Enemies Meet on a Narrow Road

“What are you all doing?”

After returning to the dormitory with Winnie and the others, Su Ran, with a large sum of money in hand, couldn’t wait to find Isa and arrange for them to enter Tukulu and rendezvous with the Witch’s Society.

However, when Su Ran opened the Witch Game, she didn’t see the familiar room, but instead found Isa and the others lying prone in a dense forest.

So, approaching Isa, Su Ran couldn’t help but ask.

“It’s Your Highness Su Ran!”

Hearing Su Ran’s voice, Isa immediately jumped up.

Philly and Maimai also got up one after another, gathering around Su Ran.

“By the way, Your Highness, was the antidote I made suitable?”

Remembering the urgent tone in Her Highness Su Ran’s voice when she asked for the antidote today, Isa felt she should inquire about the potion’s effect.

‘Uhm…’

Thinking of the antidote Isa had concocted, Su Ran didn’t know how to respond.

‘The potion’s detoxification effect was too good.’

‘The fire poison, which would take several days for ordinary medical methods to completely clear, was already mostly neutralized by the potion while Liang Bo was being transported to the hospital for treatment.’

‘With only a tiny bit remaining, faced with the doctors’ relentless questioning, if Winnie hadn’t been with her to use a transaction from the Blood Hunters as an excuse…’

‘…Su Ran might have been surrounded by the doctors, who would have grilled her for every last detail.’

Su Ran decided that from now on, unless absolutely necessary, she would never let any potion made by Isa be seen by outsiders.

‘This kind of magic potion is simply too shocking for the real world.’

“Was the effect not good?”

Isa’s eyes drooped, like a dejected puppy waiting for someone to comfort it.

She was still feeling proud of herself for advancing to Sequence Three.

But the assessment Her Highness the Witch had sent her received no comment.

‘Clearly, Her Highness Su Ran thinks I can do even better.’

“Of course not. In fact, the effect was too good.”

Thinking of Liang Bo, who would be back on his feet after just one day of rest, Su Ran had to admit that the potion she concocted was truly effective.

Isa’s eyes widened in disbelief.

“Really?”

“It’s true.”

As she spoke, Su Ran gently patted Isa’s head.

Ever since she had been patted on the head like this by older sisters taller than herself, Su Ran had developed the habit of patting others on the head too.

Isa closed her eyes, enjoying the head pat from Her Highness Su Ran.

“By the way, you still haven’t told me why you’re all staying out here in the middle of the night instead of resting in the house? I remember Isa knows the spell to store and retrieve the house, right?”

Su Ran brought the topic back to the original point.

Looking at the map, she could see they were still some distance from Tukulu.

Why were they waiting here?

“My lady, we’ve gathered some intelligence. The two major mercenary groups that control Tukulu, the Giant Crocs and the White Stone, are cooperating. They plan to surround the Witch’s Society headquarters together and welcome the arrival of the Theocracy’s knight order.”

The one who cleared up Su Ran’s confusion was Philly.

Her expression was grim as she mentioned this cooperation.

“This mercenary group called the Giant Crocs, they’re the ones who are trying to force Lecy into marriage.”

“We heard that the condition for the White Stone’s cooperation with them is to allow the Theocracy’s people to be stationed here.”

“The witches are currently lying in ambush on a necessary route, waiting for the two mercenary groups to pass.”

After hearing Philly’s explanation, Su Ran understood why Canlisa wasn’t here.

As a non-combatant, Canlisa was probably still hiding in the house.

Unfortunately, after reaching the outskirts of Tukulu, Sant had already returned to Blackstone City with his merchant caravan to report, otherwise Canlisa would have had someone to keep her company.

“Why didn’t they just enter Tukulu instead of coming here?”

Since they could gather intelligence, heading directly into Tukulu to meet up with Lecy would have been a good option.

Although she had told them not to enter the city rashly, with the Witch’s Society facing such a crisis, Isa and Philly weren’t the type to be inflexibly stubborn.

Hearing this, Maimai’s expression turned a little sour.

“Tukulu has been sealed off for a week now. People can only enter, not leave. We were worried it might be a trap aimed at witches, so we didn’t dare to act recklessly.”

During the day, Maimai had used her ability to scout the perimeter of Tukulu and found that every city gate was heavily guarded.

Connecting this with the intelligence they had gathered, it was hard not to think that this was a setup targeting the Witch’s Society.

“Lecy has been in control of the Witch’s Society for so long, she’s no pushover.”

“Since she hasn’t sent any messages, it means she already has her own arrangements. We’d best not interfere with her plans rashly.”

Clearly, Philly was still full of confidence in Lecy and wasn’t the least bit worried.

“Then I’ll join you. After this is over, I’ll take you into the city.”

After speaking, Su Ran found an empty spot and sat down, folding her long legs, patiently waiting for the arrival of the mercenary groups they mentioned.

According to Philly, the strongest in Tukulu were only at Sequence Six, and besides, they weren’t witches.

Su Ran, who had just earned a tidy sum, had the confidence to say such words.

She was originally planning to find information about the Shadow Witch anyway.

Now she had too many questions that she needed that witch to answer clearly.

Besides, Su Ran had another mission: to gather believers for the Primordial Witch.

The Witch’s Society headquarters was a very suitable location for that.

“That’s wonderful!”

Philly’s eyes lit up instantly.

As long as Lady Su Ran was willing to act, victory was already assured for the witches.

The most important thing was that Lady Su Ran would also help them solve the problem of entering the city.

This way, Philly wouldn’t have to consider other ways to get in, which was a huge relief.

“Don’t get excited just yet. They’re here. Let’s hide well and stay quiet.”

Su Ran stopped the somewhat excited Philly, having her continue to crouch in the bushes.

The system’s built-in map already showed a large group of yellow dots rushing in their direction.

The information provided by this map was much more detailed than what Su Ran could perceive with her own spiritual sense.

“Nuo’ao, if you manage to marry the witch Lecy, don’t you forget our agreement.”

On the road, two large contingents of men in differently colored uniforms were walking toward Su Ran’s ambush spot.

“I won’t forget. Our Giant Croc Mercenary Group will agree to let the Church’s people be stationed here, but the decisions of others are not for me to interfere with.”

The young man called Nuo’ao, sitting on horseback, nodded heavily, but then quickly added his caveat.

The leader of the White Stone Mercenary Group, Bai Qiu, waved his hand with an indifferent attitude.

“As long as you remember our deal. As for the rest, Her Highness the Holy Maiden will lead the Church’s knight order to clear away all obstacles, including those witches who are putting up a futile resistance.”

“Good. Then I’ll wait and see what method you have to make Lecy agree to my terms.”

After speaking, the young man continued to gaze toward Tukulu.

Watching the approaching group, an incredulous expression flashed across Su Ran’s pretty face.

She had never imagined that the one leading the Church’s forces to Tukulu this time would be Her Highness the Holy Maiden, Yuffie.

‘Can you only call this enemies on a narrow road?’