It’s already five years looking back at the Oak Spirits past. Unlike the typical and dark witch’s village, the haven jolly blooms from the people’s smiles. The houses are still the same, but the touch of light colors is mixed with the medieval style. Concrete houses are for minimalists, with only a metal roof as their decoration.The haven has a self-sustaining economy that supports, weaponsmithing, cooking, and beer brewing, all the products of alchemy. But their biggest strengths are rare herbalism and intricate study patterns when it comes to science. However, Oak Spirit purely depends on magic and incantation. They’re completely defenseless when an anti-magic zone hits them.Between the haven is a giant tree that born glowing leaves as it sways with the morning winds. Even when outside the border, the tree can be seen. But entry in it is restricted. Around it is barriers within a five-meter radius. The witch guards maintain the security arou

Just the time Darius left early, Adeline is still in Holessa’s room. Her room is a simple medieval style with the touch of a witch’s cabin. There’s a bed, a wooden study table, and a lantern made of iron, and a candle. Because they’re not able to do their project in bed, they sat on the ground.They’re mixing chemicals with Holessa’s ingredients. Adeline brought only her only portable ingredient, Gloriosa Dame leaves, because their meet was unexpected. They’ve been talking about Imbasine since classes so she thought this is the time to test this restrictions-free. Holessa readied caged lizards for them to test their combinations.It’s handy for them that Holessa’s dad, Sivlestre, allowed them to use his tools and ingredients for study purposes. He already sorted out the dangerous chemicals and ingredients so their safety isn’t to worry about. Being a witch at the Oak Spirit needs a standard knowledge in alchem

Unlike the usual office flooded with busy people, Darius came inside the building without even encountering a single person. The doors are wide open, but it doesn’t feel like it is giving its welcome to visitors. He didn’t bother being paired with ghosts, that’s why he went straight to the head covenant’s office and sees Silvestre smoking out the window, the same thing he always does.Darius went beside “Can I have some smoke?” Darius asked as he opens his palm towards Sivlestre.“I’m not informed that you’re a smug one.”“I’m just trying one. You’re always saying that this is your comfort. Well, this is the time to prove it,” Darius said. Silvestre didn’t hesitate to give him a stick of cigar. Just after Silvestre lit it, Darius inhaled the smoke like a water diver. His diaphragm twists, making him cough loud smokes continuously. His airless vomit made Silvestre laughs har

Thirty minutes have passed after three in the afternoon but didn’t see a glimpse of her dad yet. She puts her head on her wrist while her arm stands on the table. Her half-closed eyes stare at the pole she stands before as she fidgets her fingers while waiting for her dad.Thoughts of going home entered her mind as she thinks that her dad must be on some busy schedule after reminding her of the letter at his desk, but suddenly, he shows up after running while chasing his breath. Darius took a breather and stands straight after a long quick run. He sees Adeline sitting at the blacksmith’s table while waiting for him.“Dad!” Adeline said as she walks close to him.“I’m sorry for such a long wait, Adeline. I lost track of time. The head covenant suddenly assigned to me a job that needs heavy responsibility,” Darius explained while still catching his breath.“It’s okay, dad. We can postpone this first if y

The day when the murder of an innocent man named Launnar happened, a sight made Silvestre lie about his report. He didn’t report the complete event of the day, only the details about Launnar’s condition.On that day, he is checking the boundary for outside spells that may be trapped. These spells are commonly a threat, especially for the residents who are unaware of their existence. While scanning for possible traps, drips of blood going into a bush caught his attention. He followed the trail without even caring about what will happen to him.Even if his breaths are hitching, he continues his discovery with an increased pulse. The more he goes, the larger the drips become. At the end of his search, in an acacia tree that stands out from any other tree, he sees the body exactly how he described it from his reports, but Launnar isn’t the only one there.A woman shakes his body even if she knows that there’s no way he could be alive from his