Hate Me, Miss Witch!

Chapter 204 Every journey has an end (5k)

The tower of silence.

There are no windows, so it is difficult to see the sky outside.

Only simple bookshelves stretched across the empty tower, becoming the only thing existing in this empty tower.

On every bookshelf, there are books that exude an ancient atmosphere.

A faint mystery lingers on the book, revealing its identity as an original magic book.

In the world of wizards, knowledge itself is equivalent to power.

The rarer it is, the narrower its spread. The original magic books and taboo knowledge that have not been widely known to the world——

The mystery surrounding it and its own power become more powerful after the spell is released.

Therefore, this is also the importance of having a teacher in the world of wizards.

A teacher is the so-called person who teaches, teaches and resolves doubts.

Learn taboo knowledge, teach rare magic scriptures, and even avoid the dangers and taboos in some magic experiments...

Whether it is Char as a child in the Fourth Age, or Hathaway in the First Age——

If they had never met each other, then I am afraid that it would be difficult for them to complete the arcane enlightenment in their lifetime, and they would not be able to cross the threshold of being called a wizard.

And if it were a few months ago, I had just met Teacher Xia Ya, and just stepped into the unknown palace called arcana and magic under his guidance.

At this moment, the golden elf would probably be as happy as if he had discovered a treasure in a new world, and even be completely intoxicated by it.

After all, Char had always argued that Hathaway's mind as a wizard was not stable enough, and that if he rashly came into contact with some highly complex spell models, he might go crazy and even cause mental backlash——

No matter how much Hathaway requested, he never opened all the original spells he had mastered to her, but only selectively taught her a very small part of them.

But, at this moment.

The countless secret original texts that I had longed for and longed for not long ago, leading directly to the arcane sea of stars, were all displayed on the bookshelves in the tower without any hindrance.

For wizards who regard knowledge as wealth, this is equivalent to a golden mountain placed in front of them.

However, in Hathaway's heart, she didn't even have the slightest intention to read the original spell books.

She is not a fool.

Even though, she didn't know before that the old sun god and Xia had agreed on when to start the ceremony.

but--

Not long ago, this trip was like a dream.

And, at the end of this journey.

Shayana seemed to be relieved, but also spoke with some reluctance.

All hints at the obvious truth.

The truth that Hathaway was unwilling to face, but had to face.

The uneasiness in her heart grew more and more, almost filling her soul.

However, no matter how she tried, the huge metal door remained motionless and unshaken.

…

Boom——

A huge sound like the sky falling came from the distant sky.

At the same time, Hathaway suddenly noticed that the bloodline restraint from the Elf King suddenly weakened on his body.

The original source of blood, which restricted her mental power and bloodline, and made Hathaway unable to use either the golden elf's extraordinary abilities or magic, was slowly fading away at this moment.

It quickly disappeared.

The powerful spiritual power belonging to the legendary golden elf and legendary mage once again filled her body.

Let her transform from the helpless girl before into an omnipotent legendary strongman.

More than just restraint——

Even the black tower itself is slowly fading.

The originally thick metal wall was gradually becoming illusory and transparent.

You can vaguely see the blurry scenery outside through the illusory tower body.

So, in an instant, everything became clear to Hathaway.

It's not just the city called Lukia that was holding the Arcane Festival earlier.

Even the black tower itself is a scene transformed by Char's mind and illusion.

It's just that it's different from the bubble city that dissipates with the sun like Atlantis.

This black tower poured more of Char's spiritual power into it and solidified it.

During its existence, it blurred the distance between illusion and reality, almost turning from illusion into reality. Even Hathaway had not noticed it before.

However, since it is an illusion, it will eventually dissipate.

And this scene in front of me——

It means.

Whether it is the source of the golden elf’s own bloodline, the old sun god, or the owner of this illusory black tower——

They are all moving away.

Get away from this world and yourself.

Hathaway stood up abruptly.

The clear and sweet yet extremely urgent chanting echoed throughout the empty tower.

It was an advanced far-sighted magic. When Char taught it to Hathaway, she called it "clairvoyance A+".

You can ignore obstacles, cross physical barriers, and directly see the whole picture outside the tower.

The spell model of far-sighted magic was constructed in an instant under the influence of high-speed divine words.

Then, it turned into a thin curtain of water.

It reflects everything in the outside world.

The next moment.

