More importantly, since I have lived around 18 years in both lives does that make me a middle-aged old man?? NOO. How can I be that old when I don"t even have a girlfriend yet??? SHIET!!! Is this what it means to be more mentally mature than your peers?? Being a genius is truly a burden!! And he consoled himself as such.
While he was pondering on what to do to become stronger while he waiting to earn enough points to get the weapon, a loud shout was heard from outside his room. "Lady Isolde, daughter of Count Vir Brishman has arrived," Zhen Shi immediately perked up and stood up. Simultaneously a light sonorous voice was heard, "Jacque, you know you don"t have to be so formal within our house. You can be more relaxed here than your former employment." This Jacque spoke out, "My lady, it is only proper. How could my lowly self not show you proper respect." A light sigh, "Fine. Just remember to be more relaxed" and the door opened.
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A vision of pure beauty arrived in Zhen Shi"s room. She was followed by the guard, Jacques. Her blonde hair was cascading like waves of water onto her shoulders. Her face the picture of innocence was curved up in a slight smile of regality. Her wide eyes glowed almost as evidence for her kind nature. Zhen Shi remembered his mother of this life when he saw her eyes. She was wearing a light pink dress suitable for a n.o.ble lady in her cla.s.s. He stared at her for a moment but instantly gained back his bearings. After all, he was now a fairly powerful cultivator. If he couldn"t control himself in the face of beauty, what was the purpose?
He calmly bowed deeply in the way he knew ancient western n.o.bles would and said, "Lady Isolde, it is finally a pleasure to meet you! I am thankful to you for saving my life!" This girl was obviously well brought up and believed in cla.s.s. He wasn"t going to be cra.s.s and rude like he normally was.
"It"s nothing, don"t worry about it. Oh, young master Zhen Shi, I"m surprised you are familiar with the customs of the kingdoms. I was led to believe you were from a sect or tribe based heritage." she spoke while slowly walking and sitting down gracefully on a chair in the room. She nodded at Jacques to leave and he did, but only after he gave Zhen Shi a long hard glare.
"Well, Lady Isolde, let"s just say I am well learned" he spoke out while sitting down himself, now with only the two of them in the room.
Her eyes glimmered with excitement, "So young master Zhen Shi care to explain how and why you suddenly appeared in my room?" Zhen Shi laughed, he had already prepared an excuse. "I must apologize. It was not my intention to intrude upon you. I was exploring a nearby forest when I was attacked by a very strong beast who created spatial tears as it attacked. So I jumped into one of those tears to at least gain a chance of living. And I suppose I must have ended up in your room later on." Isolde nodded. He had been wounded by a claw attack after all and only spatial travel could explain his sudden appearance. "That sounds pretty suicidal. Well, I guess you are truly fortunate to have survived the spatial chaos," she said. Zhen Shi just laughed.
Isolde then focused on his body. "I"m surprised that you healed so fast!! As far as I can see you"re completely fine. Since I haven"t improved my healing abilities to the next level, it must be that young master used some special skill since you also pa.s.sed out for a day?"
"Haha, yes I did. Let"s just say its something I picked up in my travels," he said clearly hinting his preference not to discuss it. After all, experts tend to not reveal certain secrets.
Isolde remained silent as if in agreement. Then she stood up and walked towards the balcony. The sun was out and shone on her, making her blonde hair shine amplifying her beauty. She started speaking out sorrowfully, "In reality, my guards were going to have you killed. No matter how kind we are, we wouldn"t just save some random man who appeared in my room. I asked them to not harm you, because..... you reminded me of my younger brother." The wind blew her hair to a side as if to comfort her.
Zhen Shi also stood up and walked towards Isolde in the balcony. But he remained silent as Isolde continued on, "He was a very playful boy, always spouting the most ridiculous tales, but the way he said it always made me believe in him. He was only 12 years old at the time. We were on a royal expedition to Cerullia. It was just some random political courtesy! But, we were attacked by a demon beast. Probably of the Nascent Soul Stage, just like the one which attacked you. We survived as a Cerulean expert intervened, but my brother was gravely wounded. That wound was completely identical to yours. But... I wasn"t able to save him at the time, I who was blessed by Eir, the greatest G.o.ddess of healing, wasn"t able to save my own brother" a tear trickled down her face. "He wasn"t as fortunate as you. Seeing you wounded just like him.....I realized that I wouldn"t be able to forgive myself if I let you die under the same circ.u.mstances!"
Suddenly realizing the place where she was in and what she had said, she hurriedly brushed off her tears, "I"m sorry young master Zhen Shi, I must have bored you with my nonsense. I"ll be taking my leave now" and she started to walk away, really fast this time.
