Otaku Witch

Chapter 2057 - 1042: Alice’s Past (Part 2)

Being a savior is really not an easy task.

So please, don’t look at me like that, I’m under a lot of pressure, I’m really afraid of failing to live up to this respect and expectation.

Dorothy averted her gaze, feeling a bit guilty.

Sometimes she really felt like a trashy girl, always inadvertently giving others hope, but then worrying and fearing whether she could bear that responsibility, retreating hesitantly, afraid of making a move.

She really envied people like Adam, those traditional brave heroes, always resolute and fearless in facing any challenge. She even envied the arrogant characters in novels who confront everything with defiance.

Oh, my first time around, I seemed to be the original brave Long Fengtian, but I was too arrogant and ended up in a tragic wreck....

So it doesn’t matter.

After all, being a bit timid is better, the intensity of this broken world is too high, not even Long Fengtian could handle it alone, so being a bit trashy is okay.

The Trashy Witch comforted herself this way.

However....

"Lady Dorothy, I just wanted to say that I’m no longer that helpless girl hiding under your wings. I should be quite strong now, and it’s not just me, some old friends are too; you can trust us a bit more."

The Homebody Witch was just about to shyly avert her gaze when the White-haired Sage spoke so gently yet firmly.

Dorothy: "....."

The Homebody Witch eventually lifted her head, meeting Joan’s eyes.

Indeed, compared to that naive mortal girl she first met during the Witch’s Night (Chapter 463), the Eternal Sage before her was completely different.

Even if she looked the same age on the outside, only that her hair turned white, the changes in unseen places were truly significant.

Most notably was the strength, what does "quite strong" even mean?

Just by looking, Dorothy’s Inspiration could clearly sense the terrifying power beneath this "frail" girl’s exterior, almost merging seamlessly with the Underworld.

If the Reincarnation Blood River outside was the manifestation of Lilith’s strength, then this Underworld under her feet was Joan’s power embodiment.

Even across the entire Western Universe, this Eternal Sage was undoubtedly one of the top-tier forces beneath the Third King.

And not just strength, this ancient sage clearly possessed a tenacious heart capable of controlling her great power.

She wasn’t someone who would just cry and wait for the savior in danger, she was a true strong person who had endured countless hardships yet persisted, her spirit and faith unbreakable.

With such a companion by one’s side, even someone lacking confidence would feel very secure.

Anyway, hearing Joan say this, a timid person like the Homebody Witch suddenly felt like she could do it again.

Yes, yes, it seems like the brave Dorothy Long Fengtian is about to awaken...

Awaken, my foot.

Dorothy suppressed her inner restlessness.

She wasn’t in the Underworld to find confidence today, she was here to ask about matters concerning her sister.

"Yes, yes, I understand, Joan."

She could only comply with the White-haired Sage’s request, no longer being overly polite.

Then, she turned her gaze toward the Good Sister beside her, who had been smiling with an auntie-like smile at the two of them from the beginning.

Don’t ask why Dorothy could tell her Good Sister was smiling under the mask, just say it’s sisterly intuition.

"Sister, I’m here because I want to ask what’s going on with Lilith’s daughter, does she have any connection with my dumb sister? This is quite important to me."

Dorothy did not beat around the bush, she asked directly.

And her direct question left Joan, who just said she would always stand by her side, momentarily stunned, then silently stepped back two steps, moving a bit away from the Homebody Witch as if saying, "Don’t get your blood on me."

Homebody Witch: "...."

No, Joan, is this what you call trust? How can I trust you when you act like this? Return my moment of emotion, please.

A chaotic mix of thoughts raced through Dorothy’s mind, she angrily looked at the White-haired Sage.

She really felt a bit panicked.

After all, Joan was also from that era, she was from the same era as the first generation Alice, surely they knew each other and she was one of the knowledgeable ones of the time.

And her reaction naturally indicated that the first generation Alice probably did something unbelievable, something that her Good Sister wanted to avoid so much that it was a taboo topic.

Oh, my, no, right? What kind of malicious intentions could my muscle-headed sister have, she’s just not great with brains, but her heart should be good, right?

The Homebody Witch felt a bit guilty.

And in response, Joan also returned a glance of "I truly cannot rescue you," indicating she was powerless to help.

After all, what she referred to as walking alongside Lady Dorothy was in the face of major life-and-death struggles, whereas now it was clearly a family matter between two sisters, and she better not meddle.

Moreover, it’s fortunate that this came from Lady Dorothy; otherwise, if another witch brought up such a forbidden topic, it would be a sure death sentence.

Joan discreetly glanced at His Majesty the King of Gods nearby.

As a former colleague from the Underworld construction, she was somewhat aware of the family matters of Red Moon Sage Lilith, and she knew that in the first cycle, her colleague had a complex relationship with His Majesty.

His Majesty’s initial rise to power was significantly aided by Lilith and the forces of the City of Sin; at that time, the newborn Witch Clan and the Demon Vampires of the City of Sin were allies, having the Angels as a common enemy.

But privately, there was actually a deadly feud between His Majesty and Lilith, the Vampire Queen; Joan dared not inquire too much into the specifics, but she heard rumors of a revenge for a husband’s death.

Logically, such deep-seated enmity should result in immediate conflict upon their meeting, yet in reality, His Majesty even regards Lilith as a senior, showing much respect and even guilt, while Lilith, on the other hand, shows a mix of resentment and special care for His Majesty.

Overall, their relationship is exceptionally complex.

As for Lilith’s daughter, the perfect True Ancestor Wolf...

Joan quickly halted her thoughts, daring not to think further.

After all, she was right beside His Majesty, and dwelling too much on forbidden matters really invited disaster.

Then she turned her gaze towards Miss White Impermanence.

Upon hearing the question from her beloved sister, Denisha’s smile stiffened on her face, furrowing her brows, but soon she relaxed again.

"Dorothy, why make some matters overly clear?"

She spoke with a tone of resignation.

Miss Shepherdess clearly did not want to answer this question.

However, Dorothy was relentless.

"Sister, this is important to me; that was my sister."

The homebody witch held her ground against Denisha, her eyes were sincere.

In the end, Miss Shepherdess yielded under her eye’s intense pressure.

Alright then, for my dearest sister.

Although her sister has a new sister now, and her concern for the new one was quite bothersome, but this silly sister was always like this, valuing family above all.

"Fine, I’ll tell you, she was indeed your sister, but your current sister is not her."

Denisha replied thusly.

Dorothy: "...."

Damn it, sister, why are you playing riddles at a time like this?

The homebody witch clenched her fists, but dared not press further.

Fortunately, since Miss Shepherdess had begun to speak, there was nothing left to conceal; she soon continued explaining.

"Lilith’s daughter is named Cerberus, a cunning Demon Wolf with three heads, and your current sister Alice is one of those heads."

Dorothy: "..."

Wow, uh...

Alright, no wonder that silly sister Alice is all muscle and no brain; turns out she only has one-third of a brain.

The first thought that emerged was unexpectedly this.

"What exactly did she do wrong?"

The homebody witch cautiously asked again.

"Treason; she once attempted to vie with the God King for the title of Witch King, and later even sparked the war between the witches and the abyss."

Denisha coldly stated.

Dorothy: "???"

Uh...

Wait, did I hear that right? Dear sister, are you sure you’re talking about my lazy, gluttonous sister?

She blinked her eyes, finding it hard to imagine that Alice, whom she watched grow up, had such a glorious past.

.....The homebody witch was dumbfounded.....