Only God
Chapter 315 - 272: Mother and Daughter Reunion

Chapter 315: Chapter 272: Mother and Daughter Reunion

Mona had finally finished concocting the magic potion, when she let out a heavy sigh and began to transfer spoonfuls of the potion into an empty Magic Potion Bottle.

"What have you brewed?"

Solamus’s voice sounded like that of a venomous snake.

Mona shivered.

The potion in the cauldron was not the light blue one would expect, but a thick, murky green that looked filthy and terrifying.

"Sorry, sorry."

Mona said, her voice quivering with tears,

"I got distracted, it was my distraction!"

Solamus, seeing her close to tears, couldn’t help but feel pity, yet he still said sternly,

"What exactly were you thinking about while preparing the potion?"

Mona was taken aback.

"Answer me."

She got goosebumps from fear and dared not refuse to answer, whispering,

"I was thinking about... my mother."

Solamus scoffed,

"Do you think I don’t know what you were thinking?

I had you prepare this potion to face your Heart Demon.

Clearly, you have failed."

Mona didn’t say a word; she obediently accepted the witch’s criticism.

Solamus looked at her and uttered a cold phrase,

"Even if I let you return, what difference would it make?

Once your mother’s Magic Potion runs out, she will surely sell you here again.

Do you enjoy being abandoned twice?"

Solamus’s words deeply wounded Mona’s heart, but it was a harsh reality the brown-haired girl had to face.

Her mother did not care about her.

After being scolded, Mona walked out of the potion concocting hut somewhat weakly; as soon as she stepped outside, a python as tall as a person slithered towards her.

The python hissed, flicking its tongue and coiled around Mona’s ankles.

Mona smiled and rubbed the python’s head vigorously,

"Good, good... Sam."

Sam flicked his tongue contentedly.

Over the years, there had been people who approached the witch’s abode in the woods.

But those who had almost wandered into this place were always frightened off by the giant python.

Watching this docile, endearing python, Mona felt an inexplicable surge of despair.

The python, Sam, protected this place from others getting too close but also kept her, the apprentice, from escaping.

Her closest friend was also her most loyal prison guard, which made Mona feel utterly sad.

Solamus emerged from a hole in the tree, the angel’s grace allowing him to see all of Mona’s thoughts.

This Great Angel from the Divine Kingdom knew that unless Mona saw her mother’s true face, the girl would not rest.

"Mona."

Solamus called out.

Mona slowly turned her head, cautiously waiting for what was to come.

"In two years, if you can produce a magic potion that satisfies me, I will let you leave this place."

Mona froze, touching her ears as if not believing what she had just heard.

After a moment, she abruptly widened her eyes, her pupils trembling as she gazed at Solamus.

"Really?!"

"Can I really return?!"

Solamus whispered softly,

"As long as you meet my requirements, you can indeed return..."

And...

You will see how your mother’s greed devours her,

and the all-healing Magic Potion in her hand is the python that incites greed.

Solamus didn’t continue.

He knew that even if he did, the girl would turn a deaf ear, unwilling to believe.

...

...

Over the past two years, His Majesty the King had summoned her many times, and he had painfully persuaded her to go to Libog.

But after evading for two years, Carlo could no longer refuse.

Because this time, His Majesty the King could no longer bear it; he ordered Carlo’s family to be arrested, using them as leverage to coerce the renowned doctor to visit King Seleucus.

Carlo was at her wit’s end; she could only adhere to the royal command and boarded the carriage heading to Libog.

On the road to Libog, Carlo often trembled uncontrollably, clutching the bottle of Magic Potion tightly, her mind continuously calculating various schemes.

The Magic Potion, acquired in exchange for her younger daughter, was nearly depleted.

Carlo didn’t know what fate awaited her once the Magic Potion was gone.

The farmer woman had enjoyed great wealth these past few years; she knew that her best outcome was to be demoted to a civilian, but she preferred hanging herself to accepting such a fate.

"Heal, heal the deathly Magic Potion..."

An idea formed in Carlo’s mind.

To sacrifice her children to the Witch again...

But she was quickly doused with cold water by a fact:

Her children, even the youngest one, were already fifteen, just a year shy of adulthood.

Carlo had never heard of a Witch taking a liking to grown men.

"Magic Potion... Magic Potion..."

On the bumpy carriage ride, Carlo was nearly driven mad; after all, she wasn’t a medical genius whose remedies cured all ailments; her glory and riches were all due to the Witch’s Magic Potion.

In a small town near the Royal Capital of Libog, the carriage temporarily halted its journey; Carlo walked in front of the inn’s door, the chilly wind of autumn beating against the farmer woman.

Carlo was driven nearly insane by her desire for the Magic Potion, the beast of greed roaring within her heart.

Unconsciously, she found herself in front of a small alley.

Just then...

A sudden, chilling wind came from behind, causing her to shudder.

Carlo slowly turned her head and saw a girl in a black robe, her face covered with a hood, standing in front of her as if she had been watching her all along.

The midwife was startled, nearly screaming in fright.

However, her intuition quickly kicked in and told her that the girl in front of her was likely the Witch.

Carlo took a quick step forward.

The girl in the black robe seemed slightly taken aback but then curved her mouth to approach her.

Carlo bowed her head and bent over, speaking respectfully in a low voice:

"Noble lady, I know you are a Witch."

The girl in the black robe stiffened.

That address "Noble lady" genuinely stung her heart.

But Carlo didn’t notice her reaction and continued to flatter:

"I am the renowned doctor Carlo from afar; have you heard of my deeds?"

"The reason my medical skills are admired is solely because I once met a lady as esteemed as you."

Amidst Carlo’s words, there was a subtle hint of urgency.

Her Magic Potion was nearly finished; recognizing the Witch, she had unconsciously blurted out flattering words.

The midwife knew she was too rash, but now... if she didn’t seize the opportunity before her, the only thing awaiting her would be a dreadful end.

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