The pool in the bathroom was steaming hot.
Wendy spread the wet soap all over the little girl's body, including behind her ears, under her armpits, and between her fingers. Seeing the smudges slide off with the foam, revealing the delicate skin underneath, she felt more satisfied than ever.
I haven't experienced this feeling for a long time. When the mutual aid society fled, every new witch who was frightened or fell into despair was under her care to restore peace and rekindle hope for a better life. . Ye Ye is like this, Lily is like this, and Nightingale is like this... But since she came to Border Town, the witch's life has undergone tremendous changes, and everyone no longer needs to worry about survival - she is not saying it is bad, but also very grateful Everything Roland did for the sisters, but without the witch to be taken care of, even Mystery Moon became cheerful, which made Wendy feel a little lost.
Now, she finally relived the joy of being a big sister.
"Close your eyes, I'm going to rush."
"Well," the other party's voice was light and soft, like drops of water falling on a blade of grass.
I have to say, this decision by His Highness is really great.
The water ran through the girl's hair and down her back, taking away the foam that had turned taupe. The color of the water did not return to normal until after three rinses.
Without the disguise of clothes, her thin body was completely reflected in Wendy's eyes. What a thin child, Wendy couldn't help but think that she could see segments of protruding spines on her back, her arms were so thin that she could hold it with one hand, and her skin was not white, but a pale yellow caused by long-term starvation. Paper doesn't fit the name at all.
Fortunately, she is a witch, as long as she takes good care of her, she will be back to normal in a short time.
After you've rinsed off your body, it's time for a pleasant bath time. Wendy tried the temperature of the water and carried her into the bathtub. The slightly scalding hot water immediately engulfed the two of them, but as long as she endured the initial discomfort, she would soon feel the happiness of being surrounded by warmth.
Bai Zhi couldn't help but murmured, probably because she hadn't been in a hot bath for a long time, and her hands that hugged Wendy gradually loosened up. Wendy turned the girl around halfway, let her sit in her arms, and carefully Parting her tufted hair.
"When did you find out that you were a witch?"
"Two... years ago," Bai Zhi said in a low voice, "it seems that it was also winter."
"It's not surprising," Wendy smiled. "Most witches wake up during the Demon Moon, because it is said that magic is the most abundant during this time."
"Isn't it the power of the devil?"
"Of course," she patted the other person's head, "becoming a witch is a very, very normal thing. Except for the incredible abilities we can display, we are not much different from ordinary people. You must know that hundreds of years ago, The witch is also regarded as the darling of the gods."
"real?"
"It's true." In fact, the difference between the two is quite big, such as appearance, overall improvement in body and inability to conceive offspring, Wendy thought, but these can be taught to her gradually in the future.
"Then... what is magic power?" Bai Zhi asked timidly.
"A naturally formed power is everywhere like the brilliance of the sun," Wendy thought for a while. "That's not right. When the sun is still setting, the magic power is not there. In short, you treat it as your own body. Part of it is just fine, and it's part of growing up."
"Keep growing?"
"Yes, it will get stronger as you get older. In order to accommodate it, you must also improve your body's ability to withstand it, otherwise it will be backlashed." She explained carefully, "The church is exactly what Taking advantage of this, it is a big mistake to lie that witches are swallowed by demon power. As long as you keep practicing your abilities, you can increase the capacity of magic power, and you don't have to worry about it affecting your body at all. If you woke up two years ago as If it's a witch, it must have been the first day of awakening, it must have been painful... at that time."
The girl nodded twice.
"Don't worry, since you've arrived in Border Town, everything will be fine," Wendy comforted softly. "If you hurry up and practice, you should be able to spend this year's awakening day easily."
Just as she was talking, the bathroom door was suddenly pushed open, and Lily ran in with a towel in hand, "I heard that a new sister is here? Where is it? Miyue said she wanted to see it!"
"It's obvious that you want to be optimistic!" The mysterious moon who was pulled in behind him rolled his eyes, "I'm taking a shower now, what if I need to practice my ability in the afternoon."
"Don't worry, it's okay to take a day off. Your Highness won't trouble you, and you're not Miss Anna."
"...you traitor!"
When Bai Zhi saw the two break in, his head suddenly shrank down, and he was half-buried in the water.
"Oh, this is the new witch?" Lily was lying on the edge of the bathtub, looking at her with interest, "It seems to be about my age, but you can still call me sister."
"Why do you want to call your sister almost like you," Miyue shouted, "I didn't see you calling me that."
"They are all witches from Border Town," Wendy introduced with a smile, "don't look at how they are now, when they first arrived here, the two of them were basically the same as you... Especially Miyue, who is not much more daring than you. , speak softly."
"Cough, I'm worried that His Highness thinks my ability is too poor," Miyue muttered.
"Your Highness has told me many times that your abilities have great potential to be tapped," Wendy shook her head. "As long as you finish Elementary Physics, you may be able to evolve abilities beyond your imagination."
"Forget about those books, she didn't even recognize all the words, and she just passed the test last time," Lily shrugged, "I asked me to help her make up lessons at night. After learning the strange theorems and formulas in the books, Roland Your Highness may have unified Graycastle and no longer need the help of witches." Ignoring Mystery Moon, whose eyebrows were standing upright, she looked at the girl in Wendy's arms, "By the way, what is the ability of White Paper?"
"... Let the snow melt." The other party hesitated for a while before opening his mouth.
"Other than that?" Lily asked curiously, "Can melted water be turned into ice again?"
"No," Bai Zhi said in a low voice, "and... and it can quickly turn hot water into cold water."
"This is to control the temperature?" Wendy pondered, "but melting the snow is heating up, and cooling the hot water is cooling, but the two can't be achieved in reverse, and they don't feel very similar. You have only tried to use the ability to water. ?"
"Other things have not changed much."
"Try it with this," Lily picked up a basin of soapy water.
The girl carefully put her hand into the basin. Soon, the steaming water cooled down. Then, under the eyes of everyone, the turbid soapy water underwent a strange change. The floating foam gradually disappeared, and the churning white particles disappeared. , a basin of water became clear and transparent again.
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