8 Gathering Intelligence (2/2)

All witch agents saluted and bowed respectfully. They dissipated from the elder witches' view and turned into blue light particles.

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”What do you think?” asked Pasha to the other two elder witches.

”We need to do something.” Alethea said.

Celine sighed, ”If the world keeps on progressing in this way, I believe its inhabitants will prematurely die before the end of the world. Maybe that will be better? At least they won't feel the pain of being cooked alive?” she started to giggle.

Both Pasha and Alethea were speechless with Celine's grim comments. They pretended not to hear anything and continued with the discussion.

”Let me handle the Orcs. Although Graycastle Empire was not on their route, after they depleted the resources at the north, they might cross the Impassable Mountain ranges to enter our lands.” Alethea spoke confidently.

”Be gentle. Don't immediately attack as what you did like the last 10 years when we met the previous Goblin Chief. Try to find ways to communicate to explain the current conditions to the Orc Elder Chieftain.” Pasha requested gently. She knew what kind of person Alethea was. She was loyal and passionate in preserving the heritage of the witches, while being harsh to others and herself.

Alethea showed a not-so-happy expression, but it soon disappeared without being detected by Pasha.

”Let me investigate the Elves' situation. I've been very interested in the underground kingdom of the Dark Elves for a while now. Sister Walsh had reported on more than one occasion that she observed the transport of raw magic stones from the area. It seemed the magic stones were sent to the Demons' colony.” Celine grinned.

”How about the movements of the Demons? Why didn't I hear any notable news about them?”

”It's because they have been very quiet all this while.” Celine replied. ”However, the movements of raw magic stone from the Dark Elves underground kingdom towards the Demon's lair was active just recently.”

”Then, go ahead Celine and take extra precaution.” Pasha acquiesced.

”Then I will take on the remaining investigation at the Oni's empire. They were neutral towards Graycastle empire, but I have read reports on them using human slaves. Sister Helen work managed to salvage some of them back towards Graycastle. It's time to get acquainted with them.” Pasha added.

”No matter what happens, we must protect the empire and our brethren. Others were secondary.” Alethea added.

”Let's converged here after the investigations were done. Everyone has at a maximum 48 hours. Then we will meet up with His Highness to report the current conditions.” Pasha calmly stated her order. She was worried the other Elder Witches will do more than they should if they took too long a time.

All three looked at each other deeply as they know what is in each other mind.

”Glory to Neverwinter.” All three of the Elder Witches saluted each other by placing their palm on their chests. They were now known as Neverwinter Witches, the final legacy left by the forgotten Taquila.

They dissipated into mists.

In their mind, they were to achieve their own goals regardless of the methods.

Failure is not an option.