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A kind of kindness and recognition that transcends social structures and is exceptionally extravagant.
Jiang Kehan didn't know how the times would change, but she knew what the human heart was and what true fragility was.
She suddenly realized that, in the end, the most prominent thing she wanted to protect was her inner self.
So Jiang Kehan opened her eyes again, fearlessly staring at the other witches, even though she was about to be met with countless jeers and shakes of the head.
Even if these words came from the Witch Queen, they would be far too arrogant, and she has already proven that she herself could not do it.
Otherwise, Jiang Kehan wouldn't have suffered such injustice.
The other witches remained silent, staring intently into Jiang Kehan's eyes until, after a long while, they broke into awkward smiles and applause.
The applause this time was not enthusiastic, and even somewhat sparse, but undoubtedly, this slow and calm applause reflected only the long-lost sincerity of the cunning fox.
Although there was no further explanation, it was enough.
The future needs to be proven by facts, but for now, they acknowledged the witch before them, who still retained some naivety but was dazzling enough, and her somewhat extravagant wish.
Suddenly, Jiang Kehan felt as if a shackle on her body, or even in her heart, had been broken.
Her magic suddenly contracted, creating a whistling wind that distorted the image of the sword she raised.
It was as if a queen had returned to her kingdom, and the ever-noble queen donned her own magnificent veil.
No more constraints, no more regrets.
Power completely surrendered, magic began to transform, and it became an apostle of will.
Even reality began to crumble, inevitably changing the way Jiang Kehan had hoped for.
In this brief but exhilarating speech, witnessed by hundreds of high-ranking "Empresses of the British Empire"...
Jiang Kehan has entered the third stage of the Great Witch, taking the first step towards the end!
She has saved many people, so this time she is reaching out to her past self.
Redemption, from beginning to end, has become an endless cycle.
Angela was speechless for a moment. She quietly watched Jiang Kehan's increasingly upright back, and in that instant, she seemed to see herself before planning to slaughter the Supreme One, without any hesitation.
So this time, unusually, she just pursed her lips and didn't say anything.
Instead, he hesitated, intending to leave.
Without a doubt, the witch before them was no longer the girl who could be locked in the basement.
However, Angela couldn't help but feel a little regretful; it seemed she really couldn't find a way to alleviate the loneliness in her heart.
What is love?
She shook her head with a sense of relief, and once again gave the same smile as always.
Perhaps what we can't understand is love.
Anyway, Angela was certain that she would love the witch forever, and would continue to love her forever, so...
Jiang Kehan and I are just friends, and that won't change anything. Surprisingly, it's not bad.
When we get back, Nova will probably laugh at me again... Angela pursed her lips, somewhat helplessly.
But as she was about to leave, a hand stubbornly grabbed the hem of her dress.
Having poured out her heart, Jiang Kehan, no longer restrained, smiled and spoke in a deliberately undulating voice.
"My lord, how could you leave without saying goodbye to your own servant?"
"My work isn't finished yet, you're not thinking of firing me prematurely, are you?"
Angela was taken aback, even somewhat awkward.
This prompted Sherlock Mikkelsen, who was standing nearby, to chuckle and pat her on the shoulder. Without saying anything more, he left.
"My dear female administrator, you seem to have embarrassed me unexpectedly."
Angela also mimicked Jiang Kehan's tone, shrugged, and glanced sideways at Jiang Kehan.
It was as if he had seen the guy who was causing him trouble, and he felt a little melancholy.
However, the smile on his lips could not be erased.
"But you're right, as my officer, please continue to perform your duties."
Angela looked at Jiang Kehan with a cold expression and spoke softly.
"Go try to save me, you hopeless wicked woman."
What is love?
Angela still didn't understand.
But today, she realized that there are people who are even more willful and unreasonable than her.
Suddenly, my heart raced, as if I were reacting to a provocation, or perhaps with a faint sense of fear that this situation would be beyond my control.
Her inner turmoil made it hard for her to hide her smile.
Chapter 492 Meowball has already collected witch taxes for tens of millions of years!
The ball continued, and the real highlight was yet to come—if not for Jiang Kehan's exhilarating duel.
Barring this almost unpredictable accident, a normal dance party, once the atmosphere is set, will begin a series of transactions.
These transactions, whether overt or covert, involving intrigue and backstabbing, are involved in the entire operation of the British Empire, acting as its invisible blood vessels, transporting nutrients.
From a purely personal perspective, the Great Witches no longer need to be limited by material things; they value the truth behind countless worlds.
