Chapter 5: Birth of a New Witch


    At half past four in the morning, on the opposite side of the city,


    A new moon emerged from the dark clouds, and the ancient house hidden in the night revealed a dpidated appearance.


    Under theyers of ivy and vines was a wall that had already peeled off. The courtyard was scattered with dead leaves behind an iron gate that was full of rust. The old and sparsely maintained fountain had already dried up, and the stone carvings of gryphons on both sides of the fountain were cracked and shattered.


    The building was eerily gloomy.


    This is the Amber House, located on the outskirts of Huacheng. It used to belong to a wealthy businessman, but hemitted suicide due to bankruptcy. Rumours that it was a haunted house gradually spread, and it was soon abandoned.


    Up until now, nobody knew that there were still people living in this house.


    It now belongs to a young girl named Jiangli.


    Jiangli slept soundly on the rose-coloured bed in the depths of the house.


    Her long eyshes fluttered slightly, and a few beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.


    Click, click, click!


    The clicking sound of high heels hitting the marble floor echoed in the corridor, and the brass doorknob was gently turned.


    A maid in a ssical maid outfit walked into the room, stepped before Jianglis bed, and bowed respectfully.


    The maid didnt speak, but Jiangli woke up anyways. As soon as she opened her eyes, a scarlet light shed in her eyes.


    It subsided like an ebbing tide, and her eyes returned to their pristine, sea-blue colour.


    The little maid uttered, Miss, a Level C Energy rm.


    Do you really need me to deal with that? Jiangli asked.


    The little maid didnt speak, and Jiangli sighed.


    Where is it?


    That direction of Changsheng Road.


    Right. Help me get out of my clothes.


    The rose-coloured duvet slid off her body, and three thousand silver threads hung down like a waterfall, covering her snow-white body. Her slender and exquisite curves were faintly visible.


    The maid helped her up, walked her to the chair of the dressing table, and sat her down.


    With the help of the light, you can see her reflection: long, silvery hair; a delicate oval face; and a petite, thin body that evokes pity in people.


    Its a pity that this delicate, doll-like girl isnt so perfect.


    Her slender right leg, from the knee down, was a prosthetic made of metal. On the silver shell of the prosthetic limb, there were strange runes engraved on it that emitted a light blue shimmer.


    While helping herb her hair, the maid asked, What do you want to wear today?


    The one I bought two days ago. Hand me my walking stick while youre at it. We can leave without breakfast.


    Okay, miss.


    Twenty minutester, Huacheng, Changsheng Road


    Several police cars were parked next to an old apartment building, and a barrier was pulled up in front of the entrance of the apartment, with red and blue police lights shing.


    Four policemen were walking out, carrying a stretcher. From the outline under the white cloth, a feminine figure could be seen.


    Not long after, a ck car came and parked by the side of the road. Seeing the car approaching, the person in charge immediately walked up towards it. The car window rolled down, revealing Jiangli and her frowning, pale face.


    What happened here? she asked, shing her silver badge.


    The mourning barn owl was the symbol of the Night Division.


    The Night Division is a semi-official organizationposed of psychics with unique abilities, specializing in dealing with various things rted to ghost stories.


    Outside the car window, the person in charge helplessly smiled, We cant handle this. A strange attack happened.


    Anyways, ording to regtions, after we confirm it, we have to notify your night meeting.


    But Im not the operator on duty tonight, Jiangli said tiredly.


    I know its Bai. Weve notified him, and hes already here. He told us to notify you.


    Whatever. Any witnesses?


    No.


    It would be much easier to deal with an attack without witnesses. It saves a lot of effort needed to suppress the spread of rumours.


    Thinking about it, she turned around and patted the back of the drivers seat lightly: Hua, Ill go up and take a look.


    Okay, miss.


    At the same time, Hua handed her the ck cane with a silver unicorn on top.


    She took the cane and got out of the car, and told her maid, You dont have to go up with me. You can stay here.


    She was wearing a slim suit jacket lined with a white shirt, and under her high-waisted dress, the ck silk concealed her prosthetic leg. However, it couldnt cover her difficulty walking.


    Although it was not the first time working together with her, the person in charge couldnt help but feel bad.


    Shes nice, but shes weird too. What a pity!


    Hmph! the maid snorted beside him, hearing his words. Our mistress doesnt need your pity!


    My bad.


    Changsheng Road was located in a remote ce, neither close to the business district nor the school district. A few people lived here, and almost all of them were students looking for cheap house rent.


