Once upon a time in a small village lived a wicked witch. She was feared by all the villagers for her dark powers and evil deeds. People would often whisper about the dangerous spells she could cast and the curses she could inflict on anyone who crossed her path. One day, word spread that a brave and kind-hearted young man named William had come to the village. He had heard stories about the witch and her reign of terror and decided to put an end to it. With his courage fueled by a desire to protect his village, William set out to confront the witch.

The Witch and the Beast Manga Volume 1

The Witch and the Beast manga volume 1 features story and art by Kousuke Satake.

Guideau: a feral girl with long fangs and the eyes of a beast. Ashaf: a soft-spoken man with delicate features and a coffin strapped to his back. This ominous pair appears one day in a town that’s in thrall to a witch, who has convinced the townsfolk she’s their hero. But Ashaf and Guideau know better. They have scores to settle, and they won’t hesitate to remove anyone in their way…

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Characters / The Witch And The Beast Witches

A youthful-looking witch who always resembles a young teenage girl. Angela is the Eternal Witch and one of the most powerful and scary witches in the entire setting. She is also the one responsible for cursing Guideau and enjoys tormenting her for it.

• Ambiguously Evil: The worse part of Angela is that her reputation is only implied from rumors and hearsay. So whatever messed up thing she did to garner such levels of fear is up to the reader's imagination.
• Arch-Enemy: To Guideau naturally.
• Body Surf: Pretty messed up example. One way in which Angela can surf through a new body is by obviously having a 'volunteer' to sacrifice herself. Each body Angela inhabits has a time limit as the bodies she is inhabiting are already dead. During the Orlencia arc, it was revealed that Angela made a deal with Dornez (the Queen of the Gnir and by extension, the vampires), in which Dornez would gift Angela several children to slaughter in exchange for Angela giving Dornez her status.
• Creepy Child: Angela likes to take control of young girls. Her creepy and possessive personality does not help.
• Cute Witch: Heavily, heavily subverted. Yes, the bodies that Angela possesses are indeed pretty, but the fact that she is a possessor makes her very creepy.
• Dark Messiah: Is this to the Global Holy Church. Which is possibly why they are so hell bent in going on a global witch hunt.
• Demonic Possession: Angela's specialty in magic is taking over the bodies of young girls. So the image you see here isn't even her real body.
• "Freaky Friday" Flip: Sort off. According to Angela, the body that Guideau's soul is currently possessing is actually Angela's 'real body'. This isn't surprising since Angela's abilities involve taking over people's bodies. But given how vague Angela is and given her potential reputation. It is left intentionally mysterious.
• Greater-Scope Villain: Although Ashaf and Guideau may fight other witches, the Paladin Corps and murderers. The true target that Guideau and Ashaf are looking for is Angela, the witch who cursed Guideau. Angela herself made an appearance and she is as mysterious as she is scarily powerful.
• Humanoid Abomination: Even for witches, something about Angela doesn't seem right.
• Mysterious Past: Like Guideau, we don't know much about Angela nor what sort of deal she had with Guideau.
• Person of Mass Destruction: Even by witch standards, Angela is god damned scary and overpowered.
• Power Trio: Is this with Lucia and the unnamed glasses witch in a small group called the Coven of Witches.
• The Prophecy: According to Thurlander, the Executioner's main mission right now is to honour the words of the Seer - one of the Three Saints - who only awake for a short time every few decades. The Seer prophesised on the 'Great Flow'. An important event that forewarn about the Witches who are trying to seize the forbidden instruments for their own malicious ends. The Seer calls them the Great Enemy, and chief of them is the Eternal Witch Angela.
• Red Baron: Angela's nickname is the Eternal Witch. For the big bad, Ashaf calling her one of the most powerful and scariest witches in the world is not an understatement.
• Runic Magic: She is a witch, which is not surprising.
• Slasher Smile: Angela's smile by itself is normal. It is the context behind her always cheery looks that makes it creepy.

With his courage fueled by a desire to protect his village, William set out to confront the witch. As he entered the forest where the witch resided, he came across a small, injured beast lying on the ground. It was a wild and fearsome-looking creature, but its eyes revealed a deep sadness and pain.

Falvell Farmington

A young teenage girl who turned out to be the descendent of Luna Farmington, the Mystic Witch. Falvell lives in a close-knit village with her little brother when a series of grisly murders placed her in an unfortunate position as scapegoat.

