Soon, Charmy and Grey set off toward the small woods, looking just like twins.
Meanwhile, Finral caught up with Noelle and teleported with her to the home of Vanica and his wife.
At that moment, Domina was beating the living daylights out of Vanica because he was out walking his bird in broad daylight again.
"I'll teach you to walk your bird! I'll teach you!" Domina's punches landed with heavy impact, and Vanica was beaten until he was almost unrecognizable.
"I was wrong, honey! I won't dare do it again next time!" Vanica pleaded for mercy.
"So... so violent..." Finral felt like he was developing psychological trauma. Domina looked like such a delicate girl; who knew she would be this violent the moment she threw a punch?
"Mistress, it seems we have guests," Mariella said helplessly.
"Is that so?" Domina immediately lowered her raised fist and scratched her hair instead, then looked up at Noelle. "Oh, it's Noelle. What brings you here?"
"Sorry to intrude on you both. I really do have something I'd like to ask you about this time," Noelle said.
"Don't just stand there. Sit down and talk!" Domina said, pointing to the table in the courtyard.
"Okay, thanks!" Finral said and moved to sit down.
"No need. I came here mainly to ask if the Diamond Kingdom has any method to cure an Ancient Curse?" After Noelle finished speaking, Finral didn't know whether to sit or stand, so he ended up looking off toward the distant forest at a forty-five-degree angle.
"An Ancient Curse? It doesn't seem like it." Vanica shook his head. As a former commanding officer of the Diamond Kingdom, he was quite familiar with the kingdom's capabilities.
"Alright, sorry to bother you," Noelle said and was about to leave, but Domina called out to her.
"Noelle, may I ask who has been cursed?" Domina asked hesitantly.
"Asta's arms were cursed at the Underwater Temple. If he doesn't get treated, he won't be able to use his hands for the rest of his life..." Noelle said, feeling dejected.
"I thought it was just a normal injury. I really couldn't tell at the time..." Domina said in surprise.
"Never be able to use his arms again?" Mariella's beautiful eyes were filled with pity and indignation. A person who couldn't even use magic had now been cursed in their arms—how were they supposed to live?
"That really is unfortunate," Vanica said, his face full of sorrow.
"The most authoritative recovery mage in the Clover Kingdom has already determined that there is likely no one in our country who can treat Asta. So, I came here with the attitude of just trying my Luck, wanting to see if the Diamond Kingdom has any methods, even if it's just a vague rumor!" Noelle said, her heart aching.
"I do have a lead. My hometown, the Witchs Forest—the magic of the Witchs Forest Queen might be able to save Asta," Domina said with a serious expression.
"Really? Where is the Witchs Forest?" Noelle asked excitedly.
"The Witchs Forest is located at the border between the east of the Clover Kingdom and the Diamond Kingdom. It is an autonomous region that doesn't belong to any kingdom. The residents are all female, and they specialize in hexes, spirits, and other special magic. Therefore, the women there are called witches!" Domina introduced enthusiastically.
"All women? Isn't that paradise?" Upon hearing this, Finral was instantly ecstatic. He absolutely had to go to such a wonderful place, especially since there was a lead on curing Asta!
"Paradise? Other men have thought the same thing, until they were turned into bugs and turtles by those witches. I don't know, Finral, do you want to be a bug, a turtle, or maybe a new species?" Domina raised an eyebrow and smiled. There were plenty of witches there who were far more hot-tempered than her; she was considered gentle compared to them.
"Hahaha, I think I prefer being human~" Finral laughed awkwardly. He had originally imagined graceful beauties, but after what Domina said, they instantly turned into giant monsters in his mind.
"Witch... Isn't Vanessa also a witch? Vanessa disappeared just now; could it be that she went back to the Witchs Forest?" Noelle said involuntarily.
"That's true! Vanessa must have gone back alone!" Finral agreed.
"If that's the case, you might need to prepare yourselves. Witches can only live in the Witchs Forest. People like me and Vanessa are considered runaway witches. Once these witches are caught and brought back, they face severe punishment. Moreover, Vanessa holds a very significant position in the Queen's heart. If she went back this time, I'm afraid she will never be able to come out again," Domina said.
"What? Vanessa will be trapped there too? No, Domina, tell me quickly how to get to the Witchs Forest. I can't let Vanessa fight alone!" Noelle said anxiously.
"Noelle, you don't need to worry, because I will be going too," Domina said.
"But, aren't you afraid of being punished?" Noelle asked in surprise.
"Don't worry, I will protect my family," Vanica said, walking up behind Domina.
"The fact that my husband and I can be reunited, and that we are living a peaceful and happy life now—all of this has a lot to do with Asta," Domina explained.
"I also don't want to keep owing people favors, so let's make this trip together!" Mariella said firmly.
"Since everyone has decided, there's no time to lose. Let's set off now. I'll teleport everyone back, and then we'll pick up Asta to find the Queen and get him treated!" Finral said.
"I, uh... I thought Senior Finral would run away," Noelle said in surprise.
"Am I that pathetic? Asta is my junior; how could I stand by and watch?" Finral said awkwardly. In reality, he did have thoughts of backing out, as he was used to being a coward, but after experiencing so much with Asta, he wouldn't abandon his teammates again!
"Wait for me, I'm going to grab some things!" Domina suddenly became lively again. However, the moment she stood up, her expression changed, and she began pounding punches into Vanica's face again.
"What did I do, honey?" Vanica felt very aggrieved. He was taking this beating without knowing why, and he was going to die with regrets!
"Seriously, I defected just for you, and this is the bare-bones shack you give me to live in? Just thinking about it makes me furious!" After venting her frustration, Domina finally went to pack her things, and the group soon teleported to the sky above the Black Bulls headquarters.
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