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"Actually, everyone is very generous to you, Kehan."
"You have completely won us over with your attitude, your words, and your unwavering determination."
"Now, all you need is to free us witches, who are carrying our own little thoughts, from the power of saying one thing and meaning another."
"But ironically, power is the least valuable embellishment to you."
Influenced by Jiang Kehan, Lilith's expression softened slightly, and she offered her thoughtful advice.
"So, be bold and willful. It's time to ask for something as a future leader."
"It's us who owe you, not the other way around, Kehan."
Jiang Kehan nodded somewhat bewildered. To be honest, she didn't seem to lack anything now.
After all, Angela's thighs really smell amazing!
Aside from the fact that the other person was not the kind of sparring partner Jiang Kehan needed at this stage, it can be said that Angelie has done her best once again.
Wait... a sparring partner?
Jiang Kehan looked at Ms. Watanabe, who was calmly drinking water. As the tenth seat of the Great Society, she was only slightly higher than Eva.
Moreover, the opponent is not known for his fighting skills, so he would probably be more suitable as a sparring partner than Sherlock Mikfan.
Jiang Kehan nodded gratefully to Little Lilith and walked towards Miss Watanabe.
Looking at Jiang Kehan walking towards her, Ms. Watanabe didn't remain silent. Instead, she smiled and asked softly.
"Would you like some water, Miss Kehan?"
Jiang Kehan then noticed that what the other person was drinking was indeed water, but it had a misty vapor and a hint of autumn colors.
"Okay, thank you for your help, Ms. Watanabe."
Jiang Kehan sat opposite Ms. Watanabe, nodding slightly, though her face was a little flushed.
She rarely asks for favors without expecting anything in return, even though the other party doesn't value what she currently has.
As if sensing Jiang Kehan's embarrassment, Ms. Watanabe chuckled softly, her lips curving slightly upwards like a falling flower.
Is there anything I can help you with?
"Unlike other great people, I'm quite free. I'm happy to help with anything I can."
Ms. Watanabe handed the delicate water glass to Jiang Kehan, then looked at her with some anticipation.
"In fact, I'm looking forward to spending more time with you."
Jiang Kehan was somewhat lost in thought. Not long ago, Miss Watanabe had brazenly attacked Shining Lilith and Sophia.
This comparison made Jiang Kehan understand even better what Little Lilith had said.
They were not conquered by force, nor could they possibly be conquered by force.
It was Jiang Kehan herself who, with all her might, silenced them in astonishment and gradually made them willing to open their arms to her.
Surprisingly, this sense of being recognized was quite good.
Jiang Kehan felt a little emotional. Now, she finally had a sense that she hadn't done anything wrong.
She did not let the witch down, and the witch did not let her down either. Who can say that this is not an honor?
Without any more hesitation, Jiang Kehan clearly explained her needs, which surprised the other party slightly, but also made them overjoyed.
Chapter 501 Battle, Nothing More Than a Dance
"What do you consider to be a battle, Kehan?"
After laughing for a while, Ms. Watanabe tidied her loose black hair and asked with interest.
"Um, it's probably a desperate battle, a duel of skill and willpower?"
"And some kind of communication that transcends the constraints of life and death?"
Jiang Kehan tentatively spoke up; in reality, she was quite reckless in a fight.
"I see, that's a fairly standard answer."
"However, it shouldn't just be like this, Kehan."
After Ms. Watanabe nodded, her eyes suddenly became extremely oppressive, like the only cherry blossom blooming in the cold peak, which was swallowed up by countless wind and snow the moment it saw her.
So beautiful and awe-inspiring.
Jiang Kehan almost instinctively raised her hand, wanting to summon her weapon.
"Don't be nervous." Ms. Watanabe returned to her previous docile demeanor, but Jiang Kehan could no longer underestimate her.
"Kehan, a battle is not a debate, nor is it a place where you can try to figure out your opponent's skills and will."
"From the very beginning, you've had too high expectations for the fight."
Ms. Watanabe sipped her water, lost in thought.
"But I can understand, after all, the enemies you encounter are either too weak or too strong."