• And I Must Scream: A more literal example. Due to her curse, she is unable to scream or talk when the Executioners basically stabbed her little brother and burned her house down.
• Big Sister Instinct: The Executioners learned this the hard way when they nearly killed Falvell's little brother, Owent. After Falvell's curse was broken by Guideau, to say she is overpowered is an understatement. She was reality warping just by speaking.
• Burn the Witch!: What the Executioners were planning to do. If they didn't kill Falvell, the villagers most likely will.
• The Bus Came Back: We didn't know what has happened to the siblings. However, they returned in Chapter 51, with the two living in a safe house until unknown marauders threatened to harm them.
• Cool Big Sis: To her brother Owent despite being mute.
• Cute Mute: Falvell is a young teenager who is mute due to being a descendent of Luna Farmington, known as the Mystic Witch, a master of vocative magic - i.e voice magic. Falvell would later regain her powers after kissing Guideau to break the seal on her tongue.
• Cute Witch: THE cutest witch in the setting. No surprise given her Cute Mute status and her innocence of being merely a young teenage girl.
• Little Big Sister: By the time we have seen the siblings again, it is assumed a year or two has passed. By this point, Owent is a good few inches taller than his sister.
• Magical Incantation: A laughably overpowered example as her being a witch of vocative magic enables her to literally reality warp things in or out of existence.
• Make Me Wanna Shout: Well. she doesn't even need to shout for her to fuck things up given her magical lineage.
• Nice Girl: One of the sweetest witches you will encounter.
• Person of Mass Destruction: Given what her power entails, thank god she is a nice girl overall.
• Pint-Sized Powerhouse: For a girl who looks like she around 14 years of age. The power she is gifted is truly ridiculous.
• Promoted to Parent: We have no idea where her parents are, the only thing we know is that she takes care of her brother.
• Proper Lady: Falvell is a polite, modest girl who does not like to cause trouble.
• Reality Warper: Given she is able to do a lot of things with just her voice. We were given a small taste on what she was able to do to the Executioners once her seal was broken.
• Runic Magic: When she activates her magic, tattoos and runes would emerge around her mouth.
• Tea Is Classy: She might not be rich or well-off, but Falvell is a classy lass whose tea is notable to be quite delicious.
• The Scapegoat: What the Executioners were planning to do; the Executioners were actually the ones responsible in the streaks of grisly murders. They just did it to rile the villagers up and make Falvell extremely vulnerable and isolated.

William, despite his initial fear, couldn't leave the poor beast behind. He decided to take care of it, nursing it back to health. Days turned into weeks and with each passing day, the bond between William and the beast grew stronger. The beast became his loyal companion, never leaving his side. William, now equipped with his newfound friendship, felt more confident in facing the witch. Finally, the day of the confrontation arrived. William entered the witch's lair, his heart pounding with both fear and determination. The witch, sensing his presence, emerged from the shadows. Her eyes glowed with an eerie light as she prepared to cast a spell. But as she chanted her incantation, she noticed the beast beside William. Curiosity mixed with confusion filled the witch's eyes. Something about the beast seemed familiar to her. She stopped her spellcasting and examined it closely. Suddenly, a smile appeared on her face, revealing a glimmer of kindness. The witch revealed that the beast was once her companion, a cursed prince who had fallen victim to her powerful magic. She had trapped him in his beastly form for an eternity. Over time, guilt had consumed her, and she had become an evil witch to cope with her actions. Moved by the witch's remorse, William pleaded with her to undo the curse and release the prince from his suffering. The witch agreed, relinquishing her dark magic and removing the curse. As the spell was broken, the beast transformed into a handsome prince once again. In the end, the witch redeemed herself through her act of kindness and regret. The village rejoiced as the prince returned to his rightful form, and the witch, now free from her dark past, decided to use her magic for good. The village learned an important lesson about judging others solely based on appearances and the power of compassion and forgiveness. From that day forward, the witch and the beast, now a loving prince, became beloved members of the village. They used their powers to help others and protect the village from any harm. The tale of their transformation from villains to heroes would be passed down through generations, teaching future villagers the value of empathy and second chances..

Reviews for "A Tale of Two Souls: The Witch and the Beast's Past Lives"

1. John - 2 stars - "I found "The Witch and the Beast" to be a disappointment. The storyline was confusing and lacked depth, leaving me feeling disconnected from the characters. The pacing was also off, with slow and uneventful moments that made it hard to stay engaged. Additionally, I found the writing style to be overly descriptive, which made it difficult to follow the main plot. Overall, I was left unsatisfied and would not recommend this book to others."

2. Sarah - 1 star - "I couldn't get into "The Witch and the Beast" at all. The characters felt flat and one-dimensional, making it hard to care about their struggles. The world-building was also lacking, with little explanation of the magical elements and their significance. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, further adding to my disinterest in the story. I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately, it fell short in every aspect for me."

3. Emily - 2 stars - "I found "The Witch and the Beast" to be a tedious read. The plot was predictable and lacked originality, following a typical fantasy formula without offering anything unique. The pacing was slow, and it took a long time for any real action to happen. The writing style was also lackluster, failing to evoke any emotion or create a vivid picture of the settings. Overall, I was underwhelmed by this book and would not recommend it to fans of the fantasy genre."

Defying Fate: The Witch and the Beast's Journey