Chapter 141: Preparing For–
(“ The idea is that you are linking it to your domain ”)
Easier said than done.
I was in the middle of trying to link up the artefact, this crimson-red life-eating diamond jewel with myself, but that was a lot trickier than expected.
Apparently, it could be a lot worse; stronger artefacts made this process a lot harder, and despite the amazing use this item had for humans, it wasn’t considered anything spiritual to Spiritual Beings. Which made sense in retrospect.
It was an item that only took in a small amount of mana from the environnt, and Spiritual Beings could generate an amount that dwarfed that insignificant value, and since I had a few unused souls within my star core, it wouldn’t be surprising that Spiritual Beings could absorb energy from those whom they had killed.
(“ I know this is sothing you are not going to do, but if you brought the item into your domain, that would make the process easier ”)
Ergh…
Yep, that wasn’t going to happen, so I continued to try and fiddle with it. Originally, I was simply pouring my energy into it and trying to manipulate my soul energy into it, but neither option worked. I took Espr’s words to heart, and I needed to link them to my domain itself.
My domain was where my source was… which in a way was still a little weird for to think about. I could comprehend it, my power source was away from my body, because how was a star supposed to fit within my still very tall human body? But that space was mine on a physical level. Every single bit of it was my tiny version of existence.
I know I can do this….
(“ I wish you the best, it would be a great learning opportunity. It also should be easier than what you did before you returned to tous ”)
That experint…? That wasn’t even perfect.
(“ Not every learning opportunity doesn’t needs to be successful ”)
Not when one is trying to create life…
(“ You were mostly successful, so maybe next ti you will be fully successful ”)
I would hope so.
I tried many different things during my ti in my domain, and I had to learn and Espr was willing to teach about my new abilities, which I would be even more extrely confused about if I didn’t have any assistance. Usually, people who weren’t Spiritual Beings that beco Spiritual Beings at least knew what they were turning into before it actually happened.
“Maybe let's do a resetter.” I got up from the backyard where I was doing my experint. I just liked doing stuff outside like usual. I got permission to take the item ho, but Nina did want to keep it within her facility before the big day. But I conceived her it would be best if I got a feel for it first.
“Hey, Mum.” I walked back inside the house, where my mother was cooking up more food. “Making another mountain load of food again?”
“Well, people keep managing to eat it all, so it is rewarding to keep at it.” She took the lasagna out of the oven.
I replied, “I eat it all because I don’t want to waste your freshly cooked food, plus, save so money on the grocery bill and save up for a holiday.”
“One day, but I have enough money at the mont anyway.”
Tyell was gone; finally, he was allowed to be free, and he used the opportunity to go to the gym to work. lla had school, which I was thinking of surprising her when she left one day soon.
So it was just and Tella, and a mountain of dishes which I decided I wasn’t going them all. Honestly, it was really easy to just eat everything in sight, as while I kept my sense of taste, I didn’t really get full anymore. I didn’t feel empty either, but if it was enjoyable food, I just kept eating it.
The two of us got to begin eating lunch together, but first I set aside everything I was going to eat first and helped place everything else in containers for leftovers.
Dammit, this shit slls good.
As I packed the warm food into containers, the sll from the heat was dreamy.
Tella taunted, “You can leave a bit more out.”
“No, no, I am good!” I declared.
Then we enjoyed all the food. I loved eating food with the family, but these one-on-one al tis were also great. Quiet or not, they were a simple joy to experience. I guess I was more like my dad in that way.
“I haven’t asked you much about what happened… with well, everything.” Mother said, and simply listened as she felt she had more to say. I knew I worried her; she loved , and I went from being declared dead, fighting various people, disappearing again, getting tangled in another conflict, coming back ho, and then to only leave again, purposely this ti. “...Sigh… sorry… I know I should just be glad you are back here and safe… but I still worry that next ti you won’t be coming back.”
“That worry is justifiable, I can’t say I have been in the safest of places, but I have my insurance set to safeguard from any actual trouble.” I didn’t know exactly how to reassure her.
Do I just explain what I am now?
I figured I would have to explain about my current race eventually, but I was going to wait a bit before doing that.
If it would help Tella’s worry…
Before I had the chance to say anything, “I have heard what has been happening…”
“Pardon?” I asked, confused.
“I heard there might be a war soon.” Mother said worried.
“What makes you say that?”
“I have been listening in on the conversations had around Nina’s garden with her employees.”
(“ Mother like daughter ”)
…Yeah, I guess we both did our spying.
“Well, war?” I nearly wanted to chuckle. “It is not going to be a war.”
I stated, “It’s going to be a one-sided beatdown.”
“Ceella…”
My Starlight horns erged, and Tella stumbled back, and her hands covered her mouth as she stared at , shocked. “Everything will be fine.” My hair sparkled as I felt excess Starlight flow into my body.
First ti using this ability on tous… I definitely feel better like this.
My body practically felt light, as if a massive weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
“I will be fine.” I declared, “I am much stronger than you think I am, plus, I have you, Tyell, lla, and Lila, I need to return to.”
My horns retracted.
Mother stood forward and held my hand, “I… will trust you, so co back ho once it is all done. As you always have.”
“That sounds perfect to .”
I gave my mum a nice long hug. I felt bad for worrying her, but sotis it was just a mother’s duty to worry for their kid, and it was my job to make sure those worries never beca a reality.
My interaction with Tella gave so inspiration, so after we spent the rest of the day cleaning, chatting, and welcoming everyone ho. I returned to the backyard to experint overnight.
Perfect…
The next day arrived.
“Morning, Tyell,” I waved.
Tyell yawned, “Morning, Sis, what’s got you walking around early?”
I said, “I don’t need to sleep, why wouldn’t I be walking around early?”
He squirted at as if I were up to sothing, which I was. “...True, but that doesn't change the fact you liked to lie down for hours watching the sky even when the stars aren’t visible.”
I scoffed, “They are still visible; you just need better eyes.”
“Right…” He was looking at very suspiciously.
I said bluntly, “Do you want a gift or not?”
“Sure.” He shrugged, “I wouldn’t say no.”
“Good, catch.” I tossed him the diamond.
It bounced in his hand as it took a mont for him to catch it.
His eyes dilated. “Wait… Is this…”
“Yep, the diamond you got, just dyed in so better colours and different abilities,” I told him. The diamond was no longer crimson red, but a purplish pink with a hint of white in the centre. I created a permanent Starlight chain so it could be worn as a necklace, bracelet, or sowhere else.
“Take your ti with it.” I took a step back towards the outside, as I left him stunned. “It’s my big gift to you, and don’t tell lla, she might get jealous.”
The necklace had lost its life-absorption ability. I didn’t know if that was a failing on more part, or changing the connection to broke whatever granted it that ability. The mana recovery function was still there, but improved, with a toggle. At base, it regenerates mana as slowly as it did before, but by activating the ability, it could also take so mana up to a limit from my domain. The secondary ability was a boost to light-based energies, which Tyell had a tiny amount of. I would just have to wait and see how that manifested. There was also the third ability, but that use case would be much rarer.
(“ He sure will enjoy that gift, not as good as the one I gave him before ”)
Espr, your back.
(“ Do I ever actually leave? ”)
In the past, I would say no, but our arrangent is different this ti, and the fact that you didn’t say anything after I completed linking the artefact was surprising.
(“ Fair enough, I was busy and required more of my focus, was chasing down a lead on Varias ”)
Who is?
(“ The one who stabbed you the second ti ”)
A deep rage began bubbling within .
Oh, you have my attention.
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