So I Became a Witch and Started Doing Daily Quests

Chapter 132: Holy Realm of Heaven

"…It's actually real—"

As a light-element spirit, the Celestial Finch’s internal light-element magical particles were always in a [Highly Active] state.

However, at this moment, the magical energy within the Celestial Finch had become abnormal, with the magical particles beginning to show signs of [Inertia].

This phenomenon, of course, was something Janna—who had earned a perfect score in the written test of the 《Introductory Biology》 course—clearly recognized as a sign that a light-element spirit was about to evolve.

Moreover, judging from the Celestial Finch's current disposition—drowsy but peaceful—Janna deduced that the evolution was likely to be a positive one.

It was possible that this might be a breakthrough evolution that could elevate the Celestial Finch beyond the category of "low-grade spirits."

"Looks like I need to hurry and comprehend the 【Law of Purification】."

Janna and the Celestial Finch, bound by an equal contract as the initiating and receiving parties, shared both glory and suffering.

The reason the Celestial Finch was showing signs of evolution was due to Janna’s own fortune, providing nourishment to its soul through their bond.

And when the day came that the Celestial Finch completed its evolution, it would also mark the day Janna, the initial "investor," received a generous return.

Aside from the combat power enhancement of the Contract Summoned Creature itself, what Janna looked forward to most was the soul feedback from the Celestial Finch.

This was precisely the win-win situation most favored by all summoning-type apprentices and witches of the mystic arts.

However, during this period, to better support the Celestial Finch’s evolution, Janna had to divert her remaining Soul Power toward the Celestial Finch, until it overcame its "constant fatigue" state.

Therefore, the summoning plan for the fifth Contract Summoned Creature had to be postponed for a while.

"Aph, listen closely. I’m going to descend into the 『Heavenly Mountain』 in the form of a 【Spirit Phase Travel】, so I’ll need you to cover me the entire time. This is not just for me—it's also so you can evolve faster—"

At this time, the Celestial Finch, already a bit dazed, subconsciously sensed something off after hearing Janna’s words. Yet due to its natural obedience, it still complied obediently with her request.

"Alright. Now return to the 『Heavenly Mountain』. If all is clear, inform me via mental communication."

With another flash of white light, the Celestial Finch, perched on Janna’s shoulder, returned to the Spirit Realm.

Janna wasn’t in a hurry. She continued to sit cross-legged on the bed, maintaining a meditative posture.

To utilize her time with maximum efficiency, Janna prepared to attempt meditation while simultaneously activating her 【Spirit Phase Travel】 talent.

Though this placed a significant strain on her mind, Janna had no choice but to push herself for the trial at Dordogne-White Tower a year later.

"Tick-tock, tick-tock—"

Time passed slowly, and with the ticking of the Mechanical Clock on the wall, Janna gradually entered a semi-meditative state.

"Master, you may descend now."

Upon hearing Aph’s mental message across the Spirit Realm, Janna immediately activated her 【Spirit Phase Travel】 talent.

"The coordinate is, Heavenly Mountain!"

Amid a sense of disorientation, Janna opened her eyes to find her spirit consciousness had entered a mass of radiant light.

"Master—"

The Celestial Finch, sensing Janna’s descent, instantly snapped out of its sleepiness.

Especially when it saw the "miniature version" of Janna, only slightly larger than one of its feathers, the Celestial Finch felt a sudden pang of guilt.

"Master, if we do this, we’ll be discovered by the Saints—"

"That’s why I told you to cover me. If I get discovered, you can forget about ever evolving again."

Hearing the warning in Janna’s tone, the Celestial Finch, already caught in the situation, had no choice but to obey.

After all, with risk came opportunity. As a low-level Holy Light faction spirit, the Celestial Finch would be overjoyed if it truly achieved an evolutionary breakthrough.

"I understand, Master… but what do we do next?"

Hearing the tone of resignation in the Celestial Finch's voice, Janna, hiding beneath its feathers, thought briefly and came up with an idea.

"Take me to the place where we heard the bell last time."

"You mean the Holy Bell?"

"Yes, that’s the place."

Hearing Janna’s instruction, the Celestial Finch took a deep breath and, resigning itself, turned and flapped its wings, flying along a golden light path into the mass of holy light.

"Dong—dong—dong—"

As the Celestial Finch increased its speed, the bell chimes in Janna’s ears grew clearer.

However, within the "Heavenly Mountain," everything in Janna’s spirit vision appeared vague.

Apart from indistinct light and shadows, she couldn’t make out anything else.

"So this is the law restriction of the Holy Realm of Heaven…"

Even with her 【Spirit Phase Travel】 talent and the Celestial Finch’s guidance bringing her to a certain region of the Holy Realm of Heaven, Janna couldn’t grasp any concept of this world.

After all, the Holy Realm of Heaven was a great world with an overall level not inferior to the Material Plane. And Janna, being a non-native life form, could not receive its law’s protection.

Thus, before gaining recognition from the native laws, Janna—merely an apprentice—would never be able to perceive the true nature of the Holy Realm of Heaven.

Logically, if not for her soul link with the Celestial Finch, any foreign being recklessly entering the Holy Realm of Heaven would have already been annihilated by the laws of Holy Light, leaving not even ashes, let alone comprehending the laws of this plane.

"Master, the Holy Bell rings once every three hours and lasts only fifteen minutes each time. There should be nine minutes left until it ends… Master, are you listening?"

Receiving no response, the Celestial Finch, worried Janna might be rejected by the plane’s laws, grew nervous.

"Hoo—ha—hoo—ha—"

Even breathing came from Janna’s spiritual form.

Seeing this, the Celestial Finch realized she had merely entered a meditative state and gradually relaxed.

Then, the Celestial Finch landed in a relatively secluded spot, quietly listening to the Holy Bell together with Janna.

"Dong—dong—dong—"

At this moment, ever since the Celestial Finch brought Janna into the Holy Realm of Heaven, and as the Holy Bell grew louder, Janna’s thoughts about the laws of this plane suddenly faded without warning.

Just like the last time she gained insights into the "Law of Purification," green grass, blooming flowers, and familiar singing transformed into notes praising light and life, continuously echoing in Janna’s ears.

Holy music lingered, ethereal and resonant.

As the song of praise grew louder and clearer, Janna’s thoughts became strikingly lucid.

"The power of purification is, in essence, an opposing energy that intensely repels negativity; and the Law of Purification is the embodiment of that opposing energy in emotional form."

"This emotion is compassion, is joy, is hatred, is indifference—it is a manifestation of objectively regulated emotional energy. It is a kind of mystical character that cannot be verbalized, only touched and vocalized with the soul—"

"So this is the law of purification—"