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"The spells of the Forbidden Faction require enough space to maneuver, while the Origin Faction requires money to become combat-ready."
"As a research witch and a working warrior, Nuoxi is actually more skilled in the forbidden faction now."
Li Hui glanced at the slight red mark on her collar and looked pained. How could she have been so careless as not to hold Jiang Kehan down in time?
Now, even though he managed to knock Jiang Kehan down, he still had some of her red lipstick on his clothes.
“Actually, Nuoxi’s talent in the Origin faction is higher than that in the Forbidden faction.” Li Hui sighed and did not continue to argue with Jiang Kehan.
"You see it, right? Nuoxi's determination to protect."
“Hmm.” Jiang Kehan nodded in agreement. As a witch who was also skilled in the Origin School, she knew all too well that learning each Origin School spell was torture.
One must have a strong enough heart to overcome the malice it contains and turn it to one's own advantage.
"But why is Nuoxi a little socially anxious?" Jiang Kehan suddenly asked curiously, "She has such determination, how can she still be socially anxious?"
The one who answered her was Wu Yuhan, who had walked over.
"That's because she always believed that she was the one being protected, so she had no right to protect others."
"That's why she always stubbornly works alone and is unwilling to accept your kindness."
Wu Yuhan recalled Nuoxi's information and spoke softly.
"Her past seems to have undergone a major upheaval, which is why she had the opportunity to become a witch."
"But at least the ending was relatively happy."
Jiang Kehan scratched her cheek in surprise, then looked back at Nuoxi, wondering curiously: What kind of past could have shaped Nuoxi into this?
……
Nuoxi felt like she was going to die; Yun Yuexi was simply not human.
The two women were roughly equal in magical power, but the other was incredibly reckless. With the enhancements from the Su Zhu sect, she was forced into close combat by fighting a life-or-death style.
To make matters worse, Yun Yuexi was far more accustomed to duels than she was, and her casting speed was also slightly faster, making it difficult for her to escape this vortex.
Moreover, among the six major factions, the one that can unleash the strongest combat power if one is willing to risk their life is actually the Su Zhu faction.
Unlike cult classics where characters become increasingly tanky as the fight progresses, the Su Zhu faction is all about pure burst damage.
So even though Nuoxi's staff was embedded in the shield, providing her with extra defense, she was already exhausted.
There are still 2 and a half minutes left in the 3-minute countdown that Yun Yuexi mentioned.
"Is this all the strength you have?" Yun Yuexi looked at Nuoxi kneeling on one knee, her tone somewhat disappointed, but she raised the heavy hammer in her hand high, ready to fall.
"Cough cough." Nuoxi struggled to her feet, avoiding eye contact with the other person, and instinctively raised her shield to block the opponent's fierce attack.
This was absolutely the most frenzied and direct attack she had ever encountered, making her feel like her whole body was being torn apart.
What's even more terrifying is that Nuoxi also has to endure the mental malice around her to force herself to cast spells.
Just a little longer, just a little longer... Her consciousness began to waver, and her gaze became unfocused.
"What a pity." Yun Yuexi shrugged, the heavy hammer in her hand gathering immense thunder, approaching Nuoxi with an aura of death and destruction.
"Your determination seems like a mirage; you don't have enough strength to support it."
The response she received was Nuoxi's raised hand. Nuoxi had already thrown away her sword, and now her hand was tightly gripping Yun Yuexi's hand that was holding the heavy hammer, her face somewhat ferocious.
"Is there anything you shouldn't be commenting on here?"
"Reckless man."
Yun Yuexi felt a sense of foreboding. She wanted to shatter Nuoxi cleanly and decisively, but the force emanating from the other's hand made it impossible for her to break free for the time being.
This stunned her. Where did Nuoxi get such power? It was as if she had been planning this for a long time!
"Forbidden, Bug, Glitched Disc".
Nuoxi looked up at the other person's face, her face pale, her tone indifferent.
Looking at Yun Yuexi's drastically changing expression, she thought to herself: So you can be afraid too, Yun Yuexi?
My efforts weren't in vain... Before she lost consciousness, she felt the pull of the rules around her and forced a smile.
Look at Yun Yuexi.
Feel the extreme cold and oppression I endured, and the relentless blows you gave me as I tried to protect everyone.
Even if the moon's ripples and wings are full of energy, it might not change anything...
But when you were afraid of me, I already knew—only by trying harder and persevering a little longer could I also be qualified to protect others.
This is something Nuoxi cherishes even more than any so-called victory or defeat.
A few rays of light gathered around her, as if witnessing this somewhat socially awkward girl's growth.
Chapter 265 The Secret Hidden Behind Everyday Life
When Nuoxi opened her eyes again, she suddenly felt a warmth; Jiang Kehan had put her arm around her shoulder.
"Well done!" Jiang Kehan gave her a thumbs up and looked at her with a bright smile.
"Although I still lost, I was just a little bit away from completely crushing Yun Yuexi. I'll definitely win next time!"
