OBS Chapter 4114 The Witches' Gathering
Chapter 4114 The Witches' Gathering
Chapter 4114 The Witches' Gathering
Clang!
Just then, Miss Rowling pushed open the door and dropped the teacup on the saucer in her hand to the floor. The lightning continued to strike above Arcadia City, making Adele Isabella, who was being watched by the great witches, appear even more imposing than before.
The thunder drowned out the sound of conversation, so no one spoke for a moment. Only the stunned Miss Rowling and her maids hurriedly picked up the tea set that had fallen to the ground.
Adele observed everyone's expressions with a serious expression. The witches were stunned by her expression and were all wondering in panic when she had arrived. Everyone's thoughts were as complicated as a whirlpool in an abyss. Even Adelina, who was not in the room, looked up at the upstairs because of her complicated and chaotic feelings.
After the thunder subsided, Adele's serious expression vanished, replaced by one of confusion.
"Why do you all look so strange? Why are you so surprised to see me here?"
Vanessa, who had just been wondering if she and Siviga together could subdue Adele, quickly said:
“Your Excellency Speaker, we just didn’t expect you to be here.”
Only then did the others belatedly begin to speak. Adele stepped into the study and glanced at the nine witches present:
"I'm the one who's wondering why you're all here. I remember that Jialina's grandniece was coming to Vigo's place today, so I thought I'd come and see how things were going."
Galina then pursed her lips and asked cautiously:
"Your Excellency Speaker, have you just arrived?"
"Of course not, I arrived more than an hour ago."
Everyone's hearts jumped into their throats.
"However, I sensed something was wrong as soon as I approached Grayrock Pass. The unfolding of the maze forced me to take a detour, but then I encountered the group from the [Holy Son Alliance]."
Adele snorted, and everyone could hear the dissatisfaction in her voice. As for who she was dissatisfied with, only Adele herself knew.
"This time I finally found the local stronghold of the [Holy Son Alliance]. The Infant Mother was killed by someone, and when I broke into their stronghold, she had just been resurrected and was no match for me. But that terrifying thing they created..."
Adele's face fell:
“Vige calls that thing ‘Abomination.’ I saw its true form, but I’m not sure what it is. When we fought just now, I felt like I was fighting it through a veil.”
It appears to be not yet fully formed, not even existing in this world, yet it can interfere with the material world.
"So, cough cough, you defeated it, right?"
Vigé asked, and Adele shook her head noncommittally:
"It's like it doesn't exist at all, so how can I defeat something that doesn't exist? But at least I understand why the Holy Son Alliance always loses high-level sorcerers, yet never feels any heartache."
Most of the people in this organization are not alive; I saw a lot of ashes. These people have their souls residing in the ashes, obtaining bodies through the power drawn from the Abomination by the Infant Mother, and then returning to the Abomination after death.
The connection between the Virgin Mary and 'Abomination' is even more bizarre. Even I can't be sure that what I saw was the whole truth. Abomination is not only a vessel, but also the mother, and the infant. I need to go back and research before I can make an accurate judgment.
"So, you've been dealing with them the whole time? And you're only just entering the city now?"
Flora asked cautiously as well, and Adele nodded:
"Yes, the [Holy Son Alliance] has been severely damaged by me, and this stronghold has been completely eradicated. 'Abomination' has disappeared without a trace. Although they may reappear with 'Infant Mother' at any time, they will be more cautious when they show themselves again after this lesson."
I found some documents at that base; let's all take a look at them at the next meeting. Our enemy this time might be something that has never appeared before.
After she finished speaking, she glanced at Wei Ge again:
"Now that I've finished telling my story, let's go back to the original question—Wei Ge, tell me, how come they're all with you?"
Vige really wanted to say, "This question should be asked of them, not me," but she didn't dare say it. She stammered for a while, but then Jialina spoke up:
“Your Excellency Speaker, I'm the one who called everyone here. Vigo's situation has been getting worse lately, so I thought I'd take advantage of Adelina's visit to Vigo's school to call everyone together and see if Vigo needs any help.”
That afternoon, something happened outside the city. First, the false men fought against Hermons and the Infant Madonna, then the Summoner of Gods entered and defeated them. It was quite a spectacle.
Adele looked at her expressionlessly:
"You summoned everyone here? Since when can you just call everyone in the council together without my permission?"