Hathaway's pale golden eyes suddenly shrank.

…

The world is falling apart.

Not an exaggerated modifier, but a real reality.

The lowest layer of the dark palace has been decomposed into countless fragments, some are scattered, and some are peeling downwards.

Then, he submerged into the rough sea.

It’s not just this palace in the fragmented plane of the World Tree.

Also, the entire former Elf Royal Court itself.

The brilliant holy spear pierced the night, letting the light of day fall on the royal court again.

But, at this moment.

The royal court, bathed in sunlight, was also being pierced by that glorious holy spear.

Then, they fell down together.

However, Hathaway and the Black Tower she is in.

Just like the story Char told Hathaway.

This black tower that Char created with his own thoughts is just like the isolated ideal land called "Avalon" in myths and legends.

All the collapse and all the destruction are isolated from the high tower.

The Lost Island, as well as the ruins of thousands of wreckage, together with the holy spear, fell towards the bottom of the infinite dark and lonely ocean.

And at the same time, what came from the fallen lost island——

It was the boy's laughter that Hathaway was extremely familiar with.

"with me--"

"Let's fall into the abyss together!"

The awe-inspiring sound echoed throughout the Lost Island, as well as between the sky and the ocean.

"Teacher Xia Ya..."

At this moment, Hathaway finally understood everything.

From beginning to end, what Chara did——

Whether it is this carefully planned trip, or such a huge movement that does not hesitate to overturn the entire Lost Island.

Its origin——

Still, it's for her.

However, the method used by Char was far more intense and decisive than Hathaway had imagined before.

…

snap——

A clear voice sounded.

Hathaway, who was looking at the scene in the water curtain from afar, was stunned and suddenly came back to his senses.

All he saw was an illusory book suddenly falling from the bookshelf inside the tower.

While falling into the air, the illusory book suddenly spread out.

Immediately afterwards, lines of clear and distinct text slowly appeared on the book.

That was Char's handwriting. When Char had taught her magic previously, Hathaway had seen the words written by him more than once, and they were the same as at this moment.

What rang out at the same time were those words that Hathaway was extremely familiar with.

"Hey hey hey, can you hear me?"

"Well, anyway, Hathaway."

"I should have said these words to you face to face..."

"However, the old sun god was still in full recovery and heyday, and our conversations may be monitored by him, so I will tell you this way."

"When you see this book and hear these words—"

"I should be no longer in the main material plane, but going to another world with the Creator of the glorious era."

"That's not right. There may be ambiguity in saying this, and it will make you think that I have gone out with Him, but in short, I am not dead yet."

"If everything goes well, I should have gone to the inner side of the main material plane, the inner side of the world. You can also call it the abyss."

Xia Ya's words were very calm, which was in sharp contrast to the golden elf who was trembling slightly while looking at the lines of illusory words.

"To be honest, I'm actually a little reluctant to let go..."

"After all, I have just met such a beautiful golden elf, and have only been with you for a few months. We haven't even had time to clarify each other's feelings, confess to you, or kiss..."

"To abandon you like this and go to another world with an old immortal who has lived for who knows how many years and can't even figure out whether he is a boy or a girl. Anyone else would be very unhappy."

"but--"

There was a slight pause in his words.

Then, I felt a little sad.

"This is the only way."

"Use the Holy Spear to suppress me and Him, together with the Lost Island that carries the curse of the old era, forever in the deepest part of the abyss."

"In this way, no matter what the final outcome is of my struggle with Him."

"Even if He wins in the end and successfully seizes my body, he will still be suppressed by the Holy Spear on the inside of the world, and will not be able to return to the main material plane to interfere with you."

"Hathaway, you can still be safe, live happily, and be free to do the things you want to do."

"Of course, this is the worst-case scenario."

Xia Ya's tone rose slightly.

"Actually, I don't think I will lose to him."

"It's just to make the old man happy. When it comes to youth, I'm much better than that old immortal monster who has lived for who knows how many years."

"So, you don't have to worry too much about me."

"Is there a possibility that He is the challenger?"

"He wanted to take away my body, but he didn't know that I also wanted to find Lao Deng to exchange gold coins."

"I am also very greedy for the remnants of the Creator of the Glory Era who once ascended the Throne of Heaven."

There was not much nervousness in the young man's voice.

There was even a bit of ridicule, as if he was really going to Lao Deng to blast gold coins at this moment.

