Chapter 8, Miracles
"What are you doing..." Xu Yang said
Anti-witchcraft technology is extremely rare, and only large enterprises like Blackfire Innovations, which prioritize military technology, possess it
"Abnormal is my normal, how many years did you just say have passed?"
Please ensure that all passengers are seated securely and have fastened their seatbelts, as the shuttle is ready to depart at any moment
"Because no one knows me, I can start anew, shedding the burdens of the past. I am merely a pure-hearted witch who has seen the light of day again." She held Xu Yang in her arms, "Let us get to know each other again, what is your name?"
Previously, someone referred to you as an ancient artifact, an ancient witch, which at least dates back a thousand years said Xu Yang I have heard it said this way implying that you might be an old witch who has not decayed with the passage of time
"Impossible," Farosha scoffed. "They must be hiding somewhere, continuing to manipulate this world; you simply know too little about the true nature of this world! This is one of their common tricks, a continuation of their five hypothetical disasters. The newly empowered witches are ambitious; even if one council falls, they will establish a new one.
He raised his head and saw the witch softly chanting, the content of which was incomprehensible.
"You previously said that your powers were sealed, yet your powers are clearly usable." Xu Yang looked at his healing wounds, the new skin as tender as that of a newborn, "Isn't this the power of a witch?"
It felt as if he had been wrapped in a warm robe, his entire body warm and comfortable, with small wounds on his skin healing rapidly, his previously listless spirit rejuvenated, and even his heartbeat was a hundred times stronger than before
He took out the cash card from his pocket, held it up in front of his eyes, and the numbers in the upper right corner were clear and amusing, exceeding 100 million, a substantial amount.
"No one has ever commented on my appearance," the witch said curiously, "What about my body? You've seen enough of it."
It is truly strange; Xu Yang felt somewhat dazed. Was it not this witch before him who had suddenly gone berserk, completely unleashing her power and instantly slaughtering several mercenaries?
How wonderful it would be if there were a life flower, if I could survive and take this sum of money to use it on the surface!
I cannot help you. The witch clutched the jacket to her chest, neglecting to cover other areas, her demeanor awkward and shy
"It is my fault," Xu Yang said, "You are very beautiful."
The witch, who previously wore that luxurious burial garment, appeared quite mature, with a power that was extremely lethal. Now, with her hair disheveled and her body exposed, unable to wield her witch's powers, she exuded a completely different aura, one of nervousness, to Xu Yang.
In the blink of an eye, she rushed over, raising her fist in preparation to strike him, but after a long moment, she could not bring herself to do it
Xu Yang could not help but recall another question
This is one of my inherent abilities, commonly referred to as the 'Law of Reversion', which allows things to return to their previous state
I see your power," he looked up at the sorceress, "save me.
I see nothing worth getting excited about
"A thousand years..." The witch turned to the side and pondered, "Interesting."
Aren't you cold
Thinking of this, Xu Yang felt a deep sense of frustration
"Does this face look very old?" She touched her cheek and said, "How can you dare to say such rude things"
buried in an unknown underground
The problem is, I do not know why, I am unable to use any of my own powers now. The witch looked down at her hands, as if they had vanished.
They are superior to humans in terms of abilities, physiological characteristics, and lifespan, yet they are born of humans. The union of ordinary men and women can potentially give birth to witches, with the probability being entirely random. The mechanism is vastly different and exceeds the realm that scientific technology can explain
Power ... ... '' The witch looked at her own hand
He was healed by the witch's miracle, feeling that his physical strength had recovered significantly compared to before, and his mood was also much better
She suddenly jumped onto the seat, embraced Xu Yang, and carefully observed him
"Wait a moment." The witch walked back and forth in the shuttle, looking for clothes to wear. Xu Yang watched her back as she put on her clothes and turned to look at Xu Yang, "You said the times have changed, what does that mean? How long have I been asleep?"
"Pursuers? Then we must prepare our weapons." Farosha picked up the submachine gun that had been on the wall and toyed with it, "These are killing machines, aren't they? Such exquisite metal, it hurts me so much when I get hit."
"There will no longer be powerful witches," Xu Yang said, "Each witch is monitored by the corporate alliance from the moment of her birth, and is subject to acquisition bids from companies within the jurisdiction, receiving training from these companies. Their powers are strictly monitored, with chips implanted in their brains, and their magical abilities are restricted within a certain range"
"Stop, stop," Xu Yangzhen was truly afraid that she would recklessly shoot and damage the shuttle. "So much has happened in these 1000 years; you are probably not familiar with these things"
Unfortunately, there is none
She breathed a sigh of relief: "This is it!"
"Ah, ah—" Xu Yang quickly replied, "Much better."
