Witch Forest Friends Club

The arrival of the Marshall family's father and daughter announced the arrival of the "dinner" that the guests were looking forward to.

The enthusiasm that came from desire and malice finally made An Jiaye feel out of place. She admired Miss Fanna who had lived in such an environment since she was a child and still had a noble heart.

Under the joyful atmosphere of the scene, among the guests who were full of honey, perhaps none of them had good intentions for Miss Fanna.

They were like wolves waiting for a feast, and Lenghu collar was just the feast they dreamed of.

The only ones Fanna can trust are the witches who are also pilgrims.

After greeting and shaking hands with the guests, Earl Marshall arrived in front of the main seat. He looked around the hall, with a solemn smile on his face, and raised his hand to signal the guests to quiet down.

"Seeing so many old friends come for the Cold Lake Festival, and so many heroes and warriors who have shaken the peninsula, gathered in the 'Tide Fort', I am really gratified."

"Since my ancestors were blessed by the gods and wiped out the evil god 'White Storm Silvato', the cold lake has been bathed in the glory of the god of flowing water."

"After more than two hundred years, the weather in our territory has been smooth, and the people's lives have been stable and peaceful. In order to thank the God of Flowing Water, I would like to pay high tribute to the ancestors who fought bloody battles. Ever since my mother, Countess Sarah Marshall, she has been The Marshall family's long-cherished wish of repairing the Temple of Flowing Water on the island will finally come true with the opening of the 'Throne of the Lake'."

"Heroes of the peninsula present here, no matter whether you are followers of Ms. Naiades or not, the blessing of Ms. Flowing Water and Mingquan will be bestowed on everyone without hesitation!"

Amidst the thunderous applause, Marshall deliberately slowed down his tone, exuding a hint of flattery.

"And among today's guests, I'm delighted that there are quite a few new faces."

"Let us welcome the arrival of the 'Pilgrim', the disciple of 'Star Scholar' Stella!" Earl Marshall waved to the long table where the little witches sat.

Under the leadership of Anjiaye, the pilgrims also stood up together and saluted the chief seat slightly.

The applause surrounding them was like a burst of drumbeats that stimulated people's hearts.

"I have good news to share with you adults."

"My daughter, the heir of the Cold Lake Territory—Vanna Marshall, has also returned home from 'Gallantia'. She has grown up, and in the future she needs the help of a brave, wise, and martial arts husband-in-law to continue me' Glory of the Knights of the Lake' line."

Earl Marshall glanced at the young nobles who were eager to try in the hall.

"Today is the Border Martial Arts Tournament. Wang Guoying will gather together. If there are unmarried pillars of talent in each family, they can communicate with their daughters. I hope that some lucky ones will break through the siege and win Fanna's heart."

Faced with the booing and applause of the nobles, Fan Na's expression, which was as warm as spring water in the past, was covered with a layer of cold frost and remained unmoved.

Anjaye looked at the roasted and dismembered swan on the dining table, and couldn't help but regret secretly.

With Fanna's appearance and family background, not to mention this group of frivolous bees and butterflies, there are countless beasts secretly, also eager to use her as a sacrifice to the storm.

"Fanna, let me also say a few words for everyone." Earl Marshall turned sideways slightly, wanting to invite out his favorite girl.

Facing the attention of the whole room, the blond girl stepped forward calmly and calmly. Even those fiery or ulterior gazes turned into an undercurrent of desire overflowed, they could not shake her increasingly firm defense.

"I am Stella's witch." Miss Fanna held the flying bird staff in front of her body, and what the girl showed to everyone was her awe-inspiring and noble will.

"As a witch who enlists demons and draws stars, ordinary love is not what I seek—during the cold lake tour, I will temporarily live in Hualan Villa. Only by defeating my guardian can I be qualified to set foot in the villa. "

Fan Na's tough declaration made the originally noisy hall quiet.

Among them, there is no shortage of relish-watchers.

"My daughter has grown into an excellent spellcaster." Earl Marshall's stiff and pale face quickly restored a smile, "If any warrior wants to pass her test, he will have to work harder."

