A light flashed at the edge of the cliff. Sila was standing next to Divine. They had returned to the top of the Cliff of Heroes.
Sila looked around. He couldnt see Bow anywhere.
Mister Divine umm what about Bow? Did she pass the trial? Sila asked in a low voice.
No, she didnt, replied Divine.
She didnt pass? Any of the trials? Sila asked slowly. He was quite afraid of the answer.
Yes. She didnt pass any trials.
You an Bow has died? Sila muttered slowly. A sadness filled his heart.
A cute girl like that had died. Although she was only an AI, as Sila interpreted that Monster Soul was another world, he couldnt help but think that she was a living creature.
I havent died yet, Big Brother. The sound of a young girl ca from behind Sila.
Sia turned his head to look. Bow was standing there between Poluk and Viola.
Bow!! Thank god you are fine. Sila smiled.
All of the Sli Guardians gathered together, so Sila used this chance to clear his doubt.
Why is Bow? I an, didnt you tell that failing in the ordeal was equal to death?
Do you think we are that cruel? Poluk said, I believe that Im quite kind.
No, sir, but you have told yourself that if one fails, one will have to die, Sila replied.
Its just a pretense to prevent ignorant slis from needlessly challenging the ordeal. If theres no such pretense, we would have no ti to rest. The sli has to be confident in their own ability to a certain extent before daring to challenge the ordeal. This little girl is the only one who jumped down the cliff without any thoughts, Viola said.
Bow was dejected. She heard that Sila had overco all the three trials while she couldnt overco a single one.
I believe it will take Bow only a year before Bow can pass the psychic-part trial, Divine comnted.
Bow gave a big smile. She indeed almost passed the psychic-part trial. The thing that prevented her from passing was the fact that she hadnt won against her inner self with Transparent Sli so Divine didnt give her a passing grade even though it was her overwhelming victory.
Divine explained that she won because her inner self was too weak compared to her actual body. For the record, people like this are rare. Bow just needed to bump into her inner self one ti to make it disappear. Divine couldnt let her pass like this as it wasnt helpful in real combat.
I think its best that we visit His Majesty. His Majesty must have waited for a long ti already, Viola suggested.
All five slis slowly went to the palace. During their journey, there were many slis greeting them. Bow was boasting about Silas triumph along the way, causing everyone to know that Sila had beco the second sli after Sli King who possessed all three sli skills.
There was a commotion in the sli society. They really hoped Sila was able to release them from the curse.
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Sli King slowly nodded after he heard the story of Sila overcoming the three trials from Bow.
Sila heard the story from Bows mouth and felt as if it wasnt like his own story at all. For instance, Sila overca Poluks trial without having to fight (it was actually like that, but Bow described it as if even Poluk wasnt worthy to be Silas opponent); Sila competed against Viola neck and neck even with his low aptitude in magic, (during this explanation, Violas brows were twitching, causing Sila to break out in a cold sweat); Lastly, Sila could win against his inner self even with his eyes closing.
Once Bow finished the story, she stepped back to Sila. He used this chance to whisper to her.
Bow, were you watching ?
No, Big Brother. I heard your story from Mister Poluk and explained it in a way that I understand, Bow smiled back.
Sila sighed. Seeing Bows innocent eyes, he couldnt reject a thing.
Sli King discussed sothing with the three Sli Guardians before turning his head to Sila.
You have overco the Way of Slis ordeal. Now, its my turn to grant you one no, two rewards, Sli King said.
A change occurred in Silas body, setting off a system notification.
Player Sila has overco the Way of Slis ordeal. Players status and rank have been promoted to Blue Sli of Knight Rank, Level 1.
Player Sila has obtained the Map of the Eight Sli Seals.
Sila could feel that his body had grown to the size of a football. His usual pink color also changed to a blue like Poluks.
For the map, he opened it and found that it was a map of Monster Soul. There were eight colorful spots on the map. The brown spot had been crossed out though.
This map contains the location of all the Sli Seals. The spots are the current locations of each dragon. Once you exterminate them all, the sli seal on this kingdom will be broken, Sli King explained.
Sila nodded. He had been thinking he needed to travel across the world to search for Sli Seals. If there was this map, it would be easier for him to find the seal.
Sli King closed his eyes. His body was glowing in an intense golden light, enveloping the entire palace. Once the light dispersed, there was a middle aged man standing in front of Sila.
This man was handso and gave off the charm of an adult man. His hair was golden in color. His body was muscular and lean. He was wearing golden noble clothes. A crown which used to be on top of the Sli King was currently on top of this man.
Sila eyes widened. Your Majesty?
Yes. Why are you shocked? This is my psychic body. I believe you have already witnessed this skill with Divine, Sli King replied.
Um, yes, its just that I never thought that Your Majesty is the psychic type.
This type suits . Whatever, now is not the ti for this. We need to discuss the Way of Sli skill first, Sli King said, which reminded Sila of the reason he ca here. Usually, all sli skills share a common drawback. They can only be used when the user is in a sli form.
