The Speedrun Manual of Miss Witch - Chapter 227

The next day, in the early morning, in Avena’s room at her mansion.

“Are you sure… you want to wear this to Princess Windsor’s luncheon?”

Avena looked at Ciel, who was wearing the Deton Group uniform, and asked.

“At the banquet last night, I saw Lucy and her colleagues were all wearing this.”

Ciel’s voice under the mask was a little muffled. She asked, “Can’t I wear this to a royal banquet?”

“That’s not it…”

Seeing Ciel insist, Avena didn’t say anything more.

It’s just that she was planning to attend with her, and for the occasion, she was wearing a new dark red evening gown today and had also prepared a black evening gown of the same style for Ciel.

But looking at it now, Ciel was definitely going to the banquet for another reason. It wasn’t just a simple invitation to a banquet.

“Will it make me look very special? This outfit at a royal banquet?”

Ciel continued to ask.

She was going to the banquet this time mainly to find Lafayette in Windsor’s basement.

There was a high probability that Forte would appear at Windsor’s banquet. Ciel didn’t want to stand out too much. She wanted to make herself appear as ordinary as possible, ideally not attracting Forte’s attention.

“No.”

Avena shook her head. “Basically, in some larger banquets, there will be people from the Deton Group attending. It’s very normal.”

“Okay.” Ciel nodded.

“Are you going with me? Or are we going separately?”

Avena asked the last question.

“Together.”

Ciel had only received a verbal invitation from Windsor. She wasn’t even sure if she could actually get into the banquet venue. Going in with Avena was the best choice.

Anyway, Windsor also knew about Ciel and Avena’s “friendship,” so the two appearing together wouldn’t attract any special attention.

“Oh, right, wait a moment.”

Ciel pointed to the door and said, “I’m going to confirm something with Tara.”

“Okay, the carriage is ready downstairs. I’ll wait for you in the carriage.”

Avena nodded.

After bidding farewell to Avena, Ciel walked directly out of the room and went downstairs.

Last night, she didn’t have Tara continue waiting outside the door. Instead, she, Tara, and other people from the Divine Advent Church went in batches to the Holy Church District in the East District and entered the temporary Holy Church stronghold located in the sewers.

Among the people Tara brought this time, one was a follower of the Divine Advent Church who had built this temporary underground stronghold. He was very familiar with the underground situation.

From him, Ciel learned the specific location of St. Bernard’s Church—a historical Church of the God of Order that had existed for hundreds of years and had been continuously rebuilt and expanded.

Ciel led them through the sewers to infiltrate that church, directly and secretly invading the grand cathedral.

This church was located on the outskirts of the East District. Its defenses were not very tight. At that time, only one Tier 3 “Crown Guard” was stationed there. He was easily controlled by Percy and couldn’t transmit any information.

After they took control of the church, Ciel provided a blood ritual diagram and had them arrange a blood ritual according to the diagram using the blood of transcendents—the source of the blood was the brainwashed followers of the Church of the God of Order.

This was a contingency plan that might not be used in the end—Ciel also hoped it wouldn’t be used.

For this purpose, Ciel even placed a bottle of “Physician” potion in the pocket of her uniform dress—a “Physician” had more blood, making them better for bloodletting.

And the reason she was going to Tara now was to confirm the completion of the blood ritual.

As Ciel walked down the stairs, she happened to see Tara walking up. Tara slightly lowered her head towards Ciel and said, “Lord Ciel… Everything is ready.”

Tara’s heart was a little excited because Ciel had revealed a little information to her… This sacrificial ritual was to summon a Holy Spirit…

The Divine Advent Church had done many such sacrifices, but every time, they either created horrifying monsters that were a blend of spiritual materials and flesh, or nothing happened at all.

But this sacrifice was personally overseen by Lord Mother Goddess… It would definitely succeed, Tara firmly believed.

“Okay.”

Ciel nodded and said, “You wait outside Windsor Palace for my signal.”

“Yes, Lord Ciel.”

Tara nodded and respectfully took a few steps back. “Then your servant will go change and get into position.”

“Go ahead.”

Tara quickly walked downstairs. Just then, Avena also came down. She saw Ciel still standing in the middle of the stairs and said, “So soon? Are you done?”

“Prepared.”

Ciel slightly turned to the side and extended her left hand, which was covered by a black glove, to Avena on the stairs. She said, “We should get going too.”

“Is there anything you need my help with?”

Avena placed her right hand in Ciel’s palm, letting her hold her hand.

“Not for now…”

Ciel thought for a moment. “Perhaps later.”

Avena didn’t respond. She just sighed softly and said, “You need to be careful of your mental state…”

“I will.”

…

West District, Westminster District, outside Windsor Palace.

Although this was not a formal evening banquet, just a rather private luncheon, Windsor, as the host, had waited at the entrance early to receive her invited friends.

Most of the guests were young noble ladies or gentlemen. The purpose of this luncheon was also for Windsor to introduce these circles to Avena, so she could integrate better into Ansu’s noble circles.

“Alright… next time for sure…”

“Is your necklace new? It’s as dazzling and charming as you are…”

“Heh heh, I remember I didn’t invite you, Oppold…”

“…”

Windsor politely received most of the guests. After some time, she finally saw the two figures.

She’s here too…

Windsor’s somewhat irritated mood instantly improved. A smile appeared on her lips. She looked at the figure who was taking off a trench coat and handing it to a servant.

Although Avena didn’t know why, she no longer had that cold aura she had before, which slightly disappointed Windsor… But Windsor was very interested in Avena’s friend.

Mysterious, beautiful, dangerous… Most importantly, she had a peculiar charm that Windsor found hard to resist. The palpitation in her heart caused by looking directly into those dark red eyes also excited Windsor… She was a little unsure whether it was fear or an exhilarating attraction.