It felt so good to be close to the witch!

Even though he was in Blackrock Ridge, surrounded by layers of guards from the knights of the Turenbell family, he still couldn't feel a sense of security when facing a witch with terrifying abilities.

The witch's power was overwhelming for the knight, and there was no comparison whatsoever.

The more Roy pondered, the more desperate he became.

Even though he delivered the witch's message to the temple, he was killed by the white-haired, silver-eyed witch who was lurking near Blackstone Ridge before the temple's people arrived.

Far water cannot quench near thirst.

The original owner's background cannot help Roy resolve the current crisis.

After pondering for a long time, Roy could only turn his gaze to the gray character panel in front of him and the spinning mysterious Rubik's Cube.

He inexplicably transmigrated to another world, and this "golden finger" was his only way to save himself.

Chapter 2 Original Sin and the Witch

The edges of the character panel were constantly emitting streams of gray smoke.

Roy observed and tried carefully, but no matter how he touched it, the font on the gray character panel did not change at all, like a shadow, as if it would only change when it encountered a specific object.

Ultimately, Roy set his sights on the Rubik's Cube.

"98%...what would happen if it reached 100%?"

He frowned in thought.

"Judging from the prompt just now, the increase in energy reserves is related to some kind of magical item that the white-haired, silver-eyed witch put into my heart, [Lustful Magic Source] - a mixed branch of magic. What does that mean?"

"Regardless of what this is, it seems the only way to increase energy reserves right now is by absorbing magical items? Wait a minute!"

Roy stared wide-eyed at the "98%" displayed below the mysterious Rubik's Cube.

The gray text panel indicates that after absorbing the magical item, the energy reserve progress increased by 97%, but the current energy reserve progress is 98%. Where did this extra 1% come from?

Is it a built-in feature of the gray text panel?

Roy thought the possibility was very small.

If that's the case, then what's the difference between him last night and him now?

Body? Soul? Space? Time?

Wait, time!

Does the energy reserve progress increase by 1% every day, even if nothing is done?

This was Roy's guess, but he felt it was pretty close to the truth.

We'll find out the details at midnight tonight.

The mysterious Rubik's Cube was the most promising method Roy could think of to fight the white-haired, silver-eyed witch.

Even if his guess is correct, it will still take two more days to reach 100% energy reserve.

Will the white-haired, silver-eyed witch give him two days?

Roy didn't know.

Although he didn't know what would happen once the Rubik's Cube reached 100%, this was his last hope.

"Squeak-"

At that moment, the door was pushed open, and a knight carrying a helmet walked in from outside.

With a deep worry on his face, as resolute as granite, the knight saw Roy wake up in bed and said in a deep voice, "Young Master Roy, the doctor has advised that you should rest in bed for the next three days. I'm sorry, but for your health, if you disobey the doctor's orders and go out again without permission, I will overstep my bounds."

"I will bear all the blame when Lord returns."

Looking at the knight in front of him, Roy forced a smile: "Uncle Red... don't worry, after this incident, I understand the implications."

Red Tulumber, a Bronze Two-Star Knight loyal to the Tulumber family, fought alongside his father on the front lines in his youth, shielding him from fatal attacks on numerous occasions. He was granted the surname Tulumber for his outstanding achievements.

Although they were not related by blood, given that the original owner's father was away for many years, Red's existence was almost no different from that of a "guardian" to the original owner.

As the eldest son of Blackrock Territory, his father was number one on the list of people he feared most, while Red was number two.

These are the remnants of the original body's memories.

"I'm glad you understand." A hint of surprise flashed in Reid's eyes. Roy's behavior was quite different from the lawless playboy he used to be, but considering the strong impact this incident had on Roy, such a change was not incomprehensible.

Nodding, Reid continued, "Young Master Roy, these are turbulent times. Since the beginning of the year, there have been frequent disputes between the Cole Empire and our Radiant Empire. His Excellency has gone to the front lines at the call of Duke Morales. As the eldest son of the Turenbel family, you must protect yourself at this crucial moment. As for those Nightingales…"

Reid gritted his teeth: "Once you recover, I will turn a blind eye and not report to Lord. However, please be sure not to leave the city on your own again, and don't leave behind the location charm that Lord gave you."

“I know you hate the location tracking amulet, but in case something happens to you, we can use the amulet's location to quickly rescue you. Luckily you're alright this time, otherwise…”

Sensing the knight's concern, Roy nodded solemnly: "Don't worry."

After saying that, he seemed to remember something and asked, "Uncle Red, can you teach me the training of a knight?"

Roy's eyes gleamed slightly as he spoke.

The knight before them was no ordinary knight, but a powerful knight of the Bronze Two-Star rank. He was no match for witches who possessed offensive abilities, but he was not entirely without a chance against witches who had just mutated and possessed auxiliary abilities.

The original owner of this body had no knightly training, so starting from scratch seemed a bit late, but for Roy now, any method that could increase his strength and improve his chances of survival was something he was unwilling to give up.

