Chapter 1352: Meeting Again and Collaboration
After being kicked out of the training ground by the Primordial Witch, I met Roderick, who had officially become an Extraordinary Witch, in the Great Library.
“You really followed me here,” was the first thing Roderick said upon seeing me.
“The Great Library is a place that every witch is eligible to visit, so it’s just fate that we meet here,” I replied, shaking off the bad mood from being tricked by the Primordial Witch.
“Since you’ve chosen to wait for me here, you must have thought it through, right?”
“There’s nothing for me to think through. I don’t have anywhere to go for now, and changing my identity can help me avoid some trouble.”
“Have you considered changing your name to something more fitting for a witch?”
“I don’t see the need,” Roderick shook her head. A name is a person’s anchor. If it comes to the point where revealing her true name isn’t convenient, she can always use a pseudonym.
Why go through such trouble to change a name she has used for so long? She has no past that she must give up.
“Seems like you’re in a good mindset~ Have you thought about where to go next?”
“If I had, you wouldn’t be able to wait for me here anymore.” Roderick shot me a glance, as if wondering how I could ask such a question.
“Are you heading back to the Land of Origins?”
“If you want to go back, I can follow you. You said you would take me with you,” Roderick said.
She had just become an Extraordinary Witch and had a shallow foundation in magic.
She had indeed inquired with the Primordial Witch about what to do to return to the Land of Origins.
At first, she was quite happy to hear that the Primordial Witch could send her directly, but when she learned that it would cost a hundred million Magic Sources at the start, she immediately deflated.
Even though she became a witch and retains the foundation of the Holy Realm, the conversion of power is not that simple, and the Primordial Witch only accepts Magic Sources and no other forms of power.
So her current situation is like this; of course, she would want to leech off of me.
After all, the Land of Origins can be considered her “hometown.”
“Right, right, right~ It was me who said that. Then come with me. I’ll take you to meet someone, Albert World, the one I’ve mentioned to you more than once.”
“Why are you so eager to take me to meet him?” Roderick frowned at the name.
“If you want to promote yourself to World Master, perhaps you can find a path from him.”
“Really?” Roderick looked skeptical.
“Of course. Don’t doubt it. Even if you hadn’t attacked me and gone through these hardships, you’d still find it very difficult to become a Pseudo World Master. Your so-called plan of yours should be about aligning with certain influences, right?”
“Hmph~ That’s not necessarily the case.”
The Truth Association? The Truth Association recognized by His Majesty the Mechanical God Emperor?
You know about that? I said, surprised.
The fluctuations in her emotions couldn’t deceive me; the sudden spark of interest clearly indicated that the Truth Association had a significant presence in her mind.
This left me feeling a bit insecure. Is the Truth Association really that impressive?
Albert World seems to represent the “Eye of Truth” within the Association, being a representative of the observational faction.
However, he holds the title of honorary president and seems indeed quite powerful…
Why can’t I know? Roderick turned away.
Even though she had been accumulating her foundations slowly in secret, relying on the Hotel World, it doesn’t mean she knows nothing!
Even if she was constrained by her identity, making it hard to grasp the entirety of the Void, hadn’t she just become a witch?
Did she really think the knowledge of the Void she was cramming in the Great Library was fake?
If she knows, that’s convenient. Albert World is the Vice President of the Truth Association and seems to be a leading figure in the Eye of Truth faction, sitting atop a massive Void Observation Station. The resources, technology, connections, and skills he possesses are vast. More importantly, he and I have established a strategic cooperation to research breakthroughs for promoting to World Master.
Really? In that case… I’ll go meet him! Roderick’s breathing became rapid in that instant, showing that she was indeed tempted.
At this moment, Roderick was truly on board.
She had only heard of the Truth Association but didn’t have an concrete understanding, so she didn’t have a specific impression of Albert World.
However, this “Perfect Witch” in front of her, she was clear about. Even if she was still in peak condition, it’s highly likely she wouldn’t be able to defeat this opponent in a head-on confrontation.
