The Devil's Cursed Witch novel Chapter 27

Inside the largest house in the center of Honeyharbor, a graceful lady who looked like a human woman in her late twenties received the scroll presented to him by the messenger from the Wood Elf Clan.

“This elf greets Cornelia Grimm, the Head Witch of the Honeyharbor coven. I present to you a letter of invitation from the High Elder of the Wood Elves.”

The Head of the Witches read the message written on the scroll. “Do let Elder Leeora know that I accept this invitation. I will head to Ronan tomorrow morning.”

The next day, Leeora warmly welcomed the Head of the Witches at the entrance of the city. “I must thank Lady Cornelia for coming despite such quick notice.”

“I believe that the Elder didn’t call me here for no reason.”

Leeora smiled. “Of course there is a reason, but this city is still glad to have you here.”

Cornelia Grimm simply smiled back. “I am sure the reason is related to that human girl.”

Leeora nodded and explained everything to her.

“May I know what her name is?” the Head of the Witches asked.

“She is yet to be given a name by the King,” answered Leeora as she led her to human’s girl’s home.

Cornelia Grimm simply nodded while Leeora tapped her staff on the ground. Sturdy vines appeared like living creatures, efficiently bringing them towards the central part of the city.

As usual, Leeora announced her presence to the girl and entered her home despite receiving no reply. The human girl was used to it as well and wasn’t particularly concerned since she also liked the kind elf lady.

However, when she looked at who had entered her home, there was one more woman with Leeora.

Leeora might have been a beautiful elf in her youth, but now she was an elegant gray-haired woman with wrinkled skin, looking more like a kind elderly. On the other hand, the woman beside her looked like her granddaughter at the peak of her beauty.

Red hair like flames framed her oval face, giving her the impression like she’s someone with a fiery temper. Compared to the tall elves, the woman was short, but she gave off an imposing aura that made the girl feel she’s different from everyone else. However, she didn’t find the woman scary at all, and in fact, she seemed like a warm person with a similar personality as Leeora.

“Dear, this is my friend, Cornelia. She is here to see you,” Leeora explained.

The Head of the Witches observed this frail human girl who looked at her with the most beautiful green eyes she had ever seen. Her unique eyes pulled everyone’s attention, making them forget that she had the pitiful appearance of a young girl who lived a hard life.

The human girl did not react at the introduction. She simply looked at her while Leeora sat next to her and held her hand.

“Dear, my friend wishes to check your physical condition. We want you to feel better quickly and she will be able to help you if you allow her. Will you allow her to?”

The human girl trusted Leeora and nodded to what she asked.

Cornelia Grimm entered the house and put a spell on the door and the windows to prevent outsiders from entering and interrupting. “Let me first do some preparations.”

She flicked her hand and a strange circular pattern made of runes appeared on one of the empty spaces on the wooden floor. It gave off a soft white glow like that of a firefly at night, and it made the human girl stare at it with wonder.

“I specialize in scrying using fire, but since I wish to respect the tree spirit that lives here, today we will simply use the art of soul gazing,” Cornelia explained as she gestured for the human girl to sit on one of the smaller circles within the glowing pattern. “Sit here, child.”

Hesitantly, the human girl obeyed her. She put forward her hands and said, “Put your hands in mine.”