Otaku Witch

"Dorothy, then I'll ask you one last time, are you sure you want to join the Judgment Court?"

In the manor's study, Euphilia looked seriously at her daughter across from her, and asked earnestly.

"You can still change your mind now, but once you officially join, it will not be easy to leave. The duties of the Judgment Court are generally for life."

The Dragon Witch warned thus.

"Yes, I am certain, and Mother, haven't you always wanted me to take this path?"

Dorothy nodded without hesitation and replied.

At this, Euphilia sighed, somewhat helplessly.

If it were her from before, she would indeed be gratified to hear her daughter's decision, but now, she had come to terms with it.

What kind of mother would harm her child? Previously, she wanted her daughter to follow her plan because she believed it was better for her daughter's future. But now, her daughter had proved her excellence. Even without her guidance, her daughter's future was already destined to be extraordinary.

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So as a mother, Euphilia naturally hoped that her daughter would just be happy. And obviously, this daughter, who had always been resistant to the path of arms, now suddenly volunteering to join the Judgment Court must have her reasons—reasons which surely wouldn't arise under normal circumstances, especially since she had been so unshakable before, despite her own pressing.

"Dorothy, you want to join the Judgment Court because of Sophia, don't you?"

Looking at her daughter's determined face, the Dragon Witch didn't bother with any more idle talk and directly pointed out her daughter's thoughts.

A mother knows her daughter best. Even though they had only just reunited after a long time, this daughter's stubbornness was all too similar to her own. Euphilia could easily guess the reason behind her daughter's sudden change of mind.

"Uh, Mother, you knew?"

Suddenly having her thoughts exposed, the Home Martial Soul was a bit at a loss, showing a face of surprise. However, after a bit of thought, she came to a realization.

Indeed, Mother Superior had personally raised Sophia, so her understanding of the Angel Witch surely surpassed her own. Therefore, it was only natural for Mother Superior to notice Sophia's abnormalities.

"Yes, I've known for a long time. Otherwise, do you think she could have remained undetected until today with her meager skills?"

The Dragon Queen nodded, then pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling a headache coming on.

What kind of karma is this? What have I done to deserve dealing with these two girls? My own rebellious daughter won't listen, and the docile apprentice I took in from childhood has now become a troublemaker. They've both been a constant source of hidden worry.

"In fact, my visit to the Witch Academy was ostensibly to accompany you to school, but in reality, it was to deal with Sophia's situation. The two of you really don't make things easy for me."

Dorothy: "..."

Ah, so the joke's on me... turns out I was just an afterthought.

The Home Martial Soul touched her own clown mask with a complicated feeling, while the masked lady found this amusing.

Moreover, as Euphilia spoke, her face filled with regret.

"And before, I had even arranged for you to marry Sophia. At that time, I thought if she had a family, ideally with a child, she would settle down and give up her audacious ideas. Unfortunately, you, my girl, didn't take the hint and refused."

Dorothy: "....."

The Home Martial Soul was dumbfounded. She had never imagined that what she thought was a generous maternal offer of a wife actually had such a motive behind it. Damn, Mother, are you really using your own daughter as a tool? Is there no good left in the world, cold shivers run down my spine.

"Mother Superior, how could you do this? You're treating me like livestock, yet you are my own mother."

If it had been Dorothy's true self, maybe she would have borne it, but the Fairy King Martial Soul could not tolerate such humiliation, even if the one before her was her own mother. She couldn't indulge her—protest was necessary.

Unfortunately...

"Hmm, it's precisely because I am your biological mother that I gave you this opportunity. Otherwise, do you really think you with your weakling appearance from a month ago are worthy of Sophia? What, you think marrying you would be beneath her?"

Euphilia's gaze sharpens as she glances at her daughter shivering with indignation, speaking with annoyance.

Upon reflection, Dorothy concedes that it makes sense.

The Pure White Witch is no ordinary person, the president of the Witch Academy Student Council and the top prodigy among the younger generation of witches, a goddess among goddesses in the hearts of numerous young witches.

And what about her at that time? Publicly, just a little witch with some talent, nothing more than potential for the future.

If she weren't really her own flesh and blood, who would agree to let their goddess disciple marry such an unworthy candidate?

Oh, no worries then.

"Not at all, not at all. You're definitely my biological mother, no doubt about it."

Dorothy hurriedly waves her hands, then adds.

"But I think your idea isn't quite right. Given Sophia's dedication to her career, she's definitely not the kind of person who would let family and children hold her back, right?"

Remembering her Angel housemate's personality, the Home Martial Soul stated with certainty.

"Sigh, yes, that child has always been very opinionated and has rarely worried me. She's excessively sensible."

What Dorothy could discern, Euphilia as both teacher and mother figure naturally understood clearly.

At this, she sighed. The usually tough and domineering Dragon Queen displayed a look of confusion and even a touch of vulnerability.

"The path she wants to take is nearly certain death, and outsiders can't really help much. It's all up to her now. I know it's hard to persuade her to give up, so I can only hope that before she risks her life, she could at least have a child with you, so I don't feel like I've raised her in vain."

Dorothy: "...."

Alright, so mom, you mean to say, seeing as the larger and smaller versions are going down the drain, you're now thinking of creating an extra-small version?

The Home Martial Soul wants to criticize her mother's feudal mindset filled with marriage and childbearing pressure, but as the main responsible party for the wasteful larger version, she really doesn't have the standing to speak out.

"So, Mother Superior, what exactly does Sophia want to do? Even you can't help?"

Dorothy asks, quite curious.

She just can't imagine what sort of thing would make their own biological mother, a Peak Witch of such caliber, feel helpless. After all, senior Fanny has said that her biological mother's combat power is no less than that of a Sage.

"Are you sure you want to know? If you ask any further, you'll be dealing with actual secrets."

Euphilia pauses briefly before speaking.

"Of course, I'm super brave. Mother Superior, as you said, she's going to be my future wife. I certainly don't want to be a widower before we've even married."

All Dorothy wanted to say was, "Sophia is my family, and I'll definitely help her." But after it went through the Fairy King filter, even she was left speechless at the translation.

What are you, everyone is your wife, don't you have any shame, you heart of a stewed goose.

However, quite evidently, the Dragon Witch on the other side was quite satisfied with her daughter's reply.

"Hmm, you do have the Martial Soul that suits my taste, finally acting somewhat decent. Then I'll tell you."

...The Dragon Witch begins to speak...@@novelbin@@