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“Unknown witch, you can call me Celia, or the Lord of the Catball.”
Jiang Kehan hesitated for a moment, but still prepared to step onto the stairs that looked like they were covered with a gorgeous carpet, with Ye Yu in mind, though she was slightly more vigilant.
But then Celia's words came through.
"I hope you can come alone."
"Why?" Jiang Kehan frowned slightly; she was actually somewhat unwilling.
Celia's true nature has actually departed from Meowball, but she has not yet come into contact with the Witch King and has not yet become a true Meowball Witch.
However… vaguely, Jiang Kehan seemed to have figured out what rules the other party came from.
It all began with a witch and ended with a witch, gradually spreading to the dark side of all the rules of the world!
The Silver Sea cannot project the rules belonging to the witch; in fact, the relevant rules have been plundered by the witch's uniqueness. But since these things existed, they will inevitably reflect a special image.
It is related to witches, but not directly, which is why it was able to exist by chance and even spread to the Silver Sea, creating an incredible miracle.
This is Celia's identity: the end of all rules, the finality beneath the remaining leaks.
That's why she had the opportunity to become the real Meowball Witch and gain a unique identity.
Complex, powerful, elegant, like a witch.
Therefore, you can't treat Celia the same way you would a cat ball; who knows what she's thinking?
"Okay." After pondering for a while, Jiang Kehan left Ye Yu behind and whispered to her, "Don't worry, I won't encounter any danger."
Jiang Kehan did not sense any malice from the other party, and even if the other party really wanted to persecute her, Jiang Kehan could quickly escape.
After all, she is the spokesperson for the Silver Sea, so it would be easy for her to get out of there.
However, if Ye Yu were to follow her, he would become her weakness, since Ye Yu is currently unable to be resurrected.
Ye Yu was aware of this as well. Although he was somewhat worried, he stayed where he was with Audmiao and the others.
After Jiang Kehan saw that everything was arranged, she took a deep breath, raised her head, and her jet-black hair moved without wind, as if to prove her determination and composure.
Then, she stepped onto the magnificent staircase, and instantly, the surrounding scenery transformed into dense, broken rectangles, leading her to a place she should not have been.
The reflection of the silver sea, Celia's only dwelling place, where the stars no longer exist.
This place felt so vast, like Celia, as if it could shatter at the slightest touch. Jiang Kehan couldn't help but hold her breath and stare directly at the cat-like creature in front of her.
“I’m here, Celia.”
"I want to make a deal with you, to be the spokesperson for Silver Sea."
Celia smiled, as if scrutinizing Jiang Kehan, and instead of answering immediately, she asked softly, "So what's your name, Unknown Witch?"
"Jiang Kehan".
"A good name." Celia suddenly disappeared from Jiang Kehan's sight. Instantly, Jiang Kehan's hair stood on end as she felt someone reach out and touch her face from behind.
“But you’re wrong. This isn’t a deal, and you shouldn’t be talking to me as a representative of the Silver Sea.”
“Kehan, you should be speaking to me as the spokesperson for Meowball.”
Jiang Kehan's lips twitched, unsure of what the other person was up to, so she asked back without any pretense.
"Why? I don't think I can speak for Meowball, do I?"
“You can.” Celia said with unusual firmness. She was behind Jiang Kehan, reaching out as if to hug her, but only carefully straightening Jiang Kehan’s clothes.
It's like taking care of a young, innocent child.
"Because I am willing to give you the cat ball, along with myself, so that you can take care of me."
Celia spoke softly, her voice clear and powerful.
Jiang Kehan opened her mouth, her eyes full of doubt, and couldn't help but ask, "Why can you trust me so much?"
The Meow Ball and the Silver Sea are different. In fact, to the witch, the Meow Ball is more important and more... qualified to be independent than the Silver Sea.
"You can call it my preference, or you can call it my capriciousness," Celia said with a faint smile, her tone mysterious.
She paused for a moment, then narrowed her eyes, making them slightly elongated like willow leaves, before continuing to speak.
"Of course, to put it another way, you deserve it."
Chapter 418 You came, you led, you sheltered
"Do you know what Kehan is really afraid of?" Celia suddenly asked.
"The cycle of consciousness?" Jiang Kehan pondered.
"Yes and no." Celia took Jiang Kehan's hand seriously and held it up to her face.
"The reason why the consciousness of the cat balls can be reincarnated is because of their loneliness, and so am I."
"In the Silver Sea, no miracle can save this loneliness; it will only make it deeper and deeper."
Even among their own kind, catballs cannot keep each other warm, and may even subconsciously steal the warmth that belongs to the other in order to get through their loneliness.
Jiang Kehan opened her mouth slightly, then spoke in a deep voice.
"But no one can completely control the temperature of plunder; they can only watch it dissipate..."
"This loneliness is unsolvable."
