Chapter 643 "Traces of Clow Reed"

At six o'clock in the evening, inside the Witch Villa's restaurant, "Mokona, cheers!"

Ichihara Yuuko raised a substantial glass of sake, swiftly consuming it in one gulp, her expression carrying a hint of intoxication.

Seated next to her, a black magical creature resembling a large steamed bun, known as Mokona, mirrored the gesture, opening its mouth wide and guzzling down the sake, happily bouncing on the table.

"Mokona! Mokona!"

In the kitchen adjacent to the table, Watanuki Kimihiro, the high school student, diligently prepared various delicacies. Two waiters, Maru and Moro, served the dishes onto the dining table.

As for why Watanuki, the wish-maker, was working as a cook here, according to Yuuko's explanation, he had made a wish for her to eliminate his special constitution that attracted monsters. Due to a lack of funds, he ended up staying and working in the villa.

However, Jerry couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to the relationship between Yuuko and Watanuki than met the eye. Despite sensing a prior connection, he opted not to pry. Whatever history the two shared seemed unrelated to him.

"Mr. Carmen, fancy a drink together with me?" After replenishing her glass, Yuuko looked at Jerry with anticipation.

"Thank you for the offer, Miss Yuuko. I'm afraid that I must reject that offer of yours though." Jerry refused the glass in front of him, once again declining Ichihara Yuuko's invitation to join in the revelry.

Because of his extensive travels across various worlds, Jerry had developed a cautious attitude toward alcohol, rarely indulging in the early days. Moreover, not being an alcoholic in his previous life, he typically decided whether to drink based on the circumstances.

However, the witch before him was undeniably an avid enthusiast of both tobacco and alcohol. She didn't smoke cigarettes but rather a substantial pipe bag, and she consumed one cup after another, akin to drinking water.

Considering her age and vast experiences, it wasn't surprising that she had developed such preferences, much like her inclination towards various delectable foods.

Half an hour later, Yuuko, eyeing her now-empty wine bottle, turned to Watanuki, who had just emerged from the kitchen and removed his apron, with eager anticipation.

"Is there more wine? I want another bottle!" Yuuko yelled.

"One more bottle!"

"One more bottle!"

"One more bottle!"

Black Mokona, Maru, and Moro echoed the same request, faithfully repeating their master's words, as magical creatures tend to do.

"No, Miss Yuuko, you've already consumed ten bottles, finishing all the wine I bought this afternoon!" Watanuki responded with frustration.

Bafflingly turned into an employee at this store, tasked with buying vegetables and cooking, he couldn't help but feel overwhelmed. Moreover, he had originally purchased a week's worth of sake, only for Ms. Yuuko to drain it all in one sitting. It felt like a futile endeavor.

"That's such a pity!" Yuuko suddenly wore a crestfallen expression upon learning there was no more wine.

"Bang!"

At that moment, a crisp finger snap echoed through the room.

Suddenly, all ten empty wine bottles on the table were miraculously refilled.

"Although I don't fancy drinking, I can still provide it for Miss Yuuko. Enjoy yourself." Jerry smiled, extending a gesture of invitation.

Clearly, he was the one utilizing the transformation technique to conjure wine seemingly out of thin air.

Watanuki's eyes widened like bells as the wine bottles magically refilled, while Yuuko appeared pleasantly surprised. "Thank you so much, Mr. Carmen! I know you will deliver!" She thanked Jerry and promptly resumed drinking.

While she was familiar with magic capable of creating something from nothing, it wasn't her forte. Their expertise often varied among magicians of similar strength from different worlds.

For instance, her specialty lay in the magic of contracts and transactions. She could extract anything from a person—body, soul, memory, emotions, or even illusory luck- through agreements and adhering to the fundamental law of equal exchange—after establishing a contract.

"Miss Yuuko, do you know Mr. Clow Reed?" Jerry inquired as he observed Ichihara Yuuko lifting her glass once again.

Seeing her take another sip, Jerry continued his question. Eriol had uncovered the information about Yuuko Ichihara from the memories inherited from Clow Reed.

Therefore, logically, Clow Reed should be acquainted with Miss Yuuko.

To be frank, Jerry harbored a lingering curiosity about why Clow Reed had chosen to leave Sakura Yue behind, leaving part of his soul and magic power for reincarnation while venturing into other worlds. During his journey to collect laws, Jerry secretly hoped to encounter this great magician, who had played a pivotal role in accelerating his magical growth through the Clow Card.

Having established a connection through the magical enhancements granted by Clow Reed, Jerry envisioned exploring the mysteries of magic together with him.

"Oh, you're talking about that sinister guy with glasses. What do you know about him?" Ichihara Yuuko exclaimed, her surprise evident.

Jerry nodded, then shook his head, responding, "I have never met with Mr. Clow Reed, but I have studied the Clow cards and some magic books he left behind."

"It turns out you are from his world. No wonder there are so many strange magics," Yuuko remarked, a sudden realization dawning upon her.

As a dimensional witch, Yuuko couldn't ascertain the origin of her customers unless they volunteered such information.

Her magic circle spanned every world, allowing anyone who stumbled upon it, drew it, and input sufficient energy—be it magical or technological—to be transported to the entrance of her store.

Or some directly make wishes to her through the magical items scattered in various worlds.

When Jerry first appeared, his attire resembled clothing from several different worlds, making it unclear from which world he originated. However, when the conversation turned to Clow Reed, Yuuko naturally understood.

Upon closer consideration, magic in other worlds generally leaned towards lethality. Jerry's magic, capable of repairing houses and conjuring drinks, closely resembled Clow Reed's style. Clow Reed had a penchant for inventing peculiar spells, such as foam magic for dishwashing and bathing, size-changing spells, soul-exchanging spells, and combat-enhancing spells, among others. In essence, he delved into various bizarre magical concepts that mages from other worlds wouldn't typically explore.

"Since Ms. Yuuko knows about Mr. Clow Reed, do you happen to know which world he is currently in? I would like to discuss magic with him if possible," Jerry inquired, his interest piqued upon learning of Yuuko's acquaintance with Clow Reed.

Yuuko paused for a moment, then sighed before saying, "He is currently in a place somewhere that only he and God know where, making amends. Forget it; if all goes well, you might be able to meet him towards the end of your dimensional journey."

Hearing her words made Jerry contemplate about the true identity behind Clow Reed himself.