Chapter 72: The Witch with Ill Intentions
It turned out to be an acquaintance, the Witch with a Witch Residence.
The Witch ignored Small Knife and, without a word, stepped forward and pulled out a palm-sized stone house to throw it.
The tiny house grew visibly larger, swiftly reverting to a stone house, landing squarely in the center of the only exit.
The stone gate opened, and forty to fifty warriors emerged from within.
No instructions were needed; they were already on guard, ready to defend various spots.
Small Knife swallowed involuntarily, my goodness, can a Witch Residence hold people? I love it; I must get one and bring it to the real world.
"What happened here? Where’s the witch left to guard? And the totem pole?" The Witch finally approached.
Small Knife immediately recounted everything that happened.
"Capable of controlling a fierce beast?" The Witch’s expression changed.
"The Black Soul Crow has already gone after it; it shouldn’t be a problem."
He then scanned the area, "Could it have died? There’s no sign of self-destruction; otherwise, no one could move the totem pole."
The Witch’s eyes emitted a faint white light, strands of white luminescence wandering, appearing extremely eerie.
He scrutinized the surroundings, but clearly didn’t find what he was looking for.
Finally, he glanced at Small Knife, his gaze full of scrutiny.
"Did you claim the totem pole?"
Small Knife, already prepared from a previous alert, was about to deny it.
Ding: Warning, your answer could lead to severe consequences; please answer carefully.
Tip 1: Not a cause-and-effect relation; tribe NPCs must not intervene in player actions.
Tip 2: You have already established cause and effect with the Witch before you.
"This Snake Spirit Totem Pole of Wolf Fang Pass, apart from someone from the Wugubu Tribe, no one can take it. Except for a Witch, a Warrior can barely claim it; no matter where you hide it, it must be handed over. It’s not something a small warrior can covet."
Seeing the Witch’s expression, Small Knife noticed greed in his eyes.
"Seems like trouble is brewing."
Putting the totem pole in personal space, how to take it out? This is my biggest secret.
The Witch stared intently at Small Knife.
The Witch made no attempt to hide the greed in his eyes; he seemed convinced that Small Knife had hidden it but wasn’t in a hurry. He said slowly, "So well-hidden that even I can’t find it? How remarkable."
Small Knife remained silent, trying to think of a solution, but for the moment, there was none.
This NPC Witch seems different; I fear he won’t ignore my personal space if I retrieve it.
"Do you know that the tribe’s rule is, without becoming a Witch, you’re not qualified to receive a totem pole, even if claimed, so my brother won’t give you the totem pole."
"Hmph, I fear the Snake Spirit of the totem pole consumed too much and fell into slumber; you took advantage of the situation, but when the Snake Spirit awakens, claiming it won’t help you without eligibility."
Small Knife struggled to maintain a steady expression, but internally, he was in turmoil.
He understood now what the cause and effect relation was; this Witch was the brother of the totem pole’s owner, and the Snake Spirit likely didn’t recognize him.
"So, rather than having your soul devoured by the awakened Snake Spirit or being stripped by the tribe, it’s better to give it to me. Only I am most fit to inherit my brother’s totem pole because it originally belongs to our Wandering Light Snake Spirit lineage."
Task released: Transfer the totem pole to the Witch before you.
Reward: 10,000 Bone Coins.
Difficulty: As Easy as Pie.
Tip 1: As a Witch of the Wandering Light Snake Spirit lineage, he has the right to inherit this totem pole.
Tip 2: Only upon reaching Witch status does claiming entitle you to inherit the totem pole; otherwise, the entire tribe will oppose and cause-effect will arise, leading to severe, unforeseeable consequences.
Small Knife’s face turned extremely grim.
The Witch looked full of confidence, waiting.
The little warrior before him had no choice.
Do I really have to hand it over? Small Knife was unwilling; this totem pole was clearly not ordinary, it was the tribe’s foundation.
No other options left.
Forget it; I must hand it over, I currently lack the ability to oppose the tribe.
Wait, no, something’s not right?
Small Knife’s expression changed, he quickly checked and equipped his title, then said coolly, "I refuse."
Just as Small Knife equipped the title, the Witch’s expression changed.
He seemed to realize something incredible.
Along with Small Knife’s refusal.
Notification: Witch, Snake Spirit, and Witch Residence favorability -20, current disfavor 20.
Tip 1: Disfavor arises, given conditions allow, he might act against you.
Tip 2: Wugubu Tribe and Wandering Light Snake lineage have established cause and effect with you.
"You’ll regret this; don’t let me catch you slipping up," said the Witch, Snake Spirit, and Witch Residence with a livid face.
He then glared sharply at Small Knife and headed towards the Witch Residence.
Small Knife breathed a sigh of relief.
All because of this title.
Last Defender of Wolf Fang Pass: As the sole survivor who held out to the end, wearing this title, tier increased by 1.
Tip: As a Warrior, as long as you’re at Wolf Fang Pass, you hold the status of a Witch; this is out of respect for the warrior who stood firm despite being left alone.
So now, Small Knife is considered a Witch too.
Nobody paid attention to him; he hesitated and then backed away.
Found a bit of cover casually, seeing nobody noticed him.
He directly took out the totem pole.
This thing has a Snake Spirit inside, along with a Witch Spirit, currently not suitable to bring into the real world.
He carried the totem pole over.
The patrolling warriors saw him and nodded in acknowledgment.
Notification: Respected Witch, Warrior of Wolf Fang Pass, warriors salute you, favorability +1.
Also enjoying this benefit, Small Knife took a lap, gaining favorability from all warriors by one point.
Meanwhile, he checked the tasks they carried, though tasks that would drive ordinary players crazy, for Small Knife they were just average.
He selectively accepted a few.
Tasks requiring Witch Medicine or Bone Knife, which he already had.
Finally, he staked the totem pole directly at the exit center, behind the stone house.
Small Knife understood that this title only worked at Wolf Fang Pass, losing effect once leaving, so for now, I cannot leave.
He set up the totem pole.
Small Knife placed his hand on it, a faint bloody aura flowed out, merging in.
Soon, Small Knife turned pale.
Struggling to activate the Witch Spirit Realm.
The totem pole emitted a faint glow, enveloping the surroundings like ripples. The range was extremely limited, and it didn’t last long.
But it was enough; Small Knife immediately initiated the task.
Task released: Must be within the Witch Spirit Realm.
Task: Recharge the totem pole with Blood Qi, task restriction: Warrior or above.
Reward: 150 Bone Coins per standard unit. (Provided by task issuer)
Tip 1: Actual reward is 150% of the default reward.
Tip 2: Task difficulty: As Easy as Pie.