Chapter 29 : Learning Thunder Magic With the Witch

After a long ass time of the too long white haired witch has read too many books, Karen and Saphilys left me alone with her and Plutaria that is just looking over us without saying anything.

"Kitsunes have an affinity for fire and thunder type magic and you know it."

"Well yes that's basic knowledge." I conclude.

"I have an easy way and an hard way for you to practice. Which one do you prefer ?"

"Hum... if you told me the difference between them I could certainly choose which way is the way."

"I'm not telling you until you choose. It's like a surprise party, you never expect it to happen." she claims with her all knowing too much kind of face.

"Then I choose the hard way !"

"Very well, you might die in the process." she is brutally honest about it, that's when her deep blue eyes catches my attention.

She unlike other witches doesn't seem to need a wand to perform magic, that's probably why her evil twin didn't use any in the first place but why ? Are they really that powerful that they can break their own logic or did she took drug by any chance ?

"Look at the sky."

I look at the sky, there is nothing particular about it, just a plain blue sky with clouds around.

"What am I supposed to see exactly ?"

"Nothing more than what you see. Do you wish to come see the actual training Plutaria Nekretia, daughter of the God of Lust ?"

"Thou witch shouldn't shout a proud princess full title mentioning a useless father that never helped me as I alone is worthier than he'll be ever dream to be."

"Huh what are you saying Pluplu ?" I ask, finding this surname on the go.

"In other words you common folk who cannot seem to comprehend the language of the nobles have no right to talk of the godly being that is my sinful father."

"So, do you wish to come or not ?" asks that other bitch, I mean witch.

"I'm quite appealed to see my friend suffer through the hardship of your lesson, that's all." she replies grinning at me with no remorse.

The witch who is a little taller than me throws a lighting at me, I quickly dodge it before it reaches me as we get transported into another dimension filled with an infinite void of space.

"Are you trying to kill me ?!"

"As long as you can dodge all my attacks you'll be fine. It will take you around a month to be good at it, twelve years to reach your friend's level."

"You mean Plutaria ? She can't be that powerful."

"And yet she is a fearsome foe. Not as fearsome as me, with a thousand year she could best me. Being human is her weakness."

"You witches are human too !"

"We do have a lot in common, the thing is... we aren't born the same way and it's pointless for both of you to search it up."

She creates and throws lightnings at me effortlessly while I must dodge every of them at all cost to survive, this is a physical test on my endurance and my agility, right now I'm as fast as I can be, fast like a monkey and it amuses the one and only spectator.

Néhel if I remember correctly doesn't stop until I'm getting tired and becoming more and more vulnerable, my heart is beating so fast and she still doesn't show any sign of fatigue. I'm so exhausted that her last 7 lightnings took me down to the ground, I'm still alive somehow but my clothes are intact.

"Do you wish to stop for today ?"

"I want to... keep going." I say exhausted and full of bruises.

"Still. Congratulation for being able to resist my powers."

"Are you mocking me ?" I'm asking her annoyed.

"I'm not, I might not convey it into feelings. But you can be proud of yourself. My sisters made dinner, are you scared of being poisoned by any chance ?"

"Like I'd eat the food of witches, everyone knows they make disgusting food and claims it delicious."

"Ellen, you should eat. Look how pathetic

you are, do you want to stay my friend ? In that case, don't let yourself become weak." says Plutaria with a serious expression.

"She also has to learn the truth. Since she is a firm believer of that demon king, in fact she is known as..." she says things I cannot comprehend before continuing her dialogue. "A world full of magic related problems, that's the kind of world we live in."

"And ?"

"Which one of us is older dear Sanaë ? Well, in fact I already know. You were once and still are a candidate for being a godess. And the only way to kill a god is to become one, or be my mother or even me.

"Why aren't you a god exactly ?"

"I'm not in the rush. What kind of god to I aspire to be ? Well it doesn't matter to me, I'll become one if it allows me to protect my family."

Her heart, is so pure.. but her evil clone is such a bitch, which means she needs to be both to be complete and actually become a god.

Néhel Whiteheart, what a scary person.

Camilla Blacksoul is just her dark side.

Why do all witches have one ?

"Because all witches aside from Death and mother have been hit by a single cast of a dark spell, I am the one who used it on everyone to save us the trouble."

"Tell me more about the other you."

"Camilla is the name I gave her. As your friend knows, witches are magical beings. Our mother told me I had a father, so ever since then I've been looking for clues since unlike my sisters I might be born normally."

"I want to know about Camilla !"

"I am, the reason why I splitted my soul in two was to stop myself from ever doing bad things. Camilla has been lusting over one of my sisters and also has experimented without caring about the test subjects own lives."

I see... so she is the evil one, but she splitted her soul in two, then what happens if I kill one for example ? Do both of them die or is it only just one ?

"I still don't know about that. In this place I

can hear all inner thoughts. Your friend over there was thinking of a certain Shadow and how to show how much she cares about you."

I barely stand up as I watch over my friend, she's being shy which is not something that has ever happened before and she looks at me, I think.

