city, Shakhti Farmah, the leader of the Ganesha Familial Group, said this while being forced to work overtime here.

“I see, I understand.”

Upon hearing this, Victorica nodded in comprehension.

This situation wasn’t uncommon. During her travels, she encountered many countries with similar entry restrictions aimed at protecting national peace and preventing dangerous individuals from entering.

But usually, such restrictions were meaningless to Victorica the Witch.

Because her Witch Medal and identity served as the best possible pass.

No country would deny a witch entry; every king wished for more witches in their own country!

Thinking of this, Victorica looked at Shakhti’s serious expression and then glanced at the Witch Medal hanging from her chest.

The woman before her showed no reaction to the shiny golden medal…

Victorica seemed to understand something.

“Thank you for your understanding. May I ask which faction’s adventurer you belong to?”

Not paying much attention to her odd movements, Shakhti maintained her routine tone.

“Hmm… Adventurer? I’m a witch, actually… the Gray Witch… currently traveling… I just saw this city and thought I’d stay for a while.”

After guessing that the people here didn’t care much about witches, Victorica gave a somewhat dry self-introduction.

(What is this? Claiming to be a witch? Is this the latest trend outside? I haven’t heard anything about it… At most, I’ve only heard rumors of older female magicians calling themselves witches…)

Shakhti internally expressed her skepticism but kept a straight face outwardly.

“Well… Miss Witch, do you have Orario’s entry permit?”

“Nope, it’s my first time visiting this city.”

“Alright, then please follow me. I’ll arrange a room for a quick test. This is just a formality, it won’t take long. If everything goes smoothly, you’ll be able to enter the city afterward.”

After saying this, Shakhti glanced at the wooden broom strapped to her side.

Orario actually has special treatment for people with unique abilities.

Like Victorica, who directly flew into the city, even if it was somewhat disrespectful, it could be overlooked.

And Shakhti personally guessed that she might be a senior magician from a magic powerhouse nation?

That broom must be a flying magical artifact, right?

She herself might not be an adventurer, having never received divine blessings.

After all, like elves, they have “ancestral” magic spells.

The old folks from those magic powerhouse nations naturally wouldn’t be exceptions.

Learning intricate magic from those deeply researching old men, even without divine blessing powers, they could create various magical artifacts.

Though their performance isn’t as refined as those made by adventurers.

The universally renowned “Universalists,” famous for inventing magical artifacts, are the best examples.

“I’ll cooperate.”

Victorica softly agreed.

Although she didn’t know what going into a separate room was for,

but it’s not like the other girl could lust after her beauty and take advantage of her, right?

Besides, she didn’t seem as capable as Victorica, so Victorica didn’t feel intimidated at all.

…

Meanwhile, inside the Labyrinth City.

“This time, I’m here to help you get your ‘entry permits.’ Orario is a pretty complex city. If dozens of you suddenly appear in the city overnight without any basis, it will definitely raise suspicion.”

“To avoid this situation, we need to visit an acquaintance. It’s what you might call pulling strings～”

A blond young man and a blue-haired girl walked out from the northwest district, heading north toward the city gate.

Entry permits can only be made and distributed at the gate check points.