The Speedrun Manual of Miss Witch - Chapter 224

Forte would definitely investigate. That corpse wouldn’t stand up to scrutiny, because no matter how it was investigated, the conclusion would be that it was the Keyman.

Of course, Forte might also think this was the Keyman’s perfect feigned death. But what if, as time passed, a desperate Forte actually started reinvestigating that corpse?

Her Chaos Squad had been sold out by her. Although she couldn’t extract any useful information from them either, it would make Forte focus on all the transcendents who were in Berren City at that time.

Although it might take a very long time for Forte to achieve this, the outcome was certain.

Only Ciel knew where the flaws in her plan were—no plan was absolutely perfect.

Therefore, in the next simulation, she had to try and fix this loophole.

Could Mond be of any use?

Have her poison Forte?

No, in the next loop, Forte would directly kill Mond and then follow the clues to find her.

But she could start with some minor details…

Mond was very close to Lafayette, and Lafayette controlled Forte’s brain, his correct memories, his living note.

Could she… use this connection to implant a false memory into Forte’s living note, Princess Windsor?

Make him believe that she had already dealt with the Keyman… that the loop was resolved…

The “Uniqueness” chain in Forte’s hand, even if the matter was resolved, would only return after the first loop ended—if Forte died in the meantime, the loop would be triggered again.

This gave Ciel’s plan perfect room for maneuver. She could completely deceive Forte, making him believe that she had already dealt with the Keyman.

All she had to do was find a way to completely kill him and take out the “Uniqueness” before the next loop was triggered…

Ciel directly raised her hand and started writing on the manual.

【Use Mond to approach Lafayette. Try to find a way to control Lafayette—have Tara’s student quickly come over】

【Need to create a perfect memory of having killed the Keyman, let Forte read it, make him believe】

【Can expose Mond’s identity. Mond’s identity in the Society of Merriment will definitely pique Forte’s attention, and Lafayette will also fall under Forte’s suspicion】

【What you need to do now… is find a new Keyman. Anyone can be】

【It can be Mond, or it can be Lafayette. Find a way to create a new indelible scar on Forte’s face, using his mark…】

【”Reborn” can do this】

【Along the way, you can use some more Fate Points to transform into a “Subverter” save file, see the “Subverter”‘s scheme, but do not fully adopt it】

Ciel paused her writing and thought for a moment.

For this action, what path potion would be suitable to drink?

Cannot use “Subverter.”

Almost all “Subverters” were openly members of the Society of Merriment and would definitely alert Forte. Directly entering the simulation as a “Subverter” would only ruin the plan.

“Physician” and “Ascetic” could help Ciel control the situation better. Moreover, “Physician” could also allow Ciel to disguise herself as someone from the Pharos Medical Association.

【Prepare a few more bottles of potion. I will see the situation then】

【Plan in detail. You can also look at the “Subverter”‘s plan and compare them】

【On the other hand, pay attention to the person coming from Tara’s side. See if the plan is executed as scheduled. Remember to redeem the scepter and Sacred Contract】

【If you successfully control Lafayette, you can use her to find out the situation of the Church of the God of Order and their “Artificial Divinity” plan】

Ciel ultimately left this line of text. Before seeing the specific outcome after the plan was implemented, Ciel wasn’t sure what potion would be most suitable to use.

And the reason she didn’t directly transform into a “Subverter” save file was because…

Transforming within the simulation’s sub-system would not waste Ciel’s Fate Points.

Ciel put down her pen.

Modifying Forte’s memory… This method was relatively risky, but if successful, it would give Ciel a very long period of time to grow steadily.

It was worth a try.

Silver light flashed again. The manual disappeared before Ciel.

“Tara, I will be absent for a while,”

Ciel looked up at Tara, who was standing beside her, her eyes still a little red, “Take care of my body.”

“Yes, Lord Ciel!” Tara nodded.

She also roughly understood the reason why Lord Ciel “slept” each time…

Perhaps it was to temporarily return to the Divine Kingdom to attend to some matters.

During this time, Tara would definitely protect Lord Mother Goddess’s physical body.

After receiving Tara’s response, Ciel directly opened the simulation interface.

Ciel didn’t plan to redeem the scepter and Sacred Contract directly. She didn’t know if redeeming them would be detected by some mysterious power, and she didn’t know if the Church of the Savior Goddess had any contingencies. She had to have her simulated self redeem them in the simulation.

【Future Days: 3 Days (Holy Year 741, July 21st, 5:51 PM) (Cost: 10 Fate Points)】

“Future Days.”

“No.0.”

Ciel chanted inwardly.

Blazing silver light enveloped everything before her eyes…

…

【Future Days】

【Holy Year 741, July 21st, 5:51 PM】

【Countdown – 23:59:59】

Melodious music echoed in Ciel’s ears. Besides the music, there were also the sounds of laughter and clinking glasses.

Taking a breath, she smelled delicious food and a faint scent of wine. Ciel slowly opened her eyes, and the world unfolded before her once again.

Cool night breeze brushed against her face. Before her, Avena, holding a glass of juice in her hand, was clinking glasses with a noble woman in a lavish evening gown.

Seemingly noticing Ciel’s gaze, Avena, dressed in formal attire, turned to look in Ciel’s direction. She smiled and raised her glass to her, as if telling her that she had kept her promise and wasn’t drinking alcohol anymore.

This is Avena’s banquet… and it’s outdoors?

It seemed to be in the latter half.

Ciel looked up and scanned the surroundings. Her pupils slightly constricted.

Forte, Windsor, Lafayette, Mond, Lucy, Seraphim… and a large number of nobles, as well as people she didn’t know, wearing the attire of the Church of the Savior Goddess or the Church of the God of Order.

No? Everyone is here?

Ciel’s heart suddenly tensed. At this moment, Tara’s delicate and slender voice sounded behind Ciel.

“Lord Ciel, are you drunk? Do you need me to take you to a room to sober up?”

Ciel turned to look at Tara. She saw Tara raising her hand towards her. Her left eye quickly opened and closed, winking, as if hinting at something.

“Okay… take me.”

Ciel raised her hand and placed it in Tara’s palm. At this moment, she realized that she also seemed to be wearing an evening gown and white silk opera gloves.

Did things… work out?

Why did it feel like she had arrived just as everyone was making dumplings for the New Year?