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“For a witch, that reason is more than enough, Miss Antony.”
What an arrogant witch! What's scary is that she really doesn't care at all. Looking at the very calm Li Hui, Anthony suddenly understood why the other party seemed like the "encounter" itself.
She was like someone isolated on a high mountain peak, regarding the wind and snow that others who climbed to the summit avoided as cool air, because what she saw was no longer the so-called mountain peak.
But beneath the mountains lies a much wider world.
“May I ask you a rather personal question?” Anthony asked more seriously, looking at Li Hui with an attitude of equality.
She had already noticed that Li Hui seemed to care very little about the world, and the other party made no attempt to hide it.
The reason why the opening ceremony is usually conducted by the college's chief is not only as a reward for the chief, but also as a form of recognition.
The better the performance, the better the academy's teaching quality, and the more witches will be able to entrust their children to the academy.
The top student represents the pinnacle of the academy's strength.
According to the witch's view, the academy is not only a platform for learning, but also provides so many benefits and even pays salaries. The witch will always give back to the academy in some way.
That's why the college is getting better and better.
Li Hui is an exception; she makes no secret of the fact that she doesn't care how much impact her rejection will have.
As she said, she simply didn't care.
“Of course, but I would like to reserve the right not to answer.” Li Hui put down the wine and poured a glass for Ai Li’er and Jiang Kehan, and even for Anthony.
"Please forgive me."
Anthony took her glass of wine and remained silent for a moment. She exchanged glances with Jiang Kehan and Ai Lier, and then she understood why the two of them had asked her for help.
The only word she can use to describe Li Hui right now is "heretic."
This is not a compliment. Although witches have both a high moral and high standards, it also means that witches are very tolerant of others.
"I've seen all sorts of situations, sister. You don't think you're special, do you?" This kind of mentality.
In this mindset, heresy represents danger and unease.
"Of course, I just wanted to confirm, Li Hui, that you still consider yourself a witch, right?" Under the expectant gazes of the other two, Anthony asked a question that exceeded their expectations.
Huh?! Why are you asking this?
How did Anthony know that?
A hint of confusion flashed in Li Hui's eyes, but she concealed it well and spoke calmly.
"Of course, I am a witch."
Antonie breathed a sigh of relief and explained to the three of them with a smile again.
"Don't mind it. In the eyes of a curio restorer, as long as the curio still recognizes itself, there is a possibility of restoration. So the same goes for witches."
“I think Li Hui may have some problems right now, but they're not serious. The things you're worried about, Ai Li’er, can be put to rest.”
Anthony cleverly brought Ariel's concern for Li Hui into the open, giving her a helping hand.
However, I felt a little apologetic: I'm sorry, Ariel, I can't be sure about Li Hui's future either. I just hope you can cherish this time and make more happy memories with her.
The artifact restorer is the profession that has witnessed the most artifact destruction. She has seen too many powerful artifacts fall like kites without a tether after wobbling.
It is quite obvious that Li Hui is currently in a state of being without a tether.
The atmosphere suddenly fell silent as everyone fell into their own thoughts after the question, until a loud noise came from outside.
"Hello, can you hear me?"
A witch, riding on two drones resembling robot vacuums, flew to the center of the dueling arena. She raised a crystal-like microphone and spoke with a playful laugh, exuding youthful energy.
The witches below all used suppressed fireballs to attack the host, which didn't look very satisfying.
After all, the host's volume was really too high, scaring away all the dragons within several kilometers.
Some of the hosts, looking rather disheveled, held up their microphones, indicating that they had adjusted the volume, and then became excited.
"Ahem, it seems alright. Then let the prestigious Witch Academy Selection Tournament officially begin!"
"First of all, we need to thank Wu Yuhan, the head of the Witch Agency, for taking the time to visit! She was the previous head of the Witch Academy; I wonder what benefits she can bring to her juniors?"
"Sigh, if only I could go back to my youthful days, I'd teach everyone how to suck up to powerful people, hehe."
The host blew a kiss down into the air, which flew in an arc.
"But this isn't the most important person yet. Let's welcome the previous Pingjiang City Witch Duel Championship winner, the Great Witch Yang Xiling!"
On the giant virtual screen appeared a somewhat soft-looking witch with horns curving backward on both sides of her head, and her exposed skin was covered with snow-white hair.
She waved to the audience, her huge cape billowing up to reveal her toned muscles, making her look like a tall model.
A soft gasp escaped the audience as they watched the great witch in silence, their eyes filled with fervor.
The fervor of wanting to go to the doctor and pull the opponent down from the clouds to defeat them!
Yang Xiling, basking in the fighting spirit of the others, revealed her canine teeth and smiled with a touch of cruelty.
The atmosphere became lively, and the host wiped his sweat and quickly tried to salvage the situation.
"Ahem, now that we've finished thanking everyone, let's begin the opening ceremony. I'm sure you're all eager to get started!"
"Next, let's invite the school team manager, the second-ranked student in the academy, known as the Mad Touch Abyss, Ariel Haynes, and Yang Xiling to have an exhibition match!"
"This is a clash of strength, a judgment of life, a rebellion against the odds!"
