Chapter 38: Her World Only Contains You

"In the progression of the magical system, Mental Energy and knowledge volume are particularly critical."

"The former is the key for a mage to connect with the world, and the latter is the manifestation of a mage's understanding of the world."

"Combining the two, using magic power as an energy source to catalyze and release, is what the public knows as magic."

"As for me now."

"On this extraordinary path of magic, there is still a very long way to go."

Alenson City, Mages Association.

After Xu Xi finished exchanging for the necessary items, he gently stroked the cover of the magic book, feeling its frosted texture, and could not help but sigh with emotion.

Any extraordinary path is difficult to walk; Luck and talent are both indispensable.

Fortunately, he has the simulator to help him.

As long as he can live until a natural death, let alone becoming a god, he imagines he could at least become a Sanctuary Archmage.

Thinking this way.

Xu Xi put the extraordinary Materials and magic books into his spatial ring, turned around, and looked back at the exquisite wall candles, which were lit with a precious incense from the distant south.

The scent was very pleasant, very similar to spirit clearing grass, making one's mind clear.

At the same time, one could faintly hear a melodious female voice coming from the second floor of the association, intoxicating to the listener.

The voice was beautiful.

It was likely the noble mages holding a banquet.

Xu Xi's footsteps as he prepared to leave paused, not because he was attracted by the sound, but because this sound reminded him of a certain girl who was waiting for him to return home.

"That child Klisa, she should be cleaning right now, right?"

"I always feel a bit worried…"

"Before going back, I should buy her a New Year's gift. After all, she has always been very diligent in her magic training."

Xu Xi turned back.

He walked towards the Mages Association's trading window again.

After carefully selecting.

He chose a necklace that was white on the outside and blue on the inside. The silver outer ring shone brightly, and at short intervals, it was inlaid with fragments of star-glint stones, looking very eye-catching.

The groove inside held a deep blue Aquamarine Bead, an extraordinary Material from the Little Britain sea area, magnificent with ripples.

When light hit it, it would shimmer like real, undulating tides.

It refracted a halo that made one immerse themselves in it.

"I hope Klisa will like it," Xu Xi said, looking at the necklace in his hand.

From his personal perspective, he felt that this necklace suited a witch very well and would look good when worn. At the same time, the water-attribute Aquamarine Bead could also provide some Water Magic bonuses, which was an extremely useful effect.

But as for gifts.

Whether she likes it or not depends on the person herself.

…

After paying the gold coins for the necklace, Xu Xi left the Mages Association. Someone invited him to join the banquet being held on the second floor, but he politely declined.

Then, Xu Xi headed towards the market.

He prepared to buy some more ingredients and other necessary daily supplies.

"Hum—"

"Hum—"

Steam hissed, and the cold wind howled.

In this winter, which was harsher than previous years, the steam equipment in Alenson City ran even faster.

It was like thousands of birds screeching; steam and cold air collided and erupted, gathering into a massive cluster like clouds.

However, it wouldn't take long.

These cloud clusters would be scattered by huge steam airships or torn apart by high-speed flying mages.

"Steam and magic blossoming together; it is truly miraculous."

"I don't know how the humans of this world embarked on this path of strange coexistence."

Xu Xi sighed with emotion.

He put multiple protections on himself again.

He used the Wind Riding Technique to fly to the market in the city center.

His speed was fast, and the items he needed were quickly purchased, so he turned around and flew towards his courtyard.

When he landed.

A small figure had been waiting for a long time.

"Mentor, welcome back," the girl with long silver-gray hair said, slightly tiptoeing to help Xu Xi take off his large mage robe, while her small hands patted it a few times to brush off the snowflakes.

Her expression was serious, as if she were doing something very important.

"Mm, I'm back," Xu Xi responded with a smile.

…

[This world is vast, vast enough to contain even the gods.]

[This world is small, small enough that Klisa's eyes only contain you.]

[After cleaning the house, the young witch stood at the courtyard gate, waiting for your return.]

[She waited for you as she wished, helped you take off your mage robe, prepared soft shoes, and took the ingredients for tonight from your hands, preparing to cook the New Year's Eve dinner by herself.]

[You thought for a moment and stopped the girl.]

[After all, the girl only recently started trying to cook and often made various mistakes. Usually, you wouldn't mind these things, but tonight is New Year's Eve, and you feel it is necessary to ensure the safety of your stomach.]

[Your timing in going to the kitchen was perfect, successfully preventing a kitchen explosion.]

[You started cooking yourself.]

[Mortals Wisdom is activating… Observer is activating…]

[You understood the entire recipe and observed the details of the ingredients. From now on, the pots and pans all submit to you, and your culinary skills have been upgraded to the Great Master level.]

[You asked the girl what she likes to eat, and her answer was that she likes whatever you make.]

[You inexplicably shivered, feeling that there was a gaze staring at you from somewhere in the void.]

[You ignored it and continued to bury yourself in cooking. Soon, you made four dishes and one soup that were overflowing with fragrance; when you lifted the lids, a faint golden light flickered.]

[Culinary skills are upgrading again—]

…

At night.

In the winter in Alenson City, there were very few pedestrians on the streets.

Cold fog wrapped around everything, shrouding and covering all things, but people's laughter and the joy of celebration connected and communicated with each other.

"Praise the God of Fire…"

"Praise the God of Blacksmiths…"

"Praise the Goddess of Harvest…"

"His glory, His great achievements, His brilliance, all gather here, gratitude…"

Led by the three Churches of the Gods in the city.

Sounds of praise rang out from all over Alenson.

In stark contrast was the coldness in Xu Xi's home, empty, with the coldness of winter permeating every corner.

Only on the dining table filled with delicious food was there a bit of Life Qi.

Xu Xi sat at the head of the table, and Klisa sat on the right. Several glass lamps shone with light, illuminating the oil on the surface of the dishes and revealing the detailed texture of the wide dining table.

"Another year has passed. Next year will be the seventh year in this simulator world."

Suddenly, Xu Xi felt a bit dazed.

The life simulation was truly too realistic.

Although in his mind, there were still memories of the real world and the first simulation, and he could call up the simulator panel at any time.

But having lived in Alenson for a long time, Xu Xi would always subconsciously forget that this was a simulation.

"It's not necessarily a bad thing."

"When I was a child, I always fantasized about being able to experience Transmigration between worlds. Now, this can be considered a kind of alternative achievement of that dream."

Xu Xi exhaled softly, his expression leisurely and at ease.