Otaku Witch

"Then we'll take our leave for tonight, thank you for your hospitality."

The Succubus Witch, having gotten what she wanted, picked up her sister who still lay on the sofa with a large belly, unable to move, and got to her feet to say goodbye; the two of them leaped down from the balcony and returned to their own floor.

On the top floor, Dorothy glanced at the Angel Witch, who had cleaned up the kitchen and returned to the living room, and after some thought, she finally spoke up.

"Sophia, about today, I'm sorry, okay?"

Angel Witch: "???"

The Pure White Witch looked puzzled at the sudden apology from the young lady and was somewhat at a loss.

"Just now, you overstepped your bounds as my Master to invite the president and the others to dine together. I was only being polite subconsciously, without the intention of a serious invite, and moreover, you were somewhat unwilling, weren't you?"

Dorothy explained as she spoke.

Sophia fell slightly silent for a moment, somewhat surprised.

Was the young lady actually such a thoughtful person? Could her flawless performance really be seen through?

However, she didn't deny it but instead nodded her head.

"It's nothing, I don't mind these things, and it's not that I don't welcome Madeline and the others; it's just that I was a bit wary because I thought this guy might have some kind of idea about you, Miss. But since you already accepted her invitation, I won't say more. Just be more careful in the future."

The Pure White Witch sat down on the sofa too, claiming indifference, but in fact, her mood inexplicably started to improve.

"I see, whether you mind or not is your affair, but I'm apologizing because it's my own responsibility. After all, we're going to live together for quite a few years; it's better to clear up these small grievances if possible. I don't want to let these trivial hidden dangers accumulate only to burst out uncontrollably later on. I'm quite satisfied with you as my roommate."

Dorothy was forthright about her point of view.

But in the end, she finally asked a question that had been bothering her for some time.

"Speaking of which, why do you always call me 'Miss'? You make it sound as if I'm really a young lady, even though your status as the Student Council President seems even better than mine, Sophia. Should I address you as 'President' too? Can't I just call you by your name?"

Each time Dorothy was addressed as 'Miss' by the Angel Witch, she felt as if she was being made fun of in a vague manner. Yet, upon closer reflection, she realized that most of the time, Sophia seemed quite serious about it.

That was very strange indeed.

From the information Dorothy gathered in recent days on the campus forum, Sophia came from a distinguished family with possible ties to the Academy Head, hinting at lineage that could trace back to the God King, making her a true Noble Blood Heir.

In terms of status, she would only be higher than Dorothy, a former Descendant of the Dragon King, not lower. So why did it always feel to Dorothy that Sophia was acting too humbly in her presence? She consistently behaved as if she was in a lower position, as if she were truly serving Dorothy like a young lady.

Was it just because Sophia's teacher was Dorothy's mother?

That would be far-fetched, even though in the Witch World, the relationship between teacher and student is indeed highly valued, sometimes even stronger than that between mother and daughter tied by blood. But there's no need for Sophia to act to such an extent; it was beyond a normal teacher-student relationship, more like the relationship between a ruler and a retainer.

Although Dorothy's mother was indeed formidable, having become a Peak Witch at a young age with the potential to be a Sage, with the Angel Witch's talent and status, it wasn't necessary to be so obsequious. As long as she continued to grow normally, Sophia's future achievements would surely not be much less than her own mother's.

In short, it was all very strange.

When Mom Dragon gave her the three options earlier, Dorothy found the third option very odd. What surprised her even more was that Sophia seemed to have no resistance toward such an outrageous arrangement, which was preposterous.

According to the usual plot, shouldn't the Angel Witch be strongly dissatisfied, leading Dorothy to defiantly declare that fortunes change and not to underestimate one's potential, setting a three-year challenge.

Then, when Dorothy emerged victorious, Sophia would have a change of heart and even begin to have favorable impressions, culminating in a cold rejection by Dorothy, leaving Sophia in regret, weeping bitterly...

Yeah, that's the kind of development that's sufficiently majestic, when Dorothy was about to speak her lines, yet that Pure White Witch simply agreed with a light nod.

At that moment, her submissive attitude almost made Dorothy wonder if even if she were truly an irredeemable good-for-nothing, and on top of that extremely ugly, with a face full of pimples, Sophia would still agree.

What exactly is her relationship with mother, what's the story there, and why is she so obedient and well-behaved?

Dorothy was very curious.

And to such a question, the Pure White Witch's body stiffened slightly, instinctively wanting to avoid it, but after thinking it over carefully, she still spoke up.

"Because Miss, you are my Miss. I was once trained by the teacher as a successor, and now that you have returned, Miss, the teacher's successor is naturally you. Therefore, my duty naturally becomes to assist you. As your future retainer, is there anything wrong with calling you Miss?"

"Rest assured, although I find you somewhat unpleasant to look at, thinking you are lazy and a homebody without any dignity, and really quite a disgrace to our teacher, even so I will still support you properly."

"You needn't doubt me, no matter when, where, or for what reason, I will never betray you, Miss. Please be sure to remember this."

Despite saying such humble words, the self-proclaimed retainer, the Angel Witch, didn't have an iota of respect for her own Miss in her tone.

Sophia's eyes, as dazzling as gold, fixed on Dorothy, and then she said these actually somewhat shameful lines with a plain face.

And when she spoke, her tone was undeniably loyal, but the Homebody Witch, moved by inspiration, heard a hint of sorrow in the Angel Witch's voice.

"There's no such thing as loyalty without reason in this world, surely you must give me a reason."

Faced with such an elusive answer, Dorothy frowned.

She didn't understand Sophia's reason for doing so. Surely with the Angel Witch's capabilities, she could easily carve out her own Witch Territory, couldn't she? With her reputation at the Witch Academy, all she would have to do upon graduation is call out, and followers would surely flock to her. So why degrade herself to be the retainer of such an unambitious salted fish like her?

In response to this probing question, the Pure White Witch lowered her eyes.

"Because that territory of the teacher you despise so much and are unwilling to inherit is the only place I have to call my own. I can't possibly betray my own home, can I?"

Sophia's voice trembled a bit, the tone carrying resentment, complaint, sorrow, and even envy among other emotions, making it seem quite complicated.

However, she quickly regained her composure, got her emotions in check, and then continued speaking to Dorothy.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Alright, Miss, you should be satisfied now. Okay then, it's getting late, and we have the opening ceremony to attend tomorrow. Let's get some rest."

Not wanting to speak further, the Pure White Witch got up and returned to her room, leaving a somewhat at-a-loss Dorothy sitting on the sofa.

"It's all true, Dorothy. Congratulations—you've got yourself an absolutely loyal retainer. Even I'm a bit envious of you," said the voice of Hat Senior Sister above her head.

It's just that this affirmation from the future ruler only made the Homebody Witch feel even more bewildered.

She was feeling a bit regretful at the moment, she shouldn't have let her curiosity get the better of her and asked all those questions. Now it's just added to her troubles.

Sigh, it seems Sophia really does have a story.

...With the Homebody Witch's mind in turmoil...