"Is she telling the truth ? You really care abputt me ?"

"Of course, I'm your... well that's a secret so I won't say it. Could you turn into a dragon so I can ride you without having to resort to violence ?"

"Hum, what about no ?"

"I was half joking. Now then, I'm hungry so whatever you choose, you must obey me since we're friends and I will not kill you again."

"Kill her again ? How did she get back to life exactly ?"

"Well... you see, she has the power to rewind team when she is being out of luck and powerless, so I guess at some point my body adapted and was able to react."

"Interesting. I will kill her in training then."

"Hold up ! Why are my clothes fine but not me ?"

"It's the demon's lord handmade clothes. Didn't you know he liked couture ? You are

gradually growing on him that's why he gave it to you, they are magicproof.

"Woah, that's insanely cool ! Do you use curses ?"

"Only weak minded mortals do that. Well, one queen had given up her soul to another to save her baby. A ghost took over her body and raised the child in an absolute masterpiece of an evil genius."

"What did that boy do ?"

"I never said it was a boy, but you are correct. The boy manipulated others through religion, I was still a little girl during this era. I was well aware of his acts and intended to tell it, but who would believe such a young child and moreso a witch ?"

"Tell me more please !"

"I was sneaking on the church after following the 10 year old kid, he made all believer of gods believes in his lies. He claimed to hear god talk to him, everyone believed him. The same day, an innocent maiden asked him what god wanted of her."

"What next ?"

"He answer with those words : "God told me that you were his favorite maiden. Gold also told me the task that he gave you. You must give your body and soul to me for eternity. And that's what she did, even tho she hated him, even though she found him to be ugly. She cherished God even more than anyone else, no one ever found out that she was being manipulated."

"Did you ever see her again ?"

"I did at numerous occasions, but no matter how hard I tried to crumble her faith in God. She remained a believer and this man's fully dedicated wife. What do you think ?"

"It's totally horrible... but since there is no more religions in this world... I guess that this trick will never work again."

"At this era, no god even existed. They were always nothing but myths invented by those who dreamed of dreaming of a world were born from the civilians that rarely accepted witches in their homes."

"You are a monster for them, I totally get it !" I say that only because I know how it feels like to be hated just because of my race.

We are transported back to the normal world and even already sitting on the chairs with all the other witches, seems like they disguised themselve so I can't guess who is who, well except for the one with a mask, the one I was working for... what did I get from it anyway ?

And the dinner... all the food in here seems to be accorded to what everyone wants, but how do they know what I like in the first place !? And even Karen and Plutaria... maybe they told them without me noticing.

"So." One of them takes a fork and starts eating slowly, very slowly making sure I am watching her. "How was your training ?"

"It was intense."

"Haha, I will watch you while drinking next time. Gotta enjoy seeing my daughter suffer against my sister."

"Aha right, I only wish to get powerful enough to bring my family back to life."

"Didn't know you were one to care about family, by the way where's your boyfriend ?"

"He isn't my boyfriend, I ditched him."

"Sanaë, I mean... Ellen... I don't think I'll be able to call you any other name than your real name." spouts Karen at me with the palm of her hand full of golden coins.

"Would you like it if I ignored you for a year ? Did you steal it ?"

"I'm your friend, and this place is huh...giving me chills. I couldn't even learn their names..."

"If my sisters wishes to present themselves to you, they'll do it. If you try to attack a single of my sisters, I can assure you that your future will never happen." says bluntly Néhel.

"Even if I'm just joking ?"

"In the end, only my family matters here. They'll tell me the truth, am I wrong dear sisters ?"

All of them answers with the exact same words, it's scary how they feel the same way about it, they aren't threatening us but in fact warning us and we should definitely obey.

"Since you three will live with all of us here, might as well learn to know each other !" speak her mind the youngest of them I had traveled with and who had fun riding that ridiculous broom in a cheerful tone.

"Fine, but why is everything invisible except us and the food ?"

"It's to disturb you three of course, you pathetic beings who doesn't put any effort alone." claims one of them, making me hate her.

"Hey, most beautiful witch in the world. Would mind joining me ?"

"Indeed I am such a beautiful and perfect person, right now is not the time for me to join you. And I could potentially put you in trouble because of how magnificent I am."

"Stop with your ego..." claims Plutaria annoyed. "I am the prettiest one here ! I don't need magic tricks, I am the peak of perfection itself, none can stand a chance against the godly royal blood of the best princess ever born !"

"Okay, so we're both gonna do a duel. The trophy is whatever your friends think of dear Plutaria of the noble prehistoric country."

"Don't put it that way ! I'm no saint and it makes me the best partner for anyone willing to commit crimes. I'll gladly accept that challenge, you should be honored you weakling and pathetic little witch with no residue of a brain inside that vessel whose heart has been corrupted by money. I will sway you !"

"Good. The rules are simple, you have to guess 6 times in a row what they say, to make it simple I'll mute them only for you. If you ever lose, you must accept to become a broom or anything else I can think of."

