"Disappear? How could witches just disappear?"
"Yes, although they've vanished without a trace, my judgment is that it's highly probable they gathered together and went to some place for some unknown purpose. Otherwise, there wouldn't be such silence,"
"Even you do not know the whereabouts of the witches, Teacher?"
"When you were still dodging their curses and familiar searches three days ago, suddenly going from the hunted to the hunter, you needed time to adjust your mindset. Before they left Andrey, I had not yet felt a calming sense of relief in my heart; I did not know their whereabouts, Plague Doctor."
The scholar looked at Lyle, who was deep in thought, and stuffed the book in his hands back into the shelf.
"Don't worry about them, child. The arrogance of witches is tied to their strength; they won't be in danger, usually."
"Moreover, seeking the help of witches to learn Soul Scream is like chasing after wind. It's a mistake."
