Chapter 2: Another World Terror: Suspect of a Witch

As soon as He Shiqing sat down in the corner of the pub, a strange atmosphere surrounded her.

The looks in the eyes of the people around him changed from awe to vigilance, just like a group of cats staring at a mouse that strayed into their territory.

She felt as if she was covered by an invisible, sticky net. She was uncomfortable all over. Her clothes seemed to be pulled by something, and every inch of her skin could feel the slight restraint.

"Hey, why are you looking at me like that?" He Shiqing tried to break the silence in Chinese, but it was in vain. Those people still stared at her as if she were a monster, and mumbled words she couldn't understand. The sound was like a string of meaningless spells, buzzing in her ears and making her feel upset.

She finally understood that even the language in this strange world had changed, and this change surprised her greatly.

"I say, you look at me like this, are you trying to treat me as a meal?" She sighed helplessly, complaining in her heart, this start is too difficult!

Just when she was racking her brains over how to explain that she was not a monster, she accidentally started playing with the "Newbie Gift Pack" given by the system.

She remembered that there seemed to be a small gadget inside that could be used...

Make a fire?

"Hey! This thing is quite fun!" On a whim, she took the lighter-like thing and lightly pressed it against the wine glass on the table. With a "pop", a small flame jumped out.

She heard the crisp "pop" sound and saw the flame dancing happily. The color was brighter and hotter than any lighter flame she had seen before, which gave her a strong visual impact.

"Wow!" she couldn't help but exclaim, this flame was much cooler than any lighter she had seen before!

However, before she could finish saying "Wow", the surrounding area suddenly exploded.

"Witch! She is a witch!" This voice was like a bolt from the blue, breaking the original tranquility of the tavern.

"Catch her! Burn her to death!"

"Oh my God! She can actually create fire out of thin air!" All kinds of terrified screams came one after another, like a group of ducks being strangled by the neck. The sound was so sharp that it pierced her ears, and the entire tavern was in chaos.

She saw that the originally calm faces of those people became distorted, and their eyes were full of horror, as if they had seen the most terrifying thing in the world.

She could hear the harsh sound of a stool being pushed away and rubbing against the ground, as well as the sound of wine glasses and plates being knocked over and breaking. The wine splashed on her skin, bringing a hint of coolness, and the food scraps scattered on the ground emitted a mixed smell that penetrated her nostrils.

He Shiqing was stunned for a moment. What the hell?

Witch?

She was just lighting a fire, is that a big deal?

She looked at those people's terrified expressions as if they had seen a ghost, and those who were pointing at her and yelling, and her heart skipped a beat. This atmosphere seemed a little wrong!

She wanted to explain, but found that those people were no longer willing to listen to her.

Some people even picked up stools. She could see the air currents created when they swung the stools, and felt the aggression coming towards her, as if they were going to rush over and eat her alive.

Seeing that the situation was not good, He Shiqing quickly stood up, grabbed an empty wine bottle on the table and threw it at the crowd. While they were stunned by the bottle, she ran away.

"Oh my god! I'm in trouble!" He Shiqing wailed in her heart while running. What the hell is going on?

She just wanted to light a fire, how did she become a witch?

"Bang!" She ran too fast and accidentally bumped into someone. Her body tilted and she fell to the ground.

She felt her knee hit the ground heavily, causing a sharp pain. Her palm was also scratched, and the rough ground rubbed against her palm, causing a burning pain.

Before she could get up, she heard a familiar voice in her ear: "Are you okay?" The voice was like a gentle breeze blowing past her ears.

He Shiqing was dizzy from the fall and was extremely panicked.

The people in this other world are making a big deal out of nothing. Isn't it just a fire?

As for those who shout and kill?

She was an independent woman in the 21st century, but she had fallen to the point where she was chased by a group of medieval people and called a "witch"?

This is so embarrassing!

She bit her lips, feeling a slight stinging sensation on them, and her heart was pounding like a rabbit in her chest.

She had seen the fate of witches when she was cramming for history before traveling through time. It was no joke. They would be burned at the stake at any time. Just thinking about it made her scalp tingle.

She tried to calm herself down. Now was not the time to be depressed. She had to find a way to get out of this situation quickly!

Just when she was getting as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, an idea suddenly flashed in her mind.

System! How could she forget about this right-hand man?

"System, system, come out and save me!" She repeated to herself, as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw.

