The Speedrun Manual of Miss Witch-Chapter 144 - Simulation, Commence! (1/3)

Originally, Ciel wanted to hum a lullaby gently like Avena did.

But Ciel was very aware of her singing ability. Saying she was tone-deaf was somewhat flattering her. To avoid directly making Avena laugh angrily, she chose to use her hands to soothe her instead.

Ciel’s movements were very gentle, and Avena, buried in Ciel’s embrace, had been quiet for a long time.

Just when Ciel thought Avena had fallen asleep, she heard Avena’s slightly hoarse voice.

“Close your eyes...”

This voice, weak with a hint of pleading, made it completely impossible to imagine what expression Avena wore when speaking—this voice simply couldn’t be associated with Avena’s indifferent face.

Ciel didn’t think much, just closed her eyes. After a while, Avena’s voice came again.

“Are they closed?”

It seemed Avena also noticed her tone just now was very wrong, quickly adjusted, returning to a more normal tone, though her voice remained somewhat hoarse.

“Mm.”

Ciel nodded.

After hearing Ciel’s reply, Avena shifted her body, slipping out of Ciel’s embrace.

Listening to the sound, Avena seemed to have gotten off the bed. The rustling sound piqued Ciel’s curiosity. She really couldn’t resist, squinted her eyes open a sliver, wanting to see what Avena was doing.

At this moment, Ciel saw Avena, wearing a gray-blue nightgown, sitting on the edge of the bed, back facing Ciel, seemingly wiping her face with a handkerchief, not noticing Ciel had already opened her eyes.

Only when Avena showed signs of turning slightly did Ciel quickly close her eyes. Immediately after, she heard the sound of Avena approaching.

Soon, Ciel felt a gentle touch on her lips, but it was like a dragonfly skimming water, touching and leaving instantly. Then Ciel heard the sound of Avena getting off the bed, putting on slippers, and walking away.

Is that it?

Where’s my compensation?

Only hearing the sound of writing coming from the direction of the desk, Ciel finally couldn’t resist asking: “Can I open my eyes now?”

“Mm.”

Avena’s response came from not far away.

Ciel opened her eyes, climbed off the bed, and looked towards Avena.

At this moment, Avena sat at the desk with her back to Ciel, seemingly writing something.

“What are you doing? Not sleeping?”

Ciel also got off the bed, put on slippers, walked towards Avena, and asked.

“It’s only eight o’clock.”

Avena said without turning her head, “Everything discussed today needs to be recorded to avoid forgetting later. There are also a few transactions...”

Writing and writing, Avena seemed to think of something, turned her head towards Ciel, and said, “Right...”

Just turning her head, Avena saw Ciel standing before the full-length mirror beside her, eyes fixed on the mirror, lips tightly pressed, seemingly holding back laughter.

Following Ciel’s gaze, Avena saw Ciel’s nightgown, wet in a patch on the chest. Looking closely, it resembled a crying face drawn with water.

At this moment, Ciel also turned her head towards Avena, her face flushed red.

From holding back laughter.

Avena’s face was also rosy now. She stared fixedly at Ciel with reddened eyes, seeming to warn her: You dare laugh out loud?

After a full few seconds of pause, Ciel finally moved her lips, took a deep breath, and asked, “What were you... trying to say just now? Ahem...”

Towards the end, Ciel could barely hold it in anymore, covering her mouth with her hand and coughing twice, using the cough and palm to cover her smiling face.

But the amusement in her eyes couldn’t be hidden. freēwēbηovel.c૦m

Avena clenched her teeth tightly. How she wished she could teach Ciel a harsh lesson, but without using transcendent abilities, she was no match for Ciel at all.

She had no choice but to avert her gaze, look at the notepad before her, and say, “Today, old William gave me some news. I think it’s necessary for you to know too... It’s highly likely you already know.”

“What is it?”

Hearing it was serious business, Ciel also restrained her desire to continue teasing Avena, asking, “About the workers? Or the famine?”

“No.”

Avena picked up a note placed on the table, handed it to Ciel, saying, “See for yourself.”

Ciel took the paper. The handwriting on it was messy, unlike Avena’s handwriting.

And what was written on it made Ciel’s pupils shrink slightly.

“A transcendent has contained an item with ‘Uniqueness’ trait. Currently unknown who, where. You need to be careful... best if you can go home.”

This was written by that Minister of the Interior William to Avena?

How is that possible?

Didn’t I seize the “Uniqueness” trait inside the Other Side? Even the “Contaminated Fate Renegade’s Touch” was left in the Other Side. Why would anyone know?

Was another “Uniqueness” contained by someone else?

“System?!”

Ciel asked inwardly, her tone very strong.

“Didn’t you say containing it inside the Other Side wouldn’t be discovered by others?”

No wonder Ciel was angry.

Because of the system’s suggestion, Ciel almost died in the Other Side, risked her life to deal with the quill pen in the more dangerous Other Side, separated the “Uniqueness,” only to be told now that the “Uniqueness” was still detected by the outside world?

【I didn’t lie... If you separated and absorbed uniqueness in reality, they could directly lock onto you】

【Solving it in the Other Side, they can only search for special events worldwide like headless flies. Isn’t this a good thing ^^_】

“Ciel?”

Seeming to notice Ciel’s silence, Avena turned her head towards Ciel, found her still holding the note, her emotions clearly very wrong.

Avena’s call brought Ciel back to her senses slightly. She didn’t say anything, just placed the note on the table. After a moment of silence, she said:

“Avena, roughly how many people know about this matter?”

“You mean the ‘Uniqueness’ matter?” Avena asked back.

“Yes.”

“Churches with Saintesses should all know... possibly some secret cults and hidden organizations too.”

Avena thought for a moment, then continued, “Worldwide, probably no more than ten organizations. And this information only circulates among the higher-ups. Besides organizations, it should be those Ascenders.”

“This information... is it very important?” Ciel asked.