Aili'er's eye twitched. She always felt that Jiang Kehan was completely different from usual, acting carefree as if she had completely let go of herself.
However... perhaps what Nuoxi needs most right now is precisely this kind of Kehan?
Thinking about it, the Wish Society has given them quite a few great gifts, so they should repay them handsomely.
Let's use the failure of the Wish Society as a gift!
Ariel looked across at the other side, her smile gradually turning malicious.
As a whetstone, the other party is definitely the most qualified one. Originally, she was a little worried that her own knife would be discouraged by the whetstone and become self-destructive.
But now it seems she was just overthinking it.
They not only possessed combat potential, but their determination and willpower also exceeded her expectations.
Being in such a team is actually her good fortune.
"No...it's not that good." Nuoxi was almost praised to the skies by Jiang Kehan. She walked out of Jiang Kehan's arms shyly, but her eyes no longer showed the hesitation they once had.
She looked at Jiang Kehan and the others with a simple yet firm expression, and covered her chest as she spoke.
"I just did what I was supposed to do. Although we lost this time, I'm confident I can bring victory to everyone next time!"
Because of her, she found everyone worth protecting!
Jiang Kehan chuckled, but her expression turned slightly serious. She gently ruffled Nuoxi's hair and looked directly at Gu Qingci, who was floating in the air behind Nuoxi, announcing the verdict.
"I know, and we're willing to believe you, but let's get through this difficult time first. I can't wait to see the other person's frustrated face."
"Ok!"
The others couldn't help but feel nervous. Although they still had the advantage on the surface, only they knew that what awaited them was the overtime round, which was the team that wished to compete in the most.
Now is not the time to pop the champagne.
"Let's congratulate the Wish Society team for winning back a point and gaining 4 points."
Gu Qingci feigned surprise, then said with a hint of anticipation, "So now that the Witch Academy team has a total of 7 points, the Wish Society still has a good chance of turning the tide."
"We are truly looking forward to... the even fiercer battle that is about to begin."
She put her hands in her pockets, her gaze was serious, but her smile was somewhat cruel.
"Only through these means can these underage little witches realize that this is no longer the childish game they used to play."
"Now, they have already taken the lead over the other little witches in embarking on the cruel and ruthless evolutionary journey of witches."
"Congratulations, no one will be there to shelter you from the wind and rain anymore."
Jiang Kehan sighed softly, gazing at the opposite side, and felt a rare headache.
I won't be able to post so recklessly anymore; adulthood is truly a cruel topic.
She actually wanted to be a little more sentimental, to cherish the good things about the people around her, until the world was destroyed.
However, it now seems that to enjoy this beauty, one must face the raging torrential rain and undergo a transformation.
Just like Wu Yuhan, they rigidly enjoy their self-imposed confinement.
"Dong dong dong."
Jiang Kehan frowned slightly; she seemed to hear a knocking sound that shouldn't have been there.
"Ahem, aren't you welcoming me?" A slightly amused voice came from behind. Jiang Kehan turned around and saw Gu Qingci, who should have been above the dueling arena, with his arms crossed and smiling at them.
"Huh?!" Jiang Kehan couldn't help but look up at the dueling arena, where Gu Qingci was also there.
"Don't look, that's my clone." Gu Qingci shrugged and calmly found a seat. "There are still 5 minutes before the next duel. I'm here to take care of some official business."
Jiang Kehan subconsciously swallowed, glanced at the surrounding audience, and thought to herself in astonishment.
Is this the power of the Great Witch? She managed to pull off such a switch so easily, and not a single person present noticed anything amiss.
"What official business?" Wu Yuhan narrowed his eyes and looked at Gu Qingci. "I don't remember you holding any official position, otherwise I wouldn't be struggling to figure out how to recruit you as a conscript."
"After all, the members of the Witch Organization are only partners with us."
Gu Qingci shrugged, unable to deny it, but a rare look of heartache appeared on his face.
"Who made me so outstanding? But..." She smiled at Jiang Kehan, snapped her fingers, and time seemed to stand still.
"Kehan has been with the Empire for so long, but she probably doesn't know our inside story."
Jiang Kehan stared blankly at her surroundings. Her mind, which had been affected by the poison, had briefly regained its clarity—no, in reality, she had instinctively chickened out.
"What's the inside story?" she asked instinctively.
"Of course, it's the path of order we chose," Gu Qingci said casually. "You don't really think we'd let the Witch Organization take full control of the hypothetical empire within the village, do you?"
"No, isn't that right?" Jiang Kehan's eyes widened. She really thought so, and had even gotten used to it.
Imperial institutions are rarely seen in daily life; she usually goes to the Witch Agency for routine matters.
Moreover, many public places, including the tavern where Jiang Kehan works, are also operated behind the scenes by the Witch Agency.
Gu Qingci remained silent.
"So the official business you mentioned was arranged by the Empire?" Wu Yuhan's brows relaxed slightly, but he still looked at Gu Qingci with some suspicion and asked, "Is the rumor true?"