Evil Witch Saves the World

"Oh no, she's back!"

Seeing Bai Xuerou walking toward the mansion gate dragging a blue-haired girl, Bai An'an frantically pulled the curtains closed and hurried to stick the photo back in place, though she wasn't entirely sure if she had done it correctly.

The photo had been accidentally removed by her in the first place, and perfectly restoring it was nearly impossible. She could only hope that Bai Xuerou wouldn't come to this room, and definitely wouldn't look behind this large photograph.

From her time living with Bai Xuerou, she had come to understand that as long as she behaved, Bai Xuerou was like a normal human—even motherly. But if she disobeyed...

Bai An'an believed that if she didn't follow the rules, Bai Xuerou, being a witch, had countless punishments to discipline her.

Fortunately, Bai An'an hadn't touched much since arriving. After hanging the photo back up, she darted out of the room and closed the door behind her.

At this point, Bai Xuerou had just opened the gate outside the mansion and hadn't even reached the front door yet.

By the time Bai Xuerou entered the foyer with the bound blue-haired girl, Bai An'an was already downstairs, sitting properly on the sofa. Seeing them enter, she even waved her hand.

"Mom, you're finally back?"

It was deliberate and sickly sweet, but coming from Bai An'an's cherry-like lips, it was as if filtered, sweet enough to make one's teeth ache.

"Yes, mommy is back, and today, I've brought a little pet home~"

As Bai An'an had anticipated, Bai Xuerou was taken in by her act. The fierce expression she had when entering immediately transformed into a warm smile. If not for the presence of an outsider, she might have rushed to Bai An'an and showered her daughter with affection.

Good... it seems Bai Xuerou is in a good mood toward me today...

Bai An'an secretly rejoiced, feeling a weight lifted from her heart.

However, what did she mean by "little pet"?

Bai An'an looked around Bai Xuerou but didn't see any cats or dogs. All she saw was a blue-haired girl who appeared to be twelve or thirteen years old.

"Mom, where's the little pet? I don't see it."

"What do you mean you don't see it? It's right here!" Seeing her daughter's innocent expression, Bai Xuerou couldn't help but laugh, covering her mouth. Then she pulled the girl in front of her, showing her off like a child proudly displaying a new toy.

"She is the little pet I brought home. Early this morning, I saw her lost, so I kindly brought her back as a pet for my daughter~"

"W-what?" Hearing that Bai Xuerou was treating a human as a pet, Bai An'an's face instantly paled.

If humans were also pets in Bai Xuerou's eyes, then what Yan-jiejie had said about how she used to love keeping pets, and how pets that died would be sent to the incinerator...

A wave of nausea rose in Bai An'an's heart. She tried not to think about such terrifying details. However, she feared she would never be able to look at the incinerator room the same way again.

"Cut the crap, you witch! My name is Hel, a level-two mage from the Carlos Academy. I came to defeat and kill you, the Red Moon Witch, not some lost pet!"

Before Bai An'an could say anything, the blue-haired girl brought by Bai Xuerou became indignant. Even with her limbs bound like a caterpillar, her tone remained high and defiant.

Someone who didn't know better might think Bai Xuerou was the one tied up like a caterpillar.

"Hehe~ Such big words. Little cutie, you look so pretty, but your brain is hopelessly stupid," Bai Xuerou pinched Hel's little face, turning it toward herself with a mocking smile.

In her view, this girl was already trapped in the palm of her hand, with no chance of ever leaving this place. If she didn't need the girl for something, she would have killed her when they first met. How ridiculous to think this girl could kill her!

"I believe... Senior Tang Le will definitely come to save us... you witch, you're absolutely going to die!"

"You mean that other little one who entered my domain with you, the hot-tempered one?" Reminded by Hel, Bai Xuerou asked with an expression suggesting she had just remembered something.

Hearing these words, Hel's previously proud face suddenly froze.

"I admit she's stronger than you, but I'm sorry to tell you, my maid has already engaged with her. And my maid is only slightly weaker than me. I expect that before long, she'll join you here."

At that time, you two can compete for the position of An'an's maid. The winner lives, the loser dies... Ah, just thinking about two close mage friends competing against each other to survive excites me.

