Chapter 976 - The Way to Transcendence (1/2)
Chapter 976: The Way to Transcendence
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“Magic affecting more than just our abilities?” Ashes was surprised.
“Yes, magic affects many aspects. For instance it allows our body to be more flexible. We can also heal wounds many times faster than a common person and in general live healthier,” Phyllis said slowly. “Our temperament is also changed.”
“Wait, what do you mean by temperament?”
“As we witches use magic, our desires are amplified in the moment. This changes who we are. For example, that feeling of vengeance as you see your friend cut down. An experience like this can scar witches and they would become indifferent, or even ruthless,” Phyllis said, her eyes fixed on the flickering flames. “For a warrior, this type of mental state is indeed advantageous… but it also turns her into…”
“…Into what?” Ashes felt uneasy.
“A monster.”
Ashes stepped back and almost tripped.
Ashes recalled her past… There’s nothing else she would’ve done, she killed countless church members. Ashes remembered how she hacked person after person, her mind became stained with blood, transforming her into an uncontrollable killer. She felt like she had infinite power in this bloodlusted state. However looking back… she was just an empty husk, devoid of feeling any real emotion. It’s only after she met Princess Tilly that she regained her humanity.
“Of course, that’s not the case for all witches. It’s only a trend. When faced with war, all people could care about is surviving. The long and hopeless period of resistance could even drive the common people mad. We’re kind of fortunate that we can at least use our desperation to turn into fearless berserkers,” Phyllis paused. “even if you find it hard to understand the events that happened during the Union, our methods make sense. Without firm determination, the Three Chiefs couldn’t be Transcendents.”
“I see…” The campfire swayed a little as Ashes poked it. “If the Battle of Divine Will lasts forever, what will happen to the witches?”
“No one knows. Maybe they’ll even look different,” Phyllis said lightly. “After all, the witches’ beauty was judged by their facial features. If they become inhuman, they may look strange, like the way the demons look.”
The flames flickered again. For a moment, silence loomed over the cave.
After several moments pass, the God Punishment Witch said, “Do you have a reason why you fight the demons?”
Phyllis gave her own answer first after thinking that Ashes is hesitating. “Our reason is simple. We want to defeat the demons, win the war, and regain the glory of Taquila. Only with this faith in our heart could we last out until this day.”
“You want to rebuild Taquila?”
“Of course, this place means much more than just a holy city to us, we’re willing to devote our lives if that is what it takes to rebuild. However if King Roland manages to vanquish the demons, then the path he has chosen proves he’s more capable than the Three chiefs. If the cooperation between the witches and the common people can give a promising future, we certainly have no objection.”
Ashes kept quiet for a moment before she replied, “I just want to protect a certain person dear to me. Help her in any way I can. If she wants to throw demons out of the Land of Dawn, I will do that for her.”
“I see…” Phyllis said and then shook her head. “Please forgive me but, that’s not a good faith to hold when fighting enemies.”
“Why is that?”