Release that Witch - Chapter 617

Chapter 617

Iffy silently listened as Tilly explained the whole story of the founding of the Bloodfang Association, as well as Heidi Morgan's real intention . When she heard that Annie was given to the noble by Skyflare, she felt as if something was squeezing her heart .

"Heidi . . . where's she now?"

"She has been served her due punishment . " Ashes, who was standing behind Tilly, answered . "During the arrest, Skyflare attempted to resist and thus had gone down the same path as Heidi . "

"Oh . . . thank you," Iffy said softly .

She unclenched her fists involuntarily and suddenly felt at a loss .

Even though those who were responsible for all of this had got what they deserved, she could still not feel at ease . Instead, now that there was no more revenge to exact, she felt purposeless . Furthermore, as the only person involved who was not punished, she felt even more guilt .

"I hope you can help Sleeping Island to get back on the right track," Tilly said after a period of silence . "Like you, the surviving members of the Bloodfang Association were also deceived and framed by Heidi . They should not be implicated and discriminated against . While the combat witches were wrong to bully the assistant witches, it wouldn't be right to bully them in return . "

Iffy nodded without too much hesitation and said, "I'm willing to help you, Lady Tilly . "

Tilly seemed a little surprised, as though she did not expect Iffy to reply so promptly . "It's great that you're willing . "

"What should I do?"

"Talk to the other members of the Bloodfang Association about your story with Annie . I'll tell everyone about Heidi's crime," Tilly replied . "After the church is completely wiped out, I'll send people to Wolfheart to find the witches imprisoned by the noble . If they're still alive, Roland will rescue them . "

"I see . "

She was determined to do her best in anything that could lighten her sin .

"Are you . . . alright?" Tilly suddenly stooped down and rubbed Iffy's cheeks . The latter immediately felt a warm feeling spread out across her face .

"I'm fine . " She blinked her eyes a few times . "I'm just feeling a little . . . tired already . "

Tilly gazed at her silently for a long while . "Don't be too upset . Get a good rest . "

Iffy only lay down on her bed after the two witches' footsteps could no longer be heard .

She did not cry .

"This is just my body's natural response," she told herself .

It was neither sorrow nor cowardice .

It was simply proof that she missed Annie .

Tears flowed faster and faster .

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Roland sat in front of his desk reading through the Adviser Department's evacuation statistical reports . He had not read under lamplight for a long time and thus felt not used to it . He once thought that he had brought civilization close to modernity, but now in Deepvalley Town, everything was back to square one .

There were no showers, no scented soap, no electric light . . . this place was not much better than Border Town when he first arrived there . The beginnings of industrialization had only just sprung up in the Western Region . He still had much work to do before chimneys and boilers became common throughout the kingdom .

Roland placed the reports down . Just as he was going to rub his eyes, a soft pair of invisible hands reached out to his forehead and massaged it softly .

"Thanks . " He tilted his head and mouthed before he continued to read through the reports .

When Barov was not around, Sir Eltek took up the role of office assistant very well . At least, he did excellently in computing statistics and preparing reports, and was nearly as good as the staff in the city hall who had received specialized training .

"How many people here are willing to go to the Western Region?"

"At least 70 percent, Your Majesty," Eltek replied . "Coldwind Ridge is not really a suitable place to live . I have asked the duke about this, and he told me that if it wasn't to monitor the whereabouts of the church, there wouldn't even be a town there . The remaining 30 percent are mostly people who have their own farmland or factories in the Northern Region . "

"Okay, great . You may now begin the planning . Try not to let the ships return empty . Have them bring along a number of people every time, so that more people may go earlier to the Western Region . "

"But, over at Duke Calvin's side . . . "

"I'll explain it to him . " Roland drank a mouthful of tea . "Anyway, after the war ends, no matter whether we win or lose, there'll be no need to station people at Coldwind Ridge anymore . . . "

"What's wrong, Your Majesty?" Eltek asked .

"No . . . nothing . " Just after he said "whether we win or lose", Nightingale abruptly covered his mouth softly so that he held back those words . "Anyway, just do as I say and it'll be fine . "

"Yes, Your Majesty . "

Just as Eltek was about to leave, a personal bodyguard, Sean, opened the door and walked in .

"Your Majesty Roland, there's a woman outside the castle who wants to see you . After she was stopped by the guards, she knelt on the ground and vowed never to leave until she sees you . "

"Now?" He subconsciously took a look out of the window . The entire town was in the midst of a quiet night .

"Yes . It seems that she deliberately chose to come at this time . I have seen her twice before in the castle area during daytime . And . . . " Sean paused and hesitated . "She claims that she's Mrs . Wimbledon . "

After hearing this reply, Roland nearly choked on his own saliva . "Impossible!" As far as he knew, the fourth Prince had never been to the Northern Region before .

When the woman walked into the study, Roland was impressed .

Her looks were not particularly outstanding, but her facial features possessed a peculiar charm . Her small and thin body had an inexplicable sense of steadiness and gentleness about it . To use a common expression, she was obviously not big in size but looked like a very capable housewife . The mud on her long dress even more brought out this blend of femininity and strength .

"Dear Your Majesty . " The woman curtsied and greeted . "Olivia of Coldwind Ridge pays her respects . "

"May I know what you mean by Mrs . Wimbledon?" Roland went straight to his question . "I heard from my guard that you deliberately waited until night to enter the castle? Are you clear about the consequence of using this name for deception?"

"Pardon me, Your Majesty . If I didn't do so, you won't even see me . " She bit her teeth . "I can't be considered your elder brother's real wife, but we were once in love . "

As expected, it was just a fraud . "Wait . . . " Roland suddenly shook . "What did she say? My elder brother?"

"You mean Timothy?"

She shook her head .

"Gerald?"

Olivia's face reddened, and she immediately knelt on the floor . "I know that Gerald had designs on the throne, but he's now dead . . . Your Majesty, can you please help me on his behalf? I beg you!"

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