Gale replied promptly, âThe answer is clear.
Bypassing the six trials and becoming the supreme witch, you can protect your daughter.
I can show you the way to begin these trials.
â
Driven by my love for my daughter, I agreed reluctantly.
âALL right.
â
I knew staying imprisoned by Eduardo and confined would lead my daughter to the grim future I foresaw.
Following Galeâs advice seemed like the only way to save her.
Yet, I proceeded with caution.
Before leaving, I left behind a projection in the room as a safeguard, hoping it would guide my daughter if I couldnât make it back.
To ensure the projection remained undetected, I sealed the wooden box with my magic.
If someone tried to force it open, a defensive spell would activate, unleashing a wind blade to deter the intruder, causing their blood to spill on the box.
The box would only open with my daughterâs blood.
Debraâs POV:
âMomâ¦â
As I listened to my motherâs story, tears started streaming down my face.
My heart hurt so much it felt like someone was twisting a knife inside it, making it hard to breathe.
My mother had gone through so much because of me.
The kind of despair she felt dealing with Gale and being misunderstood by my father was something I couldnât even begin to understand.
She was always so gentle and kind to everyone.
Even in her darkest moments, she bravely left her loved one behind.
She also regretted not being able to be there for me and set out on her own into the unknown, Thankfully, she never found out what happened with my father later, or how my stepmother, Marley, treated me.
That wouldâve only made her pain worse.
âDebra, please donât cry.
â While I was overwhelmed, my mother stayed calm and serious.
âListen, I donât have much time.
I need to tell you everything I can, quickly.
â
I blinked in surprise and asked, âWhat is it? Isnât the story over?â
My mother shook her head, her expression serious.
âNo, Debra.
Pay attention.
Youâre the next supreme witch, and you have an important duty.
You need to finish the six trials as quickly as you can.
â
I felt my mind go blank, my face showing my confusion.
âWhat is the supreme witch?â
Iâd never heard this before.
I had no clue about the supreme witch or the six trials.
It seemed like my motherâs words could be linked to her ability to see the future, but her talk left me more puzzled than ever.
In a kind voice, my mother elaborated, âThe supreme witch is the leader of the witches.
Sheâs revered by all and carries the duty of protecting them.
Her power is greater than any other witchâs.
â
âWhat? But I havenât looked after any other witches, nor have I been revered.
Iâve barely met any other witches.
Mom, is it possible youâre mistaken? How can I be the supreme witch youâre describing?â
My mother looked at me with affection and said, âHoney, you havenât fully grasped your witch power yet, and youâre not ready to take on the supreme witch role.
Before you pass the six trails, the old supreme witch will guide the witches.
â
âThe old supreme witch?â