Otaku Witch

Chapter 2034 - 1031: The Core of Transformation Magic (Part 2)

The usually lazy Dust World Dragon unexpectedly showed interest, her dragon scales undulating rhythmically like applause, offering thunderous applause for the homebody witch’s wisdom. Then she swung her tail as a teaching whip toward the sage nun who had yet to "awaken."

Thud...

Well, good sounds make for good conduct, after all.

Elena’s head received two knocks, turning into two lumps on each side; clearly an Angel Witch, yet at the moment, she seemed formidable like the Dragon Witch.

"Sister, for mortals, the greatest fear is lifespan, the decay of the body, but for races like us who possess eternal life, the greatest fear is wear and tear, the decay of the spirit. The primary role of transformation magic is to resist wear and tear."

Yemengade’s lazy yet incredibly pleasant mature lady voice echoed in Dorothy’s ear, explaining the original role of transformation magic in a persuasive manner.

"In essence, wear and tear is the doubt whether [the past me] and [the current me] are the same person, but in my view, all of it is [me], so if [the past me] and [the current me] are both me, then what wear and tear is there to speak of."

"As long as [I] wish, I can be [the past me], the [current me], or even [the future me]; [I] have never changed, yet [I] have always been changing; [I] am both a single entity and ever-changing."

"This might be somewhat abstract and hard to understand, but simply put, it’s like the concept of an incarnation. Sister, do you think your incarnation is you, or a separate entity?"

The little Dragon Snake asked Dorothy.

Such elevated conversation opened a new world for the homebody witch.

Indeed, although an incarnation seems like an independent entity, it is actually just a part of the original essence, similar to how limbs constitute a body, it could be considered an external "organ."

If the incarnation truly becomes an independent entity, that means the witch has become schizophrenic, which would mean she’s possessed.

So if an incarnation can be such, why can’t [the past me], [the current me], [the future me], and so many other [me]s be treated as a special incarnation as well?

They are clearly all parts of [me] to begin with.

One should not reject change, but rather accept and embrace these changes.

If I can switch between different incarnation modes as easily as switching between different [me]s, wouldn’t that mean I have never been worn down?

Yes, to put it more colloquially, it’s like using [save files], storing every different point in time and stage of growth of me, and switching between the different save files when needed.

This is [unchangeable], and at the same time, [ever-changing].

This is the true mystical technique behind Yemengade’s flow transformation magic.

Dorothy suddenly realized and was incredibly shaken; she looked at the small Dragon Serpent Necklace around her neck with admiration. This kind of gate-opening experience to witness an entirely new world was a rare feeling for her.

In fact, the Witch of the Forest has such a vast fan base because she gave countless witches the shocking realization of "Magic could be used like this" and now Miss Witch herself is experiencing such a shock from someone else.

The homebody witch had to admit, she was starting to admire this ancestor sister.

She was almost certain now that, besides the [unchangeable] authority she had already known, Yemengade definitely possessed the [ever-changing] authority as well.

And after opening the new world’s gate, Dorothy’s Inspiration flashed wildly, and hypotheses about the terrifying chain effects generated by combining these two authorities sprouted like mushrooms after rain.

If someone truly could constantly save different stages of [me], and could read those save files at any time, how could she ever be defeated?

A [past self] could still read the [current self]’s file, this alone is undeniable proof.

If the [current self] could also read the [future self]’s file, wouldn’t that directly leverage the future?

Such an entity crossing vast time and space would be unstoppable unless her entire archive was destroyed in one go, making her immortal.

This is already [eternity], isn’t it?

And even without resorting to such cheating maneuvers as [save files], looking at her truly being made up of numerous [herself]s, an entity similar to a swarm consciousness, she could manage all sorts of antics.

For example, like Sun Wukong blowing on strands of hair, splitting into countless incarnations, with each incarnation being truly her, as long as any one incarnation survives, she remains unextinguished.

Going even further, every cell within her body is an independent her, so the notion of blood rebirth is trivial.

More extremely, perhaps every impression others have of her is a [her]; as long as someone remembers her, she can revive from it.

Wow, she’d be omnipresent.

Yes, from a theoretical perspective, omnipresence does indeed have feasibility, given a swarm consciousness and infinite incarnations, who knows which person you encounter is her, perhaps everyone around you is her incarnation, playing Truman’s world with you?

This is the real ultimate Puppet Master.

Dorothy was momentarily frightened by her own Inspiration.

This is the strength of the second individual in the Dragon Kingdom?

But why do I feel this cheat-like ability is stronger than Good Sister’s Future Simulator authority, completely three kings level authority?

Moreover, if Yemengade is already this strong, how much more perverse must the Dragon King above her be.

Shuddering, no wonder she’s the most perfect Witch King, terrifying indeed.

"Sister, what are you thinking about? Have you understood?"

Perhaps Dorothy was "distracted" for too long, Yemengade rubbed her face with her tail and asked.

This startled the homebody witch to instinctively curl up defensively, fearing this ancestor sister might whip her with a "heart-cleansing whip" too.

Now she completely understood the principle behind the so-called heart-cleansing whip.

Yemengade simply transformed the spirits of several Angel witches from [present] to [past], i.e., the so-called rejuvenation.

Even the worst person was rarely born evil, and even if it’s Artie as the innate evil breed, tracing back through generations, there were always times of innocence.

If convincing the already corrupt and stubborn [current you] is unsuccessful, I’ll transform you into [the past blank slate you].

The so-called wear and tear is when one ultimately becomes the image they once hated most.

Once the past you stands in the perspective of the present you, most will immediately "awaken with repentance."

However, normally one cannot truly return to "childhood," but magic fundamentally turns the impossible into possible miracles, so.....

Oh, suddenly I remember I have the "Pact of the Heart," and still have the Saint’s Soul, I am genuinely unchanged in myriad calamities.

Then it’s all good.

Sister, your ability seems to be ineffective against me.

Dorothy suddenly remembered this, instantly relieved.

Yup, thanks again to old dad Adam’s gift, the Pact of the Heart is genuinely useful, it’s essentially a counter to Yemengade’s authority.

The homebody witch imagined an impossible scene of Yemengade using her tail whip on Adam’s head, probably no matter how many times she struck, she’d end up with the always consistent "righteous ordinary person."

Uh, hang on, why am I seeing these two separately?

Thinking closely, this guy Adam’s constant rebirths yet remaining unchanged, each lifetime his background and powers differ, but each incarnation is him.

Ah this, isn’t this also a form of [unchangeable] and [ever-changing]?

Could this Pact of the Heart likely be the key balancing between [unchangeable] and [ever-changing]?

Whoa.....

The homebody witch suddenly received another Inspiration, then pondered deeply in fear.

Oh my, could this be a coincidence, could Yemengade have ties with Adam after all?

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

...The homebody witch shaking her head....