Inside the Forbidden Forrest,
On a clear night, the people gathered in the open field Brazam Gaelith had commanded, men, women, and teenagers alike. They looked enthusiastic and eager to go to Emperor Aufdzek’s palace. Meanwhile, the High Priest and a hazel-eyed girl were present, and the potions had been divided into several places according to the number of people on the list.
A few moments later, the silver-haired man moved to the centre under the moonlight. The once bustling atmosphere became silent at the sight of the High Priest, as none of the witches gathered there spoke.
“Welcome, Witches. Tonight, we are going to the palace that was supposed to belong to the witches but was fraudulently seized by Droitzon.” The one-hundred-and-eighty-three-year-old man began his speech. All eyes were on Brazam, including Alexa.
“Before we go to the palace, I will convey a message from Goddess Magia regarding what to do before, during, and after arriving at the destination.” Brazam deliberately paused in her speech, then looked at the people in the same area as her one by one. The first daughter of the couple, Tristian Varden Writh and Lavena Isolda Keira, was still listening intently to the teacher’s speech.
“For those witches who can transfigure and teleport, they must separate themselves, according to the name on the list. If there are witches who have not written down their names but can do both things, they can go directly to those who have written down their names. We will give form-breaking potions to those who need them. Why is that? Because, when there is danger, those witches can be safe from enemy attacks, which is not favouritism.” The one hundred and eighty-three-year-old man explained.
The people present finally began to understand the reason behind the special potion. Before the explanation, they assumed the leader favoured a few people. Brazam knew this, so the red-robed man deliberately explained it now.
“When leaving, those of you who are experts in teleportation should bring a few people, a minimum of three and a maximum of five. Everyone will land in different places, but do not worry because you will always be connected to us no matter where you are. When there are enemies, you can attack as soon as possible, but you must be careful. For communication, use telepathy, not mind control,” said the High Priest.
Brazam was eager to eliminate all enemies but tried not to act rashly.
I have never participated in a war. During the eight years of training, I have been taught many things by the High Priest. I did not expect this big day to come, too, thought the chestnut brown-haired woman.
“When you have found the enemy, only men can be killed. For children and women, then they must be imprisoned. Do not kill Aufdzek. For any witch who finds the man, then tie him up and bring him to the altar of Lord Brazakh located outside the palace. The Chosen One, Miss Alexa, will execute that man, for that is what the Goddess Magia ordered.”
Everyone there nodded as they had listened to and understood the High Priest’s message. Meanwhile, the young girl kept the dagger in her dress. Alexa was reminded of the Queen of Witches’ order by Brazam’s words. Alexa felt some trepidation but recalled her conversation with that immortal Goddess. Hence, the virgin tried to brace herself.
I must be able to do what Goddess Magia told me to do. Because of Aufdzek’s ancestors, I was separated from Mom and Dad. If Droitzon had not acted so foolishly, the werewolf race would not have perished, the mermaid race would still exist, and so would the fairy race. Alexa regretted the actions of the man named Droitzon. Still, they were useless, so everyone had to suffer the consequences of the man’s actions.
“When the palace is under control, we can attack the people. However, some people must not be killed. One of them is a married couple named Tristian Varden Writh and Lavena Isolda Keira. You must never harm them. For the names of the other people, you can ask Miss Alexa. Are there any questions before we leave here?” Brazam asked all the witches present.
I do not want my friends and the people I have made while living in the orphanage to be killed. I will tell the witches later about their names. The teacher mentioned Tristian and Lavena. Who are they, huh? Why did they get the dispensation? Are they my parents? If so, then it means that I will indeed meet Mom and Dad after all this is over, muttered the woman, who had a height of one hundred and eighty centimetres tall.
There was silence again. None of the witches asked questions, prompting the blue-eyed man to say again. “It is good that you have understood. Now separate yourselves. The list of names is in hand, but there must be self-awareness and honesty. Goddess Magia is in our midst, so do not lie. For those who cannot transfigure and teleport, line up directly in front of Miss Alexa.”
All the witches who were about to leave, both men and women, began to do as the leader instructed. After finishing, the High Priest counted silently and found an excess of ten people.
Good, they are honest. If they were messing around, it would definitely be fatal, especially since the moon was shining in total, which means the Moon Goddess was indeed here, Brazam thought, satisfied.
A large number of witches stood neatly in front of Alexa. The girl looked up at the teacher, who nodded in return. She began to pick up the bottles carried in the large basket. One by one, she took a portion and drank it down. Although the potion tasted bitter, no one complained. Those who did not get the potion just observed.
“Please, Miss, if you have anything to say.” The man who had long been a loyal servant of Goddess Magia gave Alexa a chance to say something to them.
“Thank you, High Priest. I, Alexa Jocelyn Heart, am grateful for your upbringing, teaching, and magick. As for the names of the people who should not be killed, I will tell you later after we can take control of the palace. Also, the form-disappearing potion will work if you cast the spell seriously. Say this; O De Magia nutzhcth trobthz!” [1] The intelligent girl said as she looked at the witch who had drunk the potion.
“Okay, please remember to say because unexpected circumstances can always occur in the field. If there are no more questions, let us all depart so as not to depart!” Brazam began to give the command.
The witches, who could teleport, brought five people each, so they could leave quickly. Meanwhile, the silver-haired man began to grasp the twenty-year-old girl’s fingers.
“O De Magia, letznth merwth uqtz!” [2] They were casting that spell together.
One by one, the witches who had grouped together disappeared from the large field. They were on their way to Emperor Aufdzek’s palace in Snatz City.
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[1] O De Magia nutzhcth trobthz! = O Goddess Magia, hide me!
[2] O De Magia, letznth merwth uqtz! = O Goddess Magia, take me to my destination!