Sila eyes widened again. He looked at himself. Does he have to stay in this form?
That would be troubleso, Your Majesty. Indeed, this form can fight monsters. But if I visit the city, wont I beco a target of the players? Sila asked.
You have a point. Anyway, with you overcoming the ordeal, you can now switch form between a sli and a human.
Sila felt relieved. Nevertheless, having to change form during combat was still troubleso.
And with you successfully passing all the trials, the Way of Sli skill you obtained will allow you to activate sli skills even in a human form, Sli King continued.
Sila finally smiled. He was glad he doesnt need to switch form during the fight since it was sohow uncool.
Try activating Way of Sli, Sli King suggested.
Way of Sli! Sila shouted.
Silas body flashed briefly. Once the light dispersed, he had already returned to his human form. Sila looked at his own body and tried moving his arms.
Now, follow to the Cliff of Heroes, Sli King ordered.
Cliff of Heroes? Why are we going there again, Your Majesty? Sila asked.
If you want an answer, just try activating the sli skills.
Sila tried to execute the sli-race skills but he failed. He couldnt use even one of them.
Your human form still isnt used to sli skills. Dont worry, though. I will train you, Sli King said.
Your Majesty will train ? Sila felt curious.
Yes. In this kingdom, I am the only person who can use all three sli skills so it should be to train you in using them.
But Sila felt it was improper for him to receive personal training from the king of a kingdom.
Are you doubting my ability? That cant be helped. I have yet to show you what I am capable of Hey, Poluk, Sli King turned his attention toward Poluk.
Sila was about to correct the misunderstanding, but Poluk had already lifted a stone the size of a fist and thrown it toward Sli King at a high speed.
Sli King lifted his left hand. Although his hands movent was slow, it connected with the fist-sized stone at the right ti with precision.
Once the stone collided with his hand, it changed direction and headed towards Sila, moving even faster than before. Sila didnt have ti to react. The stone flew past his face and scraped his cheek slightly.
The explosion sound could be heard behind Sila. He turned his head to look with a shocked expression. The area behind him had turned into a crater with a radius longer than 10 ters. It was as if a mini teor had hit it.
Silas left cheek was bleeding.. The blood was slowing dripping down.
I just swept the stone using Moon Reflecting Mirror, strengthened it using the hard and heavy attributes of Formless Soldier, and I also imbued the elental powers of fire and wind into it using Orbiting Cosmos. How about it? Am I qualified to teach you?
Y-yes Sila replied weakly.
Good. Everyone go do your own work. As for you, kid, follow , Sli King said.
Sila went behind Sli King. Bow also followed him.
In the town, the Sli King was greeting all sli residents in a friendly manner. Sila admired how the Sli King wasnt haughty at all. All slis also seed to respect their king.
Once they had arrived at the edge of the cliff, Sli King turned his head to look at Bow.
Bow, you should back off now. You arent ready to take part in the trial. Your ability is still lacking, Sli King said.
But I want to get out soon, Bow disputed.
Bow, seriously, with your ability, even if you were to go out, you would get killed by a human.
But Bow argued. She was making a sad expression.
Sila heard their conversation and ca up with an idea.
I have a thod to let Bow get outside, He said.
What thod, Big Brother? Bow asked. Her face was filled with happiness.
Sila lifted his left hand up. His middle finger was equipped with a ring of triangular shape. With an item that can seal monsters.
Yes! If I were to beco a pet and let Big Brother Sila seal inside the ring, I would be able to go outside! Bow felt excited.
But Bow, you still cant take care of yourself. Your rank and level are still at Squire Rank, level 1, Sli King objected.
No problem. Ill take care of her until she can take care of herself, Sila volunteered.
Are you sure? I bet that all sorts of problems will co at you if you bring Bow outside, Sli King warned.
Sila couldnt understand what Sli King ant. But he was sure about his decision.
Up to you. Dont regret it later, Sli King said.
Bow was hopping with happiness. Her body was glowing in pink light.
Player Sila has obtained Bow - Pink Sli, Squire Rank, Level 1 as a pet with monsters consent. You couldnt rena its na.
The light faded off. Bow was smiling ear to ear.
Kid, you should know that the path of a destroyer and the path of a protector use different kinds of resolve, Sli King warned again.
Its my decision, Your Majesty, Sila replied.
Bow is my daughter. I will have to train you harder to ensure that you are capable of protecting her.
No problem, Your Majesty. I can endure any hardship, Sila said while looking at Sli King with his head held high.
Sli King giggled. He walked toward the edge of the cliff.
I thought I would hold back for a bit at first. But based on the story Bow has told and your voice just now, I believe you can endure my training. Youre the hope of the sli race anyway. Dont worry. I will train you until you can fight against dragons without sha.
Sli Kind said before jumping into the cliff.
Sila sighed. There was no turning back for him now. He jumped down, following Sli King.
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