The morning air carried a hint of coolness, and the faint glow of sunrise appeared in the eastern sky.
Su Yao slowly opened her eyes, the tip of her nose still seeming to retain the faint milky scent unique to Su Wanyue.
She looked around and found herself lying on the bed in her bedroom.
Her last memory was falling asleep on Su Wanyue’s soft thighs.
How did she get home?
‘Damn it, I was supposed to ask Su Wanyue about her phone, but her thighs were just too comfortable.’
‘And it turns out what my bestie said was true—other girls are after Su Wanyue’s beauty too.Su Wanyue’s chastity can only be protected by me!’
Su Yao got out of bed and went to the living room.
She was surprised to find her brother, Su Xiangyang, busy in the kitchen.
The range hood hummed softly, and the warm aroma of food filled the air.
“Brother.” Su Yao called softly.
The young man turned around, looking at her as she stood there, still somewhat dazed.
“Breakfast is ready. Come eat.”
“I had something urgent come up last night, sorry I couldn’t have dinner with you.”
He suddenly brought up yesterday’s matter.
“It’s fine. I ate out with Yanyan last night.” Su Yao replied in a flat tone.
Su Yao sat down at the table, gazing at the abundant spread, but she didn’t pick up her chopsticks.
She knew what it meant that Su Wanyue was a witch.
Everything she had been taught told her that witches were extremely dangerous creatures.
But Su Wanyue was completely different.
She was gentle, reliable, strong, and could comfort her when she felt wronged.
And this angelic Su Wanyue seemed to know her brother?
“Brother, what’s your relationship with Su Wanyue?”
‘So it’s come to this. But honestly, I don’t have a good answer either. Matter is conserved, so no matter how powerful magic is, I can’t create a clone. Though maybe later, if Serafica’s strength recovers, she might be able to manifest physically.’
“You mean Wanyue?” The young man said lightly, “We’re friends.”
“Friends? That reason sounds way too suspicious and cliché.”
As she finished speaking, Su Yao’s gaze toward her brother gradually turned strange, with a hint of undisguised disdain.
“Brother, you know Su Wanyue is a witch, right? Being friends with a witch, how did you meet? Was it a hero saving a damsel in distress?”
“Where is your head at? We’re actually coworkers. Didn’t I tell you before that I found a job? That’s right, your big brother now works at the Jianghai City Hunter Association.”
“The Hunter Association?” Su Yao’s voice carried undisguised worry, “Will you be in danger?”
“It’s fine, just an office job.”
The young man waved his hand lightly.
“Wanyue’s situation is a bit special. When I found out she transferred to your middle school, I asked her to keep an eye on you.”
“Hmph… I’ll believe you for now. Brother, it’s illegal to go after minors, you know.” Su Yao said.
“Girl, what are you always thinking about?” Su Xiangyang said helplessly.
The young man set down his bowl and chopsticks, getting up to leave.
Seeing this rare time alone with her brother about to end, Su Yao looked up and spoke, “Brother, are you leaving so early again?”
“Didn’t I say I have work?”
“So you really aren’t unemployed anymore, huh.” Su Yao muttered softly.
Su Xiangyang silently broke out in a sweat.
‘Where’s that clingy, affectionate girl who acts like a little bird when facing the witch form of Su Wanyue? The contrast is way too big.’
***
Su Wanyue headed to the Hunter Association base.
Although she was now the captain of the Jianghai City Hunter Association, as long as no Erosion Beast attacks occurred, she basically just clocked in and spent the rest of her time however she liked.
Slacking off, hell yeah!
The time Su Wanyue left for the Association happened to miss the morning rush for work and school.
So now, walking down the street, everything was quiet, with barely a soul in sight.
“Ring ring—ring ring—”
A public phone booth not far from Su Wanyue suddenly rang.
She glanced at the empty street.
‘Alright, not a single person. So this call must be for me. Threat? Declaration of war? Or just plain provocation?’
‘How annoying.’
‘Seriously, my life was finally getting on track, and now someone has to come and stir things up.’
Averaging revenge on the witch who killed her mother was still a scar that wouldn’t heal.
But somehow, at some point, ensuring her sister grew up happy and safe had become more important than revenge in her heart.
Take the call or not?
Su Wanyue weighed her options quickly.
When she eliminated Li Jing earlier, the Superposition Magic: Heavenly Book Abyss she used, while already stripped of her Hunter powers, was the most powerful magic she could cast without letting Serafica take control of her body.
Don’t ask why she didn’t let Serafica just take over directly.
At that great witch’s miracle-level power, if she truly descended, not just the opponent, but anyone below the miracle level—wouldn’t they all be crushed like ants?
Then Su Wanyue would have to say: that great witch wasn’t as wonderful and noble as imagined.
Serafica could indeed crush everything if she acted, but if she wasn’t careful, she might even destroy this world.
She wasn’t planning on packing her bags and wandering off to another world.
Besides, after that magic, not only did her own magic power need a long time to recover, but Serafica had also drained a great deal.
Right, recently that witch had been unusually quiet, barely showing her face.
She used to find her biting remarks annoying.
Now without that sharp-tongued witch around, Su Wanyue actually felt a little unaccustomed.
Still, Su Wanyue walked into the phone booth and picked up the receiver.
“Buzz~”
A perfectly neutral voice came from the other end without any emotion.
“Miss Wanyue, you possess very strong power. We would like you to join our Alliance.”
“Alliance? Are you from that Junk Alliance?”
“Miss Wanyue, your words are quite unpleasant. But I believe once you come to our paradise, you’ll change your mind.”
“Paradise, where? I’d really like to see it.”
A laugh came from the other end of the line.
“Of course. But I can only tell you after you become our companion.”
“I’m willing! I love making friends with witches the most.”
“You’re being way too insincere. Looks like we’re at a stalemate. Though that older sister had her eye on you, it can’t be helped now.”
Su Wanyue clicked her tongue inwardly.
‘I really am bad at lying. Maybe I need to learn from Serafica after all.’
“Then bring it on! You fakes, I’ll show you what a real witch is capable of!”
“Heh.”
‘Huh? Why did the sound suddenly cut out? Broken phone?’
“Hey hey, are you scared?”
The phone in her hand kept expanding.
By the time Su Wanyue realized it, it was too late.
“You idiot, get away!”
She was shoved.
Su Wanyue fell to the ground, followed by a loud explosion.