Bai Xuerou didn't voice the latter part of her thoughts, because by now, Hel's face had completely lost its earlier arrogance, revealing traces of fear.

"Impossible. I believe in Senior Tang Le... she will definitely escape!"

"Fine, believe what you want. After all, my maid has already returned. Now it's time for the unveiling."

Sensing Yan's aura gradually approaching the mansion, Bai Xuerou's smile deepened. In contrast, Hel kept her eyes tightly shut, while Bai An'an watched the girl, her thoughts unclear.

As the mansion's main door opened, Yan finally returned in her black and white maid uniform, now covered in blood. However, she didn't have another girl with her, only an arm.

"Sister Yan, what happened..."

Just as Bai An'an was about to ask about the blood on the maid's body, Yan interrupted her.

"Master, Young Miss, I have returned."

Yan knelt on one knee, as if seeking forgiveness, with a cold expression of guilt on her face.

Hel trembled as she opened her eyes, seeing the severed arm now half-cool.

"Yan, where is the other person?"

Bai Xuerou's smile gradually faded, replaced by a cold pressure familiar to Bai An'an. It felt as if the temperature in the entire house had dropped by several degrees.

"I apologize. That one had the strength of a Saint-level mage. I was careless and didn't catch her immediately. By the time she left the forest, I only managed to cut off one of her arms..."

Yan placed her trophy before Bai Xuerou, apologizing sincerely, though whether her apology was genuine remained questionable.

Tsk...

Looking at the maid before her, Bai Xuerou couldn't help but click her tongue.

Never mind, it doesn't matter. The most important thing now is to quickly activate An'an's White Night Witch persona. We've only lost one competitor for the maid position...

While Bai Xuerou was thinking, Hel suddenly laughed beside her.

"Hahaha... Red Moon Witch, it seems your dog isn't that powerful after all. You said she was only slightly weaker than you? When Senior Tang Le returns to Carlos Academy and calls the Headmaster, you and your maid will both die! Oh, and that one too," Hel, upon hearing that Senior Tang Le was safe, immediately lost her fear and began hurling insults, first at Bai Xuerou, then at the maid. Finally, she looked toward Bai An'an, who had been mostly silent throughout.

"You, who looks neither human nor ghost, you're so ugly... guh!?"

Hel's insults were cut short as Bai Xuerou suddenly emitted terrifying red magical energy, grabbing her by the neck.

"Ugh... let... let me go..."

With just that grip, Hel felt her neck about to break. Her entire body desperately tried to struggle, her legs kicking at Bai Xuerou, but it was all in vain.

Meanwhile, Yan, who had always appeared gentle, now rarely displayed a cold and merciless expression, looking at Hel as if she were already dead.

"You dare... insult the most important person to me? It seems the maid position should go to someone else. As for you, die!"

"Mom, no! I want her as my maid!"

"An'an!"

Seeing a beautiful young girl about to die before her, Bai An'an once again lost control of her body. Under Yan's surprised gaze, she charged directly at Bai Xuerou and rammed into her.

Surprisingly, Bai Xuerou, who had seemed as solid as a rock to Bai An'an, actually released Hel and was knocked into the wall after being hit.

"Big sister... are you... are you okay?"

Bai An'an didn't dare look toward Bai Xuerou, quickly going to Hel's side and supporting the girl who had nearly suffocated.

"Get away... I don't need you..."

Hel coughed several times, trying hard to escape Bai An'an's embrace, but after a few attempts, she passed out.

"Big sister... I'll take you to rest right now!"

Seeing Hel's dire condition, the frightened Bai An'an quickly carried her upstairs, running toward her own room.

This was not just to save a life, but also to escape from Bai Xuerou, whom she had just knocked away.

Right now, Bai Xuerou... must be very angry...

Bai An'an thought to herself, but shortly after she left, Bai Xuerou stood up from the wall completely unharmed, her face bearing a crazed smile.

She looked at the silent maid and said with a laugh:

"Hey, Yan, did you see? Yeye, she really came back just now. I felt her power!"

Bai Xuerou exclaimed with a smile, and in the next moment, tears of satisfaction streamed down from her eyes.