Otaku Witch-Chapter 1080 - 637: Path to the Underworld, Santukawa (Part 2)

But he regretted asking as soon as he did; this was not a question to be asked lightly. The witch's view of good and evil was clearly different from when she was human.

Why ask such an unsolvable question when there's nothing else to do? It might end up harming the sisters' relationship.

However, to her surprise, the Good Sister didn't avoid the question and, as usual, watched her quietly with a smile.

"No one has the right to judge others at will. Isn't that something you said yourself once?"

Dorothy: "..."

Oh, did I say that?

She was somewhat puzzled, but after searching the Memory Palace carefully, she seemed to recall that she did indeed say it during Witch's Night while chatting idly with the Good Sister.

Oh, as expected of me, I can actually say something so philosophical.

The Homebody Witch thought embarrassedly.

And Miss Shepherdess shook her head indulgently.

Even though her sister just said it casually, she remembered it clearly.

"The standard for judging good and evil on this river does not lie with others but with the heart of the one crossing."

"A person can easily deceive others. Even the most skilled Mind Reader can sometimes be fooled by truly cunning criminals."

"But few can deceive their own heart."

"Every heart has a balance scale within it; people who live without regret are hard to find in this world."

So said Miss White Impermanence.

But she thought for a moment before turning her gaze to the Horse-Faced beside her.

At this time, Evil Breed Little Loli had already crossed the river first. But honestly, if there were to be a Wicked People Conference, her true form would undoubtedly be voted the top villain.

Yet at this time, she walked on the Three Paths River, and the water was calm.

Little Lolita leisurely trod the water on stilts.

Dorothy also saw this scene, thinking this useless river might be malfunctioning.

"But if there really is an evildoer who lives without regret, that person is undoubtedly a great evil in the world."

Miss White Impermanence had to add to that.

The Three Paths River's judgment system is good, but the human heart is indeed unpredictable. In a large forest, you'll find all sorts of birds, and in this world, there are truly chaotic Evil Breeds like the Devil King who would do anything so long as it's amusing.

She truly finds happiness within herself, never regretting.

And following closely behind the Horse-Faced comes Ox-Head.

Little Fatty Dragon also walks on water, but as soon as she enters the river, the water becomes turbulent, with waves reaching the sky.

Hmm, undoubtedly, this is an evildoer in the usual sense.

However, faced with such stormy weather, Little Fatty Dragon seems unfazed. She doesn't even bother to pack away the snacks in her hands but strides boldly into the torrents.

Facing the wind, she dons a cloak; facing the waves, she shatters them; all obstacles before her are but jokes, all dangers are truly plain paths.

No matter if there's a road ahead, her presence creates it; a true warrior dares to face any challenge and danger head on.

Little Fatty Dragon quickly crosses the river, catching up with Artie, even after just emerging from the storm, yet she remains untouched by water.

"Ah, this..."

Dorothy gaped at this scene, and the timid Little Fatty Dragon in her memory truly seemed fierce now.

She then looked at her own Good Sister.

The White-Clad Witch naturally stepped into the river, but...

If the disturbance Little Fatty Dragon caused was a storm, then right at this moment, the entire Three Paths River boiled over, with water directly shooting skyward, seemingly trying to sweep away everything.

However, when the White-Clad Witch calmly stepped in, an invisible power immediately suppressed everything.

In an instant, the skies cleared, the water's surface mirrored like a tranquil lake, sparkling with light.

Indeed, if there were no rainbow on the water's surface, it would almost seem as if the prior river turmoil was just an illusion.

Dorothy: "..."

Gasp, my Good Sister, what did you do to incur such a great sin?

The Homebody Witch was dumbfounded.

Yet Miss White Impermanence only glanced at the river, using the rainbow as a bridge, and looked at her sister, asking if she would like to join in crossing over it.

But Dorothy thought for a moment and then shook her head toward her Good Sister.