For such a terrifying existence to have a strategic collaboration with that person, it’s reasonable to think their vision wouldn’t be lacking.
Wonderful!
With Roderick’s affirmative response, I brought her to the Primordial Witch, preparing to have her send us to the world outpost that Millien and the others had set up.
Oh, don’t mind it. Each witch sees a different avatar of the Primordial Witch. The one you’re meeting now is the one who received me; this is the form she requested.
Seeing Roderick’s slightly odd gaze, I took the liberty to explain.
After all, encountering this kind of situation can leave either Roderick or other witches momentarily stunned, right?
“Are you two heading back to the Land of Origins?” the Primordial Witch asked, ignoring my words.
Pretty much, is the fee for going to the Land of Origins reduced this time?
No, it’s still a hundred million, plus her, two hundred million. Actually, you could directly give one billion Magic Sources for one area, which is still too much. Isn’t that going to allow you to leech off a spell? Where is there such a reverse discount? Besides, there’s a reduction in value for the area involved. You should know that many extraordinary beings stuck in this realm can’t reach the Holy Realm, and they can obtain an area through this type of transaction, only this kind of Holy Realm is called Pseudo Holy Realm.
Not only is there an insufficient understanding of power, but there is also no ability for self-generated areas, which is equivalent to losing the ability for “self-cultivation,” relying solely on others’ charity and transactions.
“If you don’t mind the trouble, then do as you wish—there’s no added value for me here.”
“Fine, fine~”
After all, the Primordial Witch can sell the Million Divine Spellbook for a million Magic Sources at a “high price.” It can only be said that her values are indeed different from ordinary witches.
“By the way, before we leave, let me tell you one thing.”
Just as I was waiting for the Primordial Witch to send us off, she suddenly spoke.
“What is it?”
“Not a big deal, just a commission. It’s a special commission meant for you. Do you want to take it?”
“A commission? From whom? No, I won’t take it.” I directly shook my head in refusal.
“You haven’t even heard what it is and you refuse?”
“I still have my own business to handle. Why would I mind others’?” I shrugged, then thought of something—I seemed to owe someone a favor.
“Okay, was this commission issued by Rusty Blade Pavilion? Or does it have something to do with Rusty Blade Pavilion?”
“It’s unrelated, just an anonymous commission.”
“Then I won’t take it. I have my own matters to deal with! How could I spare time to get myself into new trouble?” This time I directly waved my hand to decline.
“Don’t you want to check the commission’s rewards? In the Void, risks and benefits are proportional.”
“I know that, but I have to resolve my current affairs first. The things I’m busy with have little risk and considerable benefits.”
After refusing for the second time, I didn’t give the Primordial Witch another opportunity to introduce it. Instead, I questioned her: “With your recommendation, are you sure you’re not being paid by whoever the witch is?”
“Indeed, there is a fee involved, but since you have already refused three times, it makes it easier for me to provide an explanation to the other side. Let’s go, let’s go~”
The Primordial Witch waved her hand, and we were teleported directly out of the Great Library.
It was still this Primordial Witch at the reception desk.
“See? She’s busy; she has her own work rhythm, and she didn’t even ask about the commission’s content.”
The Primordial Witch’s words only earned a moment of silence.
After a while, that figure finally spoke: “Then why did she mention Rusty Blade Pavilion?”
“That intelligence is valued at one Magic Source.”
The witch didn’t hesitate—a Magic Source is just information that can be readily obtained.
Of course, that’s because Rusty Blade Pavilion provided a piece of information as a favor. As for what that information contains, that’s a different price. Do you want to know?
No, just cancel the commission.
Okay, it’s canceled. Do you want to do anything else after this?
Didn’t you advise me not to take any actions?
Oh~ That was because I was afraid you didn’t understand. The Primordial Witch said nonchalantly.
…Do you have any recommendations?
You’re asking me? Interesting~ One Magic Source.
Here.
That was straightforward! But I really don’t have any good suggestions for you.
