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"What rumors? Isn't that the truth?" Gu Qingci said with relief when she saw that Wu Yuhan was still clear-headed.
At the same time, she didn't forget to secretly look down on Jiang Kelin.
"The path of order chosen by the Empire is called the Void City Veil System, which, simply put, relies entirely on official witches hidden in the shadows to maintain order."
"Hide?" Jiang Kehan asked, puzzled. "Why hide it? Isn't the purpose of the authorities to serve as a marker?"
Gu Qingci shook her head slightly, but looked at Wu Yuhan: "You explain it."
Wu Yuhan placed his cane across his lap, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke.
"Rumor has it that many people within the Witch's Organization have dual or even multiple identities, no..."
She looked at Gu Qingci with a tense expression and said, "Or rather, only a few people like me are simply serving the Witch Organization."
“Actually, besides the Witch Agency, other important organizations or companies are the same.” Gu Qingci smiled as she revealed the ruthless truth.
"The so-called 'empty city veil system' is to hide the most cruel and real side behind a beautiful veil, allowing a very small number of people to protect the daily lives of the vast majority."
"However, unlike spies, every witch who is willing to join does so out of good intentions, because they only need to be loyal to themselves, and can even leave unconditionally at any time."
Gu Qingci gazed at the sky, as if murmuring something.
“We cooperate with the order, but we are not the masters of the order. Only every citizen of the Empire is the true master.”
"So we don't have any mandatory responsibility, but we are still willing to dedicate our lives to this path."
"We are only doing this for ourselves, and for you."
She smiled, revealing a side of herself completely different from the one Jiang Kehan remembered.
Chapter 266 Merits
Jiang Kehan pinched her thigh and gasped as the pain shot through her brain.
So the witch agency within the empire has long been usurped?!
She looked at the silent Wu Yuhan and seemed to hear his sorrowful cry: So I was the spy all along!
But is an official system that relies entirely on self-discipline and has no obligations, and an order that entrusts the future to all citizens of the empire, really reliable?
Jiang Kehan had a lot to say, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.
She stared blankly at Gu Qingci's proud expression, and suddenly understood why he had accepted all of this.
Because this is the hymn to idealists.
"I know what you're worried about." Gu Qingci found Jiang Kehan's expression somewhat amusing.
"Don't forget, we are witches. If we rely on so-called power, the order will eventually crumble under the power of individuals."
"The so-called veil is actually a way to distinguish between witches who are willing to accept it and those who are not."
“Witches who are unwilling to accept this ideal can still accept the convenience we bring. That’s fine. We are working hard to see this scene.”
"Even when we are tired, we can retire peacefully."
"Because we know who is working hard behind this beauty, we are willing to trust them, just as we trusted our past selves."
Gu Qingci smiled and tilted her head, which seemed to be an attempt to act cute.
"Moreover, the Empire did not stop you from seeking the order you envision. Gensokyo was born for this purpose; it is the ovary from which ideals are born."
"The empire is essentially just a home that shelters its citizens until they grow up to be independent."
"But to be honest, there are other reasons why we can do this so confidently."
Jiang Kehan couldn't quite articulate her thoughts; she simply asked hesitantly, "What's the reason?"
“Great.” Gu Qingci’s tone was calm, but Jiang Kehan could feel the power behind those two simple words.
What is greatness?
The simplest and most official definition is that of a supreme being who can overthrow the entire witch empire through their own knowledge or great power.
Yes, that's the official definition of greatness.
But the term "great" doesn't come from the definition itself; rather, it's because every great person fits the definition that the definition becomes self-evident.
Jiang Kehan had actually noticed this while browsing the internet: great power was definitely not limited to the Great Witch, or rather, there was an even higher level above the Great Witch.
However, these were all her doubts.
"Is this system backed by a powerful figure who holds the reins?" Wu Yuhan asked with a serious expression, as this involved something very important.
Since the power to govern is ultimately upheld by the great, will this order ultimately become a one-man show by the great?
Gu Qingci chuckled softly and patted Wu Yuhan's head as she spoke.
"Yes and no."
"The veil not only conceals officials and citizens, but also hinders the great power of the government; she has never given an order."
"This order is maintained precisely because greatness does not wield power; when greatness wields power, this order will break down."
Wu Yuhan looked at Gu Qingci with confusion and asked, "Then what do you mean by 'great'?"
“Because greatness is the most selfless thing.” Gu Qingci said with his hands in his pockets, somewhat moved.
Do you know why I wanted to join the official team?
