A Journey Of A Delusional Witch
Chapter 45: As You'd Expect, This is Not Over Yet

Deep in the dense forest where no one had ever seen him before. Seen a group of black hooded people standing around a giant black crystal as high as 12 meters while chanting magic spells solemnly.

From behind the hood they wear, can be seen a face that is pale and wet with sweat.

Their hands and feet continued to tremble nonstop as well as not a few of them who started coughing up blood.

Needless to say they have already reached their limit.

Even though they were one step away from the door of death, no one seemed to give up. With all their Mana and energy remaining, they focused everything they had towards the crystal

that black.

Cracks!

Cracks began to be created on the crystal surface that looked very dark under the shadow of the trees.

Degs... Degs... Degs...

A heart-like sound rang out from within the crystal. The hooded men grew increasingly desperate and began to devote even their lifetimes to preventing what was inside the crystal from coming out.

Krekerk.... Clang!!!

In the end what they feared happened as well.

The explosion created from the crystal rupture was more than enough to tragically finish off the hooded people without anyone surviving.

Not only that, the explosion was so powerful that it flattened everything around it. Even the resulting shockwave spread throughout the forest which made the Mobs who sensed it immediately run in fear away from the source of the explosion.

From inside the crystal, a figure that was originally only as big as a child that immediately grew rapidly until his body had surpassed the trees around him.

Grroaaa....!!!!

....

By the time morning came, there were no more Mobs looking for trouble.

There was only the sight of people who were busy thrusting their knives at the cold body of Mobs piled up beside the fortress. They did that in order to get the drop from Mobs they had painstakingly defeated.

The plan of the drop item will be equally distributed to the participants who participate in this Quest.

On the other hand, many moans were from those who were injured. Some have suffered minor injuries until those who are still alive are already a miracle.

Not far from them, were the chests containing the bodies of those who had died with honor. Their comrades were seen mourning beside the wooden crate. Once all this is done, those who die will be returned to their families.

The dead Otherworlders have mostly risen again. Some were already freshly fit, whereas others were still hit with penalties from their deaths.

The battle is over. But no one dared to party for the sake of celebrating.

That's because they all know... The new battle would truly end when they made it home safely.

Not far from the camp complex, there was an iron cage containing prisoners from the Narsist Kingdom.

Out of the 100 knights, there were now less than half left.

Their equipment had been confiscated leaving only shabby cloths to cover their bodies. Not only that, their hands and feet were also in handcuffs which made it impossible for them to escape.

Of all the prisoners, one was not placed in a cage. Rather he was in a pair with a battered appearance with wounds all over his body.

Not just a punched-up scar. It looks like a scarring wound to the burn that now adorns his trained body.

He was the captain of the Narsist Kingdom's knights.

Now, he's being interrogated.

...

"So... Is it true that only this many troops do you have?"

"....yes...."

Heh, obviously he's lying.

From the existing reports, there should be a Spell Vessel (Caster) with them. However, during the battle, their existence was never seen.

Sure nak Onlay has sent his men to search for their whereabouts.

I've also been trying to get this guy to say whatever cards they have. As expected, he was hard to talk to.

A plan that relied solely on an item was clearly very suspicious. There's no way they don't have a plan B and so on.

Hm... Otherwise my grandson has made some interesting Potions. Should I borrow it?

There was also the option to use (Mind Control) but it was wrong that I had instead made this person an idiot. Obviously it's not an option.

"Zweite, what's that kid doing right now?"

"Master still hasn't moved from his place"

"Seriously? Isn't the battle over?"

It's strange, no matter how hard one concentrates. They will not be deaf. I had clearly informed him that the enemy commander had fallen and his crown had been taken.

"Observe this man... No, let the twins play with him. You watch them both. Remind them not to overdo it"

"All right"

I then walked towards where my grandson stood for these four days.

An area that was originally just an ordinary grassland that was green, now turned into an area that gave off a purplish glow. That's because the grass that was once green is now replaced by grass with violet-colored leaves that emit a dim light.

Amidst all that, stood the figure of my grandson who still had not moved from his place.