The origins of the knightly path are unknown, but it is the strongest means for humans to survive in this world and resist those strange and terrifying monsters and even witches, and it has its own unique advantages.

Trainee, Formal, Bronze... After reaching Bronze, each rank is further divided into three stars, with one star being the lowest and three stars being the highest.

Since the beginning of their training, the Bronze Knights have already reached the third rank. Moreover, Red is only a Bronze Two-Star Knight, so he is not considered weak among the Bronze Knights.

"Knightly training? Young Master Roy, you'd like to learn?!"

Upon hearing Roy's words, Red's face lit up with joy rather than worry.

The truth is, no matter how much he tried to persuade him in the past, Roy, who had experienced the hardships of knightly training once, refused to continue training no matter what.

The Turenbel family is not a long-established noble family; the title of noble was bestowed upon Roy's father by the empire after he achieved great military exploits in the war twenty years ago.

As the eldest son of the second generation of a newly established noble family, if Roy is not outstanding enough, the Tulumber family will be in grave danger after Lord Tulumber grows old. This is something that Red, who is loyal to the Tulumber family, would never want to see.

In his mind, Roy was out of the running for academics, but at least he should have the identity of a knight.

Unfortunately, Roy refused to undergo knightly training no matter how much he tried to persuade him.

And now, he's actually bringing it up on his own initiative?!

Unconsciously, Reid felt somewhat grateful to the Nightingale who had lured the young master away.

Of course, while we are grateful, once he catches this person, he will be punished without exception!

After the initial excitement subsided, Reid calmed down and shook his head regretfully under Roy's gaze: "Young Master Roy, if you are willing to undergo knightly training, I am naturally more than willing to teach you, but your current physical condition does not allow it."

"Forcing yourself to practice will not only fail to achieve the desired training effect, but will also further damage your body. At the earliest, you should wait until your mental state improves and your body has been recuperating for a week before you can begin."

As a Bronze Two-Star Knight, Red's words carry considerable authority in the Knight realm.

This greatly disappointed Roy.

A week later... it's uncertain whether he'll live for another two days.

It seems that the path of knightly training is not an option for the time being.

Roy thought to himself, a look of regret on his face: "So that's how it is. I was too hasty."

“It’s good that you have this intention.” Reid’s eyes were full of relief. He bowed slightly and said, “Young Master Roy, please rest first. I will keep watch not far from the door. Just let me know if you need anything.”

After saying that, Red left.

Roy, meanwhile, lay in bed, desperately trying to figure out how to survive for another two days.

……

At the heart of Blackrock Territory lies Blackrock Town, surrounded by villages of all sizes.

About thirteen kilometers from Blackstone Town, there is a small village called "Vig".

In recent years, with the friction along the border, Heishiling, as a frontier area, has often conscripted farmers to serve as soldiers, which has led to some houses being left in a semi-abandoned state as their owners are no longer there.

At this moment, inside the basement of a half-collapsed stone house.

The flickering, dim candlelight illuminated an extremely pale face.

It was a girl lying on a wooden bed, wearing a light yellow dress. She had an oval face, a youthful appearance, and two fluffy fox ears hanging down on her head.

Beside the wooden bed stood a white-haired, silver-eyed witch, pacing back and forth with a look of anxiety on her face.

"How could this be?"

She looked at her unconscious companion and murmured to herself, her pupils, with their black veins constantly moving, filled with anxiety and confusion.

According to the plan, she would bury that "thing" into the heart of the Blackrock Ridge lord's son, after which her companions would be able to use it to control his words and actions.

However, when the white-haired, silver-eyed witch returned to her base after completing her mission, she was met with a pale-faced fox-eared witch bleeding from her seven orifices.

If it weren't for the fact that a witch's physique undergoes a tremendous transformation upon awakening, making her far stronger than ordinary people, she would have died long ago from such injuries.

Even though she didn't die, she was in a near-death state.

A day passed, and although the fox-eared witch had briefly regained consciousness, her condition continued to deteriorate.

The white-haired, silver-eyed witch could sense that the pollution within the fox-eared witch's body was gradually worsening, causing her condition to deteriorate.

The worsening condition led to an increase in the rate of pollution, creating a vicious cycle.

"That thing... has been destroyed... Blackstone Territory... something's strange... don't go there!"

The words the fox-eared witch had spoken to her when she awoke still faintly echoed in her ears. The white-haired, silver-eyed witch stopped pacing back and forth, a resolute look appearing in her eyes.

She plans to sneak into the Lord's mansion in Blackrock Town tonight.

The fox-eared witch's words made her realize that the seemingly powerless boy in front of her the night before was not as simple as he appeared; there was a master behind him.

Regardless, she had to go to the lord's manor tonight, because the fox-eared witch was nearing her end.

She must find the source of the ever-increasing pollution within the fox-eared witch—either the lord's son named Roy, or the witch serving in Blackrock Territory.

……

Blackrock Town, Lord's Mansion, Study.

The twilight of the setting sun brings a brief moment of peace before darkness.

Roy removed his hand from the sword hanging on the wall in front of him and sighed.