    There were very few residents in the unit building. The whole building was vacated after a short evacuation. Jiangli walked through the quiet corridor, and the only sound that could be heard was her high heels.


    The murder scene wasnt big; it was a one-bedroom rental house with simple decorations.


    As soon as she entered the door, she was greeted with a strong smell of blood rushing towards her face.


    There was already a man who arrived first.


    A handsome man with a soft yet masculine facehe had fair skin, a slender neck, and a pair of eyes that were like cold stars on a winter night.


    He was wearing a ssic, dark brown suit with a silver owl on his chest; the cket was slightly opened, and a crimson rose was embroidered on the exposed cor of his white shirt. He exuded a poetic and romantic aura yet possessed the sharp temperament of a swordsman.


    This same man was squatting at the door of the bedroom, eating instant noodles, as Jiangli arrived.


    The hand holding the fork gulped down the noodles in big bites, and the soup sshed all over.


    It was as if he didnt care that there was a horribly mangled corpse in the same room as him just a few minutes ago.


    Hearing her footsteps, he put down his instant noodles and wiped his mouth with an advertising leaflet, smiling warmly at Jiangli.


    Youre here! I was getting hungry, so I was eating when you arrived. I hope you didnt mind, did you?


    Jianglis eyebrows furrowed in annoyance.


    Bai Kai, Im not on duty tonight, but you called me here. It better be important.


    Eugh, you called me by my full name. I feel like Imitted a crime. Im your senior, for Gods sake! Besides, I called you here because I was thinking of you!


    Of me? she frowned.


    Yup! Werent you responsible for hunting down Miss Twilight?


    This attack is rted to her?


    Thats right, he smiled, revealing a bunch of pale strands from his coat pocket. Look, rabbit fur.


    The rabbit again?


    A strange tale of a witch was circting, and her name was Twilight.


    She is a girl with a gorgeous long dress like she just hopped out of a fairy tale. She appears at dusk, wandering the city with a parasol.


    Those who are attracted to her beauty will go mad as soon as they hear her discordant screams used to deter them, and they will involuntarily be her servants as they lose control of themselves.


    Half a year ago, Jiangli assassinated Miss Twilight, but it seems that she has returned.


    In many cases, strange stories can never truly die down. As long as people believe in them, they will live forever.


    The operators of the Night Division can only kill them over and over again so that they cannot cause damage until they arepletely forgotten by people.


    Mr Rabbit is the only one left among the servants of Miss Twilight. Recently, he murdered three people in a row, and all those attacked have the potential to be psychic users.


    These people are easy to screen out from ordinary people since only psychics or potential psychics are the only ones who can see them physically.


    The blood containing psychic energy is like a drug to those horrifying rumours, nourishing their strength and strengthening them with incredible powers.


    If you can see them, youre already dead.


    This is the mostmon phrase told to neers to the Night Division.


    Because of Mr Rabbits murders, Jiangli concluded that Miss Twilight would re-emerge soon, as she needed the blood to restore her strength.


    Bai Kai curled his lips and said, I know youve already killed that rabbit, but as long as there are idiots who believe that rabbits are a symbol of evil, they will alwayse back.


    This isnt that simple, is it? Youre telling me stuff I already know, so just get to the point already.


    I called you here because I suspect that Miss Twilight isnt actually awake, and the recent attacks have nothing to do with her, he exined. That rabbit wants to umte strength for himself, so he can get rid of her control.


    Are you sure?


    Yes! Bai Kai confirmed it enthusiastically. First, we know that it is awake, but Miss Twilight isnt.


    Second, he continued. Judging from the remaining psychic energy around the area, it has basically advanced from a Level C threat to a Level B threat, which means if we dont stop it quickly, a new witch will be born in Huacheng.


    Hearing this, her face became serious. If a rumour and urban legend are sessfully formed, then that creature will be close to a Level A threat, and the damage that may follow will be unimaginable.


    All of the threats that Jiangli faced were all Level B threats that were close to Level A, and even then, they caused hundreds of casualties.


    Therefore, preventing the birth of a witch means saving at least hundreds of lives!


    I see, Jiangli pondered. Ill keep an eye on it.


    She turned around and left, and Bai Kai rolled his eyes and said, I shared that out of the kindness of my heart, and not even a little thank you? How cruel! Whats the use of her being beautiful if shes mean!


    Heh, is that so? Im sure you need a partner soon, Jianglis voice echoed through the corridor.


    His expression stiffened immediately, feeling bad for talking badly about her.


    He realised that he was utterly alonehe had no children, no partner, and even his closest friend had died, and his life was looking bleak