So I Became a Witch and Started Doing Daily Quests

Chapter 446 : Dragon Vein Sorcerer

"Screeeech—"Accompanied by the sharp sound of a whistle, the magic steam airship wrapped in cloud sprites rapidly lifted from the 【Cloudwater Causeway】, vanishing into the clouds above.

"Janna, we should head back too."

Gawen-Toul, who stood beside Janna, tugged at her arm gently as she spoke, her gaze still following the airship.

"Alright, let’s go."

Retracting her gaze, Janna followed Gawen-Toul onto the mechanical carriage.

"That apprentice from Blackbone Grove is really cold. Their mentor’s leaving, and he didn’t even come to see them off."

The person Gawen-Toul referred to was none other than Jose-Gold, who had entered the White Tower with the two of them this year.

"Apprentice dark wizards have always liked to keep to themselves. They don’t care much for social niceties or formalities."

After finishing their meal at the restaurant, the group of wizards who had completed the escort mission, along with several other rejected apprentices, had no intention of lingering in Dordogne. They departed directly for 【Cloudwater Causeway】 to catch the 1 p.m. magic steam airship back to Turin.

Unlike Janna and Gawen-Toul, who chose to see off their fellow “hometown” apprentices out of heartfelt gratitude and reluctance, Jose-Gold from Blackbone Grove had simply greeted Gushan-Rav briefly after the meal, then turned and left.

To Janna, this behavior wasn’t particularly surprising. However, seeing this seemed to hit a nerve in Gawen-Toul, who began venting unreservedly.

"That’s why I say dark wizard apprentices are the hardest to get along with. Even if you help them, they act like it’s only natural and never show a shred of gratitude!"

Watching Gawen-Toul getting more worked up by the second, Janna, who had been a bit sentimental over the parting, found herself growing curious instead.

"Gawen, were you hurt by a dark wizard apprentice before? Why do you always get so fired up whenever they come up?"

"Am I fired up? I didn’t even notice."

Hearing Janna’s question, Gawen-Toul’s eyes clearly dodged hers, and her stream of complaints came to a sudden halt.

Noticing this, Janna didn’t press further. Instead, she turned her gaze back to the window, watching the direction the magic steam airship had disappeared toward.

"Ladies, we’ve arrived at our destination. Please disembark."

Hearing the alchemical creature’s voice, laced with “electronic tones,” Janna and Gawen-Toul handed over their silver coins before stepping off the mechanical carriage one after the other.

"Thank you for your generosity. Farewell."

After collecting their fare, the alchemical creature offered a practiced farewell before driving the carriage away from the White Tower.

"Janna, do you think these alchemical creatures in Dordogne were really created using the souls of intelligent beings by alchemists?"

"Partially, yes. But only if the being had signed a『Soul Donation Contract』with the alchemist while alive.

Otherwise, it would be a violation of the《Witch Law》."

The《Witch Law》in the wizarding world had many branches. The《Alchemical Codex》specifically stipulated that any soul used in alchemical experiments must be purchased at designated locations approved by the local mercenary guild—otherwise, it was illegal.

Of course, the《Witch Law》only protected registered citizens within wizard communities or mortals in the lower districts.

Those who followed the Darksun Church, or came from other planes, were not protected under this jurisdiction.

Soon after, led by a book-shaped guiding sprite, the two passed through the 【Star Ring Barrier】 and once again entered the “cosmic” space formed by endless stars.

"Every time I come here, I still feel awestruck."

Looking around at the boundless sea of stars and the endless darkness beyond, Gawen-Toul, standing beside Janna, couldn’t help but marvel.

"Same here."

"Identity verification complete. Access granted."

Before Janna could respond, 【Number One】’s voice echoed in her ears.

In the next moment, the starlight receded. The boundless starry universe vanished swiftly, replaced by a towering white structure standing among dense woods and a lake.

"So this is the real White Tower——"

"Rooooar——"

Just as Janna was murmuring to herself, a dragon’s roar and a strong gust of wind suddenly swept down from above them, nearly knocking both of them over.

"Watch it, rookies!"

Looking up at the sound, they saw a burly man clad in black leather armor, riding a massive adult black dragon, soaring toward the White Tower. As he passed, he shouted a reminder in their direction.

"That’s an actual dragon... and it’s been tamed by a human."

Watching the black dragon speed by overhead, Gawen-Toul was stunned. Aside from Anthony-Blackcrow’s bone dragon, she had never seen a real dragon before. Her mouth hung open in astonishment as she followed its path.

"He must be a【Dragon Vein Sorcerer】with dragon blood.

Otherwise, no proud dragon would let a human ride them."

Watching the black dragon disappear into the White Tower, Janna—herself a newcomer to the tower—softly explained beside Gawen-Toul.

"【Number One】, without a【Flight Permit】, are we allowed to fly in this area?"

"I’m sorry. Without a【Flight Permit】, flight is not permitted anywhere in Dordogne."

Shoo, shoo, shoo—

As【Number One】replied, several wizard apprentices flew over their heads on flying brooms.

"Gawen, do you think you can cross this lake on your own?"

"I can, just takes a bit of effort—

Janna, if you’ve got a way, go ahead. I’ll catch up soon."

"Want me to help?"

"No need. I’d like to do it myself."

Hearing this, Janna nodded, respecting her decision.

"Then I’ll go ahead first."

With that, Janna chanted a transfiguration spell. In a flash, she transformed into a cyan carp and leapt into the chilly lake water.

Watching her swim away, Gawen-Toul took out a crystal orb from her interdimensional storage bracelet, then quickly chanted a spell and infused the incantation into her feet.

"This should work."

Casting【Water Repulsion Curse】on herself, Gawen-Toul stepped directly onto the shimmering lake surface, striding swiftly toward the direction of the White Tower.