No One's POV
There once was an era of witches. To be more precise, the near-end of that era.
Over 400 years ago, long before the Witch of Envy, Satella, began her destruction of half of the world.
This era, starting from around 475 years ago, lasted all the way up to Satella's rampage. Nine figures of utmost importance were known.
Satella, the Witch of Envy.
Sekhmet, the Witch of Sloth.
Minerva, the Witch of Wrath.
Daphne, the Witch of Gluttony.
Typhon, the Witch of Pride.
Carmilla, the Witch of Lust.
And Echidna, the Witch of Greed.
Aside from the most well-known seven original deadly sins, two other beings, representing archaic sins.
Pandora, the Witch of Vainglory.
And Hector, the Warlock of Melancholy.
It was not until around 20 years into this era did another unique individual appear, a figure who was not from this world, and was arguably the very first Outerworlder in existence.
Her will and determination from her alchemic studies boosted her physique, and her own Witch Factor was born out of that sheer determination. Even Od Laguna was surprised that another antithesis of itself was created so easily.
Soon enough, she made herself known to the world, as...
Frakinedottir, the Witch of Deceit.
The great alchemist whose name spread throughout the land, as the one who would help anyone in distress, but at a hefty price. Rumours state that if Frakinedottir had saved you through a robbery, she would steal half of all the goods herself.
She had admirers as well as haters, but regardless of that, her fame was probably even wider spread than all the other nine individuals of sin.
Accompanied by her artificial spirits of yin and yang, she was also a potent mage that was able to match the Witch of Greed, Echidna herself at her prime. During the battle of Light and Dark, she was able to completely eliminate an Al Shario using multiple Al Shamaks, while the latter spell is capable of annihilating 100 Silver Dragons from existence.
Other than her interactions with the individuals of sin, she also befriended many of the dragon kind, including Volcanica. She was a great assistant to the building of the Pleiades Watchtower, before the Witch of Envy's rampage started in the first place, when the Great Erudite Flugel was only seeking a home.
Her swordsmanship skills, trained by the Sword Saint Reid himself, was unmatchable in the mortal realm except for her master. Wielding both the Shadow Sword and the Spirit Sword in combat, she was able to take dozens of attacks from Reid before falling down.
What's most surprising is that one day she suffered an injury beyond repair.
One day, in the Augria Sand Dunes, witnesses reported a strange clash of extraordinary powers. On one side of the battle was the Witch of Deceit, Frakinedottir, while the other side was another woman, with ashen-gray hair and a long streak of red running down the end of her hair. She wore two golden cross earrings, along with a celestial pink gem as a necklace. Dancing around her are what mortals would call Kolasifyre, blue flames that can destroy all.
After the clash, the unknown individual left, and Frakinedottir was severely wounded and on the verge of death before the former people who she helped and robbed brought her in and treated her disease, along with the other Witches of Sin. However, as even Minerva's Healing punch did not save her completely, Frakinedottir decided to try out her last resort.
She created her own subspace, then stuffed that subspace into her Witch Factor, eventually creating a channel for souls to pass inside. After doing so, she sealed her soul within the domain, and the Witch Factor was safeguarded by Echidna until her time of death.
Her swords, the Spirit Sword and the Shadow Sword, was embedded into a pedestal beneath the Graveyard, along with her Yin and Yang spirits, before Cahya decided to travel the world 150 years later. Alchemis, an artificial fire spirit, was tasked with guarding her Witch Factor after her death, as well as finding the worthy successor.
And soon enough after Frakinedottir's demise, the witches began to fall, one by one.
Typhon drowned in the trap of Priestella.
Daphne starved to death in the Augria Sand Dunes.
Sekhmet fell off the Great Waterfall while battling the Divine Dragon Volcanica.
Carmilla was burnt at stake.
Echidna died a peaceful death, with Volcanica sealing her in her tomb.
Minerva was killed during the Witch of Envy's rampage.
Pandora vanished after seizing the Witch Factors of the fallen witches, while Hector seemingly disappeared from the historical records.
Satella was then sealed by the Sage, the Sword Saint, and the Divine Dragon.
And finally, the era of the witches came to an end.
Until 300 years later, one young man succeeded the position of Greed, becoming the first and strongest Sin Archbishop, the modern counterpart of a witch.
The Witch Cult was then completely established with the recruitment of the now-insane Sloth, and later, Wrath, who claimed to be saved from witch hunters, spawned in the world.
Soon, The Archbishop of Lust rose from the dead royal princess, while the Archbishop of Pride was found 40 years later, just before the demi-human war.
The trio was Gluttony was recruited, and the Witch Cult was complete.
That was until their Archbishop of Pride took things a little too far and ended up being eaten by the very Evil Dragon he summoned. And thus, the seat of Pride became vacant for decades. Since Envy was held by Satella still, what about the other two Witch Factors?
Pandora, the Witch of Vainglory, is one of the only ancient beings that still roam this world. However, Hector's disappearance was mysterious as if his name has been erased, while his Witch Factor took a similar form of power in the enigmatic butler, Clind.
