@kosmaj Not sure if you have read the novel, but I can assure you that this does not quite go in that direction. They are actually witches, not simply being accused of being witches (though sometimes people are later on), and it is fantasy story. The novel was very good at bringing you up to speed on what was going on because it is easier to show internal thoughts in that medium. Also it has been only 1 actual chapter. There are actual reasons behind what is happening rather than random "angry mobs," though they show up later on. They are certainly more concrete than any reasoning or accusations of the witch hunts in our history, though some influences are taken from them.
I can already tell that this visual adaptation won't be quite at the same level as the novel, but I will say that the novel is probably one of the best I have seen in comparison to others which have simplistic and shallow characters, little development, and repetition.
In order to not spoil it, I'll just say that the plot focuses on religion, war, and social and technological development. It isn't as much about the drama pertaining to accusations of witchcraft or bewitchment as something like
The Crucible. I won't go any further in my claims since I don't have much more background in this regard other than having read this piece and the novel for this manhua.