Mystery: The Witch and the Calamity

There are many reasons for going to Backlund. It is the epicentre of the plot, where there are traces of the "Witch Sect", and there is a chance to get the potion formula of Sequence Five... As for Major General Bright, it is at most an incidental, not counted how important.

More importantly, Joyce still dare not forget that the three "Rose School" guys are looking for themselves after becoming "Witches", and that name: "Snake of Destiny", Will Auceptin ...He may have something to do with his own crossing, and Joyce can't be allowed to be careless, but he has to explore.

In the afternoon, he called Gattuso and Holke.

"I believe you have heard that I will leave Bayam in a short time. Therefore, after you become Beyonders, you need to accept Mr. Hunt's orders to complete a difficult task."

"I pledge my allegiance to Mr. Baron to the death."

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Everything was arranged properly, Joyce thought the time would come to Friday's dinner without any surprises.

However, a sudden message was surprising and inexplicable.

The letter was sent by Thomas.

When the two met and chatted last time, he had said that he wanted to bring a letter for him, and it was delivered... Joyce was more curious why it was delivered today instead of bringing it in person at the dinner tomorrow...

Moreover, the size of this envelope is too large, and it has not been sealed yet.

Joyce turned it over and shook it gently, and sure enough, two normal-sized envelopes fell out, with a piece of white paper attached with Thomas' handwriting on it.

"I have prepared two letters, which one is more suitable for you to choose."

Joyce became more and more confused. What does this mean?

He picked up the two envelopes and found that they were also unsealed, as if deliberately wanting himself to see the contents of the letters.

Opened and read one of the letters, the content on it was normal, but it was not like a letter from home, but more like a letter of recommendation.

In the letter, Thomas introduced Joyce Best to his father earnestly, complimented the latter, and emphasized their close relationship as brothers, asking his father to take good care of Joyce.

Thomas's father was a distinguished viscount, who was quite influential in Backlund and was able to provide Joyce with a lot of help... This was entirely out of the feelings between friends, and it was an act of mutual help and mutual benefit.

However, when Joyce read the second letter, his face became very strange.

The subject of the letter remains basically the same, however, Thomas introduced a "woman" to his parents in the letter... This "woman" is the daughter of a wealthy businessman in the southern continent, who accidentally met Thomas and became good friends... Now this "woman" "I want to go to Backlund and stop by to visit Thomas' parents...

Joyce put down the letter in his hand and suddenly remembered the question Thomas asked himself last time: did he choose "assassin" or "audience"?

At that time, I didn't answer directly... Maybe it was a test...

After a long silence, Joyce put away all the letters.

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On Friday night, Joyce dressed up and kept chatting with the invited guests.

When the curtain is over, it is natural to announce it in a grand and wide-ranging manner, in order to appear to have a clear conscience.

After a brief speech, the banquet began.

Joyce greeted General Gordon's question with a smile:

"Actually, you don't need to go to Backlund now. Although there are many opportunities there, they are equally dangerous. If you step on the wrong side, you will be shattered."

"I understand." Joyce said, "but there is no way to escape. My baron title has not been canonized in person by His Majesty the King!"

Gordon gave him a deep look and patted Joyce on the shoulder... He was really optimistic about this young man, not only because of William, but because of Joyce's own abilities and means, but unfortunately the latter has his own idea.

As the host of the banquet, Mr. Baron who was about to leave Bayam, Joyce endured similar problems one after another, and he dealt with them with the same reason.

After finally grabbing a spare time, he found Thomas who was drinking in the corner, and walked over.

"Why are you drinking here alone?" Joyce asked.

Thomas smiled: "Charlie was still chatting here just now, and he just left. It's just that you are so popular that you didn't see it."

The two touched a cup and smiled at each other. Joyce continued:

"I read all the letters you sent, but why are there two completely different letters? Is it a mistake?"

Thomas kept his eyes fixed: "You can give me one back."

"Which one will I give you back?" Joyce continued to ask.

"It's up to you!" Thomas shrugged: "I just give you a choice, whether to use this channel, or how to use it, that's your problem."

Then, he said solemnly, "You can rest assured that no matter what happens in the future, we will always be friends."

Joyce was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "I will send someone to return a letter to you tomorrow."

The two clink glasses tacitly, and Charlie came over.

"What are you talking about hiding here?"

"Talk about Backlund, I'm giving him a lecture!" Thomas said.

When Charlie heard this, he looked at Joyce who did not refute, and complained:

"Why do you have to go to Backlund? The air there is simply unbearable. Apart from being more prosperous than Bayam, there is nothing good at all."

Joyce explained: "The capital of all cities, the land of hope, should still be seen, and I also have reasons to go."

Charlie understood this, but he just didn't want to be separated from his good brother. He put his arms around their shoulders:

"Okay, then tonight, we won't be drunk."

Three Beyonders, getting drunk is easier said than done... Until the end of the banquet, Joyce sent away waves of guests, and finally, Thomas and Charlie also left.

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The next day, Joyce woke up on time.

"Send this letter to Thomas," he said to Harry, and then ordered:

"There's no need to prepare a carriage. Sophia and I still have some things to deal with. During the time I'm away, you can make complete decisions about the family's affairs."

Harry bowed and replied, "Don't worry, Mr. Baron, I wish you a pleasant journey."

Joyce carried a large black suitcase in person, but in fact there was not much in it, because he was about to become a "witch", and the men's clothes at home were no longer available...

Inside the box are extraordinary materials and magical items that he collected through different channels, and the value is quite beautiful.

Called a carriage and came to Bayam's dock area, where Mr. Hunter was waiting for the previously rented safe house.

"Then it's time to witness the miracle."

Joyce said, and walked directly into the prepared simple laboratory.

Leaving Hunt and Sophia behind, I don't know whether to look forward to it, or to be confused...

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PS: Announcement of tomorrow's chapter name: Witch