Ignoring the old father whose face was bitter for a moment, Fanna held her head high, crossed the separated crowd, put on her pointed hat, and returned to her companions.

"Sister An, let's go back to Hualan Villa."

Facing the rebellious and magnificent young lady.

Anjaye just nodded with a smile.

The pilgrims put down their forks, stood up together, put on witch hats and staffs, and followed the leader to leave the hall.

Share joys and sorrows, advance and retreat together.

This is the pride of the pilgrims.

Without looking back, they left the men of Tidessurging behind, and wanted to go their own way and set foot on the peak of the universe.

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The pilgrims quickly bid farewell to the "Obsidian Crocodile" and left alone from the noisy Tide Fortress.

The "Grey Shrike" carried a boat of little witches, sailed along the shimmering shore of Starstone Lake, sailed into the fjord, and finally arrived at the outskirts of the City of White Sails.

The sailing boat docks beside the wharf of an old fishing village that has been refurbished.

After disembarking from the boat amidst the curious and uneasy crowd of the villagers, Anjaye climbed onto Bill's mushroom cap, and through the mist that covered the cottages and houses, he saw the destination ahead at a glance.

Among the misty tapestry hills in the distance, there is a looming manor. The beautiful castle with white walls and red roof is like a girl's dream sealed in an ancient painting.

A small river with beautiful scenery meanders through the village. From time to time, women can be seen coming to the river to wash clothes and fetch water, and many country children are catching fish and shrimps in the river. When the witches pass by, they seem to meet Like a life-threatening water ghost, they scattered in fright.

When Jana released a few tricks, she was appeased by the enchanting witchcraft show.

"It's still some distance from the castle. Is this also your territory, Fanna?" Elsa looked at the villagers who were making pickled fish, mending fishing nets and polishing shell carvings. Except for the shipping docks and a few trading posts and outposts, Almost all are simple thatched cottages.

The village is surrounded by low stone walls covered with vines and wooden fences. Several guards carrying spears and war halberds even look drunk on their faces. The residents seem to live peacefully and uninterestingly.

"It's a pretty poor village."

When An Jiaye thought of the small fishing village where he was reincarnated, he couldn't help feeling sorry for him.

"This is Zhuguang Garden, one of the small villages under my fief, and there used to be a settlement of the Cole people nearby." Fan Na pointed at the red-roofed castle in the distance with her flying bird staff, "the front is Hualan Villa , my ancestral inheritance."

After communicating with the village elders who had heard the news for a while, Fan Na took her companions and set off for the planned destination.

The "Grey Shrike" will stay in the "Pearl Garden", and the crew, including the captain and the halfling wizard, will also stay in the fishing village, ready to respond to the little witches at any time.

Under the radiance of the star stone, the clear and sparkling river is like a string of pearls, extending to the castle in the distance.

The wild flowers flourishing on the grassy hills on both sides of the river also attracted the attention of the little witches.

The swaying blue bells, colorful lupines, and copper money plants floating in the waves—as if guarding the river bank, a colorful guard of honor welcomes the travelers, and there are also speckled mushrooms among them. Let Miss An cheer up.

"Are the summer flowers still blooming?" Anjaye looked back at the majestic "Lake Throne" standing on the lake in the distance.

Indeed, as Marshall Frontiersman said, under the protection of the god of flowing water, here is a place with everlasting spring and good weather. It is really a rare treasure in the foggy age.

Fan Na took Luke, Canbera and other friends on the wandering carriage, leading the way ahead.

Anjaye and Elsa sat on Bill's mushroom cap, commanding the big mushroom man, and followed the carriage unhurriedly.

Bounty and Adeli were following on horseback, Jana was pulling a caravan with cows, and other little witches also followed in a long line with their familiars and vehicles.

On the grassy mound and mud beside the river, a large series of footprints of various shapes were soon left behind, guaranteed to make even experienced hunters feel strange.

In this way, they enjoyed the peaceful and beautiful scenery and crossed the misty hills.

