The Speedrun Manual of Miss Witch

After hearing Tara’s description of “Illusion Conductors,” Ciel was no longer surprised that Forte could banish the Grim Worm back to the Other Side.

After so many rounds of summoning, Ciel had also gradually grasped a pattern.

That is, excessively powerful Other Side beings cannot directly manifest their main bodies in reality.

Like when summoning divine servants before, only a cluster of starlight scattered, possessing Kitty’s body to form the visible monstrous worm form.

According to Amy’s description before, in her eyes, the image of a divine servant was even just a white shadow... Based on the “Ascetic’s” shadow ability, Ciel couldn’t help but suspect that the divine servant sealed on Amy’s back was merely a shadow.

As for the Grim Worm’s descent, Ciel ran relatively quickly and didn’t see the specific process of its descent. However, a relatively intact headless body of the Keyman was left at the church... Perhaps the Grim Worm gained the ability to act in reality through the headless person’s remains.

Just a Tier 3’s remains. The power it could exert and contain was likely very limited.

If Ciel could see the Grim Worm up close with her own eyes, she could confirm her speculation. To maintain its energy, the Grim Worm dragged a large area of remains and corpses to replenish its power at any time, and couldn’t even fully absorb these remains.

Next, Ciel asked many questions about Ansu, but Tara was like a student being tested on unfamiliar material, speaking somewhat haltingly, and using a lot of vague words like “possible” and “perhaps.”

Tara, who had almost always stayed in the monastery, dedicated to studying theology, and spent most of her life trying to overturn the Church of the Savior Goddess from a theological perspective, her understanding of Ansu might be... no, it was definitely not as much as Avena’s.

After all, Avena was also a genuine long-term resident of Ansu. Her pure Ansu noble accent could prove this point.

Regarding Ansu matters, she could slowly discuss them with Avena after returning to reality.

There was still some time left. After thinking for a moment, Ciel didn’t continue questioning the sweating Tara. Instead, she asked Tara for a pen and a blank notepad and began writing on it in Chinese.

【”Instigator” path is really useful. Will use “Instigator” next time too】

【Remember, this time also save to No. 1. All subsequent paths of “Instigator” must be in No. 1!】

【No. 1’s strength is evident to all. Combat records are searchable across the entire network. Whether in simulation or after entering simulation, it can complete missions excellently, truly impressive】

【Continuously using the “Instigator” path to complete Reconstitution Rituals for other paths. Why not quickly meet the requirement of gathering 16 paths? Fate Points will definitely be more than you can count...】

Ciel began writing in the notepad, wildly praising the “Instigator” path.

Thinking about this in her head wasn’t enough!

She had to write it all down! Then use her “Photographic Memory” trait to remember it firmly, forever, in her mind!!!

At this moment, Tara, slightly relieved after Ciel stopped her questioning, looked at Ciel quickly writing those unintelligible square characters. Admiration involuntarily welled up in her heart.

The omniscient and omnipotent Lord Mother Goddess must be recording a magnificent plan right now...

The descent of a true angel in Ansu! It’s just a matter of time!

It’s just a pity that she doesn’t have any more believers to use right now... She must find an opportunity to return to the Divine Advent Holy See and request another batch of helpers...

With the glorious record of assisting in summoning the Grim Worm, she would likely receive considerable manpower support.

The true Great Holy Advent era! It’s coming!

【Countdown – 00:00:13】

【Countdown – 00:00:12】

Ciel put down the pen, looked at the almost half-empty bottle of ink and the notepad that was almost completely filled. She released her somewhat exhausted hand and wiped her sweat with the back of her hand.

Hmph...

Now, I might never forget the “Instigator” path in this life.

Just as the countdown slowly finished, a blinding silver light enveloped Ciel.

When she opened her eyes again, she was in a silver space.

All desires for instigation in her mind, the fanaticism for causing incidents, and the seemingly perpetually excited state of her spirit, had vanished at this moment. Calmness and rationality returned to her mental world.

“So terrifying...”

Ciel slightly frowned.

In Ciel’s self-perception during the simulation, she had never been influenced by the potion in the slightest. Everything was just her own consciousness controlling her body to act, her thoughts and intentions all her own will.

And she had no doubt about any of this.

Only after returning to this silver space, where all her potion influences and negative states returned to their initial state, did the calm Ciel realize how deeply the potion had influenced her.

This feeling of being almost one with the potion... made Ciel feel a little fear.

Even though it was herself, it felt as if she had become someone else...

Ciel hesitated whether to save the “Subverter” save file to the new No. 7.

But after a long time, she still shook her head.

She was persuaded by one of the reasons from her previous self.

The current “Subverter” had a higher degree and progress of digestion than the “Instigator” in the No. 1 save file at this time. She had no reason not to overwrite the “Instigator” save file and keep the “Subverter” in No. 1.

If she created a separate save file, the original Tier 1 “Instigator” save file would contaminate the “pool” of 【Temporal Disorder】, reducing her combat power.

Ciel would not do something that would cripple herself.

【Save character save file】

The system interface appeared before Ciel at the appropriate time. After hesitating for 2 seconds, Ciel spoke softly.

“No. 1.”

The original “Instigator” save file was overwritten by “Subverter.” After the text twisted and distorted, the silver light before Ciel gradually dissipated. And she, seemed to see her pink-eyed self, showing a cunning smile of a successful plan before disappearing.

...

【Reality】

【Holy Year 741, July 2nd, 8:34 AM】

【Evaluation: Welcome to Ansu City, Heart of the Empire, City of Glory】

【Along the way, people lined up to welcome you. That vibrant scene of people bustling about is still before your eyes. Wherever you went, 595,601 citizens spontaneously formed a red carpet following you. There was light in their eyes. Not a single one had any objection】

【After all, if they were uncomfortable, they would leave themselves ^^】

【Even the Queen hasn’t received such treatment. You are the new sun of the Empire on which the sun never sets. You are officially granted the glorious title of “Red Sun.” Keep up the great work~】

【Take it. You deserve this based on your performance.】

【Reward: Fate Points ×168, 【Precognitive Sight Lv.2】, 【Acuity Lv.1】, 【Box of Soul Instigation】】

【Fate Points: 357】

【Precognitive Sight Lv.2: Passive ability. Allows you to see the state of all things 1.5 seconds into the future, enhancing control.】

【Acuity Lv.1: Passive ability. Slightly increases your perception, making it easier for you to sense danger and others’ gazes.】

【【Box of Soul Instigation】: Special Sealed Artifact. Holding this sealed artifact gives you a certain probability of making the sealed artifact speak, providing you with a special suggestion or hint. This suggestion or hint has a probability of being true and effective.】

【Side effect: While holding it, you must continuously speak 90 words within every 30 seconds, otherwise you will be silenced for 27 hours.】

Level 2 Precognitive Sight, a new passive, and a sealed artifact... Most importantly, 168 Fate Points...