"A weak enemy, just like you, still wants to dismantle your opponent's techniques in order to win."
"And those who are too strong, like Angelette, can restrain their enemies almost instinctively and defeat them with ease."
"And you are not weak, but you are not a combat genius like Angelelli either."
"That's why you became more and more confused and struggled more and more as the game progressed."
Miss Watanabe is right. Jiang Kehan only feels truly exhilarating when she fights other witches, such as her back-and-forth exchanges with Mudra Kane in the noble duel.
But fighting with Angela would be like going to jail.
Her hands and feet seemed to be wearing invisible shackles; though she remained nimble, she couldn't escape the other person's deep eyes.
It looks like a white rabbit that's running headfirst into a tree stump; it's just plain silly.
"We witches who are neither here nor there are actually the ones who suffer the most," Ms. Watanabe said with some emotion, but soon she laughed again.
"However, because of this, we have discovered the most suitable fighting methods for us."
"Kehan, have you ever seen the stars?" Miss Watanabe suddenly changed the subject, her gaze becoming long and deep, like the lingering clouds in the sky.
“In the past, my favorite thing to do was to stand on the snow-capped mountain, gaze at the night sky, and watch the only star twinkle in the sky.”
"Go pray, go dance from the bottom of your heart, and dream that one day I will be able to touch it."
"It wasn't until I grew up that someone told me that the so-called stars were nothing but corpses, nothing but illusions."
Ms. Watanabe was actually born before the era of the Society, which means that the star she was referring to was the star that brought the witch.
"So I learned to be silent, and developed a different kind of curiosity."
She looked at Jiang Kehan, who seemed lost in thought, and spoke in a tone as sharp as a dagger, so clear and piercing.
"That is... if even corpses are enough to make countless people try faith, why can't I?"
"It doesn't need to be out of reach, it doesn't need to be too dazzling, just... stubbornly, dance again and again, to show the most authentic self."
"Thus, those geniuses scratch their heads because of our foolish ideas, and ignore the ever-growing glint of the blade."
After a brief silence, Jiang Kehan asked.
"You mean, from the very beginning, you completely ignored the other party's actions and stubbornly did what you wanted to do?"
"But how can we defeat an enemy stronger than ourselves?"
Ms. Watanabe gently shook her head, a smile playing at the corners of her eyes, as she offered this reminder.
"It's not ignoring, it's contempt."
"Besides, Kehan, we are witches. Aren't the things we want to do exactly what we're best at?"
"Let the other party step into the territory we are best at, so that we can boldly grasp her throat and heart."
Ms. Watanabe spoke words that were strikingly different from her gentle appearance, crisp and decisive, never hesitant.
"Don't think about those unnecessary things, Kehan."
"You don't even have to worry about whether you can survive."
"Go all in and send the other person to their death."
Why do we think?
It's simply a desire to inflict more harm on the other party with less damage of one's own.
But... is it really necessary to survive?
Jiang Kehan questioned her own heart and suddenly smiled.
With her eyes lowered, she roughly understood what Ms. Watanabe meant.
So what if I become a corpse?
Her radiance will not be dimmed by her corpse; on the contrary, it will become even more dazzling.
Just like... those stars.
So what if one is mediocre? One moment of brilliance is enough to soothe a restless heart.
This was Watanabe's answer; she even gave up her own name for it, leaving only half of her surname.
She only lost once in her life, to the Queen of Witches, but she climbed back from hell to earth, shining brightly.
"Of course, although it sounds simple, this mindset still requires countless battles to build up."
"It's another option with a unique style."
"Since we can't touch the whole thing, we'll tear it apart with our sharp flaws!"
Watanabe placed his hand on the back of Jiang Kehan's hand, his smile fading, and spoke with a somewhat serious tone.
"If you're ready, I can be your sparring partner."
"However, Kehan, as someone who has already embarked on this path, I can tell you this clearly."
"This place is not an easy road; those who are not mediocre should not enter."
Jiang Kehan did not hesitate. She simply sighed and looked at Ms. Watanabe, so stubborn.
"Although I seem to possess great talent, in reality..."