Hualan Mountain Villa shrouded in mist, as the travelers approached, it lost the fairyland atmosphere seen from a distance—falling into the vision of Ankaye, it became like a gloomy and dead haunted house, making the approaching The little witches all began to get nervous.

No other high walls were built outside the villa, but supporting buildings such as stables and gardener's cottages were surrounded by fences.

Surrounded by starstone crystal clusters, stands a rectangular garden-like castle.

According to Anjaye's visual inspection, the size of the castle is probably much larger than a regular football field.

Outside the main body of the elegant castle, which is constructed of white walls, is surrounded by a beautiful and regular artificial lake—as if after precise calculations, the surface of the lake forms a geometrically symmetrical figure, presenting a mysterious astrological beauty—from time to time there are a few light spots in the water waves. The ripples of the spirit swimming seem to be the traces of the fish for ornamental fish churning and breathing.

The clusters of star stone crystals and the mysterious shape of the lake together form a gorgeous and complicated rune circle, secretly guarding the villa.

"It's the starry sky ceremonial circle of the school." Elsa observed and commented from left to right.

"Hualan Villa was first built as an adult gift from my grandmother, Countess Sarah, and was funded and built by my great-grandfather. The entire villa was designed by my grandmother herself. She spent most of her life here. After her unfortunate death, the villa That's why it's closed."

An Jiaye followed behind Fan Na who got off the wandering soul carriage, and came to the stone bridge connecting the artificial lake to the gate of the castle.

The dusty gate at the end of the stone bridge welcomes a long-lost visitor.

The girls looked up at the outer wall of the castle together, as if they were telling scenes of reliefs of ancient legends with gorgeous stone carvings.

In terms of overall appearance, this is a beautiful, elegant and strong castle just like her previous mistresses.

"It wasn't until my father rehabilitated Hualan Villa and gave it to Elo's mother. She took me into the villa and carefully transformed the interior of the castle with witchcraft."

"From then on, Hualan Villa has been used as a residence for witches, and it has been taboo for the locals."

"After Elo's mother passed away, I inherited the villa, but my father dismissed the servants, and I also went to the school soon. There is no manpower and money to maintain it. It is estimated that the castle is also deserted."

Accompanying the little witches to the gate of the castle, two statues of naked warriors who looked shameless were waiting beside the iron gate with their tridents, and a strange and gloomy blue magic light shone in their dark eyes.

"Gargoyle?" An Jiaye saw the essence of the two statues, although naked male gargoyles were quite rare.

Fanna chanted the beautiful incantation, and outlined the brilliant runic light with the flying bird staff.

With the runes reflected on the gate synchronously, the abstract constellations on the two door panels linked by magic light, showing the appearance of ethereal swans dancing amidst the twinkling stars.

The dreamy and agile dance of the swan dragged the magnificent magic door open slowly, and the red light in the gargoyle's eyes fell silent.

Fan Na raised her hand to comb her blond hair that fluttered in the wind of Mo Su, then turned her head and smiled gently at An Jiaye.

"Welcome to my home."

(PS: The new base has been opened, and the activities can be launched next. The author Junchu asks everyone to appreciate the tickets!)

Chapter 140 The Witch's Garden of the Past and the Unexpected Sojourner

The fountain of memory can be dried up at will, the wind and rain in the hometown, the mushrooms are gradually growing, and the snails walk in it, gnawing on the verdant flowers and leaves. ——"Ankaye's Chat Notes"

Hualan Villa, which has been covered in dust for many years, finally welcomes back her master.

Follow a pre-agreed exploration plan.

Anjaye divided the pilgrims into three teams. One team followed her and Fanna into the villa, and the other team was led by Lu Ke from the Star Stone Division to patrol around the villa to detect the star stones, rune formations and leylines. No abnormality.

The other team and Jana are in charge of staying behind, setting up a small camp outside the villa, plus two mushroom men and a large group of clay puppets and stone spirits, guarding at the gate of the bridge, helping everyone take care of the cars and luggage, and prepare to wait until the interior of the villa is explored Make arrangements later.

