Chapter 725: Big Sister
Chapter 725: Big Sister
"..."
Lindsey's alertness shot up to its peak—the final boss had appeared out of thin air!
Aside from the name 'Silver Witch' and her shimmering silver hair under the night sky, the sheer power of the spatial technique before him was enough to make Lindsey certain that this beautiful girl was a Seventh Stage Awakened.
Who else in the Silver City could it be, other than that witch?
—I've been discovered.
—Should I launch a surprise attack right now?
As the adventurous thought crossed his mind, Lindsey quickly suppressed the impulse.
The Silver Witch before him was staring at him with a puzzled expression, her most vigilant moment.
Recalling his infiltration into the Green Swamp and how Alice, a Sixth Stage Awakened, could sense his heightened awareness in his concentrated state, Lindsey decided against any hasty actions.
"The power of Essence, Awakened?"
"Unbelievable—child, how did you achieve this?"
The Silver Witch approached, a rare look of astonishment flashing in her blue eyes.
The subtle truth was—
Lindsey's face-morphing skill was a complete physical reconstruction, not an illusion or a disguise.
He had just reshaped himself into a human child to reduce his size.
So, at this moment, in the eyes of the Silver Witch, Lindsey appeared as a young child.
And then, something even more interesting happened.
As a Seventh Stage Awakened, the Silver Witch could sense the Essence within Lindsey.
A child! Possessing such a high level of Essence!!
The Silver Witch stepped forward and placed her hand on Lindsey's shoulder, judging his age by the growth of his bones:
"Seven years old."
"The last Essence Tide was less than half a month ago. As for the previous Harvest Day, you weren't even born yet. In such a short time, you've gained such immense power."
Hearing these praises, Lindsey, who had been keeping his head low, felt extremely embarrassed.
He had only reduced his size to avoid the patrolling guards from earlier and not alert the enemies within the city.
But now, not only had he drawn attention, but he had also given rise to such a misunderstanding.
Lindsey didn't mind facing adventures or fighting powerful enemies, but he felt odd about deceiving someone this way.
Meanwhile, the Silver Witch's mindset was also rapidly changing.
She had sensed that something was happening with her subordinates.
As the city had just been established, and they had suppressed a group of rebels a couple of days ago, she naturally came out to inspect the situation personally.
And in these ruins, she had found a child.
A child who, upon awakening, possessed such an overwhelming amount of Essence—this was completely against common sense.
But as a Seventh Stage Awakened, the Silver Witch was experienced and knowledgeable.
Trusting her judgment, she found a rare possibility in this contradictory reality—naturally awakened individuals often possessed unique traits.
...
Could it be that the blessing this child received was this innate abundance of Essence?
The Silver Witch's gaze shifted:
"Child, tell me, what's your name?"
Firstly, to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Secondly, with the enemy being stronger, deceiving them wasn't a big deal.
"..."
She had initially come to gather intelligence, and if she could take it a step further and safely locate and steal the spaceship, it would be even better.
"..."
"Sister, my name is Lindsey!"
Hearing the word 'sister', the White Shadow Witch's complex expression froze, then softened.
She gently crouched down and extended her white right hand in front of Lindsey:
"Lindsey, you can call me sister from now on."
"And remember my name—Haiya."
"These past few days in the city, you've probably encountered a lot of trouble and haven't been able to eat or sleep well. But don't worry, from now on, I'll take good care of you, and you won't have to live a life of displacement anymore."
The two exchanged names, and Haiya led Lindsey towards the castle, holding her hand.
Along the way, she turned to Lindsey and asked, "Lindsey, how did you manage to hide from those patrolling guards just now?"
Lindsey simply stated the facts:
"I...I just didn't want to be discovered, so I tried my best to hide behind the pillars..."
Haiya pondered for a moment and quickly came to a conclusion.
A child with such immense talent would likely find it easier to cultivate their skills compared to others. Due to her fear of the guards and their power, Lindsey might have inadvertently fulfilled the conditions for the elevation of her skills while hiding.
"I see."
The Silver Witch nodded slightly.
The most powerful lies in the world are the ones we create for ourselves.
Lindsey didn't make up an overly absurd excuse, but Haiya crafted a perfect explanation for her.
Even the reason why Lindsey was overlooked in the previous Awakener screening was attributed to this explanation.
At this moment, Haiya, who was walking ahead, slowed her pace and turned her stern gaze towards Lindsey:
"Lindsey, you might have embarked on the path of the Phantom."
"This type of Awakener indeed has its unique strengths, but forgive my bluntness, this path is not suitable for someone like you."
Lindsey feigned ignorance:
"Phantom?"
Haiya immediately explained, even choosing her words carefully to accommodate Lindsey's 'age':
"Phantoms—they're like playing hide-and-seek, concealing their forms, lowering their voices, and diminishing their presence until they become nearly imperceptible to others."
Lindsey continued to act innocent:
"But that sounds so powerful!"
Haiya shook her head slightly:
"Upon reaching the Seventh Stage, they vanish from the world."
"As far as I know, no one has found an Awakener of the Sixth Stage or higher yet."
Lindsey's face showed feigned panic:
"Then...will I also..."
Haiya quickly reached out and patted Lindsey's head reassuringly:
"Lindsey, don't worry."
"I told you, you won't walk this path."
"You possess unparalleled talent in this world and should become the brightest star!"
Lindsey raised her head, adopting a childlike tone:
"Sister, what kind of skills can I choose then?"
Haiya smiled faintly:
"Warrior, Artist, Organizer, Merchant, Life Scholar...Lindsey, if you wish, I can help you become any type of Awakener."
"However, since we're in the Dust Path World—here, becoming a Law Knight might put us at a disadvantage. So, the most ideal choice would be for you to become a Righteous One."
(End of Chapter)
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