The Witch Hunter System
chapter-847

Nevertheless, Hecate did not pay attention to the focus of Vaan's gaze. She was too shocked by his achievement.

She could still attribute it to his peerless intellectual talent if he had combined the Divine Blood Refining Art with another technique to create superior art.

However, it was a different story for the Everlasting Blood Mantra, which had potential origins dating back to the Primal Chaos Era. Creating a superior technique or art out of its combination would take more than just talent.

Even True Divinities might not boast they could perform such a casually.

Nevertheless, after everything was said and done, the Divine Blood Refining Art was still inferior compared to the Everlasting Blood Mantra. As such, while it was shocking and ground-breaking, it could still be accepted after some time.

However, if Vaan had actually combined the Everlasting Blood Mantra with another technique or art of the same quality, that would truly flip Chaos on its head.

Sometime after calming down, Hecate suddenly smiled, and her thoughts became unreadable.

"It seems anything seemingly outrageous and unbelievable to other people would be treated as normal and to be expected by you, Sir Vaan. I should try to get used to that," Hecate stated wryly.

Vaan smiled back. But at the same time, his gaze also flickered with an imperceptible glint of deep thoughts.

Anyone else in Hecate's shoes would have wondered how he could achieve such a feat without an unbelievable understanding and knowledge of cultivation.

However, Hecate remained silent on that topic.

It could be that she was just being considerate and not wanting to pry. However, Vaan would rather believe she knew something about him or had some suspicions regarding his identity.

After all, he had not been prudent and left multiple clues in return for more information from Hecate. Given her intellect, he wouldn't find it surprising if she had already figured him out from the first clue.

Moreover, even if he didn't do anything, she should have also noticed something due to the preferential treatment she gave him as a result of the Boundless Sea and Sky Aura's effects.

As far as Vaan was aware, the Boundless Sea and Sky Aura promoted goodwill but didn't rob intelligence from sea and sky beings. As such, its power could be easily recognized by anyone knowledgeable about the Lord of the Boundless Sea and Sky.

Furthermore, the Lord of the Boundless Sea and Sky was on par with the Lord of Chaos. Thus, his influence had to be quite far-reaching throughout Chaos.

Without all those points taken into account, Hecate wouldn't try to expose or pry into his past life identity as a safety precaution, even if she realized he was the reincarnation of the Lord of the Boundless Sea and Sky Aura.

Hecate had already stressed to Vaan about how taboo the mention of the Lord of the Boundless Sea and Sky was before.

Vaan understood why Hecate refrained from openly prying into his past-life identity.

After all, if she were caught and had her memories searched by a powerful being one day, they would not find anything about him being the Lord of the Boundless Seas and Skies since they would only see her memories and not her thoughts.

"When will we carry out the contract ceremony, Lady Hecate?" Vaan suddenly asked.

"Are you in a hurry to get rid of me again, Sir Vaan?" Hecate replied rhetorically, putting Vaan on the spot. However, shortly after, she smiled and said, "Consolidate your foundations and mental state, Sir Vaan."

"We can begin in the next twenty-four hours," Hecate stated.

"Alright," Vaan nodded.

He didn't intend to rush it. After recovering Valefor's memories, he still had a lot of things on his mind. He was plagued with a number of questions and doubts.

For example, what was the origin of Earth?

Did the Lord of Chaos plant the memories of his life on Earth? Or was his life on Earth specifically selected from one of his previous lives? If it was the latter, what was special about his life on Earth?

In his opinion, his life on Earth was very ordinary and lackluster.

However, if he were to compare Earth to Pangea, Gehenna, or even the rest of Chaos, it would be very special in its own way. After all, Earth was a world without spirit energy and mana.

Human evolution was progressively much slower and only achievable through the power of science.

As such, it was fundamentally different from any other world he was aware of. Different laws governed it.

Humans weren't granted any special powers or longevity. They could only make the best out of their short lives while hoping for society to make technological breakthroughs and increase their limited time on Earth.

It almost seemed as if Earth was specifically designed to make humans enjoy mortal life. What was the original intention behind the existence of such a world? To redefine or re- evaluate the purpose of life? Or something else?

More importantly, where was Earth located?

Although these were questions Vaan would like to know, he also knew he wouldn't find the answer by pondering over the matter.

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Shortly after exchanging a few words of pleasantries, Vaan excused himself and decided to return to the Black Rose Empire.

Seventh Dream and Ninth Dream glanced at Vaan's departing back in a daze. They couldn't help but think back to Fourth Dream's passionate moment with him and wonder how she had felt during that time.

It was a subject that had strongly aroused their curiosity. However, they did not know how to approach Fourth Dream regarding the matter.

They didn't want to make her uncomfortable with their curious questions.

However, Hecate didn't have any of these reservations when it came to her Dreamcatchers.

