Chapter 35 - A Sweet Girl Won’t Be Fooled By The Villainess

Chapter 35: It's Not Worth the Money! Ah, this! Is this a staged accident? Or is she invoking the spirits? After Medene suddenly fell to the ground, the black bird perched on her shoulder flapped its wings and flew around the room chaotically. The banging of the bird's head against the walls was enough to make anyone wince. At the same time, it was screaming, "Demon exterminator~ Demon exterminator~" The chaos at the scene overwhelmed Ifia. But Jessina wasn't scared. Instead, she looked exhilarated, her reddish-brown eyes fixed on the fallen Medene, as if hoping she would rise immediately and display her mystic powers. "Jessina, I find this a bit strange. Does Medene always act like this?" As they waited for Medene to get up, Ifia discreetly tugged at Jessina's sleeve and whispered her doubts. If witches in the Sis Empire were so dedicated that they would just fall over on such hard floors, Ifia thought it wasn't worth the money... The main reason being Ifia didn't think she possessed such outstanding acting skills. Perhaps she had been discovered before she could "invoke" the spirits. But it was also possible that Medene suddenly fell ill, and it wasn't about invoking the spirits at all. Ifia's inquiry disrupted the tension at the scene, but Jessina didn't blame her. As she maintained an excited yet forced serious expression, she also spoke in a hushed voice, "Act? What do you mean?" Jessina was a pure-blooded Sis native. Despite the curiosity of the empire's nobility about the mysterious Eastern culture and their efforts to learn, there were still some words and concepts that eluded their understanding. Apart from those nobility particularly obsessed with Eastern culture, others only needed to learn the everyday vocabulary for socializing. Therefore, Jessina had no idea about things like "invoking spirits" and "acts". "Do you mean the steps a witch takes to seek blessings? Invoking the spirits and then giving blessings?" Ifia noticed this and tried to phrase it in a more understandable way. Upon hearing this, Jessina immediately understood. But as it was her first time witnessing a witch seeking blessings up close... In the Sis Empire, one could pray to the gods in churches, but any activities related to demons were strictly prohibited. Even related books were banned as taboos. If caught hoarding books or engaging in forbidden activities, be it a noble or a commoner, they would be treated to a stay in the Imperial Prison... For severe cases such as sacrificing with their lives or flesh and blood, the incarceration period would be indefinitely extended. Even capital punishment could be imposed. So, information related to demons was only circulated secretly. Therefore, Jessina was not familiar with it and could only say what she knew. "I don't know, but I've heard that witches are usually quite eccentric. It should be the same procedure for anyone seeking blessings. Let's wait patiently!" "I see." As Ifia and Jessina whispered to each other, the silently observing system was astounded by these two. This was clearly not about invoking the spirits! This was about being possessed by a demon. Although Medene was not a true witch, she had a heightened sensitivity that surpassed ordinary people, which allowed her to sense anomalies in the world—typically known as a strong sixth sense. However, even so, she still couldn't communicate with the gods, as there were no gods in this world. Instead, there were a group of demons... These demons didn't directly unleash havoc, thanks to the constraints of the world's rules and the control of the behind-the-scenes boss, the Evil Lady. They had to hide in dark corners and silently watch over humans, occasionally feasting on human souls. Of course, according to common sense, even though the world rules favored the Evil Lady, it would not allow a monopoly. Correspondingly, there would be special individuals or tools to suppress the demons... But the system didn't know! It only received the original plot of the book, and apart from that, it only gathered some peripheral information. The truly critical information was kept well hidden and unattainable! Now, with its host fond of staying close to the Evil Lady, the system didn't dare make a peep, afraid of being caught by the Evil Lady. Ah! Why was it so unlucky to end up in this world! As the system lamented, the fallen Medene moved. Her body trembled irregularly, and it was like a rusty machine, making creaking sounds with every movement, which sounded eerie and unnerving. Looking at Medene in this state, Ifia felt that she wasn't invoking the spirits but rather being possessed by a demon. If it was acting, it was way over the top! [System, is Medene really invoking the spirits?] [System advises the host to leave immediately to prevent being deceived out of money.] Knowing Ifia's nature well, in the urgent situation, if it directly told her that Medene was being possessed by a demon, she would definitely not believe it and would question it, thinking the system was just playing games with her. Like a troll. But when it came to money, it was much simpler. Ifia would never allow anyone to swindle her out of a single coin. In fact, this was true. She had intended to keep observing how the situation would unfold, but as soon as she heard the system, Ifia decided to leave immediately. If the window hadn't been blocked, she would have wanted to run out the window directly. "Ifia, isn't this a bit strange now?" Not only did Ifia feel it was wrong, but Jessina also became timid again after the excitement had faded. Now, looking at Medene lying on the ground reaching out towards the empty space, with her hands and feet contorted in an unnatural manner, and the occasional screams, it was truly terrifying. "I also feel strange. Let's leave quickly!" [Warning! Warning! Warning!] [The host is advised to leave immediately!] As Ifia was speaking to Jessina, the system's warning alarms started blaring. The piercing sound was irksome to the ears, but it definitely meant the situation was highly dangerous! "Quick, let's go. We'll come back another time, Jess..." "Kiki, look, which delicious little thing has fallen into my trap~" However, Ifia's words came too late. Medene's originally lightly sweet voice changed, becoming hoarse and rough, almost like a man's voice. At the same time, her posture on the ground changed, as if in an old movie, the entire scene played out in slow motion, with Medene rising from the ground. Medene was completely concealed in her cloak, and her face couldn't be seen, but that didn't impede her movements. She stretched out her arms, tilted her head back, and let out a sinister laugh, sending shivers down the spine. Then she turned her head to look at Jessina, and a harsh voice, as if someone were grabbing her by the throat, sounded, "I love the clean souls of young girls the most. The taste is incredibly sweet. Just a bite, and one can never forget it!" As she said this, Medene took a few steps forward, wanting to reach out towards Jessina. This eerie behavior left Jessina stunned, with wide eyes. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't move her body. Overwhelmed by fear, she started to cry, her tears blurring her vision. "Hey, don’t discriminate against me, am I not a young girl?" Just then, Ifia's voice rang out, and the next moment, she pulled Jessina behind her. Even though she felt scared, Ifia didn't let it show on her face. Seeing this bizarre situation, she was sure that the guy from the system hadn't been honest. Whatever the case, she didn't want to die as a cowardly mess! "Kiki, don't be hasty, I will... Ahhh!!!" Just as Ifia had prepared herself for the worst, Medene suddenly let out a piercing scream.