Chapter 441: We Are Just Like a Family

Chapter 441: We Are Just Like a Family

The spellcasters exchanged glances — threatening a Spirit? Is that really an option!?

“In Spirit Relationshipology, it does mention that spirits have a certain level of intelligence...” Sonya hesitated, “But to not share their powers unless threatened, that’s really...”

“Pretty annoying,” Ashe concluded.

Without delay, Ashe summoned the soul summoning Spirit, while Deya’s Water-born Thread, Sonya’s Evil Light Slash, and Ashe’s Rage Sword all entangled it in their sights. Although, due to the pact, they couldn’t actually destroy the soul summoning Spirit, the anger in the Rage Sword and the killing intent in the Evil Light Slash flowed unreservedly toward the tricolor crystal.

Soon they saw numerous little black shadows inside the crystal scurrying around as if it housed a small nation. Quickly, a piece of intelligence flowed into Ashe’s mind:

“Mysterious Power: Shrouded in mystery, your true identity remains unknown, allowing you to assume any role, gender, or identity. Your existence is inherently logical.”

“Troop Skill-Mystery: Units of your armed troop type will be perceived as neutral by all Virtual Realm creatures, only being considered hostile when entering a guarded area.”

After Ashe shared the new skill with everyone, they immediately realized an issue — not only had the “Secret Incarnation” but the “Incarnation of the Stars” had also concealed its true power from them, revealing only the enhancement effect for Star Prayer!

Reflecting now, it became clear why an Empress commander could annihilate a Star commander despite being of the same legion level. Why couldn’t the latter escape if they were losing? It must have been the camouflage effect of the Mysterious Power, allowing the Empress’s legion to launch a surprise attack at close range, leaving the Star commander defenseless without most of their followers!

Truthfully, the Mysterious Power was decent, but for them, it was somewhat redundant — with their strength, unless they encountered a heroic soul legion, the Time Continent wasn’t enough for them to wreak havoc upon. Why would they need to disguise themselves as neutral units?

However, after inquiring Rainbow Tail for Intelligence, Ashe and the others discovered that the Mysterious Power would soon prove useful.

The last time they consulted the Golden Fish, Ashe and Sonya strained their brains with yes-or-no questions trying to find out where the Golden Fish was in the sea, only to find out it was in the sky. It was absurd. While not entirely useless, it was like asking if you could bring a scientific calculator to a literature exam — pointless.

This time they decided on a more straightforward approach and let Deya ask directly, “What should we do next to help us find Rainbow Tail?”

The Virtual Realm responded, “Obtain the Complete Realm Map of Time Continent.”

Other spellcasters might be perplexed, not even knowing that such a map existed. However, Ashe and his group knew how to obtain the map — by killing the heroic soul commanders in each region and taking their Commander Maps!

“Why does Rainbow Tail have to do with the Complete Realm Map?” Sonya felt puzzled. “Could it be that Rainbow Tail only appears on the map?”

“Could it be the main city?” Deya speculated, “The main cities of the Six Nations might form a tail-like shape, and we can find the edge of that tail?”

“Don’t forget, this is Witch’s answer to a question. The Virtual Realm likely didn’t give an honest answer,” Ashe reminded, “Getting the Complete Realm Map is just helpful, not necessarily the decisive factor... But regardless, it’s a direction.”

Ashe paused, his tone becoming somewhat hesitant. “Actually, there’s something I’ve been wanting to ask you...”

He knows?

Did I slip up somewhere?

Or did Igor figure something out?

Lise’s body tensed, but she forced herself to stay calm. “What is it?”

Ashe held her by the shoulders, looking intently into her eyes. “After the Weaving Festival ends, would you still want to live with me?”

‘Lise’ looked at him blankly, her big eyes quickly filling with tears. Her lips pressed together, and her face turned red. Ashe smiled at the sight. “You look like I’m bullying you.”

“You are bullying me,” ‘Lise’ sniffled, then threw her arms around his neck. “That’s so unfair...”

“What are you talking about?” Ashe patted her head. “I’ll take that as a yes. After the Weaving Festival, we’ll be a family.”

Suddenly remembering something, ‘Lise’ wiped her tears and said, “You need to be careful of Aunt Bukin!”

Ashe’s expression instantly became peculiar. “Oh? Why?”

“He’s learned the Dominance Sect spells now. He will definitely look for a chance to dominate you!” ‘Lise’ said seriously. “If he dominates you, he might turn you into a submissive female beast that only goes into heat—”

“Thank you, Miss Lise, for your concern about my profession. Excellent suggestion, I’ll be sure to consider it.”

Igor, toweling his hair as he walked through the living room, glanced coldly at the duo who appeared to be father and daughter.

‘Lise’ was stunned.

So was Ashe.

“Hey, you can’t be serious! Answer me! Don’t leave me hanging like this—it’s terrifying!”