The system's voice sounded in her mind: "Host, how can I help you?"

"Is there any way for me to prove that I am not a witch?" He Shiqing asked anxiously.

"Searching... related skills found: Primary Magic - Blessing of Light. Do you want to learn it?"

Blessing of Light? It sounds amazing!

"Learn! Must learn!" He Shiqing chose to study without hesitation.

In an instant, a warm current surged into her body. The warmth was like a trickle, starting from her fingertips and slowly spreading to her whole body. Every cell seemed to be activated, full of vitality and strength.

She could feel her body being filled with a gentle force, radiating vitality from the inside out, like drinking a cup of hot coffee in the cold winter, warm and comfortable.

When the light burst out from her hands, she could feel that the light was like her weapon, a powerful proof of her fight back against the slander. The dazzling light made her eyes go white, and the heat of the light seemed to penetrate her skin.

"It's done!" He Shiqing stood up suddenly, brushed off the dust on her body, and smiled at the stunned crowd around her.

She took a deep breath, raised her hands, and muttered something. Of course, she didn't know what she was saying. She just imitated the spell taught by the system in her mind and made a few gestures in a pretentious manner.

Suddenly, a dazzling light burst out from her hands, illuminating the entire tavern.

The people around were instantly dazzled by the light and couldn't open their eyes, and they all covered their eyes with their hands.

She saw how miserable those people looked in the light, with their eyes closed and faces full of fear and helplessness.

When the light faded, He Shiqing still maintained the casting posture with a mysterious smile on her face.

The people around were so surprised that their jaws almost dropped. They stared at her with wide eyes as if they had seen a miracle from God.

"This… this is…"

"She...she is not a witch, she is...a magician!" someone in the crowd said tremblingly.

He Shiqing was secretly delighted. The things provided by this system were indeed good things!

She slowly lowered her hands, looked around at the stunned crowd, and raised the corners of her mouth slightly, "Yes, I am a magician."

A man in gorgeous clothes walked out of the crowd. He walked up to He Shiqing and bowed deeply. "Respected magician, may I ask you..." Before the man finished speaking, he was interrupted by a sudden voice, "Shiqing!" He Shiqing's brilliant performance shocked most people, but there were still a few stubborn elements who shouted words like "evil ways" and "heresy" and rushed up with their weapons.

"Oh my god, this group of unruly people is so hard to lead!" He Shiqing complained inwardly, then slipped away!

She moved nimbly among the crowd like a slippery loach, and those burly guys couldn't catch her.

She could hear the shouting and footsteps of the people behind her. The footsteps were chaotic, like a group of wild beasts chasing their prey.

With a sharp turn, He Shiqing entered a narrow alley, with several pursuers following closely behind her.

Her eyes rolled and a plan came to her mind.

"Ouch!" He Shiqing deliberately made an exaggerated cry, pretending to be tripped by something, and then rolled to the ground.

The pursuers behind did not expect this move. They opened their eyes wide, their mouths opened into an O shape, and tried to stop their steps in panic, but they seemed to be pulled by invisible strings, and their bodies rushed forward uncontrollably.

The one in front crashed into the one in front like a cannonball, and the people behind him fell down one after another, their arms and legs tangled together, some people pressed on others' faces, some people were hit in the stomach by others' elbows, and they screamed in pain.

She heard the sound of people falling, as well as their painful groans and shouts. Looking at their bruised and miserable appearances, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"That's it? You still want to catch me? Go back and practice for a few more years!" She dusted off her body. The dust was flying in the air, and some of it got into her nose, making her sneeze.

She was in a great mood and felt like a genius.

She hummed a little tune and continued running forward. After turning a few corners, a magnificent building appeared in front of her. There was a plaque hanging at the door with some words she didn't recognize. But judging from the architectural style and the surrounding environment, it looked like a chamber of commerce.

He Shiqing stood at the door of the Chamber of Commerce, hesitating whether to go in.

At this moment, the door of the Chamber of Commerce suddenly opened, and a girl in uniform walked out, bumping into He Shiqing.

"Ah!" The girl screamed in fright and the documents in her hand fell to the ground.

"You...you are..." The girl looked at He Shiqing in horror.

Before He Shiqing could open her mouth, she heard a noisy sound of footsteps behind her.

Oh no, those people are catching up with us!

She made up her mind, grabbed the girl's hand and said, "Help me!"