The Empire of Enpearl, one of the largest nations in the western continent.

This prosperous land had received an extraordinary "guest" today.

Inside Presen Prison at this very moment.

A cold, long table stood between Xia Xin and Tia, keeping them apart.

"Ah… those guys…" Tia sighed. "They actually said, ‘Since she’s the Calamity Witch, we don’t want trouble,’ and dumped the interrogation on me… Damn it! Scared even of this? What useless insects!"

How could they fight the Calamity Witch with vermin like this around?

"I know exactly how that feels!" Xia Xin empathized instantly.

Back in her previous life, in that other world, she’d handled all the dorm cleaning alone. She’d always find worn, unwashed underwear and stockings lying around.

Thinking about it, her roommates were truly filthy.

Ah, as for what she did with those found items… cough, Xia Xin would just say not to dwell on such details.

She’d been lucky—no fungal infections.

Of course, none of that mattered now.

"Don’t suddenly lean in like that! Damn Calamity Witch!" Tia shoved Xia Xin’s face away and quickly stood up, stepping back.

"Ah… sorry. I stood up on impulse," Xia Xin apologized with a smile.

To others, that smile dripped with sarcasm and begged for a punch.

"Tch… Calamity Witch, straighten your attitude!" Tia snapped. "Next, we fill in your basic info… let me see, where to start…"

"Ahem, first, identity confirmation." Tia grabbed a quill pen. "Calamity Witch, your name?"

"Huh? Just this?" Xia Xin blinked. She’d expected Tia, with her fiery personality, to whip out a lash—not this polite questioning.

Well, fine.

"Xia Xin."

The Calamity Witch’s original name probably wasn’t this… but since she was now the Calamity Witch, and the past name was unknown, she might as well use it.

"Age."

"18. A sorceress."

"Gender."

"Do you even need to ask that…" Xia Xin glanced down at her chest, narrowed her eyes in annoyance, and muttered, "Female."

"Sexual orientation."

"What kind of question is that!" Xia Xin yelped. "Does this prison assign partners too?"

"What are you thinking!" Tia shouted. "Mandatory procedure—I don’t know why they ask, just answer! Tch… keep seducing me with words like that, and your sentence gets longer!"

Xia Xin fumed.

Hah? "Seduce"?

It’s not like I want you as my partner!

"Hmph. Female, obviously," she retorted sharply.

"As expected!" Tia’s heart sank.

The Calamity Witch… answering so bluntly!

Stating her intentions outright was like a declaration—pointing straight at Tia and saying, "I will make you submit to me."

Tia’s resilient heart faltered for a moment.

But as Holy Knight Commander, she steadied herself. This enemy was the Calamity Witch; subduing her justified any sacrifice.

For the greater good, her body meant nothing.

Press on!

Tia slammed the table. "Why have you caused so much destruction to humans—even Demonfolk! Why commit such heinous, life-slaughtering crimes!"

"Huh?" Xia Xin looked puzzled.

What crimes?

The Calamity Witch’s past deeds in the lore?

What that witch did has nothing to do with me, Xia Xin!

She felt utterly wronged. She knew nothing of the Calamity Witch’s actions—only a few lines from some introduction. Not a single memory or event from before she took over this body.

But she was a genuine good person now!

So, facing Tia’s barrage, Xia Xin chose silence.

Deny everything to the death—words wouldn’t matter.

To Tia, that silence meant admission.

"Calamity Witch… admitting her sins?" Tia gritted her teeth, fists clenched. "Committing such atrocities yet acting carefree… damn witch…"

Tia abhorred evil. Xia Xin’s attitude ignited her fury.

"And twelve years ago—the meteor that struck Elf Forest, leaving tens of thousands of elves and beastmen homeless! Was that you too!"

"Eight years ago—the Capone Empire’s dictator overthrown, nobles and merchants hanged from lampposts! Was that also you—"

"Three years ago—"

Tia grew more agitated, rattling off over a hundred "crimes." Seeing Xia Xin not refute a word—even dozing off—Tia’s inner rage threatened to scorch Xia Xin’s clothes to ashes.

"Huff…" Tia panted, trembling slightly with anger.

"Ah~ done talking?" Xia Xin yawned.

She hadn’t listened past the second sentence. This felt like being scolded by a teacher after failing an exam. Tia’s endless rant just made her sleepy.

What did she even say? Whatever. Not important.

Xia Xin’s fearless calm made Tia regain composure.

"Mm… no. I must stay calm against the Calamity Witch!" Tia panted softly, staring at Xia Xin. A dangerous thought surfaced.

"Calamity Witch… are you wantonly controlling my emotions with this?"