?
Don’t rush. For Xiao Han, there are many things she needs to do, but there aren’t many important places for her.
The Main World? Are you suggesting I go to the Main World?
I didn’t say that~ But I remember Xiao Han seems to have left two Life Clones in the Main World. Things have changed quite a bit over there, and there are also quite a few troubles.
Thanks.
I’ll give you a piece of advice: don’t become the kind of witch that Xiao Han dislikes.
…Don’t you have a form that she dislikes?
She can’t beat me; as for you… that’s not necessarily the case. The Primordial Witch finally showed a smirk as she looked at the disappearing figure.
So in your eyes, I can’t even beat that Perfect Witch? Tsk… take me to the Main World.
Payment.
Here.
Actually, going to the Main World via the Main World Void Transfer Array is the most convenient and cost-effective.
…Why didn’t you say so earlier?
You didn’t ask.
Power trading, spell trading, area trading… the foundation of the Witch Race is indeed terrifying.
After being teleported to the outpost, Roderick kept mumbling about this.
After all, to be able to complete the transfer of power so conveniently in the Void, turning it into a trading model that involves the entire race.
In the entire Void, perhaps only the Witch Race holds this unique ability.
Moreover, the Witch Race didn’t acquire these glories from the start; it was established by the Truth Witches who built such foundations through Truth Contributions.
From the magic issues derived from the great topics of witches, self-generated magic talent to Magic Source condensation techniques, in addition to the Real Editing Technique at the core of the spellbook topics, they laid the foundation for spell trading.
Even the areas shaped by spellbooks can be used for trading, which is absolutely impossible for other races.
But for the Witch Race, which can confidently say “there’s nothing impossible for the extraordinary,” this height is hard for other races to reach.
“Sister Xiao Han, welcome back.”
Upon learning of my return, Millien quickly came to greet me. This treatment is something that other witches arriving at this outpost do not receive.
Similarly, when Millien saw Roderick following me, she understood a lot more.
“Millien, has there been any situation at the Void Observation Station?” I asked.
Since Albert and I have established “strategic” cooperation, there should also be interactions with my Faith Order group.
Moreover, Millien and the other saints are the first batch of experimenters for the Divine Pattern Experiment, and that project naturally includes not only Albert’s people but also many witch scholars participating.
After I left, they all relied on themselves to maintain progress, so I naturally need to check if they got into any troubles.
“At present, there hasn’t been any serious problem; it’s just that without your oversight, their efficiency has slowed down significantly.”
“That’s fine. As long as the big rhythm hasn’t been disrupted, let them handle a few more instances themselves to get familiar.”
“I understand, Sister Xiao Han, are you going to visit the Void Observation Station?”
“Mm, but I might not continue overseeing the Divine Pattern Experiment.”
“I understand; I will inform them about the self-led Divine Pattern Experiment.” Millien quickly nodded.
After all, she was very clear: Sister Xiao Han is usually very busy, and many trivial matters naturally have no right to disturb her. Sister Xiao Han has many important things to do.
“Then please convey that message to them. If they don’t believe it, let them contact me. I have other matters to attend to as well.”
After simply clarifying this with Millien, I planned to leave.
Perhaps the people at the Divine Pattern Laboratory never expected that my departure would be an absolute departure, right?
However, if they really encountered something unsolvable, I’m not the kind of person to just sit idly by.
As for me at this moment, I still have more important matters to attend to, which is researching the World Prim!
But before that… I handed a seed to Roderick.
“This is… that!”
“Great Knowledge Seed, you can explore its uses on your own, and the witches who have used it all say it’s good.”
“This thing… won’t you have some hidden tricks set within it?” Roderick speculated reasonably at this moment.
“If you don’t want it, then forget it.”
“I know about this, the power of the Great Spellbook. Why miss out?” Roderick snatched the Great Knowledge Seed, and the meme effect on it was directly activated.
Roderick instantly became aware of this thing’s detailed utility and how to use it.