She locked onto Fourth Dream and said, "I think it's time for some gossip, children. So, Fourth Dream, how did your first time with Sir Vaan?"

"Yeah, Fourth Sister! Tell us about it!" Seventh Dream and Ninth Dream happily chirped after hearing Hecate's question.

At the same time, with all their sudden attention on her, Fourth Dream was immediately dumbfounded. After her mind processed the information, her eyes widened in horror as she

realized they all knew.

"Eh? Ehh? Ehhh???"

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Black Rose Empire, Delarosa Marquisate

In recent days, Marquise Belline had been feeling increasingly lively and energetic- something she had not felt in a long while.

As such, she had been taking advantage of her healthy body to go on tours around her territory, observing its development and liveliness. Seeing the general happiness of her people also filled her with satisfaction.

"I see you have been well, Marchioness Belline. It seems I have made a wasted trip," Vaan's sudden comment prompted Belline Delarosa to look up at a roof on her left side.

"Lord Vaan," Belline uttered with pleasant surprise before smiling, "How rare it is for you to visit this old lady. I suppose the recent improvement of my health had something to do with

you?"

"Think what you like, but most of the credit goes to the dragons. If you wish to learn the details, you can ask them about it," Vaan casually replied.

He may have played a major role in resolving the Great Ratholos Empire's crisis, but the task

of undoing the Life-Bound Hex had been left to the dragons. As such, he wouldn't steal all

their credit.

"I see," Belline nodded understandingly before arguing, "Nevertheless, I owe you my life. You have my deepest gratitude, Lord Vaan."

"Although you have been freed from the Life-Bound Hex, the life force siphoned out of you will not return. As such, miracle elixirs and cultivation advancements are your only options to increase your lifespan," Vaan calmly mentioned.

"If you are free, I can help you advance to the High Witch rank by taking you to a secluded

place."

"Oh?"

Vaan's words left Belline both stunned and astonished as she recalled the rumors about how Vaan assisted countless battle witches in advancing to the High Witch rank with his golden

rod.

"Lord Vaan, you are so bold. You already have my daughters, but you also have your eyes set on me? I didn't think an old woman like me still had her charms. You truly desire me; I shan't

reject you," Belline stated, resolving heart.

"Hm?"

"Hm?"

Seeing how Vaan reacted with a blank look, Belline also realized something wasn't right with

his response.

"You've misunderstood me, Marchioness. I meant to say I could take you to a blessed land of cultivation, where witches can advance through the ranks much easier," Vaan humbly

explained.

In that instant, Belline's cheeks turned scorching hot with shame and embarrassment. She wanted nothing more than to disappear at that moment.

At the same time, she realized the bold one wasn't Vaan but her.

"Ahem, I see..." Belline tried to fix her composure, but the red shade of shame and embarrassment fled to her

ears.

"If the blessed land of cultivation is as you say, I truly wish to experience it, Lord Vaan. However, I do need to notify my retainers of my departure first, if you don't mind," Belline

mentioned politely.

"That's fine," Vaan acknowledged before asking in passing, "Lady Linetta and Lillias are not here, Marchioness Belline?"

"No, those two ran off to Sunpeak City to look for you the moment they saw me getting better.

Truly, birds will leave their mother's nest one day," Belline sighed before adding, "You must

have missed them if you didn't know, Lord Vaan."

Vaan calmly nodded. Indeed, since he had been in deep cultivation until recently, he was quite behind on some

news.

Nevertheless, it was also true that he missed the two flowers of the Delarosa Household in the sense that he longed to see them again. His feelings for them were stronger than he had

realized.

It must have been Valefor's memories that made him want to cherish them more.

After all, had he not encountered them during his escape from Blackmoon City, his life might

have turned out quite differently. It was also with their help that he could enjoy a period of stability in Redpine City.

As such, he owed them for making life easier for him during one of the most important

periods of his life.

"We can pick them up along the way. I will also take them to blessed land to cultivate," Vaan

decided before adding, "Hopefully, by the time they return to the empire, they will be

Transcendent Witches."

"T-Transcendent Witches?!" Belline's mature body shook with astonishment before she

asked, "Do you really think they have the potential to become Transcendent Witches, Lord

Vaan?"

"In the blessed land, anyone can become a Transcendent Witch with time and hard work, even

if they don't have the talent originally, Marchioness Belline," Vaan assured.

"That's great!" Belline exclaimed.

She couldn't help but look forward to seeing the blessed land with her daughters. Although she had been rejected in a way, she didn't feel the least bit disappointed. She would

happily offer up her body to repay her debt of gratitude to Vaan if he had desired it. Otherwise, she didn't have any feelings or attachments. Rather, she was happier to see that her daughters held a place in Vaan's heart.

After all, anyone favored by Vaan would have a blessed and smooth life. He was like the son of

heaven; his rise to prominence had been unstoppable and swift like it was a foregone

conclusion.

No one could change that, but the world was changing because of him.

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