Amber Sword

Not to mention, she now has another identity: the Inheritor of the Queen of Witches.

In fact, that night after Roman used witchcraft at Delphire’s manor, Brand deduced the answer implicitly. The "big sister" she mentioned was probably the legendary Witch Queen Bing, at least based on the timing of inheritance from the underground, he could infer something. Besides, the Merchant Lady couldn’t hide any secrets from him.

Brand quickly calmed down. He didn’t know if Roman was still in Ambeser at this moment, but he could only hope that the Queen of Witches would protect her heir better. Moreover, according to Antitina’s description, Roman should have a Contracted Spirit by her side.

In "The Amber Sword," a Contracted Spirit is somewhat akin to a witch’s summoned demon but far more advanced. Contracted Spirits exist between Natural Spirits and lower gods, most of whom have existed in this world for thousands of years, possessing rich knowledge and experience. The Contracted Spirit left by the Queen of Witches would certainly be even more outstanding.

The Merchant Lady may seem a bit naive on the surface, but Brand knew she was actually quite shrewd. No one who is dull-minded or obtuse can make a name for themselves among merchants. With a Contracted Spirit accompanying her, she should be able to handle most emergencies, Brand could only comfort himself with this thought.

For a moment, there was a speechless silence between them.

"Lord, I’m sorry, I..." Antitina couldn’t help but bite her lip. She saw the worry in Brand’s eyes, and it was impossible not to feel a twinge of jealousy. But except for Frey, perhaps no one understood Roman’s place in Brand’s heart better than she did.

That Merchant Lady had a transcendence about her, as if she did not belong to this world, while Brand was the only link connecting her to this world. She liked Brand, anyone could see it, but Antitina understood that this liking broke free from all bindings.

Although the Merchant Lady never said it, Antitina has seen it more than once in her pure black-and-white eyes: because to her, Brand was more important.

Even more important than all justice, goodness, and ethics, because Roman never valued those ’external objects.’

Antitina lowered her eyelids, questioning herself more than once in her heart. She might be able to sacrifice her life for Brand, but some deeply rooted things were impossible to change. If one day Brand chose to oppose the world, could she stand up and kill everyone against him?

If he became a tyrant, betraying today’s vows, could she still follow him without reservation?

Although this was just a hypothesis, Antitina knew she couldn’t do it. She might choose to walk to the end of life in pain, but she had a premonition.

Roman could.

Because there are two people in this world so similar. Antitina looked at her Lord. She saw Brand finally shake his head and comfort her, saying, "It’s okay, letting her suffer a bit isn’t bad either."

This sentence pulled Antitina back from the illusion to reality. She exhaled heavily and quickly resumed her role as Brand’s chief staff: "But what about those words Miss Roman said?"

"A trap?" Brand smiled slightly, "I’ve already encountered that. The Holy Temple set a big trap for us, but unfortunately, it ultimately failed."

Antitina breathed a sigh of relief. She was still wearing the long dress from boarding the ship, and having crossed the sea without a break, she found her Lord directly. She was soaked all over, and although the thick dress prevented any awkward exposure, it was still a bit embarrassing.

Brand glanced at her, and her wet strands of hair stuck to the forehead of the noble daughter. It was unbearable for a naturally beauty-loving girl, especially one from noble birth. He felt a touch of emotion and couldn’t help but ask, "Do you want to change clothes first?"

Antitina blushed slightly, shaking her head with a poised response as a staff member: "The fact that you hastened to find me, Lord, must mean it’s something urgent. I’m fine, let’s finish discussing it first."

Indeed.