"After all, this is a castle where 'Eclipse' level witches used to live. Please follow Fanna closely and don't fall behind."

After Anjaye emphasized discipline, the little witches followed Miss Fanna and filed in through the gate.

"I'm ashamed to entertain everyone in the long-abandoned mansion." Fanna led the companions through the garden behind the gate.

The energetic footsteps of the girls scattered in the deep and empty garden, breaking the gloomy and dead atmosphere in the castle.

Anjaye looked around, except for the overgrown trees and flower beds in the garden, there were no traces of living things such as birds, bats, and mice.

The starstone crystals dotted all over the garden are like exquisite street lamps with natural carvings, reflecting the cobblestone paths that witches have stepped on.

"After the death of Eluo's mother, Hualan Villa has been in a state of no owner. Even I, as the heir, have not obtained the control of the manor. The witches and spells distributed in the building may lose control at any time and hurt ordinary people— —This is also one of the considerations for father to dismiss the servants and seal the castle."

"If we want to live in peace, we must first go to the underground of the main castle, find the rune management center, and get the approval of the 'castle heart' left by Elo's mother, and then I can control the entire mansion, and the witchcraft institution will also be able to control the entire mansion. Everyone is harmless."

Miss Fanna emphasized the first task.

An Jiaye followed behind the eldest lady, looking at the villa where the bird witch used to live.

Inside the castle is a wide courtyard structure, surrounded by gorgeous complex buildings, and there are well-arranged stepped gardens.

The first major step to the entrance of the garden stands a magnificent fountain sculpture pool, connecting dozens of layers of water that are dry and withered.

The marble sculptures of swans and fish swimming around Tristy in the pool have long since been dusted like pearls, and have stopped blessing the garden with the gurgling water.There is only a little silted rainwater and weeds left in the pool, and there are dirty dust and fallen leaves.

Fanna's shimmering eyes seem to reflect the beautiful dream of the girl in the past wandering among the blue mountains and rivers for an instant, and when she closes her eyes and opens them again, only the dilapidated scene of ice melting and disintegration remains in her eyes.

At the end of the cobblestone path, there are steps guarded by stone statues on both sides. In the twists and turns, it leads to a shrub maze with strange landscaping. fortress.

An Jiaye could roughly imagine the old scenery of the mansion.

It can be seen that there are still people who want to maintain the dignity of the manor, but they are powerless.

"Fanna, has no one lived in your castle for a long time?" Anjaye raised doubts to the master, "It's strange, there are fewer weeds in the garden than expected, and no animals are seen. There are no traces of raging, and there are not even many mushrooms growing."

"I inquired at the Tidestorm Castle. Father should have dismissed all the servants."

Fan Na also looked cautious.

Elsa stepped on the rune force field condensed by the magic light, jumped into the air and looked down at the shrub maze for a few times before falling lightly.

"Is it Stella's astrolabe? Although Asuka Witch was born in the Demon Department, she is quite proficient in astrology drawing."

"Yes, this shrub maze based on Stella's astrolabe is very famous in the City of White Sails. When Elo's mother was young, she often took me to play in it."

"The maze has no defense measures activated, so you can go there." After Fan Na raised the flying bird staff to sense the state of the maze, she took the lead towards the entrance of the bush wall. She looked at the neat green walls on all sides with a wistful expression. In the past, it still remains the same.”

As Stella's disciples, Anjaye and the others certainly would not get lost in the astrolabe that only left appearances.

Passing through the bush maze intertwined with arc rings and constellation signs, the girls crossed the second major staircase and came to the top floor of the garden.

A transparent and elegant glass greenhouse is built here. The glass dome decorated with star lamps casts a soft and beautiful light and shadow on the luxuriant ornamental plants in the greenhouse, while the stretch of grass beside the greenhouse is reclaimed. A nursery where lush crops are grown.

"Xiao An, you are optimistic about the big mushrooms, as well as the eggplants and pumpkins. They are not ordinary in size." Elsa jumped to the brown porcini mushrooms emerging from the nursery. The stool-shaped mushrooms grew extremely thick and plump. She is half as tall as her.