Galina's heart sank; she realized how severe the accusation was. Everyone else held their breath; the youngest, Sylvia, even hoped Shad would return immediately to salvage the situation.
Adele's eyes were fixed on Galina, while the usually strong-willed Duchess pursed her lips and lowered her head, truly unsure how to respond to such an accusation.
But at this moment, Wei Ge spoke up:
"Your Excellency Speaker, it was after discussing it with Galina that we called everyone here."
She coughed softly twice more, looking even more frail than usual.
"Flora, Megan, and Bella all helped me a while ago. Vanessa and Bella happened to be in Moon Bay, while Sylvia and Flora were in Willendale, so they came along too."
Claire's been free lately, so I invited her too. Only Sylvie was invited by Galina alone; Galina and Sylvie have been getting along quite well lately.
Just now, Jialina came to her rescue, and now Wei Ge is also defending Jialina.
Adele didn't speak, her eyes scanning the two of them before she finally nodded after a long while.
"That sounds reasonable, but afterwards each of you will have to submit a report explaining why you 'just happened' to be gathered here. I want to hear your explanations. None of you are hiding anything from me, are you?"
"No no."
All nine people answered in unison, and Jialina added:
“Wei Ge was injured just now, so we went into the council to treat her, and we just came back from the council.”
Adele glanced at her again and nodded casually:
"Are you all planning to stay tonight?"
The witches exchanged glances:
"The big battle just ended this afternoon, and we're a little worried about leaving Vige here alone. She won't be staying tonight, but she won't be leaving right away either."
As the host here, Wei Ge must make a statement:
"Your Excellency Speaker, please join us for lunch. We can then tell you about what happened this afternoon."
It would be very strange if Adele were to say she wanted to leave at this point, especially since she had shown herself to prevent these witches from having dinner with Shad so easily.
“Alright, then I’ll take my leave too. Including myself, there are 10 people here. It’s been many years since the last time so many people gathered in the council.”
As she remarked this, Galina, Sylvie, and Vig made way for her to sit in the center of the sofa. As Adele sat down, Galina and Vig exchanged a glance, and a strange sense of shared antagonism arose within them.
Because of Adele's arrival, Luvia and Dorothy, who had just said goodbye to Shad at home, soon heard Shad's footsteps appear downstairs again.
Shad had just invited them to Vigo's place, which would be considered a formal meeting with Vigo, but Luvia and Dorothy both said that it was a gathering of witches and that they could find another opportunity to meet Vigo Astley separately next time.
So after sending Ellie back to St. Byrons, Shad set off alone, without even Winnie going back with him. Winnie went to the Radiant Messenger, intending to wait with Miss Elizabeth for the witches' meeting to end.
"Why are you back? Shad, did you forget something?"
The two, who had just been discussing what to prepare for Xiaomia's dinner, went to the stairwell to greet Shad again. Shad shook his head:
"The chairperson of the Witch Council went to Vigo's mansion, and it was inconvenient for me to show my face, so I came back."
Dorothy laughed:
"Luckily, Luvia and I didn't leave right away. Alright, come and try my cooking tonight. My skills are just as good as Winnie's."
Before Winnie came into the house, Dorothy was the best cook besides Tifa.
Luvia was well aware that Adele Isabella and Shad had long ago developed a strange relationship, so she didn't ask any further questions about the witch.
"Then go check on the situation a little later. It'll give the witches some time to talk to each other. Tell us in detail what happened this afternoon later. No one could have predicted this unexpected situation."
Speaking of which, how was the taste of that so-called most beautiful witch? We asked you earlier, but you wouldn't answer.
"I didn't do anything with her, we really only had a brief encounter."
"Yes, so how does it taste?"
"Oh, Luvia~"
"Meow~"
Xiaomia stood on the dining table, delighted to be having dinner at home with Shad.
A lot happened that afternoon, but the easiest to resolve was the last one: the emergence of "desire." Previously, Xia De had tried to avoid involving the girls in his family with the mermaid, but now that everyone was on the path to success, he was willing to share the problems he was facing.
Shad has just explained the conditions proposed by the other party to Luvia and Dorothy. Dorothy is still hesitant, but Luvia gave Shad very clear advice:
"My thought is that you can agree to it."