The Speedrun Manual of Miss Witch - Chapter 80

Ciel found it hard to imagine what a third-tier entity was like—from “Crown Guard” Nia alone, Ciel hadn’t discerned much strength.

Nia felt like she had put all her points into defense. It seemed no matter the situation, she could always escape with Avena.

For Nia, combat was never the plan; her sole priority was protecting Avena.

Under such circumstances, it was difficult to gauge her true strength.

The silver light before her gradually began to fade, and Ciel slowly regained control of her body.

This advancement to the second tier… would there be any rewards?

The white light receded.

…

【Reality】

【Saint Year 741, June 20, 16:15】

【Evaluation: papapapapapapa!!!】

【Congratulations Host! Felicitations Host! Through arduous effort, you have finally completed the second-tier Reconstitution Ritual! This is one small step for Host, and… actually just one small step ^^_】

【I bet no one has ever challenged summoning so many spiritual beings at once without suffering backlash. One must praise your boldness, but it’s also thanks to Host’s inherent “Charm.”】

【I am pleased Host is so interested in the Old Days. Based on Host’s correct choice, the system has decided to return a precious gift to you… although it’s not fixed yet ^^】

【Take it, you deserve this based on your performance.】

【Reward: Fate Points × 66, 【Head Hunter Lv.1】, 【Echo of the Silver-White Timebinder (Badly Damaged)】】

【Fate Points: 136】

Ciel slowly opened her eyes, pushed herself up, and leaned back against the sofa behind her.

She was back in the guest room at Avena’s house.

She looked at the system panel before her and took a slow breath.

How much?

A direct reward of 66 Fate Points?

And a skill plus a sealed artifact?

Looking at the 136 Fate Points in her balance, a bold idea sprouted in Ciel’s mind.

Maybe for every Reconstitution Ritual advancement, she should just go farm Kitty?

Guaranteed profit.

It was a viable idea, but Ciel temporarily suppressed it and looked at the other rewards.

With so many Fate Points awarded, the other rewards might contain something game-changing.

She looked at the newly acquired skill, 【Head Hunter Lv.1】. Its details unfolded before her.

【Head Hunter Lv.1: Host’s hands are itching, craving headshots—Slightly increases your precision and causes any form of attack targeting an enemy’s head to deal additional damage.】

Ciel: “…”

I just stomped on one head. It’s not like I’m actually a psychopath who enjoys blowing people’s heads off. System, are you misunderstanding something?

But regardless, it was still a skill that slightly increased damage. She just didn’t know if the stated increase in “precision” would actually make her firearm shots more accurate.

Increased Dexterity not only improved physical flexibility and athletic ability but also slightly boosted strength. What increased precision would bring, Ciel would have to discover herself.

Next, Ciel focused her attention on the final reward.

It was a damaged sealed artifact. As she looked at it, a silver light flashed, and a familiar silver pocket watch appeared in her hand.

This…

Isn’t this the antique silver pocket watch that gave me the system?

Ciel habitually opened the watch. On the black and silver face, the bright silver hands ticked faintly, accurately keeping time.

This thing… is a sealed artifact?

As Ciel wondered, the detailed information about the pocket watch appeared before her.

【【Echo of the Silver-White Timebinder (Badly Damaged)】: Exclusive Sealed Artifact, Bound, More abilities can be obtained as the artifact is repaired.】

【Current Ability: 【Echo of Time Lv.1】】

【Echo of Time Lv.1: Records the Host’s individual time at the current moment. After 10 seconds, or when life is threatened, returns the Host individually to the recorded time and removes all negative statuses.】

【Side Effect: For 1 hour after use, the Host’s individual space-time will become chaotic, causing the Host’s state to jump between different save files.】

How much?

Ciel reread the ability description, finding it hard to believe.

This… isn’t this a bit too strong?

But after seeing the side effect, Ciel felt somewhat relieved.

Recording time, returning the body to the past—Ciel was familiar with such abilities from various manga and games in her previous life.

But this was a sealed artifact, and it came with side effects.

This side effect would prevent Ciel from maintaining her original form, causing her state to jump between different save files.

She could be fighting an opponent as “Judicator,” use the watch to save herself once, and then “Judicator” Ciel might instantly turn into “Gambler” Ciel or even “Pure” Ciel, only to be instantly killed.

The ability was powerful, but it had to be used in situations where she could finish the enemy. Otherwise, after one use, there would be little chance of turning the tables.

But regardless, it was a powerful life-saving sealed artifact, and it could even be upgraded.

She just didn’t know the upgrade conditions or what new abilities it might gain.

Would they also be related to time?

Time stop? Rewind? Time acceleration? Time severance?

Possible, but Ciel believed the side effects wouldn’t be pleasant either.

Having obtained a new sealed artifact and skill, plus a large sum of Fate Points, Ciel’s mind started buzzing with possibilities.

An idea had formed during the simulation.

Previously, Avena had asked about the “Radiance Bishop’s” real or disguised identity, which Ciel didn’t know.

But Avena seemed capable of doing more if she possessed that information.

If she could obtain his public identity, then massacre everyone at Deton Manor and drag the Deton Group into it, maybe the Deton Group would directly confront that “Radiance Bishop.”

If only she knew his disguise…

There was indeed one method that might work.

But before that, Ciel needed to test the extent of her verbal influence after drinking the “Instigator” potion, augmented by the “Instigator” ability and the “Art of Conversation” skill.

If the effect was good…

Then simulate one more time, make preparations…

No one from Deton Manor must escape…

Kill them all, pile them in the underground sanctuary, and sacrifice them all the moment the “Radiance Bishop” arrives.

With the corpse of the second-tier “Missionary” Kitty present, these offerings would surely attract an Other Side entity inclined towards mental influence.

Previously, even “Radiance Bishop” Hugh hadn’t dared to look at her spiritual page. Ciel didn’t believe that “Radiance Bishop” would remain unaffected when facing a spiritual being of that caliber.

Remember, when she sacrificed Kitty to summon that monster earlier, Ciel hadn’t even let it use any mental attacks.

At that time, with the cooperation of the spiritual being, plus “Instigator” and “Art of Conversation”…

If the enemy was Kitty, even if I claimed I was “Sadhana” then, she would have had to believe me.

Knock, knock, knock—

Just then, a knock sounded at the door. Avena’s voice from outside interrupted Ciel’s thoughts.

“Ciel… I need to discuss something with you…” Avena’s voice came from outside the door.

Ciel recalled for a moment and roughly understood what it was about.

She came to ask me to sleep together.