At noon, under the blazing sun, three figures cloaked in black robes and looking furtive emerged from the main gate of the Empire of Enpearl's prison.
"I mean, do we really have to dress like this..." Xila couldn't help but grumble.
"This gives it that secret mission vibe!" Remiel said with a smile. "Besides, our identities are so unique—we absolutely need to disguise ourselves to avoid drawing attention."
"No, I think this makes us even more noticeable," Xia Xin quipped, then asked, "Where's the target? And... it shouldn't be dangerous, right?"
Others might not know how powerful the Calamity Witch truly was, but Xia Xin knew all too well—if she faced a monster above level 70, she'd have to run for her life immediately.
"Let me check..." Remiel pulled out a rolled-up map and pointed to a spot. "According to my tracking of demonic energy, the source is right here... Kebento Factory."
"It's actually here?!" Xila exclaimed in surprise.
"Huh? It's just a factory... what's so weird about that?" Xia Xin asked, confused.
"Kebento Factory is the largest factory in the Empire of Enpearl," Remiel explained. "Over ninety percent of the nation's magical items come from here. No exaggeration—it practically has a monopoly... well, that's what the guide says."
"So the pollution source is inside the factory?" Xia Xin asked.
"Exactly. Trust my abilities—they never fail," Remiel declared confidently.
"I see..." Xia Xin thought to herself, already forming a theory.
Though she hadn't played this world's original game, her years of RPG experience let her guess the plot.
Most likely, an employee or executive at Kebento Factory was secretly researching evil dark magic, creating the pollution source that contaminated nearby monsters and caused mutations.
Nine times out of ten, it was that straightforward.
Next, they'd rush to Kebento Factory's gates, smash the door open with one swing, wipe out all the minions that poured out, and grab the mastermind... yeah, that should wrap it up.
No matter how she looked at it, it was simple.
It should only take a day... no, half a day to finish everything.
Though this clashed with Xia Xin's actual mission as the Calamity Witch—to keep spreading the pollution source. But just thinking about Remiel's several-ton crucifix made her ditch that plan instantly.
Besides, Xia Xin was a good person—how could she ever do something like that!
"It seems the problem is really serious," Xila murmured softly, lowering her head in deep thought.
Setting up such a unique pollution source inside a massive factory wasn't something an ordinary person could pull off.
So Xila strongly suspected this was part of the Demon King's scheme—to sabotage the Empire of Enpearl from within and seize this crucial city-state.
As a Demon Spy, what should she do now...
Helping the Holy Maiden would ruin the Demon King's plans.
Stopping her... even if she could, she'd likely spend her life locked in the most secure prison.
No way! Not happening!
But then again... being with Witch Miss didn't sound so bad...
At that thought, Xila froze for a second.
No! Why was she thinking like this? Why did she even care about Witch Miss?
Xila was certain she was crystal clear-headed now—the effects of the succubus juice had been thoroughly purified by the Holy Maiden using both Holy Light and physical methods, along with the Calamity Witch's magic.
Without those influences, why... why did she still have such thoughts, as if she truly cared about Witch Miss? How could this be possible!
"Ugh..." Xila couldn't help but glance at Xia Xin, sinking back into thought.
Though she hated to admit it, Witch Miss had never given her a hard time. No matter how outrageous Xila's actions were, she always showed incredible tolerance.
Except for that time she exposed her Demon Spy identity and got them both thrown in prison.
But even that started because she'd tried to use Witch Miss...
Most importantly! After she accidentally ingested succubus juice, Witch Miss hadn't done a single bad thing—completely unlike the rumors of the Calamity Witch, who was said to be utterly wicked and fond of preying on underage girls!
That's right—Witch Miss was actually a good person!
Xila's heart reaffirmed this belief.
And as the saying goes, "appearance reflects the heart." Just look at Witch Miss's stunning beauty and ethereal aura, not to mention that figure... that butt! those legs! those breasts... well, skip that part.
Setting aside her Calamity Witch identity, Xila adored girls like this—especially those long legs wrapped in white thigh-high stockings. She just wanted to hold and admire them.
Though Xila despised the Holy Maiden, they silently agreed on one thing: no one could resist white hair and red eyes!
For a long time, Xila had believed her sexuality was perfectly normal.
But now she finally realized... her true sexuality was actually this Witch Miss right before her!
At this realization, Xila was fully enlightened.
The Calamity Witch wasn't scary at all—in fact, she was incredibly adorable.
If she could just snuggle up with Witch Miss, wouldn't that be the best thing ever!
Gazing at Xia Xin's profile, the corners of Xila's mouth slowly curled into an involuntary smile.
She felt as if a red thread of fate connected her and Witch Miss, unbreakable and eternal.
Destiny! This had to be destiny!
Xila made up her mind—she would pursue Witch Miss... at the very least, she had to win her heart before that detestable Holy Maiden did.
Witch Miss could only belong to her!
Anyone else who dared approach her should just be eliminated!
That way, she could be Witch Miss's one and only... and then she could stroke those long legs whenever she pleased!
Xia Xin didn't notice Xila's intensely fervent gaze from beside her, but she too felt a connection—faint, yet undeniably real.
Moreover, another reason confirmed it wasn't her imagination.
A line of text appeared before her eyes.
【You have gained a Blood Clan thrall.】
【Individual Name: Xila Alighieri】
A Blood Clan thrall... huh?
Huh???
This damn game must really be glitching!