Wu Yuhan shook her head slightly. She had known Gu Qingci for a long time and naturally knew that the other was a witch who was wholeheartedly devoted to dueling. Otherwise, she would not have repeatedly refused her invitation to join the Witch Organization.
The Witch Organization offers decent benefits, but you still need to spend a lot of time on it every day.
Gu Qingci stood ramrod straight, his eyes sharp, like a proud white tiger.
"Because joining the official organization will not prevent me from pursuing my own path, and it can even provide me with free assistance."
“For amateurs like me, there are no mandatory tasks from the official team. Instead, tasks are assigned in the form of commissions, which don’t take up too much of my time.”
Wu Yuhan opened his mouth, but had nothing to say.
This is actually a unique advantage of this order, since no one knows exactly how many official witches are lurking in the shadows, but there is no shortage of manpower.
"However, our basic wages and compensation will not be drawn from imperial taxes, but will be provided free of charge by the Great, and even the pressure from other empires will be handled by the Great alone."
Gu Qingci looked at Wu Yuhan and Jiang Kehan seriously and said.
"It allows us to ignore objective conditions and maintain this unrealistic order."
"She is the truest idealist of the empire..."
Wu Yuhan was completely speechless.
She now understood why the Witch Organization was full of "spies." Witches who were willing to join the Witch Organization were willing to give their time to others.
Now that the Empire has come up with this move, it won't interfere with their daily work, and it will allow them to better realize their ambitions. How could it not be attractive?
"So you're here to invite me to join?" Wu Yuhan glanced at Jiang Kehan beside him and added.
"And Kehan?"
Jiang Kehan felt her brain throbbing. She hated that she had been poisoned, causing her mind to be filled with thoughts of the toilet, which was clearly an overload.
"No." But Gu Qingci shook her head, her smile somewhat strange.
"The Empire has great respect for the Witch Organizations and the Queen, so the heads of the Witch Organizations in various regions are not included in our invitation."
She glanced at the dazed Jiang Kehan, smiled, and said.
"As for witches like Kehan who have their own path, we won't force them."
"My official mission this time is to reward your great achievements."
Gu Qingci's words caused Jiang Kehan and Wu Yuhan to exchange glances, filled with deep confusion.
"What achievements have we made?" Jiang Kehan was puzzled. She hadn't done anything for the government.
Wu Yuhan was equally puzzled.
"Your contributions to the other imperial witches are all credit." Gu Qingci said solemnly, putting her sword and staff back into her waistband.
“You may not care, but the Empire and the Greatness must never be ignored or forgotten.”
"This is an honor that belongs only to you. Please accept it." She took out two boxes from her bosom and handed them to the two men respectively.
Jiang Kehan took it and carefully opened her box, inside which was a note and a book.
The note read: Thank you for developing the "Self-Reading Potion" and saving Li Hui, Solita. This is a small token of my appreciation; I wish you continued success on your alchemical journey.
The building's name is Kongdu Dahua Empire Great Lianghua.
Wow, that's amazing!
Jiang Kehan was in a daze and couldn't speak.
She instinctively picked up the book, opened it to the first page, and saw that the title was "The Book of Alchemy Reflections," and the author was the famous alchemist witch Erica Holden.
The other party has won the Waltz Nald Alchemy Prize twice, which is of similar or even higher value than Jiang Kehan's Nobel Prize in her previous life.
A warm feeling welled up in her heart, and Jiang Kehan held the book, speechless for a long time.
For the first time, she truly felt the weight of the saying, "A scholar will die for one who understands him."
On the other side, a few tears fell from Wu Yuhan's eyes. She looked at the glasses in her hand and fell into a long silence.
These glasses were merely a wondrous object that Great casually crafted, but they were enough to give her an opportunity for change.
Its effect is to allow the future glimpsed by the eyes to leave a trace in reality.
Simply put, if Wu Yuhan meets a witch who is a stranger in reality in the future, then after she comes into contact with her in reality, the witch will gradually remember everything she did in the future.
"My efforts...it turns out someone has been watching all along." Wu Yuhan murmured, feeling his vulnerability for the first time.
Chapter 267 Everyone
Seeing the two of them like this, Gu Qingci neither laughed nor sighed.
She simply put her hands in her pockets and slowly began to speak.
"There's no need for excessive gratitude, nor is there any need to expect anything in return from the Empire."
Gu Qingci's expression gradually became serious. She stared into the two people's surprised eyes and said decisively.
"These rewards are only to tell you that you are completely free, and that the Empire will not forget you."
"Keep up the good work for your future."