"The battle is over. Although there were still enemy troops still roaming around, it didn't take long before they were discovered. So then... Stop that ritual"

Still don't want to answer...

"...yet..."

"Now you want to talk. So, what do you mean by not yet?"

"...in the forest.there is an existence.the threat still exists..."

Existence? The threat?

I can't feel anything. However, if it is my grandson who has a close relationship with the forest. Moreover, he was now connected to the forest. It obviously can't be a trivial.

Leaving my granddaughter behind, I rushed straight to Onlay's tent.

There I could find the figure of Onlay's son being with Doragon's son. Good, now everything can be easier.

"I have some bad news..."

To my words, Onlay and Doragon immediately looked at me with serious gazes.

I then told him all my suspicions and what my grandson had just said.

"So, there is still an existence that is still unknown. What if that existence is a big threat?"

"According to what my grandson feels, it's true"

"Hm... If we follow this path. It's possible that the Spell Sailors (Caster) who have still not been caught are now trying to summon something dangerous?"

"[Summoning Magic] yeah... It is true that there is a skill named (Summoning Ritual) that allows to summon a Mobs or other superior beings"

"The question now is what kind of creature they are..."

!Booms!

Just as we were discussing this, suddenly a shockwave hit us.

The effect of the shockwave was able to shake the entire campground complex as well as drop small items placed on cabinets and tables.

From what I felt, this wave was caused by a failed ritual.

Not only me, Onlay and even Doragon who were not proficient in magic though could also guess it from their respective experiences.

Normally, if a ritual fails. The explosion that was produced would not be this big. Except...

Grrrroooaa...aaaa....!!!!

The sound of a beast that sounded like it came from the depths of hell echoed to the very core of my soul.

Even though I was far from the source of the sound, it felt like I was right in front of him.

"Tch, it looks like the worst has arrived"

Without much more to say, we all simultaneously came out of the tent to head towards the top of the fortress.

Along the way we were able to find the soldiers and Adventurers who were also scattering out to check the situation.

By the time we finally reached the top of the fortress, we were greeted by a sight impossible to believe.

Most of the green forest had now withered. It created an area of death in which there was a figure I least wanted to see.

The dragon protector. A symbol of victory and prosperity. Dragon Guard Verloren Kingdom, Victoria.

Victoria, who used to have pearl-like white scales, is now coated by black scales like asphalt. He who was originally enveloped by a holy aura, was now enveloped by an aura of death that would kill anything nearby.

He who was originally respected, was now a source of fear.

"Dragon?! You're serious!"

"Cheat yourself, son. It's going to be a long battle"

"It's better to forget it, that person has a big [Domain] and the effect is obvious in your eyes"

"Mrs Cardinal, do you know anything about the Dragon?"

After that I briefly told them the true identity of the enemy before us.

"Verloren? This is the first time I've heard it"

"I read it in history books. The kingdom was destroyed a century ago. I heard they have Dragon guards who also fell along with that kingdom. So, what we're dealing with is this..."

They both looked worried. Naturally, after all everyone knew how dangerous a dragon was. Moreover, this one in front of us had clearly turned into an Undead which increased its level of danger drastically.

With the [Domain] he had, it was impossible for living things to get close. Even if they were protected by [Luminous Magic] or even [Holy Magic] though, they would not be able to last long.

The only option was to attack him from a distance!

"I'm going to go... You guys focus on evacuating everyone there is. If you want to help, use a long-range attack. Don't approach him for whatever reason!"

That way, I activated the (Aero Maneuver) that allowed me to be able to move in the air freely.

With just one small blow, my body was already floating in the air like cotton in the wind.

From the direction of the fort, I could hear Onlay ordering his men to evacuate immediately.

This way I can be relieved.

Using the wind as a vehicle, I approached my old friend who had now lost her identity.

"Awaits, Victoria. I'll set you free"

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The originally bright sky was now covered by dark clouds.

With a storm that struck, thunder that boomed, as well as lightning that struck. Coloring the terrible fight that took place on the dead land.

