Miss Witch’s Devotion Has Gone… Twisted

”Don’t!”

Loren quickly snatched the item back, stuffed it into the Unabandoned Casket, then shoved the Unabandoned Casket back into the hidden space.

”Cough, cough. If you want one, I can give you a new one. This one has been worn by someone else...”

”Is that so? Well, alright. If even a worn pair of stockings is worth collecting to you, then that person must be very important, right? I hope that a pair I’ve worn can also be collected by you...”

As she spoke, Veronica revealed a wistful expression. She was serious, genuinely seeing nothing wrong with this behavior.

It got to the point where Loren started wondering if she was the same type of person as Mirrorheart.

Loren didn’t respond to her. Instead, he picked up a piece of paper from the floor. It had fallen out during the scuffle with Veronica just now, and he guessed it was a message Mirrorheart had left for him.

”What’s that?”

Veronica tried to lean in for a look, but Loren directly pushed her away.

Based on his understanding of Mirrorheart, the information on that paper was most likely not wholesome, so it was better not to let Veronica see it.A pure person like her was a rare sight. After bringing her back, Loren absolutely could not let Mirrorheart get anywhere near her.

”Master, rest assured, all the witches are alive and well. Only Corolla chose to stay at the Witches’ Church base; everyone else has left.”

Mirrorheart knew exactly what Loren cared about. The first thing she said was to let him know the other witches were fine.

”It’s just that after losing you, many of them went mad, especially Seraphina.

”Still, that also made them a lot stronger. Even acting alone, they won’t be in any danger.”

This was also within Loren’s expectations. As long as they were alive, that was what mattered; everything else was irrelevant.

Turning dark could be cured. Going mad could be treated. As long as they were still around.

The content after that took a sharp turn in tone, and Loren was glad he hadn’t let Veronica see it.

”It’s a shame I’m not by your side right now, but I left you something to remember me by. You can make do with it for now...

”If you really can’t hold back, you can just pick up a witch to use first. I’m sure that’s no trouble for you.”

”...”

Mirrorheart’s words were ridiculous, but she had hit the mark.

As soon as he was resurrected, Loren had already picked up a new witch, and it happened so fast even Loren himself hadn’t expected it.

But regardless, this was a good thing.

In the past, it was fine; Loren was used to loneliness. But now, accustomed to the company of family, he found himself unable to bear solitude.

Loren looked at Veronica’s face, full of mature charm yet wearing a somewhat silly expression, and felt a bit emotional. Having her around wasn’t so bad.

Soon, the dishes Loren had ordered arrived. Veronica, however, hadn’t touched a bite and just kept staring at him.

”Eat.”

Loren stroked Veronica’s hair and said. She immediately began to devour the food.

Before, she had only eaten sustenance meals designed to maintain vital signs. Today, she was eating real food for the first time. She was exceptionally happy, even crying as she ate:

”Is this what it feels like to be alive... Can I follow you for the rest of my life... Master...”

”That’s a bit much...”

Veronica directly pounced on Loren, and he didn’t have the heart to push her away.

Luckily, both Loren’s Hermit card and Veronica’s Arcane Ability had cognitive concealment effects; otherwise, they would definitely be drawing a crowd right now.

It wasn’t surprising this was happening. Witches were like stray dogs on the roadside—throw them a sausage, and they’d be willing to risk their lives to protect you.

”Eat first.”

Loren helped Veronica up and wiped her tears.

He didn’t even have a handkerchief now, so he had to use his hand.

At the same time, Loren felt a bit emotional. Even living in such misery, Veronica had never thought to steal money or even sneak some good ingredients.

”Mm.”

Veronica acknowledged with a sound and then continued eating.

During the meal, Loren took out the note Mirrorheart had written.

He initially wanted to tear it up but ultimately dropped the idea. After all, it was Mirrorheart’s gesture.

Loren retrieved the Unabandoned Casket again and quietly took out the stockings. Having those inside felt a bit weird.

After putting the note back in, he took out all the Tarot cards inside.

The High Priestess, Strength, The Hermit, Justice, The High Tower, The Sun, Judgment, and The World. Only seven cards. He still had a long way to go before completing the collection.

Loren sighed. By then, Veronica had also finished eating, and he casually said:

”We’ll head to the casino after the meal.”

”Alright...”

Veronica nodded. She wouldn’t refuse any suggestion Loren made.

Loren hadn’t found any noble’s territory here, but he did find a casino, which was another way to make quick money.

Although he had no interest in money, he couldn’t be without it.

Besides, places like casinos and taverns, where there were many people and prying eyes, were suitable for gathering information. Loren needed to understand the current situation with the gods.

Since the God of Freedom was still around, it meant Loren’s plan had succeeded. He had used the God of Fear to weaken the God of Light and Fire, preventing Him from instantly killing the God of Freedom.

”I wonder if they’ve obtained the Severance Ritual targeting the God of Light and Fire...”

Loren’s original plan was to enter the sea first, then find a chance to reveal the specific Severance Ritual for the God of Light and Fire, but he had died before that.

The others should have continued carrying out Loren’s plan; he just didn’t know if they had succeeded.

Loren led Veronica to the casino he had scoped out earlier. He hated uncertainty, so there was no way he was going to gamble fair and square.

If the success rate wasn’t one hundred percent, Loren wouldn’t do it. He was dead set on cheating.

If he wasn’t caught, everyone would be happy. If he was caught, Loren would just flip the table and switch to outright robbery.

It was just a shame that his identity couldn’t be used right now. Otherwise, he could just name himself, and the casino would respectfully hand over money.

Of course, he could do it now too—good reputation or bad reputation, both worked—but it would expose Loren and might cause trouble.

”By the way, Veronica, what’s your Arcane Ability?”

Before entering, Loren asked.

To be honest, Loren didn’t really know any cheating techniques. At best, he could rely on magic. Unlike Laila, who could use her Arcane Ability to cheat. Maybe Veronica’s Arcane Ability could do the trick too.

”Oh, my Arcane Ability is called [Floating Shadows, Painted World]. I can cover this world with illusions. Everything people see are the illusions I create. For example, they always see me as invisible.

”I can create any illusion. Like another me standing right in front of you.”

Veronica snapped her fingers, but nothing appeared before Loren’s eyes. The True Sight Eye made him immune to such things.

Loren didn’t speak. After hearing Veronica’s Arcane Ability, he froze.

Her ability was very suitable for cheating, but that wasn’t the main point.

[Floating Shadows, Painted World]. This was the Lust Witch’s Arcane Ability.

Veronica was the Lust Witch.