"This river looks quite amazing; I also want to give it a try."

While crossing with her sister, she could probably ignore the judgment of the Three Paths River.

But since she was here, the Homebody Witch also wanted to ask her own heart.

The previous Conscience Devil's Mirror left her with nothing but silence, not knowing if the Three Paths River could reflect her inner truth.

So, after the Good Sister stepped across the rainbow bridge to the other side, the Homebody Witch took a deep breath and also stepped forward.

In the next instant, the river's water directly froze.

Hmm, this river, which at its minimum flowed slowly, now stood still.

Even the Weak Water in the river once capable of swallowing all things now strangely gained buoyancy.

The Homebody Witch walked along the riverbed as if on a solid road.

"What, there's more than just Three Paths."

After crossing the river, Dorothy looked at the now flowing water and mumbled to herself.

The Third King: "..."

For a moment, even the well-informed Third King was speechless.

After a while, Miss Horse-Faced was the first to mumble.

"Tsk, indeed a freak."

Miss Minotaur admired her offspring.

The last, Miss Shepherdess, after her surprise, self-deprecatingly shook her head.

Indeed, she's not as good as her sister.

Hmm, as expected of my sister.

Miss White Impermanence laughed happily. This copy. was g^e+n-e@r*at&ed! fr+om $t at MV|LEMPYR+.

Even though she had a mask covering her face, from this radiance, apparent even in the Underworld, everyone could feel the good mood of this Lord of the Witch World.

Even as they remained on the opposite bank, Ibuki Yuuki and Miss Aoandon exchanged glances. Just as they steeled themselves to cross the river, a ferry appeared out of nowhere.

The ferryman aboard was an exceptionally broad-chested, lazy witch.

"Hey, I advise you not to casually imitate the great figures unless you're truly one yourself. Theoretically, the only way to cross the Three Paths River is on this boat."

"Six Gold Coins per person, thank you for your patronage."

The lazy boatwoman reached out to them, saying this.

The Ghost King's Daughter and Miss Demon suddenly recalled the genuine Japanese Underworld legend. There's indeed a story of the ferryman on the Three Paths River charging six coins.

So, just as they were about to pay, someone beat them to it.

"I have money, I have money."

Kamo Tadayuki's soul finally seemed to have awakened from the illusion of the Red Spider Lily. She hurriedly took out a whole bag of Witch Gold Yuan, ready to give this enormous sum directly to the ferryman.

But the ferryman didn't reach out to take it, instead glaring at her in dissatisfaction.

"Six Coins per person, I've said it. Don't put me in trouble with Lord Yama."

Kamo Tadayuki was furious but understood that in the underworld, this was no place for petty temper tantrums. She obediently took six gold coins from the bag and jumped onto the boat.

But...

"You damn boatwoman tricked me, there's no bottom on this boat."

Kamo Tadayuki's Soul Body fell directly into the water, the last thing she shouted.

But the boatwoman only shrugged helplessly.

"That's how boats are in the underworld; don't sit if you don't like it."

Kamo Tadayuki fell silent.

Though she was submerged in water, the peculiar river water seemed to contain a soul-targeting poison, causing her intense pain.

But at least she wasn't sinking directly to the bottom.

This river truly lacked buoyancy, making swimming impossible; one should sink straight to the riverbed, yet she was only halfway down, a mysterious force supporting her.

The ferryman stretched lazily, and the delicate proportion caught Miss Oiran's attention.

"Do you want to get on the boat?"

She asked impatiently.

"I will."

Ibuki Yuuki said decisively.

Although originally hesitant, Miss Aoandon resignedly nodded, not wanting to be left behind alone.

They paid the fare and carefully boarded this strange bottomless boat.

To their relief, they didn't entirely sink underwater.

Their legs were submerged only up to the shins.

"Alright, the three of you sit tight; next stop, Yama's Palace."

...Magic Witch ferry in progress...