Standing above what was originally a shady forest, there was a gigantic lizard figure. Having four legs capable of crushing everything, its neck is long like a snake, on its head that resembles the face of a lizard has four pairs of horns resembling a crown and rows of teeth sharp like a sword. On his back was a pair of extremely wide and majestic bat wings. His tail was wriggling with the end of it that was shaped like a mace.

Its mountain-sized body was protected by scales as black asphalt capable of withstanding any attack. Added with the aura of death that enveloped his entire body which made any living being impossible to approach him.

Beings are exalted thanks to their intelligence and virtue. They are feared by every living creature thanks to their power that exceeds common sense, the Dragon (Dragon).

There's been no news of their sighting for centuries. During that time, if one were to say Dragon, then it would be fixed on a race that actually had dragon blood on their body, the Dragonmen.

But now, the real Dragon had reappeared as a mindless Undead.

The dragon is now faced with a small girl wearing a robe and a typical Witch (Witch) hat that is white like a cloud. As well as carrying a Staff much larger than itself, the Witch flew around the Dragon like a mosquito circling humans.

That witch, Cardinal La Ciel.

Cardinal lifted her staff high into the air. Suddenly, a packaging magic circle was created. Cardinal activates (Aurora) which, as the name suggests, creates a very beautiful Aurora.

(Aurora) it appeared and covered the entire battle area.

That dragon, Victoria. Feeling an unpleasant feeling. After he was under the effects of (Aurora), the death aura that enveloped him instantly diminished in range as well as strength.

Victoria could feel that her body was starting to feel heavy with a burning feeling that she should no longer be able to feel pain.

Not only that, Cardinal then activated a magic directed directly to Victoria.

(Luminous Ring)

Three rings of light circled Victoria and held her in place.

Grrrroooaa....!!!!

Obviously Victoria wouldn't take it for granted. The aura that enveloped him began to look like a smoldering black flame. No, the aura had now completely turned into a black flame capable of scorching

everything he touches.

Seeing this, Cardinal resumed her assault.

This time Cardinal activated (Electro Storm) which produced a thunderstorm that relentlessly struck Victoria's body.

The lightning bolt that struck out looked like a snake that struck a helpless prey. Facing this, Victoria raised her head towards the sky before she opened her jaw wide.

Instantly a pitch-black beam shot out from Victoria's open mouth. The light penetrates the sky and removes the storm clouds and even disables (Aurora) which has weakened it.

In her absence (Aurora) makes Victoria's death aura return to its original state and now she is able to destroy the ring of light that constrains her.

Cardinal who saw this immediately enveloped herself with (Blessing) then continued firing (Luminous Rays) at Victoria.

With just one wing alone, it was enough to withstand the attack from Cardinal. Immediately tens to hundreds of solid black weapons filled with curses were created around Victoria.

Be it a sword, an axe, a spear to a mace, all created and directed to the Cardinal who was in the air.

Sensing the danger, Cardinal immediately activated the (Luminous Sphere) as well as the (Space Field) in order to protect herself from projectiles directed at her.

With a swing of its tail as a signal, the entire (Cursed Armament) was hurtling like a bullet towards Cardinal.

Cardinal then performed a complicated maneuver to avoid it all. Sometimes he also fired magic to intercept incoming weapons. What can not be avoided, is stalked by (Luminous Sphere) or

deflected by (Space Field).

Even so, there are those who can still qualify and almost hit the Cardinal. But it can still be tackled with (Space Barrier) that he always activates.

However, just two attacks is enough to leave a crack in the (Space Barrier) that should be very tough.

While he was maneuvering to avoid the attack aimed at him, Cardinal suddenly swooped sharply towards the ground.

Just outside Victoria's [Dominion], Cardinal smashed her Staff onto the ground while activating a fiery red magic circle.

(Flaming Ground)

The land that was originally like dead earth instantly burned until it looked like a sea of fire. Victoria who was in the middle of it all screamed in pain and started flapping her two wings to escape into the air.

Of course Cardinal won't let that happen.

Using (Dual-Casting) Cardinal reactivate (Aurora) and (Luminous Ring) simultaneously.