However, that was in the past. With increased socialization, each witch has developed her own unique preferences.
The research witches make a living by researching the truth, while also selling or publishing certain papers in exchange for a large amount of experimental equipment and supplies.
The lord witches, on the other hand, preferred to manage their own great undertakings. In their eyes, exchanging material things for truth was much easier than conducting their own research.
Not to mention, the deals, big or small, made at the ball often involve political factors.
Therefore, Jiang Kehan found it difficult to refuse this part of the activity.
Her territory is currently in a state of disrepair. Although the Fran witches in her house are currently catching up on modern knowledge, what will happen after they finish their studies?
We can't just let them do nothing all day and simply enjoy life, can we?
That would be too much to ask of a great witch who is searching for herself.
As for those who want to support their cause and obtain a share of its output, Jiang Kehan's main problem is that she has neither money nor resources.
That means I still have some connections.
But if you use your connections too much, you might end up becoming someone else's person, which is quite regrettable.
The advantage of transactions at the ball is that market demand always exceeds supply, and resources can be exchanged for resources.
Although Jiang Kehan didn't have much money, she held a real trump card in her hand—the transformed cat balls.
Look at this! A loyal, harmless, and even powerful witch-level partner who generates extra resources—who wouldn't like her!
This is especially timely for territories that already possess advanced combat capabilities but lack manpower.
Moreover, Jiang Kehan doesn't focus on one-off transactions, as those are not profitable; she sells distribution channels.
As long as sufficient resources are provided each year, all witches in the other party's territory can freely go to the Meowball Tavern to recruit Meowballs!
Jiang Kehan can even acquire certain essential resources at twice the market price, a win-win situation—Jiang Kehan wins again.
After all, she originally wanted the cat ball to be gradually accepted by the witch, and now this is perfect.
The cats not only got a better life, but Jiang Kehan's wallet also got fuller, and even these rich and powerful noble witches were satisfied.
As for whether there will be a shortage of cat balls?
Jiang Kehan simply smiled and remained silent after hearing this question, her expression mysterious.
First of all, Meowballs are creatures with a very strong possessive nature. Usually, a Meowball will only sign a permanent contract with one witch.
If the other cat already has a cat companion, the other cats will deliberately avoid it.
Jiang Kehan was able to own three cat balls by taking a shortcut—she had signed a temporary employment contract at the time.
However, the three cats have now gotten used to each other's presence, and they spend their days either bickering or on their way to bickering.
Secondly, the number of Meowballs far exceeds that of the Witches. The Silver Sea was created much earlier than the Witches, and because Meowballs are difficult to kill, their numbers continue to increase.
If the Silver Sea weren't theoretically infinitely large, then Meowball would have already completely destroyed it.
As for the exact number, it's enough to hold the witch's companions' locations for tens of millions of years—if the number of cat balls doesn't change.
Sigh, looking at it this way, it seems that witches are the ones who are being "exploited".
Jiang Kehan was somewhat moved, but she was quick to accept the money and nod.
As for why the other witches dared to pay a deposit before even seeing the transformed cat ball?
It's important to know that Jiang Kehan set the fees based on the size of the other party's territory. Even the several End Witches felt a pang of regret – some resources, though not very valuable, were produced in very small quantities.
They don't usually have much overflow storage, but Jiang Kehan specifically asked for these resources.
On the one hand, Jiang Kehan has already proven herself. Even if it doesn't quite match her promises, it's still an investment in her, since these channels are paid for annually anyway.
If things don't go well, I just won't pay anymore.
But they probably didn't expect that the annual payment clause was actually set by Jiang Kehan in preparation for future price increases.
After truly understanding the value of the Meowball companion, Jiang Kehan didn't believe these noble witches would give up on renewing their subscriptions.
On the other hand, Jiang Kehan took out the certificate from the Great Second Seat's boss, Miao, with her left hand, and signed an almost permanent channel contract with Angelelli and Sherlock Mikefan with her right hand.
Now that we have both the carrot and the stick, how can we fish in the muddy waters of the British political center if we don't show some appreciation?!
However, there are many shrewd witches on the British Isles, and many of them renewed their subscriptions for a hundred years in one go.
This was because Jiang Kehan specifically pointed out that the maximum renewal period was one hundred years.
"They are really rich."
After taking stock of her gains, Jiang Kehan felt somewhat emotional.
Sherlock Mikfan, who was standing to the side, chuckled and picked up his teacup to offer an explanation.
"These are just a drop in the ocean of their real assets. Don't be fooled by their pained expressions; they're probably just putting on an act for us."
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