The Intruder

“Then I won’t disturb you from concocting your potions. I have something I need to discuss with Lecy.”

Seeing the way Isa was looking at her growing stranger and stranger, as if she wanted to eat her, Su Ran decided to take advantage of Canlisa still being by Isa’s side.

She would first go ask Lecy about magic, and at the same time, let Isa calm down on her own.

After all, the negative status of her Weakness Value was still affecting her.

In terms of physical constitution, she was now much weaker than an ordinary girl.

Su Ran didn’t need to ask anyone where Lecy was.

She could clearly see the green marker representing Lecy on the system’s map.

Saying goodbye to Isa, Su Ran took a few turns within the Witch’s Society and arrived at a garden in the backyard.

Green grapevines climbed up the wooden trellises set up all around, blocking the direct sunlight from the sky and creating a large patch of shade underneath.

Under the grapevines, a small tea table was placed with two or three chairs scattered around it.

Lecy was sitting in one of them, seriously reading a book placed before her, occasionally taking a sip from the cup on the table.

Noticing Su Ran’s figure in the garden, she put down her book and stood up to greet her.

“Lady Su Ran, is there something you need from me?”

Facing Su Ran, Lecy maintained her usual respect.

Even though she couldn’t sense the aura of a Sequence Six from her at this moment, she didn’t dare to be the slightest bit contemptuous.

‘It must be the result of Lady Su Ran being considerate of others and restraining her aura.’

As she spoke, Lecy pulled out a chair for Su Ran, inviting her to sit, and also poured her a cup of steaming black tea.

“This is my favorite black tea. Lady Su Ran can give it a try.”

Pushing the teacup in front of Su Ran, the expression on Lecy’s face was full of confidence as she introduced the black tea.

Taking a small sip, a rich, milky flavor filled her mouth.

Surprise showed in Su Ran’s eyes.

She didn’t get lost in tasting the black tea.

Facing Lecy, she hadn’t forgotten the purpose of her trip.

Just as Su Ran was about to ask her for permission to borrow some magic, the words on the tip of her tongue changed.

“Five people have entered the Witch’s Society. They climbed in from the right side of the first floor.”

Su Ran had just seen on the map that five red dots representing enemies had appeared within the range of the Witch’s Society.

“Do you know their Sequence?”

“Their Sequence is not strong, weaker than you and me.”

Whether it was taking on some mercenary missions for funds or cooperating with merchants on some business, the Witch’s Society was usually open to Tukulu.

It was only after the joint attack by more than five major powers that Lecy decided to temporarily scale back their operations and have all the witches stay within the Society as much as possible.

Since five people had entered the Witch’s Society at this time by climbing the wall, it meant they had ill intentions.

Lecy’s spirit, due to frequently reproducing things from her books, was stronger than that of an ordinary Sequence Five, yet she hadn’t even sensed anyone breaking in.

Now, Lecy was even more convinced of her guess.

Under normal circumstances, Lady Su Ran was just an easygoing person who liked to keep a low profile.

After hearing Su Ran’s words, Lecy quickly summoned a black cat-like Nightmare from her body, which burrowed into her shadow.

“I’ve sent Momo to notify the others to capture these bad people who have snuck in.”

After finishing all this, Lecy clapped her hands, her face full of ease, and refilled Su Ran’s cup.

Seeing the confusion on Su Ran’s face, Lecy took the initiative to explain.

“Momo is the Nightmare from just now. I have a habit of giving names to the companions I summon. They are like friends who are always by my side.”

“By the way, what can I do for you, Lady Su Ran? You must have come looking for me for more than just those few bad people, right?”

Lecy’s powers of observation were very sharp.

She knew at once that Su Ran was here for something else.

“I want to see if you have any suitable magic in your Witch’s Society.”

Su Ran didn’t hide anything, frankly stating her purpose for seeking out Lecy.

In Lecy’s eyes, she was a Sequence Six witch.

This mutual recognition of status made it better for Su Ran to be direct and clear with Lecy about what she needed.

“Magic? Please wait a moment, my lady.”

After Lecy spoke, she raised her hand, and the surrounding magic essence gathered in her palm in an endless stream, gradually forming the shape of a book.

Fine beads of sweat also appeared on Lecy’s forehead.

Only when the book was fully formed did Lecy let out a long breath and hand it to Su Ran with both hands.

“My lady, these are the spells I have recorded over the years. I used my witch ability to make them into a notebook. I hope it can be of help to you. However, with my magic essence, this notebook can only be preserved for seven days. If you still need it then, my lady, I will continue to make one for you.”

Taking the magic notebook from Lecy’s hand, her fingertips brushed against the paper.

The notebook made by Lecy with her witch ability seemed no different from an ordinary book.

If Lecy hadn’t taken the initiative to mention it, Su Ran wouldn’t have known that this notebook could only be preserved for seven days.

[Compatible magic detected. Automatically recorded and optimized in conjunction with ice control ability.]

This prompt from the Witch Game was the first time Su Ran had seen it take such an active role in helping her optimize a spell.

It hadn’t reacted at all to the previous Tidal Beast or the Cold Lotus Serpent Python.

Su Ran decided to take a good look and see just what kind of spell could make the system jump out and actively optimize it.

Mirror Reflection, a spell that could return an enemy’s magic back to them, or allow oneself to enter a mirror and exit from another.

Whether it was blocking an enemy’s magic or quickly leaving a place, this could be considered a very powerful life-saving spell.

After being optimized by the system, Mirror Reflection could be used on ice surfaces, perfectly matching Su Ran’s witch ability.

Now, the only drawback of Mirror Reflection was its magic essence consumption, but this drawback was perfectly filled by Su Ran.

With Su Ran’s current magic essence plus the replenishment from the Ring of Pride, she preliminarily estimated that if she were to encounter the Sequence Four vampire again, dragging out the fight would be no problem at all.

“Lady Su Ran, have you found a suitable spell?”

Seeing the flash of joy that inadvertently crossed Su Ran’s face, Lecy couldn’t help but ask.

“I’ve made a little discovery…”

Before Su Ran could continue, the five intruders, who had been tied up like twists of dough, were escorted to the outside of the garden by two identical-looking young women.

“Let me introduce you, Lady Su Ran. These are Tina and Tilly.”

The two young women nodded at Su Ran, brought the intruders over and placed them on the ground, then turned and left the doorway without hesitation.

“I’m sorry, the two of them are a bit shy, but they absolutely mean no disrespect to you, Lady Su Ran.”

Seeing the two of them turn and leave after a brief greeting, Lecy could only give a bitter smile.

Su Ran shook her head, indicating that she didn’t mind.

She was more concerned about the five intruders before her.

Who had sent them?