"So confident, just because you hypnotised them."

I can't hear anything they say, but anyhow, the other me knows everything while I'm lost at words talking with Karen that is sitting right in front of me.

Oho, well right now she isn't in control of her own body anymore, should I expose her friend ?

Anyway, I talk to Karen about some things and now right after, Plutaria has to guess everything we said, she concentrates so hard It's making me feel great, haha if only I could kill her.

"So princess of darkness, what do your friends think of you ?"

"It's too easy for such a wonderful princess as I who will reach Heavens as I step on God's realm."

"Noone cares about your little fantasy, get your feet back on earth and while you're at it, bring me some fine wine."

"If you insist you ugly witch. I know exactly what they think of me. As I am their dear friend, a kind, noble and h... very lusty one because of genetics. You can thank my father for that. And I might be a little crazy at times."

"Why are you correct scumbag piece of trash ! Go die !" she shouts out of rage and hitting the table with her bare hand, the table has nothing but neither does she.

"Are you really a good witch ?"

"No need to question me, all my sisters will agree that I'm a great person, unlike you. You literraly killed my employee 100 times. If that's not evil, what could it be ?"

She breaths heavily, she isn't answering to that but I know exactly what she is hiding since I know everything about her. How romantic of her, her death shall be a tragedy as planned, I should also make her live a nightmare she never wakes up from.

And for Karen, well... truth to be told, she lies as much as she breath, aside from the fact that she is actually a real friend, the wish she made... quite clever but definitely no match for a god, time to get out of that 322 years world kitsune's body ahahahaha.

"Before you leave." says Néhel directly at me, she sensed me, the almighty me.

"Yes ?"

"I want you to tell me your real identity, this isn't any coincidence that you're here. How long did you plan this ?"

"Years. Even you, even your mother can't beat me. To tell you the truth, everyone follows the rules I made unconsciously. Everyone is a sheep, everyone's fate is my will."

"Except for two of them. Including myself it would do three, in any case I don't intend on stopping you."

"How nice of you, that lacks emotion, like always. You never had any to begin with. And two of them ? Only one of them is unpredictable to me and I took over her body just so I can physically be here with you."

"I'm happy you came back. It's my fault for not trying hard enough to save you."

"Look at yourself Néhel, you're ruining my mood, not even shredding in tears for your sis."

"You changed, folly is what remains of you. I can't think of you as the sister I knew. Pure madness, I'm glad you became a godess yourself."

"All the sisters like you, I'm so jealous. I'm serious, I'm crazy jealous. How did you bribe them ?"

"I didn't manipulate them, they are my blood and you are too. Now, get out of here before time starts again."

I don't know what happened, I am a lost at words right now, being unconscious is like a near death experience... then why is it that I wake up just now ? Plutaria is looking at me while brushing her hair, Karen is laughing a little.

"I feel weird... what happened ?"

Plutaria stares at me without a word, she licks her lips and make bubbles with her mouth, she is good at it, then all that's left are the 5 other questions...

"Next question, who do you think wants to save you the most between these two ?"

"None of them would save me, I can handle myself."

"Tch, damn you ! I will curse the shit out of your daddy !"

"Gonna cry ?" she asks with a smug.

"I'm not a little girl since millenials."

"She means, hundred of years." corrects Saphilys.

"Well then, third question you little brat with no sense of appeal ! Which one of them said that you are an addict to sex ?"

"Just give me a hint. Is there only one good answer ?"

"Yes."

"It's Ellen ! She is even more horny than I am and even has experience on this domain."

"Wowowowow ! Don't say it like that, I'm not a savage who only thinks of sex all the time !"

"I mean Sanaë... you've been lusting a lot this year and last one too. I even had to dry your bedsheet everytime It was my turn to clean."

"D-d-don't day such embarassing things !" I'm so embarassed because of that friend of mine... I wanna cry.

"Oh so my kid is still a baby." comments the witcho who raised her head in my direction.

"I'm not a baby ! I'm so sick of your stupid opinions, all I want right now is for you to shut your mouth until I'm done eating !" I scream, losing my cool.

The witches doesn't seem to react much to me, aside from the youngest ones... I guess I could be friend with them, nothing more, they are not my enemies and the same time they are, what can I do to put all this to my advantage ?

I'm waiting and no one ever talks, I eat fast not wanting to stay in this room forever and leave the place without my friends.

"I have something to take care of."

"And what could that be young lady that happens to be my one and only bestie ?" asks Karen who tries to poorly imitate Plutaria.

"I have to see my other friends, by myself. Like you said Karen, I can't trust Naomi. That's why I will start with the lost wolf."

As I leave, Karen runs up to me in a hurry, she takes me by the arm being stressed out and whispers in my ears before I leave. I give her a cold look and leave the shop, Plutaria might have followed me but in the end, it doesn't matter. That guy has to be taken care of before he tries to save her from nothing and dies an heroic idiot, I sure will train for thunder magic after saving him, no one stops me and other than that, all I need is to know where the hell my soulmate went !