The Witch (Lisrene)

Chapter 141

49 drones silently ascended into the sky above Hai City to create a massive purifying spell formation at precisely 6 pm. This formation created a transparent cloak that enveloped the entire city of Hai City.

As soon as the purifying spell formation took hold, Hai City experienced a rise in temperature. Some of the residents, who were more attuned to their surroundings, were surprised-though it quickly subsided, and they went on with their own lives.

Mina emerged from the cafe, holding 2 cups of steaming coffee. After taking a few steps, he abruptly halted and scanned his surroundings as if detecting something unusual. He then continued walking to a police car parked at the roadside.

After sliding into the passenger seat, he passed a cup of coffee to Yang Ming.

"Thank you boss. Having piping hot coffee on a snow-filled day really boosts my energy to start work." Yang Ming opened the lid of the steaming cup of coffee and took a sip. He instantly felt warmth seeping through his hands and feet.

"Yang Ming, did you feel that something is odd?" Mina asked.

"With regards to?"

"Erm...." Mina did not know how to explain. He thought for a moment before continuing, "Do you feel that there are a lot of people about today?"

"It's snowing in Hai City today. Many people came out to watch the snow so of course there are many people out and about."

"I'm not referring to this." Mina said. "Do you feel that the roads are especially congested today?"

"Congested?"

"Yes, it's akin to the sensation of being jostled by the masses when walking on the streets. It's reminiscent of those crowded tourist spots you visited last year during the Golden Week holidays." Mina clarified.

"Boss, could it be that you want to go on a holiday?" Yang Ming misunderstood Mina's words.

"I'm trying to say... forget it. It appears you don't feel the same." Mina tousled his hair in frustration, now suspecting if he started hallucinating due to a prolonged period of not resting.

When he left his home this morning, he sensed an unusual amount of congestion on the roads, as if people were everywhere. However, in reality, there were not many pedestrians to the extent of causing congestion. Earlier, when he left the cafe, the feeling of being cramped suddenly disappeared, as if the crowd had dispersed.

"This snow should stop tonight." Yang Ming stretched his hand out of the window to catch a falling snowflake. Despite the odd sudden appearance of this cold air draft, its movement followed a regular pattern. It would halt in each city for just a day before heading to the next.

"Who knows, it might even snow for 7 days straight." Mina recalled the plot he overheard in Lisa's studio this afternoon and could not help but tease.

"With this rate of snowfall, if it continues for a full 7 days, it might even compete with the amount seen in the northeastern region."

The 2 officers continued their banter, but neither of them took it seriously.

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THE HEADQUARTERS OF HAI CITY MA

After the purifying spell formation was activated, all skilled members of the association across the country had gathered in the meeting room. These members were either the chairman of the various MA branches or elders of the association. The one presiding over the meeting was Ju Xiong, the head chairman of the association.

Ju Xiong was a middle-aged man with a dignified appearance. He sat at the primary seat and addressed the assembly straightforwardly. "Everyone, let's speak our minds. What solutions do you propose for the current situation?"