Her temperament seemed to change endlessly; before Xu Yang could react, she had already left him, wandering back and forth in the shuttle, touching everything, pointing and gesturing, as if she were seeing the world for the first time
We must leave now," Xu Yang said, "not a second can be delayed
I have never heard of 'miracle'. Xu Yang said, 'The times have changed'
"These sounds are not ghosts, but AI, artificial intelligence," Xu Yang said, "We must leave immediately, as there are pursuers behind us"
Miracles... have never been heard of
The witch is exhausted from speaking too much
If my magic is still present, I will kill you
She walked back and forth in the shuttle, tapping and knocking everywhere, until she was commanded to stop by the AI in the shuttle with an electronic voice
Ah, this place harbors more than one ghost hidden within a metallic shell, said Farosha as she searched for the source of the voice. What kind of resentment keeps you lingering in the mortal realm? I am here to help you resolve it; no matter whom you wish to kill, I can take care of it.
I saw you were injured, yet you quickly recovered. You said you would save me, and the deal is not over yet. Xu Yang looked at her lower abdomen; previously, she had been shot through by a series of bullets, which should have left her intestines in tatters, yet now it was smooth and tender.
My name is Farosa de Aquilia
The term "witch" refers to a species that is distinct from humans
What is interesting
"Speak quickly, speak quickly," Farosha urged
Perhaps it is an illusion, Xu Yang heard the sound of metal parts colliding within his body, and he was very worried that something else might fall off
Suddenly, Xu Yang heard a strange murmuring sound
Falosa sometimes smiled warmly, her tone gentle, while at other times her gaze was stern, causing Xu Yang to shiver with fear
Worried that she might mishandle the firearm, Xu Yang struggled to get up
What a serious transgression! I see that the insignificant mortals a thousand years later are still of the same character, building city-states from mud, oppressing animals, killing each other, and suppressing our newly born kind. Occasionally, they celebrate their victories over a witch, singing praises and writing grand accounts. When I regain my power and welcome the return of the deities, I will reshape the empire of witches and restore mortals to their rightful place.
A wave of fatigue washed over Xu Yang, and he felt even weaker than before he fainted, as his vitality drained away little by little.
Is that so ... ... You can restore me to an hour ago, when I was still full of energy
I am about to go crazy, the witch spoke quickly, I kill quickly, and I save quickly, I excel in both, but my magical power has already been lost, what should I do?
The Witch Council has been destroyed
Her power is not a true healing ability, but rather the ability to restore the state of things
At least one thousand years," Xu Yang said, "or even longer; in any case, you are a being from a long time ago for us
Some can forcibly induce the growth and evolution of organic matter, fundamentally transforming the landscape of biotechnology; others can easily manipulate molecular movement, assisting companies in developing cutting-edge technologies; and there are also some witches, born with physical qualities comparable to humanoid battleships, trained as "Combat Witches" specifically for military operations. Among them, the most powerful are known as "Reality Manipulators," capable of effortlessly altering reality
Do not say such things, I am perfectly normal
Xu Yang saw himself enveloped in a gentle, soft light
"Very good as well," Xu Yang said, "... I am at a loss for words; I can only say that this is definitely the best, but do not show it to just anyone"
Moreover, it is likely due to Matteo using the "anti-witch weapon" to shoot at her that her witch powers have also been temporarily nullified
Quickly answer me! The witch shook Xu Yang's shoulder vigorously, saying, "You are starting to lose focus!"
What exactly is going on here! she said, and a moment later she became extremely angry again, because she saw a submachine gun on the wall, "They used this thing to hurt me."
Your mental state seems to be unstable
Xu Yang silently recalled the information regarding the witch
The fragments of text she extols seem to awaken a resonant power in the air, gradually forming a subtle "spell"
"What? I'm not cold at all..." The witch suddenly realized what Xu Yang meant. She covered the key points on her body, jumped back a little, and quickly scanned the interior of the shuttle cabin. She grabbed a mercenary jacket from the wall, not having time to put it on, but holding it in her hands to shield herself, striving to maintain a calm demeanor.
True or False
Xu Yang
Live well
"Are you feeling any better?" the witch said, "I hope you feel better! Of course, I don't know how you feel right now! Ah, even if you feel unwell, you cannot complain! After all, not everyone can be treated by me!"
What kind of history has unfolded? Tell me. Farosha was extremely curious, what about the Witch Council? How are they doing?
There is a distinction. She said, "This is not the power of a witch, but a miracle bestowed by God"
What a miscalculation. The witch has no power left at all, how can she help me
Such a long time is enough to change everything; my enemies have aged, weathered away with time, or exhausted their strength in the pursuit of immortality. All the people I once knew have perished, lying in eternal slumber beneath the ground, unseen by the light of day. Everything I was once familiar with has been buried by the years; the cities and trees have lost their luster, and the legends of my era—those nobles, sorcerers, dragons, and male witches—have all vanished, becoming mere 'history' in your memories. Thinking of these matters fills me with an overwhelming and uncontrollable excitement. She leaned closer to Xu Yang, reaching out to stroke his hair.
Each witch possesses various powerful abilities, and each witch masters at least one.
Since witches are exclusively female, they cannot reproduce on their own. Interestingly, witches do not become pregnant when they mate with human males. Witches themselves are incapable of reproduction and are almost a species derived from humans