The Mystery:The Witch and the Scourge

There are many reasons for going to Backlund. It is where the plot breaks out, there are traces of the "Witch Cult" there, and there is a chance to get the Sequence Five potion formula... As for Major General Bright, it is just a passing incident at most, not

How important it is.

More importantly, Joyce still dare not forget that the three "Rose School" guys are looking for themselves after becoming a "witch", and the name: "Snake of Destiny", Will Asceptin

... He may be related to his own time travel and cannot be tolerated by Joyce without being cautious, but he has to explore it.

In the afternoon, he called Gattuso and Holker.

"I believe you have heard that I will leave Bayam in a short time. Therefore, after you become Extraordinary, you need to accept Mr. Hunter's order and complete a difficult task."

"I swear allegiance to Mr. Baron to the death."

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With everything arranged, Joyce thought that Friday's dinner would arrive calmly.

However, a sudden letter surprised him.

The letter was sent by Thomas.

The last time they met and chatted, he had said that he would bring him a letter, and here it was... What Joyce was more curious about was why it was sent today instead of taking it in person at the dinner tomorrow.

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Moreover, the envelope is too large and has no seal.

Joyce turned it over and shook it gently. Sure enough, two normal-sized envelopes fell out, along with a piece of white paper with Thomas' handwriting on it.

"I have prepared two letters. Which one is more suitable is up to you."

Joyce became increasingly confused. What did this mean?

He picked up the two envelopes and found that they were also unsealed, as if he deliberately wanted to see the contents of the letters.

Opening and reading one of the letters, the content is normal, but it doesn't look like a letter from home, but more like a letter of recommendation.

In the letter, Thomas introduced Joyce Best to his father seriously, praised the latter greatly, emphasized the close relationship between the two as brothers, and asked his father to take more care of Joyce.

Thomas's father is a distinguished viscount who is quite influential in Backlund and can provide Joyce with a lot of help... This is entirely out of the feelings between friends and is a mutually beneficial act.

However, when Joyce read the second letter, his face became strange.

The purpose of this letter remains basically unchanged, but Thomas introduced a "woman" to his parents in the letter... This "woman" is the daughter of a wealthy businessman in the Southern Continent, and she met Thomas unexpectedly and became good friends... Now this "woman"

The "woman" wants to go to Backlund and visit Thomas' parents...

Joyce put down the letter in his hand and suddenly remembered the question Thomas asked himself last time: Should he choose "assassin" or "audience"?

I didn't answer directly at that time... maybe this was a test...

After a long silence, Joyce put away all the letters.

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On Friday night, Joyce dressed up and kept chatting with the invited guests.

The end must be grand and widely publicized, so as to show that one has a clear conscience.

After a brief speech, the banquet began.

Joyce greeted General Gordon's inquiry with a smile:

"Actually, there is no need for you to go to Backlund now. Although there are many opportunities there, it is also dangerous. If you make the wrong step, you will be shattered to pieces."

"I understand." Joyce said: "But there is no way to escape. My baronetcy has not yet been canonized by His Majesty the King in person!"

Gordon looked at him deeply and patted Joyce on the shoulder... He really liked this young man, not only because of William, but because of Joyce's own abilities and methods. Unfortunately, the latter had

My own opinion.

As the host of the banquet, Mr. Baron, who was about to leave Bayam, Joyce endured similar problems from one person after another, and he dealt with them all with the same reason.

Finally seizing a free moment, he found Thomas who was drinking in the corner, and strolled over.

"Why are you drinking here alone?" Joyce asked.

Thomas smiled: "Charlie was chatting here just now, and he just left not long ago. It's just that you were too popular and didn't see it."

The two clinked a drink and smiled at each other. Joyce continued:

"I have read all the letters you sent, but why are there two completely different letters? Is it a mistake?"

Thomas stared straight ahead: "You can give me one back."

"Which one should I give you?" Joyce continued to ask.

"It's up to you!" Thomas shrugged: "I'm just giving you a choice. Whether you want to use this channel or how to use it is your problem."

Then, he said seriously: "You can rest assured that no matter what happens in the future, we will always be friends."

Joyce was silent for a moment, then smiled and said: "I will send someone to return a letter to you tomorrow."

The two clinked glasses tacitly, and Charlie came over.

"What are you talking about hiding here?"

"Let's talk about Backlund, I'm giving him a lecture!" Thomas said.

After hearing this, Charlie looked at Joyce who did not refute, and complained:

"Why do you have to go to Backlund? The air there is simply unbearable. Apart from being more prosperous than Bayam, there is nothing better at all."

Joyce explained: "The City of All Capitals, the Land of Hope, should still be visited, and I also have a reason to go."

Charlie understood this, but he just didn't want to be separated from his good brother. He put his arms around their shoulders:

"Okay, let's stay drunk tonight."

It was not easy for three extraordinary people to get drunk... until the banquet was over, Joyce saw off the guests one after another, and finally Thomas and Charlie also said goodbye and left.

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The next day, Joyce woke up on time.

"Send this letter to Thomas," he said to Harry, and then ordered:

"There's no need to prepare a carriage. Sophia and I still have some things to deal with. During the time I'm away, you can make full decisions about the affairs at home."

Harry bowed and responded: "Don't worry, Mr. Baron, I wish you a pleasant journey."

Joyce personally carried a big black suitcase, but in fact there was not much in it, because he was about to become a "witch" and the men's clothes at home were no longer needed...

Inside the box are extraordinary materials and magical items that he collected through different channels, and their value is quite beautiful.

I called a carriage and came to the dock area of ​​Bayam. The safe house I rented before was where Mr. Hunter was waiting.

"Then it's time to witness the miracle."

Joyce said and walked directly into the prepared simple laboratory.

Hunter and Sophia were left behind, not knowing whether to expect or be confused...

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PS: Preview tomorrow’s chapter title: Witch