Chapter 702: Someone Impossible to Meet

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Passing through a mountain path guarded by numerous soldiers, the red brick walls revealed themselves amidst the snowy forest. (Quality#……Net)

Judging from the sentry posts along the way, it was clear that Number Seventy-Six would not have been allowed to enter such a forbidden area alone—high-rank witches finally possessed the matching treatment, at least such a scale of mortal guard would not disgrace the title of ascender.

Although she didn't quite understand why this genius-like figure would build her residence between the northern slope mountains.

In addition, she still maintained a skeptical attitude towards Wendy's statement. No matter what, a high-rank witch who had awakened twice in a row not long after reaching adulthood sounded too incredible. Although the number of awakenings did not represent the strength of her abilities, the perseverance, intelligence, and insights required for two awakenings were incredibly high. Not many such figures had appeared in the entire Association, and she didn't expect to meet one in the mortal kingdom.

As she got closer and closer to the wall, Number Seventy-Six noticed something was wrong.

Was this really the witch's residence? Over the top of the wall, she could only see a few tarpaulin-covered canopies. Not to mention castles or stone towers, even a single-story house was nowhere to be seen.

"We're here," Wendy knocked on the courtyard gate. "The backyard of North Slope Mountain is the research and development site for various mechanical equipment in Neverwinter City. Except for study time, Anna usually stays here to work. To ensure her safety, His Majesty has blocked the entire mountain road, prohibiting irrelevant personnel from entering."

So it was just a research institute... Number Seventy-Six frowned secretly. And the guards on the road didn't belong to Anna, but were sent by the King? Saying it was protection, there was probably also a meaning of surveillance.

"Sister Wendy," the one who opened the door was a lively little girl, "I've been waiting for you for a long time!"

"Good girl, where's your sister?"

"She's doing machine tool testing with Sister Anna."

"This is..." Amy asked.

"Lucia's sister, Ling White," Wendy introduced. "She is now a reserve clerk of the Union and has not yet awakened as a witch."

"Hello," the little girl bowed obediently. "Please come in."

"Lucia White is also a frequent visitor here. She and Anna together are responsible for research on metal materials." Wendy led everyone into the courtyard. "By the way, her ability also evolved when she came of age, and the degree of magic increase is second only to Anna. She is one of the few witches in the Union who can cast God's Will Imprints!"

Number Seventy-Six almost tripped over the threshold when she heard this.

Wait, what was she just saying—

God's Will Imprint?

Fortunately, someone asked it soon, "What imprint?"

"God's Will Imprint," Wendy repeated with a smile. "A weapon that requires extremely huge magic power to cast. It is generally difficult for ordinary people to light up the four magic stones on it, so Roland put it on the wall of the castle hall for everyone to test their magic power. If you join the Witch Union in the future, you can also experience it yourself. Currently, only four people in the Union can light up the last magic stone of the imprint. Everyone is guessing who will be the fifth."

Hanging in the hall? Only four people?

Number Seventy-Six felt like she was listening to a fairy tale—not to mention where they got the God's Will Imprint from, just hearing the name again was surprising enough. In the era of Taqila, that was the exclusive weapon of the three seats of the Association! Except for the Transcendent who was equivalent to training every moment, no one else could provide the magic power needed for the golden thunder.

But here, "only" four witches can activate the imprint? Don't joke! Does the Witch Union have more Transcendents than the Association?

Moreover, judging from Wendy's description, neither Anna nor Lucia were Transcendents, so how could they be promoted to Beyond Transcendent?

In addition, the mortal king's approach made her feel incomprehensible. Since someone can activate the God's Will Imprint, then

Shouldn't he have seen the earth-shattering power of the imprint? Since this is the case, why would he put such a precious weapon in the hall for all the witches to play with? That was the trophy obtained after killing the high-rank devils. Does this guy have any common sense!

Number Seventy-Six felt a throbbing headache.

As for the claim that Lucia was also a high-rank witch, her heart had gradually begun to feel numb.

In just one morning, she had witnessed three ascenders. At this moment, she just wanted to find someone to ask, how many high-rank witches are hidden in this border city ruled by mortals? And they don't even have any sense of self-awareness as superiors. For example, now, Lucia has already become one with the Wolfheart witches under Lightning's introduction. Anna was much calmer, but looking at her expression, she didn't seem to have any complaints about the original witch being the manager, and her simple conversations with Wendy revealed a sense of intimacy and trust.

Just when Number Seventy-Six couldn't help but want to blurt out the questions in her heart again, someone finally mentioned this.

"Can I ask, how many people in the Witch Union have evolved new abilities?" Broken Sword's question was like a heavenly sound in her ears.

Wendy's reaction was shocking. She counted on her fingers and said, "Um... one, two, three... nine, ten, exactly ten."

Ten...

Number Seventy-Six didn't even have the strength to be surprised at this time.

If Black Money's intelligence was correct, there were only about twenty witches active in the Western Region of Graycastle, and Neverwinter City was just her first foothold, while the Sleeping Island in the Fjords was where most of the witches gathered.

Yet ten high-rank witches were born here.

Was this mocking the Association for being too incompetent?

Taking a deep breath, Number Seventy-Six did not approach them again, but took the opportunity to show their abilities and brought the ring to her eyes.

Lucia's orange light was about twice as bright as Maisie's, while Anna's was much more conspicuous, already close to the size of her body, comparable to the intruder who sneaked into the diplomatic building at night.

There was no doubt that neither of them were Chosen Ones.

It seemed that the master of the "wall of light" in the castle was someone else.

But was that possible... Could it be that there was a witch in Neverwinter City who was even more outstanding than the genius Wendy mentioned, Anna, who had awakened twice in a row?

Just as Number Seventy-Six was puzzled, the backyard door was suddenly pushed open, and a blue-haired woman walked in.

"The anti-corrosion results you wanted are out, this is the test sample," she placed several glass jars in front of Anna. "The best performing aluminum alloy is No. 1872, just as His Majesty predicted."

"Thank you, Agatha."

"Then I'll leave," the witch called Agatha nodded, hardly looking at anyone else, turned around and left, her demeanor was quite reminiscent of the superiors in the Taqila era. And at the moment when the other party turned her head, Number Seventy-Six felt like a bolt of lightning flashed in her heart!

She found that she had seen this person before!