"She isn"t the greatest you know..." said Zhen Shi. "What?" asked Isolde, stopping. She was surprised at the complete irrelevance of his statement to the current situation. Zhen Shi continued, "Eir, was a Norse G.o.d of healing, but she was only a handmaiden of Freythe Queen of the Vanir G.o.ds. In my opinion, Asclepius with Greek origins, the Eastern Emperor Yan Di, Danvantari an avatar of Vishnu, and Egyptian Imhotep were leagues above Eir. After all not only were they specialized in medicine, but they also were greater G.o.ds!!"
Isolde was intrigued by his words but she frowned, "Young master Zhen Shi, are you saying that my healing ability is inferior?" Zhen Shi shook his head, "Lady Isolde, I merely said that Eir is inferior to those other G.o.ds, especially Asclepius. Your ability has nothing to do with those G.o.ds and their ability. After all, the G.o.ds" blessings only give you a better start. In the end, you are the one that decides whether you are useless or not!!"
These words resonated in her head like a crash of thunder! She realized that she had been relying on the divine blessing too much and not on herself. In that instance of epiphany, she actually overcame the bottleneck she had in her cultivation and immediately reached the Core Formation Stage! She stared at Zhen Shi in amazement.
Zhen Shi was elated. In reality, he was immensely thankful and had been greatly moved by Isolde"s story. When she was leaving he had wanted to comfort her, but what had come out of his mouth was something else entirely, almost accidentally insulting her!! After that, he had said everything on the spot. Fortunately, it was successful.
HAHAHA!!!! THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A PICK-UP G.o.d!! GIRLS FALL FOR YOU, EVEN IF YOU INSULT THEM!!!
System: "...."
"Young master Zhen Shi, legends say that the G.o.ds disappeared immediately after creating life. In fact, if the Sovereigns and the 4 divine organizations didn"t exist, I doubt we would even know of their existence! What is known of them besides their names and t.i.tles, is very little. I find it hard to believe you, when you speak so familiarly of them " Isolde said curiously.
Zhen Shi smiled, "Whether you believe it or not is up to you. Hmm, let me tell you a story about Asclepius. Did you know that he was so skilled in healing that he could make humans immortal? In fear of his capabilities, Zeus had him kill.....
And, Zhen Shi recounted tale after tale with Isolde pausing him to ask questions here and there. As time pa.s.sed on her eyes were brightening in amazement. She found it hard to not believe him. After all, his stories connected to each other giving a completely realistic and humane description of the G.o.ds!
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The crescent moon was illuminating the balcony.
Isolde stared at Zhen Shi as he talked of these mystical and impossible, yet still strangely believable tales. He was speaking on in a suave voice with the moonlight falling on his handsome face. His eyes were glowing with a light fiery red, as a result of . He moved about in a charismatic way, and his face was filled with satisfaction as he spoke of one of his greatest pa.s.sions!Isolde couldn"t help but think he looked very handsome as he talked like this and found herself wishing it could always stay like this. Suddenly, Zhen Shi stopped and looked up at the moonlit sky, "Lady Isolde, it"s getting late. You should rest. Don"t you think it"s improper for you to stay in this room with me?"
Isolde was surprised and looked up as well. She hadn"t felt the time pa.s.s. She blushed as she realized his meaning. Still, she spoke, "I will, but only if you call me Isolde from now on."
Zhen Shi grinned, "Hmm, but what if I don"t want you to leave?" Isolde immediately blushed but frowned at him in anger. "Geez, fine fine, forgive me Isolde! But, only if you drop the young master!" Isolde immediately smiled brightly. When she smiled like that with the slight red tinge still visible on her cheeks, under the moonlight, she looked like a G.o.ddess descended from the heavens!! Like Chang"e reincarnated. This time Zhen Shi was truly stunned.
[Chang"e is the Chinese moon G.o.ddess]
He didn"t even notice as Isolde came up to him and whispered, "Deal!", kissed him on the cheek, opened the door and ran out of the room!
Zhen Shi finally came to his senses. AIYA!! I missed a great opportunity!! But there was still a slight smile on his face as he looked on at the now-closed door.
Ding!
Congratulations to the user for gaining 25 OP!
WHAT??? Could Isolde have fallen for me?? Or did I just gain her trust and admiration?
Wait...combined with the 20 OP I"ve gained so far by maintaining doesn"t this mean I can get my G.o.dly weapon by tomorrow morning?? SYSTEM, I"ve said it many times and I"ll say it again. YOU ARE THE BEST!!!System: "....."
Zhen Shi continued on. HAHA! Is this what it means when they say "when it rains, it pours"?? Wait that isn"t right. Don"t they use that statement for bad luck? SYSTEM, you made this scholarly and handsome self make a MISTAKE!!! I always did say you were a bad influence!!