Miss Witch’s Devotion Has Gone… Twisted

”So what exactly is this? Master Mentor.”

In the Church, the Box of Sin was placed on the floor. While Loren was inspecting it, many people gathered around, quite a few Scarecrows having returned.

”This is a Malice Box. It will incite criminal malice in whoever opens it, making them unable to control themselves and commit crimes.”

Loren didn’t utter a single word of truth because he wanted the Box of Sin. If he told them its real name, the Church might actually figure out what this thing was.

In this mad era, the Church simply didn’t have the spare capacity to document so many Anomalies. However, the Church had found a book recording Anomalies called the [Anomaly Record], which documented many Anomalies and even categorized and ranked them by threat level.

Since many Anomalies carried cognitive contamination, the Church never made the Anomaly Record public.

”Has anyone opened it?”

Loren turned to look at the people around him, but no one stepped forward.

”Master Mentor, he opened it.”

Suddenly, one Scarecrow pointed out his companion. Seeing this scene, the other Scarecrows felt puzzled.”Alright, first, you all lock him up. Let him cool off for a few months.”

There’s one very dangerous aspect of the Box of Sin: it doesn’t make people commit crimes by influencing their minds. The Box of Sin genuinely convinces a person’s heart.

So, it’s very difficult to eliminate the Box of Sin’s influence; it can only be worn down slowly.

”But, Master Mentor, is it really necessary to go this far? He’s usually very kind, good to everyone. He couldn’t possibly commit a crime. A single baptism should be enough, right? There’s no need to lock him up for so long...”

One Scarecrow began speaking up for him. Judging by his build, this Scarecrow who had opened the Box of Sin was probably quite young.

The other Scarecrows also agreed with that Scarecrow’s statement; he was truly very popular.

”If he really wouldn’t commit a crime, then why didn’t he respond when I just asked who had opened the box?”

”......”

Indeed, if he had no intention of committing a crime, there was no need to hide himself. He should have stepped forward when Loren asked earlier.

”You all decide. I’ve said my piece. If anything happens, it’s your fault.”

”This box is a calamity to keep around. Ordinary methods can’t destroy it. I know the method to destroy it. Hand it over to me.”

Loren didn’t plan to waste more words. He fired a volley at the Box of Sin, proving its sturdiness, then had Scarlett pick up the box, intending to leave.

But when he saw Scarlett’s unsteady, swaying steps, he chose to carry the Box of Sin himself.

Loren didn’t plan to involve himself further with the Church’s subsequent matters. Even if he were truly a peerless Saint, the Box of Sin would still tempt him to assassinate some villains.

Whatever ultimately happened, it was none of Loren’s business.

”Scarlett, store this in your Life Thief space. Absolutely do not open it, no matter what happens.”

Loren considered Scarlett’s abilities. Even if something really happened to Loren one day, forcing Scarlett to seek revenge and causing her to open the Box of Sin, she most likely wouldn’t succeed. After all, this was someone who fired over a dozen shots without hitting a tree trunk.

But then again, maybe not. Her not being strong enough might also be because her level of corruption wasn’t sufficient. For a Witch, her own life is far less important than the life of her beloved.

Originally, Scarlett had just died once, and all she wanted was to survive.

If Loren died, what Scarlett might want could become the destruction of the world.

”Your Arcane Ability is quite convenient, huh? It’s pretty useful as a backpack...”

Loren placed his hand on Scarlett’s head and ruffled her hair. Although Finale didn’t have backpacks, Scarlett could serve as Loren’s backpack.

Scarlett’s family status had already descended from maid to pet, and finally to backpack.

Regarding her status, Scarlett was also very clear. Even as a pet, she couldn’t compare to Starnight.

This completely ignited Scarlett’s competitive spirit. That very night, when they returned home, Scarlett secretly began competing with Starnight.

Loren liked to throw biscuits into the air for Starnight to catch. But tonight, Scarlett joined this game. The result was a complete trouncing by Starnight. Not only did she fail to catch the biscuits Loren threw, but she also smashed the table at home.

”It’s fine. Even if you’re a complete and utter waste, I’ll still keep you.”

This time, Loren didn’t hit her. Instead, he patted her head to comfort her, his eyes filled with concern for the disadvantaged.

The more he acted like this, the more humiliated Scarlett felt. She bit her skirt and began to cry.

”You’re exposing yourself!”

Loren rapped Scarlett on the head, making her lower her skirt.

”You really don’t feel anything at all?”

Scarlett sat beside Loren, placing her small feet, clad in purple stockings, on Loren’s thigh. She gently bit her lower lip, her gaze towards Loren practically oozing with desire.

”Who taught you that?”

Without even thinking, Loren knew whose fault this was. Mirrorheart was causing trouble again.

After rapping Scarlett’s head once more, Loren turned and went back to his room. Starnight was also returned to its cage.

Only now, a fire had ignited in Scarlett’s eyes. Today, she was determined to accomplish something!

Scarlett mentally reviewed the plan Mirrorheart had given her one more time, steeled her resolve, and returned to her own room.

After returning to his bedroom, Loren needed a long while to calm himself down. To be fair, Scarlett was indeed a beauty, and she looked much more mature than Anna and the others.

Among all the many Witches in Finale, Scarlett ranked near the top. She was widely acknowledged as having the appearance of a pure, white moonlight—a top-tier configuration in every aspect except for her brain and her eyes.

”Wasn’t I supposed to be unable to harbor lustful thoughts towards Witches...”

This effect didn’t seem to work on Loren. But Loren still successfully restrained himself. He still couldn’t bring himself to take advantage of an idiot.

”Master Mentor!”

Scarlett suddenly pushed the door open, startling Loren, especially when Loren noticed Scarlett was still wearing the outfit Mirrorheart had prepared for her.

”Please, give me a chance. I want to be useful too...”