Loneliness sealed the fate of Meowball's "death," and also determined the price of this miracle.
"So, you should be able to guess why Meowball longs to reach reality," Celia said solemnly.
"Only reality can truly cure this incurable loneliness." Her tone grew increasingly ethereal and gentle.
"This is the true value of the shapeshifting technique you possess."
"We don't care what we can do in reality, but whether we can get to reality."
Jiang Kehan fell silent, almost instantly guessing the true nature of the deal between the Witch King and the other party.
That's why creatures like Meowballs can become a reality.
This was originally a "trust" between Celia and the Witch King. No, perhaps there was never any trust between them; it was just a simple transaction.
Jiang Kehan was certain that the Witch King likely possessed the so-called transformation technique, but she smiled and remained silent.
In the end, all she cared about was the witch.
On the contrary, Jiang Kehan is able to tolerate and trust these little ones.
"So you chose me?" Jiang Kehan tried to speak. She didn't believe that the other party could see her magical properties. In essence, Celia didn't need to go to such lengths.
Transactions and negotiations are what should have been happening.
Celia smiled, but then glanced at the silver necklace around Jiang Kehan's neck, and her smile became even more enigmatic.
She has a connection with the witch, but that doesn't mean she can completely trust her. However, the necklace represents something different.
Celia was not mistaken; it was a power that existed before the world was born, sharing the same origin as the stars that bestowed everything, and perhaps even greater.
This is the real deal. Jiang Kehan, who is so beloved by the other party, naturally has the value to make her risk everything.
Furthermore, as Celia recalled the three catballs she had never seen before, her smile grew increasingly mysterious, and her eyes shone brighter.
Jiang Kehan has quite a few secrets, and the fact that she managed to gain Miaoqiu's trust is the final straw that led her to take such action.
Moreover... there's something Celia didn't reveal.
As the master of the cat balls, although she can prevent consciousness from being reborn, she can empathize with the reincarnation of each cat ball. That's why she truly knows how much pain and even hopelessness the cat balls suffer.
“Yes, I choose you.” Celia walked earnestly to Jiang Kehan, looking down at her and meeting her gaze.
Jiang Kehan then realized that Celia was actually exceptionally tall, over 1.9 meters, with a graceful figure and a broad chest.
“Kehan, would you be willing to become the protector of Meowball? We will dedicate our strength to you,” Celia said.
Jiang Kehan was filled with mixed emotions. To be honest, this was the first time she had ever gotten such a great deal, but out of caution, she still asked.
"Can I move all the cat balls?"
Celia smiled somewhat awkwardly and shook her head slightly: "Even I can't force other catballs to do things, but you can use my team."
"The cat spies will be everywhere at your command, and the cat guards will protect your orders with sharp blades."
Jiang Kehan glanced at the other person, wanting to spit.
Daring to secretly investigate other witches' privacy, especially after returning to the future, does she think she's tired of living, or does she think the witch's mechanisms are too lame?
The only useful thing is the Meow Guardian, but even she can't use it!
The witches of the future aren't without order; aside from maintaining appearances, who would use guards?
Like a chicken rib, it also reassured Jiang Kehan quite a bit, at least she felt she could afford this gift.
"Let's think about this carefully. But I promise you, I'm willing to become the spokesperson for Meowball."
Jiang Kehan smiled and spoke, seemingly understanding why Xilia didn't allow Ye Yu to come up; the identity of the Meow Ball spokesperson should be kept secret.
At least Celia was unwilling to trust any witch other than Jiang Kehan, fearing that others would interfere with Jiang Kehan's decisions.
In particular, within the Cliff of Matter, an exceptionally brutal civil war is erupting among the witches.
Celia happily took out a pre-prepared contract and handed it to Jiang Kehan for review.
"As the representative of the catballs, although you cannot directly command other catballs, you can gain respect and be tempted to work for you."
With a smile, Celia calmly revealed the little secret that belonged only to Meowball.
"Meowballs are an extremely proud species, but they are not stubborn. As long as you are willing to go along with them, they will calm down their bristling fur and even take the initiative to be friendly to you."
"Of course, if you're willing to offer some dried fish, most catballs will be willing to follow your lead for the time being."
As she spoke, Celia quietly put away the dried fish—the protection money she had snatched from Kuru Meow.
This was the first time she had ever eaten real food, and it was an unforgettable experience.
Jiang Kehan nodded slightly. The cat balls were all quite arrogant, and some of them were even particularly naughty.
However, the truly capable cats are exceptionally mature and will not be swayed by small favors like dried fish. To mobilize them, you need to put in much more effort.
Jiang Kehan actually had her own ideas, and she pondered before speaking.
“I would prefer to establish a channel. Celia should know that the transformation technique is best performed with a witch partner.”
Celia nodded. She had watched Odcat and the others transform from beginning to end, so she naturally understood the role the witch played in it.