Ascension to the Fifth Circle (4)

"Lord Simon... please don't kill me. My name is Nola, and I am your admirer," the unfortunate witch trembled, tears streaming down her face.

"Oh, I'm curious, how much do you admire me?" Simon's eyes sparkled with amusement.

"As long as you don't kill me, I'll do anything you want. I can leave the Witch's Family and become your servant," Nola replied, blushing as she fantasized about being accepted by Simon.

"Winnie spoke up, "Lord Simon, Nola's mother is also a Fifth-Circle Wizard and currently resides in the Dark Ancient Tower. I don't think you need to offend another Fifth-Circle Wizard, do you? Besides, we are willing to give you everything in our storage rings. There's no need for this to be a matter of life and death."

Simon listened without a word, leaving the witches in a state of unease.

Then, he grinned and said, "Sorry, but I still want to... kill you!"