Witch and Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 6: Part 2

IN A CITY OF MALICE, TWO WITCHES MEET

Zig has been transported to Striggo, a drug-infested city of lawlessness where even mercenaries like him must stay vigilant. Dodging dangers around every corner, Zig soon encounters Shania, a witch who offers to help him escape the risky streets of Striggo and make it back to Halian safe. Siasha had proven long ago that she was a witch that could be relied on, having saved Zig’s hide plenty of times in the past. However, Zig hesitates to extent a similarly trusting hand to this unfamiliar face. With his survival on the line, Shania seems to be Zig’s only hope of escape. Little does he know, though, that Siasha has been hot on his trail this whole time…

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