All while this happened, the Elder Spirit Alchemis, the guardian of the Deceit Witch Factor, was roaming around the world, searching for the successor his master once mentioned. After wandering the world for about 390 years, he finally found the one.
The one prophesied by his master: The one who would reshape the world.
And thus, after 400 years, a complete and new generation of 'witches' came into being.
"And that boy, is you, Y/N." Frakinedottir said as she finished, leaving me a whole bunch of history to digest.
"You're almost as bad as Echidna when it comes to explaining things. The way the both of you drag it on is just-"
"Hey, don't compare me to her, Y/N. At least I act dignified while trying to do so. Frakine-chan is just a kid who likes to tell stories."
"Well, more specifically, the fact that you're trying to argue-"
"Y/N. Don't tell me you're going to take Frakine-chan's side rather than your contractor's? Honestly, I'm heartbroken." Echidna said as she put her hand over her heart, faking sadness.
"Who would've though the supposedly emotionless Echidna could ever do such a thing..."
"Anyways, Frakine-chan, what exactly did you bring me and Chid-chan here for, anyways?"
"To help you guys on your goal, of course!" Frakinedottir happily replied as she took out a tiny box, and I recognized it immediately. The oddly familiar square shape, the Sage bone material...
"Is that... a Witch Factor?"
"Not exactly. It's more like an Authority Detector of sorts. I mean, there already exists tools that detect mana usage, right? So I made my own version, but with the antithesis of Od Laguna. I bet Od itself won't be very happy with this, but what can that lump of energy do?"
"An Authority Detector? Wait... so you knew what we were...?" Echidna asked, surprised. "I have thought of this particular outcome of you figuring out your plan, but I never expected it to be this fast, since you are still sealed."
"Your plans are too obvious, Echidna-chan. Besides, I know whenever Y/N-kun gets a new one, since the Factor responds directly to me, you know?" Frakinedottir then turned to me. "Anyways, having, Sloth, Greed, and Wrath all in one body is so very fascinating. Echidna-chan would've loved to see what's happening on the inside if she got the chance to study it, won't she?"
Here's me hoping that my Chid-chan won't do something to prove me wrong, but she gave me a mischievous smirk.
"Obviously yes. My greed must be satisfied, no matter what had to be done."
"Chid-chan, really, everything?"
"Of course."
...
"I'm just kidding. I won't purposely put my contractor's life in danger, after all."
"I see. Wait, did you just say purposely? What about accidentally? Wait, you two-"
I started pouting and yelling at the two witches while they reminisced their past and teased while they were at it. Soon enough, our time in the Void Realm was coming to an end.
Soon, we exited out of the Void Realm, and we bid farewell to Frakinedottir before doing so. Returning to Typhon's chamber, I tested out the little orb Frakinedottir told me to use. And soon enough, a little rotating cube floated out from behind the wall, revealing itself after decades.
"There you are. I thought you would be somewhere nearby, considering that you are the only one who doesn't have an user yet."
I said as I regarded the Witch Factor of Pride, who hummed silently before integrating it with myself. Unexpectedly, I felt a weird sensation as it entered, but it didn't hurt me at all, unlike Wrath.
Was I... actually compatible with Pride?
Well, we could put that aside for now. What's important is that we need to continue our operation.
I accepted the Witch Factor as Echidna gave me a nod of approval, and she began the inscription of the Magic Circle on the floor. Once she finished using the chalk pen I created, I analyzed the genetic data of Typhon, and pictured the smiling Witch of Pride in my mind.
"Well then, Typhon, it's time to bring you back!"
Suitoru... Periodic Manipulation...
The atoms and molecules fused together as the body began creating, and the dust and debris cleared itself out of the young girl's withered arm. Within a few seconds, the arm became as good as new. Then, the torso and the other limbs.
Eventually, even clothes copied from the Castle of Dreams fitted themselves into Typhon's new yet original body, along with the flower tiara that once rested upon her head.
With a happy shout, Typhon's soul entered her new body, and her process of reincarnation began.
After a few moments, a loud sound resonated from the bottom of Priestella.
The Witch of Pride...has returned.
Profile Update:
Authority of Greed (強欲の権能) Gōyoku no Ken'nō:
-Prudence Barrier (慎重さの障壁) Shinchō-sa no shōheki: This ability is extremely similar to Regulus' Stillness of an Object's Time, but it has severe weaknesses. The ability allows the user to form a wall that stops time, nullifying any incoming attack. However, the attack must be detected by the user in order for the ability to activate. The barrier can only hold for 5 seconds, before going under cooldown for a minute before it can be used again.
Authority of Wrath (憤怒の権能) Fundo no Ken'nō:
-Rage Pulse (怒りの脈動) Ikari no Myakudo: When the user's wrath reaches its peak, the user can unleash a giant mental wave for 10 seconds that will disturb and inflict pain on all targets within the area. However, the user will suffer severe artery and vein damage as a backlash effect. With practice, this ability can be used to only hit enemies or single targets. Cooldown: 2 min 30 secs