Laughter erupted from the audience, who eagerly anticipated the performance of both sides. If Ariel performed well, she would be greeted with numerous invitations and investments.
If Yang Xiling makes even the slightest mistake, they will exploit her weaknesses and meticulously prepare for the next witch duel, delivering a devastating blow!
This is a witch, this is a true duel.
Chapter 79 Madly Touching the Abyss - Ariel
"Then first, both sides, please hand over your registered life badges to me. Life and death are the boundary, and victory and defeat will be clear!"
The host landed, looking somewhat serious.
Even in exhibition matches, lives can be at stake. The entire duel arena is covered by a special area where life emblems can take effect.
"Phew, let's talk again when I get back." Ariel clutched her chest, a strange excitement welling up inside her, trying her best to appear normal.
She snapped her fingers, and the outer clothes began to burst into flames, revealing the light armor and combat suit hidden underneath.
The staff that appeared in Ariel's hand was beyond Jiang Kehan's expectations. She couldn't help but rub her eyes to make sure she wasn't seeing things.
Sparta?!
Yes, Ariel's staff is a combination of a round shield and a short spear. The round shield constantly emanates a chill, while the short spear faintly crackles with electric arcs.
Fortunately, the light armor she wore underneath was a milky-white suit of armor that covered her entire body; otherwise, Jiang Kehan would have truly thought she had returned to the age of mythology.
This is so classic!
Li Hui sat down next to Jiang Kehan, patted her shoulder, and explained to her.
"Don't be fooled by Ariel's berserker appearance. This equipment was specially prepared for the exhibition match and is not her usual style."
"Even if the exhibition match forces both sides to be at the same level, the difference in their understanding of spells and the quality of their magic is huge. To prevent being instantly killed, light armor is almost a necessity."
"Yang Xiling is good at close combat and kiting. Although Ariel's staff looks impressive, most of the money spent was actually on strengthening the defense provided by the staff."
"After all, to truly shine, one must be able to persevere in an exhibition match."
Jiang Kehan watched as Ariel used spatial magic to jump directly over the glass wall and couldn't help but ask a question.
"So, how much did this set cost?"
"It probably costs a few tens of thousands. It looks like a high-end custom-made item. At least it can accompany Ariel through her entire developmental period, so it's not bad."
Li Hui made her judgment based on her professional rune master skills, unaware that her casual words deeply hurt Jiang Kehan.
I thought I was already a little rich after completing the commission, but I never expected that the real rich woman was right next to me.
A few tens of thousands of dollars is more valuable than my life.
Jiang Kehan suddenly realized the blind spot, stiffly turned her head and asked Li Hui.
"So, 'passing the developmental stage' means that my combat suit can only last until I have around 300 magic power?"
Li Hui looked at Jiang Kehan with an expression that said, "What do you mean?", and gestured with his palm out to Jiang Kehan.
"Actually, it's close to 2000 magic power, but you should reach 3000 magic power during your development period, so you'll need to buy another good combat suit when you reach that stage."
Ouch! Jiang Kehan pinched her thigh, her eyes seemingly seeing glittering witch gold beads bidding her farewell.
She deeply realized her poverty and just how expensive it would be to duel with the witch.
And whether it's good news or not, her magic power was already over 400 in the last test. At this rate, her magic power will probably be around 1000 when she enters puberty.
Thankfully, at least I won't need to buy a new duel outfit for at least another year, but I need to start saving money.
Jiang Kehan couldn't say what level her magic would reach after she got through puberty. Maybe even a combat suit like Ariel's wouldn't be enough, and the money she would need to spend would only be higher.
Good heavens, I have to find a job, otherwise I won't be able to save enough to cover my future expenses even if I eat dirt.
Jiang Kehan felt as if she had turned gray, as if she had burned out completely.
However, the cheers of the audience brought her back to reality. Ariel had already arrived at the dueling arena on tentacles and tossed her life symbol to the host.
Huh? Ignoring the gloom, Jiang Kehan stared intently at the thing at Ai Lier's feet, her expression indescribable.
It was a giant tentacle that was several meters wide and nearly ten meters high, with suction cups larger than a washbasin. Ariel was standing at the end of the tentacle.
"Haha, it seems Miss Ariel is very cautious. She used her rare spells from the start to create a platform advantage."
"However, will it work on Yang Xiling? Let's wait and see!"
The host pulled out a handful of scripts, quickly glanced at them, lit them, took out a pipe, and took a satisfying puff after it was lit.
It doesn't contain tobacco, but some kind of herb similar to menthol, which keeps the throat moist and freshens breath after inhaling.
"Ah, it seems Yang Xiling doesn't care at all. She's actually casting a spell on the spot, planning to take down the opponent in one fell swoop with ranged magic!"
The duel arena is not a flat, open space, but a small floating island that simulates a real environment; this time, a coastal scene was chosen.
Yang Xiling floated on the water, several kilometers away from Aier. Normally, the power of the spells cast by the little witch would be greatly reduced after traveling such a long distance.
However, Yang Xiling is not a simple little witch. Magic is like an extra limb to her, enough to spread to any corner of the dueling arena.
Jiang Kehan couldn't help but stand up, take a few steps forward, and then brace her hands against the glass wall, worrying about Ai Lier.