Chapter 35: Grace's Curiosity

Chapter 35: Grace's Curiosity

Sam remembered that the system had been ringing in his ears before he woke up. He dug deep enough and could vividly remember that the system also notified him when he finished his duel with John.

"Show me," Sam asked internally, and the system showed a long list of logs from the moment he finished his battle with John up to the time he woke up a few minutes ago.

{System Logs}

[Holy power and Dark power are clashing inside your vessel]

[Your constitution is compelled to evolve to harmonize Holy and Dark powers]

[You are entering hibernation until the metamorphosis is complete]

[Constitution reconstruction in progress: 1%]

[Constitution reconstruction in progress: 4%]

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[Your Constitution has been reconstructed]

[Your Charm Increased: +2]

[Your rate of mana absorption has increased]

[Your recovery speed has increased]

[Your pain tolerance has increased]

[Your strength increased: +2]

[Your stamina increased: +2]

[Your agility increased: +2]

[Your Dark power and Holy Power have achieved harmony]

[Your Spirituality has regained the essence of Chaos]

[Your affinity to nature has increased]

[Due to the side effects of the Infernal Bird Reincarnation Art, your dormant bloodline has been activated]

[You have awakened your dormant bloodline]

[You have unlocked the Tachibana Clan's Bloodline ability]

[Rare Power: Force]

[Description: One of the rarest powers in the universe, Force bestows upon the user three extraordinary abilities: Absolute Domain, Telekinesis, and Reinforcement.]

[1. Absolute Domain: This ability allows the user to establish an area with themselves at its center, functioning as an extension of their own body. Within this domain, the user can manipulate their abilities in any conceivable manner. With advanced control, the user can even alter the laws of physics.]

[2. Telekinesis: This power enables the user to move and manipulate objects using only their mind. They can lift and throw objects, create barriers or shields, and potentially influence the movements of living beings to a limited extent.]

[3. Reinforcement: This ability allows the user to enhance their own powers or those of others. They can increase the potency, range, or duration of magic, strengthen any supernatural abilities, or even empower artifacts and weapons.]

[The 'Force' is taking its place inside you]

[Your constitution is compelled to evolve to contain the 'Force']

[Your constitution is being reconstructed]

[Your Constitution has been reconstructed]

[Your Perception increased: +2]

"Hey, do you hear me?"

"Hmm? Yes, what is it?" Sam returned his attention to his sister and grandmother.

"I asked if everything was alright," Grace repeated.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm good," Sam replied, smiling as he watched Grace close the door with a snap of her fingers, leaving only her, her brother, and their grandmother in the room.

"Now that we are alone, I won't ask you how you acquired all those powers—everyone has their secrets—but I'm curious about the things you can do," Grace said, holding his hand lovingly.

With her brother gone, only Grace and her brother's roommates were present in the home.

"I guess it's time you and I had a talk," Grace said, looking at Yuki and Isabelle with a smile that seemed gracious, but to them, it felt more like a predatory grin.

Grace gracefully walked around them as they sat on the couch, waving a finger, causing their hair to levitate.

"Hmm," Grace observed the symbol of tree roots on their backs. "So, you two are the first and second Saintesses, huh?"

"Wait, there are more of us?" Isabelle asked, confused.

"Oh, you didn't know?"

Yuki and Isabelle shook their heads.

They definitely didn't know this.

They had thought they were the only Saintesses before they met each other.

"Well, yes, there are more like you. I can't say their names, but don't worry, you will meet them soon enough," Grace said, taking a seat in front of them.

"Let's talk about Sam. Does he know about you two or why my family is having you two live with him here?"

"No, he doesn't know about us."

"And you don't want to tell him that you two are his Saintesses?"

Yuki and Isabelle felt weird being called his Saintesses.

They hadn't thought about the future yet.

They didn't even know how they felt about Sam.

"He... we aren't really close," Yuki said meekly.

"What do you mean?" Grace asked, confused.

"What she means is, Sam doesn't let us into his comfort zone. He always maintains a certain distance," Isabelle explained.

She was a better speaker than Yuki.

"That sounds like my brother," Grace said, making herself comfortable on the couch.

Yuki felt really nervous in front of Grace, so she tried to go to her room.

Well, she tried, because as soon as she got up, a mountainous pressure descended upon her.

Isabelle, sitting beside her, also felt this, as if gravity had suddenly become a hundred times stronger.

"It's bad manners to leave during a conversation," Grace smiled as she eased the pressure, allowing the girls to breathe again.

"I still have some things to discuss with you."

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"Where is Grace?" Sam inquired.

Hana suspected Grace was deep in conversation with the two saintesses.

"There she is," Hana exclaimed, as Grace arrived and took her place at the table beside her brother.

"Where were you?" Sam asked, his curiosity evident.

"I was just chatting with Yuki and Isabelle," Grace replied, her smile innocent and bright.

"Is that so? What were you discussing?" Sam inquired further.

"Nothing important," Grace replied casually. With a snap of her fingers, she conjured a couple of books.

"Are these spell books?" Sam whispered.

"Yes, these are for you," Grace handed the books to Sam.

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