Because of its movement once again in the bridle, making Victoria who initially flew into the air must be willing to return to the burning ground.

This time Cardinal used (Triple-Casting) and activated three magic simultaneously.

(Flame Tornado) (Hurricane) (Electro Storm)

A storm of fire, wind, and lightning struck Victoria's body which clearly injured her severely.

By the time the storm had subsided, what appeared to be a Dragon with broken wings, gaping wounds wide almost all over its body, as well as black blood like mud flowing from open wounds.

But that didn't last long.

In just seconds, the injuries Victoria had suffered slowly began to disappear. The wings were back intact, the wide wound was getting smaller and completely gone, the blood flowing now had stopped and even retreated back into Victoria's body.

"It... Troublesome"

Shocked at how quickly Victoria regenerated. Cardinal prepared to continue her onslaught. And so did Victoria. With her self having recovered, she was determined to avenge what she had

the Cardinal threw it at him.

At that moment...

"Our ancient forest is the cleaver of the land"

A spell echoed throughout the forest. Surprisingly, the voice seemed to be heard directly from inside the heads of those who heard it.

"Our ancient forest is dying"

Again, the voice sounded. However, Cardinal this time recognized who the owner of the mysterious voice.

Clear changes are beginning to occur throughout the Barriere forest.

The trees that originally only swayed small because of the effects of the fight that occurred now seemed to be churned as if struck by a strong wind. Victoria who saw this started to feel a sense of danger coming through

himself.

"Listen to my voice, hear my words"

This time Victoria managed to find out where the source of the sound came from. Far behind the sturdy plant fortress, stood a girl in clothes that made her feel nostalgic.

Not out of longing, but unstoppable anger.

Grrroooaa... AaaaaaaaaAaaa!!!!"

"Don't hope!"

Victoria, who was about to snatch the girl, was immediately stopped by Cardinal.

"Give yourself up, devote yourself to me"

In the midst of the turbulent forest, Victoria and Cardinal fight again. But this time they did not try to bring each other down. Victoria was about to go to the girl behind the fort, while Cardinal tried to block her.

"By being mine, I give you strength"

Slowly... Plants that were originally green began to have a bright purple complexion. Be it foliage, shrubs, to weeds. Everything starts to transform.

"Get strength, have strength, and all the bullies will disappear before you"

Victoria, who was unable to hold back any longer, gave everything to get close to the girl. Cardinal until forced to be fully in a position to defend in front of Victoria who is very persistent.

"By this name, Lavender La Ciel. I hereby lay my word"

Without a second thought, Victoria immediately released her breath attack (Cursed Dragonic Breath) which was a collection of thousands of curses that became one.

To deal with this, Cardinal placed herself right on the path of attack. Directing his Staff forward, Cardinal opened a (Portal) in front of him as well as the other (Portal) that opened right next to him

Victoria.

In just a matter of seconds, Victoria's (Cursed Dragonic Breath) went inside (Portal) only to come out of the other (Portal) and hit himself and severely injured him.

"Old Forest Barriere Forest. Be mine and serve me"

Suddenly the whole commotion that happened disappeared instantly.

Even Victoria who had just risen after being consumed by her own attack became speechless due to the sudden change.

At that moment...

(Nature Overlord)

With a bang from his Staff, a huge root spread from the ground through the fortress into the Barriere forest. When that root hits the Barriere Forest region, the real change happens.

All the plants in the Barriere forest simultaneously turned into plants giving off a very bright purplish light.

The scenery in the Barriere Forest is now no different from the Ibis Forest.

The culprit of all this, Lavender. Leisurely walking on the roots he had made. Carrying a Staff with its end that resembled a cage, Lavender slowly climbed to the top of the fortress.

The robe he was wearing now seemed to be blurred as if there were and were none. Even so, he seemed to ignore her and continued walking.

Eventually he reached the fort. The first thing he did was to glare at the Dragon who was staring back at him with a gaze full of anger and murderous lust. Satisfied with the Dragon's reaction, Lavender raised her hand.

"Haha.... Alright, now... Let's get started!"