However, in Hathaway’s ears——

But it made her heart feel even colder.

Like falling into an ice cave.

Anyone can see that these are just words Xia Ya comforted her.

That is the supreme being of the Glory Era, the God of Gods.

Even if it is just a one-sided remnant, even if it has been sleeping for thousands of years, with layers of weakening and suppression, the real power may not exist even in ten, or even in a hundred.

However, who in the world really dares to say that he can defeat the opponent?

For beings above the legendary, pure physical combat is not very dangerous. After all, if you really want to lose, then the legendary strong person has too many ways to save his life.

Substitute puppets, astral escape, long-distance space transfer, and even the life box in the necromancy school can all be used to save a life.

However, the battle in the spiritual world is the most dangerous existence.

After all, a little carelessness can destroy your spirit.

Then even though the physical body still exists, it is even intact.

However, you are no longer you, and it is meaningless for your body to be intact.

"Teacher Xia Ya..."

"What kind of mood do you have in mind when you say these words..."

There was a bit of vibrato in the golden elf's voice.

Obviously, everything Xia Ya did was for herself.

If it weren't for him, Xia Ya wouldn't be in such danger at all, even risking his own life.

But, at this moment.

It was obvious that he was the most dangerous person in the crisis.

But he still pretended to be okay, using a teasing and confident tone to comfort himself.

Cold tears slid down Hathaway's delicate face and fell on the ground of the black tower.

There was a crisp snapping sound.

"If I'm not wrong, Hathaway, you won't cry now, will you?"

"To be honest, I don't really like the way you look like you're crying..."

"This is too exaggerated and boring."

"This is not the separation of life and death in Qiong Yao's drama, where heaven and man are separated, but just a short separation."

"There's no need to act like I'm dead, like you're mourning for me."

There was also a little helplessness in Xia Ya's words.

"You don't want me to lose to that old man who calls himself the Sun God, right?"

"In that case, just smile, Hathaway."

"If the sun has a shadow, everyone will be sad."

"And if I can feel your smile, then I will be a little more energetic when I am struggling with that old man's will at the end of the abyss."

Listen to the young man's words.

Hathaway wiped tears from her eyes.

She wanted to laugh——

But he found that his expression reflected in the water curtain was even uglier than crying.

"Oh, that's not right either——"

"If you think about it carefully, it seems a bit overwhelming to make you laugh in this situation."

Xia Ya's words paused slightly.

"In short, although I am very confident, it is still the remains of a great existence that once ascended to the throne of heaven in an era."

"Even if I win in the end, it will take a long time."

"Maybe a few years, maybe decades, maybe hundreds of years."

"So, no matter what, we won't be able to see each other for a long time."

"I left all the original spells stored in Yui's database, as well as the related secret knowledge, in this illusory black tower -"

"In this way, even without my teachings, you can still rely on the knowledge of this entire large library to continue to grow and become stronger."

"One day, you will become strong——"

"You will reach the top of the stars, reach the end of all arcana and magic, and even the end of truth."

“Go deeper and further than I have.”

His words were very confident, as if he was not making a guess, but stating an unquestionable fact.

"Having said that, let me formally say goodbye to you, Hathaway."

"Actually, I prefer to call you Shi-chan than this name."

"Of course, you shouldn't be able to understand the meaning of this title now, but one day you will know-"

"Before that, just think of it as a little willfulness in my heart."

Then, Xia Ya put away his previous teasing tone and became slightly more serious.

"So--"

"Goodbye, Shi-chan."

“Every journey has an end—”

"This journey of ours will be no exception."

He smiled: "Perhaps, in your long life as an elf, Shijiang, the less than a year you spent with me is just an insignificant fragment less than one thousandth of the length."

"But for me, this trip and you, Shi-chan, are special."

"You are the most beautiful elf girl I have ever seen."

"In your eyes, I see the stars and the sea..."

Hathaway seemed to see the human boy with black hair and black eyes. When he said this, the corners of his mouth raised slightly.

"So, I hope the next time we meet -"

"The relationship between us can no longer be just an ordinary one between master and disciple."

"Instead, we can go one step further."

"After all, rebelling against a master and a disciple...

"I've been looking forward to it for a long time, don't let me down..."

...

The boy's slightly teasing words faded away along with the roar of the Lost Island falling into the abyss.

The light on the book engraved with the words written by Xia slowly dimmed.