Otaku Witch

The Homebody Witch merely tossed a rope near the person, tying the other end to a tree, and then just patted her backside and left.

She had done everything she could. If someone didn't even know to grab the rope nearby and insisted on waiting for someone to pull them up, then Dorothy couldn't offer any more help.

The Homebody Witch took one last look at the collapsed Kameda Residence before pulling out a map of Japan she had just found in the ruins, marking an X on the location of the Kameda Family territory on the map.

Afterwards, she glanced at the neighboring territory and picked up her sword, heading that way.

........

Meanwhile, at the Yae Residence.

Sophia looked up, taking a glance outside the window, and a glimmer flashed in her golden eyes, revealing a smile that showed everything was under control.

"Maya."

She softly called out.

Immediately, a gentle breeze blew in from outside the window, and a petite ninja appeared from the wind, kneeling before the Pure White Witch.

"I am here, Lord Tengu."

The Scythe Weasel Witch greeted respectfully.

Although the master of the Night Parade of Hyakki is Slick Ghost Lady Dorothy, the real steward is the trio of Demon Kings beside Lady Dorothy, especially this Lord Tengu.

Over the past month, Hyakki had been sincerely convinced by the authority of Lord Tengu, even showing more reverence than to Slick Ghost, the True Demon King.

Sophia glanced at the ninja girl kneeling before her, her brows slightly furrowing.

"I should have told you about the contents of Genesis. These are the rules of the Witch's Home. Is this how you remember them, Maya?"

Her tone was calm as she questioned, but the invisible authority made the Scythe Weasel Witch tense up, feeling like a student being interviewed by the class teacher after failing a test.

"Apologies, Lord Tengu. I realize my mistake."

Iga Maya quickly stood up and bowed at a ninety-degree angle, "I'm deeply sorry."

"You need not apologize to me. No matter how you degrade yourself, it doesn't concern me. As long as you're happy, I don't care how you live your life. If being a good person doesn't suit you and you prefer being a servant, that's your choice, as long as you're happy."

Sophia shrugged, still speaking in a calm tone, her eyes showing neither expectation nor anger, as if the ninja witch wasn't even present.

Feeling more stifled by this indifference, the Scythe Weasel Witch bit her lip, not daring to stand up.

She recalled how not long ago, after tearing down the Heaven's Guard Pavilion, Dorothy gleefully announced at the banquet to Hyakki, "From now on, this Japan is ours; every person on this island is its master. Stand up; no one should ride over you anymore."

She also remembered the content of Genesis that Lord Tengu had shared these days — Dorothy's vision. Everyone in Hyakki sincerely hoped to contribute towards that beautiful future, akin to Fantasy Village. But what have I done?

The reluctance to change, does this live up to Lady Dorothy's salvation and Lord Tengu's teachings?

The ninja girl couldn't help but clench her fists.

"Lord Tengu, I will never again kneel to anyone. If I break this oath, may I be struck by thunder."

Iga Maya swore loudly.

But, the Pure White Witch remained indifferent.

"Your life is yours to decide. Do not concern yourself with my views. I called you only because I have a task that requires your attention. It relates to the young lady's ideals."

Sophia stated.

Upon hearing this, the petite ninja immediately lifted her head that had been bowed, looking fervently at the Demon King before her.

"Lord Tengu, please instruct me as you wish. For the establishment of Fantasy Village, I'm willing to undertake any task."

The Scythe Weasel Witch declared resolutely.

"It's nothing much, just a task to collect debt from a village. The debt is substantial, so you may need to stay there for several days. Also, remember to bring more people with you; we wouldn't want the debt left uncollected and everyone gone."

The Pure White Witch casually picked up an envelope on the table, giving her instructions.

Realizing the important task related to the establishment of Fantasy Village was merely debt collection, Iga Maya was a bit taken aback, unable to fully comprehend. But her professional ninja reflexes made her refrain from asking more, and she simply accepted the envelope with both hands, then dissipated into the wind.

"I promise to complete the task."

Leaving her promise in the wind.

Watching her departure, Sophia finally rubbed her face.

Sigh, hopefully the young lady won't blame my script for being harsh. Great blooms can't thrive in hothouses; true happiness is never a gift of fate but something one must fight for.

The Pure White Witch sighed softly and resumed tackling the endless mountain of documents.

......

Elsewhere, the Yoshiwara Flower District, atop the Mirage Tower.

This place had become the second meeting place for the Chinese Clan Patriarchs after the disappearance of the Heaven's Guard Pavilion.

"Great General, that Battosai is truly abominable. Poor Kameda Family, such loyal subjects of Japan."

"Master, that Battosai dared to tear down the Heaven's Guard Pavilion before and now tears down the Kameda household. What next?"