The Speedrun Manual of Miss Witch - Chapter 209

Ciel slowly woke up.

As soon as she opened her eyes, Ciel felt a sense of refreshment. Everywhere she looked, she even felt the world before her eyes was brighter.

Not only the change before her eyes, but more importantly, the suppressed emotions she had felt before were almost completely gone—most importantly, the chaotic voices in her mind had become slightly calmer.

When she had become accustomed to the “noise” in her mind, even a slight reduction made her feel much more relaxed.

“Avena?”

Ciel turned her head and looked around, but did not see Avena in the room. She only saw a piece of paper left on the table.

Ciel got out of bed, put on her shoes, walked to the table, and picked up the paper.

【I have things to do too. No time to follow you】

【Good luck】

【—Avena】

Ciel held the paper, then released it and sighed softly.

Avena must have helped her bear the spiritual pollution. She probably also suffered a considerable amount of spiritual disturbance… By avoiding her now, she was probably trying not to make her worry. She even found an excuse to leave, allowing Ciel to take action.

“She clearly said she would stay by my side for these few days…”

Ciel lightly tapped the table with her fingers. Then she took a deep breath and opened the simulation interface.

She wanted to see when the next simulation would take place.

【Future Days: 1 Day (Holy Year 741, July 18th, 18:29) (Cost: 10 Fate Points)】

【Past Days: 31 Days (Holy Year 741, June 17th, 18:29) (Cost: 10 Fate Points)】

One day later?

Thirty-one days ago?

Simulate one day later?

Her original plan was to simulate for a longer period so she could see the changes after Forte received the news and also try contacting Eleanor to recruit her as a subordinate… With only one day, Ciel couldn’t do anything at all.

Should she die quickly and discard this simulation? Or wait one day for it to refresh?

No… This way, she wouldn’t gain anything. Although she had many points and enough time, she shouldn’t waste them like this.

As long as she didn’t use extremely mentally polluting abilities like Spiritual Summoning, the mental cost of one simulation was not unacceptable to Ciel at this moment.

Can she only save another file? Or try to get an advanced potion?

If she could get another new save file this time, Ciel would have 8 transcendent save files in total, which was halfway to activating Old Days…

Ciel had a subtle feeling that facing the deadlock in Ansu City, she might be forced to use the Old Days simulation… This was currently the most mysterious and “most expensive” trump card in the system.

It was best if she could activate the Old Days simulation in advance to understand what it was and save herself a trump card—the current Ciel was like a rootless duckweed. As long as Forte found her in reality, there was a high possibility of facing a “reality corrupted file.”

Collect new save files, or advance to a new potion.

Ciel quickly made a decision in her heart.

This time, she decided to use the Past Days simulation and go back thirty-one days.

Thirty-one days ago, she was still in Berren City.

Ciel didn’t have many connections in Ansu City. Even if she wanted to digest a potion, she could only do it secretly… But Berren City was different.

There were still many materials and potions in the underground exchange area of Deton Manor. The entire Berren City didn’t have many high-level combatants… Not to mention, on the 17th, the strongest people in the entire Berren City were probably only four.

Tier 3 “Crown Guard” Nia, Tier 2 “Plague Doctor” Sherlon, Tier 2 “Missionary” Uris, and Tier 2 “Missionary” Kitty…

Whatever the reconstitution ritual was, Ciel could complete it in Berren City… and very easily.

Ciel walked to the door and opened it directly.

Tara, who had been guarding the door, quickly turned around when she heard the sound and slightly bowed: “Lord Ciel…”

“Have you seen Avena?” Ciel asked.

She didn’t see Nia in the hallway.

“She just left 2 minutes ago, seemingly went downstairs and left the hotel with Nia.”

“How did her mental state seem?”

“Her face was a little pale, and her spirit and attention were a little scattered, but not serious.” Tara replied truthfully.

“Did she say where she was going?” Ciel pressed.

“It seems she went to find Miss Lucy.”

Gone to find Lucy…?

It was also normal. Avena couldn’t go to the newspaper office herself, and she didn’t have many connections in Ansu City. Lucy could help with this simple favor.

Ciel was slightly relieved. Then she said, “Come in. Hang the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign.”

Ciel was preparing to have Tara stand guard for her to avoid being disturbed when entering the simulation.

Although the time spent in reality was short, it was also Ciel’s most vulnerable moment. Even an ordinary person could probably easily stab Ciel to death.

After Tara came in and closed the door, Ciel just had her stand by her side. Then, Ciel sat on the sofa, and mentally chanted.

“Past Days.”

“No.0.”

Silver light engulfed everything before her eyes.

…

【Past Days】

【Holy Year 741, June 17th, 18:29】

【Countdown – 23:59:59】

A warm feeling surged into Ciel’s body. She gradually felt her control over her body and slowly opened her eyes.

The moment she opened her eyes, Ciel was slightly stunned by the familiar decor before her.

…A simple small sofa, a small piece of worn-out carpet, and a wooden table in front of a stone fireplace.

The smell of soup drifted from the direction of the kitchen. She knew even without looking that it was her own cooking.

Ciel sat on the sofa. Her ears twitched slightly—at this moment, her hearing was far beyond that of an ordinary person.

She could already hear the footsteps and arguments coming from outside the door.

So… it’s this day…

So only thirty-one days have passed…

The day that made her feel despair for the first time. Everything that happened on this day, she could never forget.

But the current Ciel was no longer the Ciel from the beginning.

Buzz—

A gunblade appeared beside her hand. The root-like tendrils on the gun handle drilled into her blood vessels, freely drawing blood.

Ciel just sat on the sofa, not even turning her head. She raised the gunblade in her right hand, aimed it at the window covered with newspaper, and gently pulled the trigger.

Bang—!

A blood-colored bullet, carrying the roar of a Headhunter, pierced through the window and went directly into a person’s head. Instantly, blood splattered everywhere.

Ciel slowly stood up. She slightly raised her head and stretched her neck a little. She walked step by step towards the door.

Creak—

She pulled open the old wooden door. Before her stood her sister Lichie, her face panic-stricken on the stairs, and Eddie, whose head was constantly sprouting Blood Roland branches, leaves, and flowers.

Eddie’s subordinates screamed in terror and fled. Ciel slowly looked up. She walked step by step down the stairs, passed Eddie’s corpse, and stepped onto the muddy black stone road of Clock Tower Alley.

She looked up and took a deep breath. The foul smell of Clock Tower Alley that she had smelled for many years now made her feel unexpectedly relieved.

Drizzling raindrops hit her face, which held a faint smile.

Then, Ciel raised her hand and aimed the gun at the other side of the street—over there, a group of gangsters wearing black trench coats were walking towards Ciel under the light rain.

“Solari… and Thomas.”

Ciel smiled, nodding in greeting.

“Long time no see.”

Bang bang—

Gunshots rang out, and people died.