Chapter 20: Kitten attacks owner? Time to punish!

Bai Wanting’s fingers lightly grazed Lin Qingya’s stomach, tracing circles on her pristine white magical girl dress.

She leaned close to Lin Qingya’s ear, her warm breath, laced with an intoxicating fragrance, brushing against her sensitive earlobe.

“Was that you, my adorable little kitten, trying to sneak attack me from behind?”

The witch’s voice was distorted by some cognitive filter, sounding slightly altered yet carrying a familiarity that made Lin Qingya’s heart race.

She was utterly stunned.

That voice…

That tone…

Why… why did it sound so much like Little Sister Bai?

More bewilderingly, she couldn’t fathom why she’d obeyed so readily, deactivating her life-saving “Phase Shift” ability!

It wasn’t her own will!

No, now wasn’t the time for this!

Her mind clung to one thought—she had to protect herself, avoid injury, and not worry Little Sister Bai!

That was the highest command Bai Wanting’s hypnosis had embedded in her soul!

She desperately focused, trying to summon her magic to reactivate “Phase Shift.”

But no matter how hard she tried, her magic remained dormant, frozen and unresponsive.

How could this be?!

Her gaze darted to the purple-black tendrils binding her.

Could it be… these things?

Did they not only restrain her body but also seal her magic?

Lin Qingya’s heart sank. She forced herself to calm down and piece together what had happened.

From the inexplicable closeness and flutter she felt upon first seeing the witch.

To the moment their eyes met, her mind captivated, her fighting spirit drained.

And her body obeying that soft command without question…

The clues connected in her mind, leading to a bold hypothesis.

Could it be… this witch’s power was to manipulate minds?!

The disorientation at first sight, the chaos during their eye contact, and her inexplicable obedience all pointed to one possibility!

Yes, this witch must have some sinister ability to interfere with thoughts and control minds!

She even used Little Sister Bai’s likeness to toy with her! What a terrifying power!

Her strange behavior had to be the result of falling under the witch’s spell!

Realizing this, Lin Qingya’s inner alarm blared at maximum.

She had to find a way to break free from this witch’s enchantment and control!

“Let her go, you monster!”

As Lin Qingya frantically built her mental defenses, an angry shout snapped her back to reality.

It was Weire.

Like Linglan and Xinlu, she was tightly bound by the purple-black tendrils from the shadows, unable to move.

Yet she glared defiantly at the witch, her pink hair practically bristling with fury—adorably so.

“Come at me! Bullying Baixue doesn’t make you tough!”

Weire struggled, her pink magical aura flickering, clearly trying to break free.

Bai Wanting finally tore her gaze from Lin Qingya, glancing at Weire.

This noisy pink-haired girl was starting to get on her nerves.

But… on second thought, at least this useless teammate had the guts to stand up for her Qingya in a crisis, instead of cowering like a spineless fool.

That, at least, made her marginally useful.

Bai Wanting smirked mockingly, her tone infuriatingly smug. “Bully you? Are you even worth it?”

She lifted Lin Qingya’s delicate chin with a slender finger, forcing their eyes to meet.

“With you lot who can’t even dirty my dress, what right do you have to talk to me?”

“You!”

Weire choked, nearly exploding with rage.

This damn witch! What a venomous tongue!

And how dare she treat their pure, adorable cat-eared sister with that possessive gaze and touch!

Unforgivable!

No one could bully their kitten—not even a witch!

Ignoring the teammates she considered as good as dead, Bai Wanting studied the fully restrained Lin Qingya with playful interest.

Mmm, perfect.

So cute, she wanted to take her home and lock her up right now.

But first…

That punch, though weak and ineffective, carried real intent to attack her.

Time to dull this little wildcat’s claws~

Bai Wanting decided her bold kitten, who dared sneak attack her master, needed a small, unforgettable lesson.

Her fingertip traced along Lin Qingya’s jaw, gliding down her slender neck, pausing at her delicate collarbone.

“Naughty kittens need a little punishment, don’t they?”

A mischievous smile spread across Bai Wanting’s face.

With her words, the tendrils received their command and acted.

They began mischievously tickling Lin Qingya’s waist and underarms!

“Ah! Haha… stop…”

The sudden tickling made Lin Qingya squirm, her uncontrollable giggles bursting out in embarrassment.

“Haha… no… stop… it tickles… hahahaha…”

Tears streamed from laughter as she pleaded, her voice a mix of sobs and giggles, looking pitiful and helpless.

This sight of her being thoroughly teased yet powerless satisfied a sliver of Bai Wanting’s possessive urges.

“Hehe, such a cute little thing.”

Bai Wanting admired her work, but it wasn’t enough.

She released Lin Qingya’s chin, extending her slender index and middle fingers, slowly reaching for Lin Qingya’s slightly parted lips.

“Open your mouth.”

The commanding tone left no room for refusal.

Lin Qingya’s body reacted before her mind, instinctively obeying.

The next moment, two fingers slid firmly into her mouth, stirring gently.

“Mmph… mmph…”

Lin Qingya’s vision darkened, her mind buzzing.

This witch… what… what was she doing?!

Not just her—even Linglan and Xinlu in the distance were dumbfounded.

Bai Wanting’s fingers were enveloped by warm softness, and she savored it leisurely.

“Don’t bite my fingers, little kitten.”

Her voice carried a smile.

“Or… harsher punishments await~”

Lin Qingya’s eyes rolled back, tears flowing from shame and humiliation.

She wanted to bite this infuriating witch, but the command’s mind-controlling magic made resistance impossible.

She could only endure the humiliating punishment.

“STOP—!!!”

A heart-wrenching roar exploded from afar.

It was Weire!

Watching her shy, adorable cat-eared sister humiliated by this vile witch, a tidal wave of fury erupted within her!

Absolutely… unforgivable!

“STOP IT NOW—!!!”

With a roar, a terrifying surge of magic exploded from Weire’s body!

Pink flames soared, shattering the purple-black tendrils binding her!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

With muffled bursts, Weire broke free!

“Hm?”

For the first time, Bai Wanting looked directly at the pink-haired girl.

Weire hovered mid-air, her body ablaze with pink magical flames, radiating fierce determination.

“You… MONSTER!!!”

She roared, raising her wand high.

In a blaze of pink light, the dainty heart-shaped wand transformed!

Its tip elongated and sharpened, the shaft growing sturdy and solid.

As the light faded, a radiant knight’s longsword gleamed in her hands!

The blade was long, its crossguard shaped like a delicate heart, with a large pink gem embedded in the hilt, exuding a holy aura of demon-slaying righteousness!

“Anyone who bullies our kitten is UNFORGIVABLE!!!”

Weire gripped the sword tightly, her killing intent coalescing into pink mist!

She became a streak of pink light, charging straight at Bai Wanting with unyielding resolve!