Chapter 63: The Witch Gradually Realizes Something is Wrong

The twenty-second year of the simulation.

Xu Xi is 36, Klisa is 28.

Compared to before, Xu Xi's entire appearance has undergone a massive change—a change called "aging."

Klisa is still young, still maintaining her appearance of a 17-year-old.

Now.

When the two go out together, no one mistakes them for "siblings" anymore. The gap in their appearance is too vast; people firmly believe they are a "father and daughter."

When hearing such comments, Klisa's eyes would become even more hollow.

Her fingers would tighten unconsciously.

She felt a dull pain in her chest.

But the specifics of that pain, the source of that heaviness, the witch could not describe well; she could only hide helplessly behind Xu Xi.

Just like before, hiding deep within the shadows of the light.

Seeking that brief, momentary peace of mind.

"It's alright, Klisa, let's keep going," Xu Xi comforted the frightened witch, just as he did when they first met, reaching out his hand to gently lead her forward.

The path forward in life is painful.

It is also twisted and uneasy.

Xu Xi knew that relying on Klisa alone, it would be difficult for her to reach the end fearlessly.

Therefore, in the limited time he could still move, Xu Xi would always lead Klisa forward until the very end.

…

[Twenty-third year of the simulation, you are 37, Klisa is 29]

[You deeply realize that you are indeed no longer young, but your life has not been affected by this]

[For a mage, the older one gets, the more powerful they become. Although your body is not as young as before, your vast Mental Energy is enough to help you accomplish anything]

[In the same year, Klisa advances again]

[She advanced from an Archmage to an Archmage, becoming a caster in the same Realm as you, but unlike you, the witch is not heavily restricted]

[You speculate that perhaps it is the Power of Balance that helped the witch offset some of the obstacles]

[You exclaim in your heart: The Power of Balance is truly terrifying!]

[To celebrate the witch's growth, as her mentor, you decide to give a gift with special meaning; you forge an exclusive magic wand]

Summer cicadas chirping, heatwaves surging.

Under the sunlight, the leaves of the sea of trees shimmered with an emerald luster. When the wind blew, they turned into deep green waves, rustling incessantly.

At the thick, vigorous roots of a tree.

Xu Xi and Klisa sat there resting.

"Klisa, this is the new wand I prepared for you, try it out," Xu Xi's finger brushed over his spatial ring, taking out a brand-new wand.

The wand was long and slender, yellowish-brown in color.

It was made from a branch of the Tree of Life.

It came with a built-in recovery effect.

At the same time, it could amplify the holder's meditation effects.

At the tip's indentation was a round and translucent pearl, which was essentially the life essence of an Elemental Fairy, capable of enhancing magical power.

"Thank you, I like it very much…"

No matter what you give.

I like it.

Klisa took the wand, her eyes blinking, still hollow and lifeless.

Her fingers gently stroked the wand, feeling the wooden texture and rough sensation, adapting to the use of the new wand in this way.

The newly made wand did not have a name.

Xu Xi let the girl name it herself.

Klisa held the wand in her arms, looking at Xu Xi's face with those vacant eyes, finally giving this answer:

"grey rekindling."

This was the name of Klisa's first wand, and also the name of the first wand Xu Xi had given her.

During the Alenson crisis back then, Klisa had accidentally lost it, and now, she chose to bestow that name upon the new wand.

Could this be considered a Legacy?

Xu Xi smiled, reached out, and ruffled the witch's hair.

"It's good,"

He said.

…

[Twenty-sixth year of the simulation, you are 40, Klisa is 32]

[Your body has become a bit sluggish, but your mind remains sharp. Your elemental control has reached perfection, and you are gradually perceiving the concept of a Domain]

[You and Klisa are still traveling the world]

[You lead the immortal witch to the Island in the Lake on the east side of the world. It is the perilous Dragon Island, where not only numerous Sub-dragon Species roam, but also true pure-blooded Red Dragons reside]

[You invite the witch to ride a dragon together]

"Klisa, don't worry, these dragons are very gentle."

"Just like me, a gentle tap, and they'll understand what we mean. They're more obedient than house pets."

On the Dragon Island where dragon roars used to be constant.

Today it was exceptionally quiet.

Countless Sub-dragon Species lay prostrate on the ground, trembling, looking with terrified eyes at the fearsome master and disciple who were currently having a lesson nearby.

"Look, Klisa."

On top of the pure-blooded Red Dragon's head, Xu Xi smiled and waved his wand.

Gravity Field.

Skyfire.

Thunderous Roar.

Sacred Thorn Piercing.

The small long-handled wand was simultaneously imbued with four Level 9 spells. Amidst the Red Dragon's terrified whimpers, it gently tapped the top of its head.

Dragon scales shattered, dragon blood sprayed; the scene was a dragon's nightmare.

But soon.

With the Dragon Clan's powerful Physique, the Red Dragon woke up from its faint and bowed to Xu Xi in a fawning manner, fearing another heavy blow.

"See, Klisa, the Dragon Clan is very gentle."

"I understand, Mentor."

The witch responded obediently, committing the dragon-taming secret taught by Xu Xi to heart.

…

[You taught the witch how to communicate with brutal magical beasts and dragon species. The witch understood your teachings and took them to heart]

[You and the witch acted as Dragon Riders for once, feeling refreshed]

[Afterward, you and the witch left Dragon Island, but your prestige spread, taking deep root in the minds of the Dragon-bloods]

[Thirtieth year of the simulation, you are 44, Klisa is 36]

[You look even older. Once, while drinking water, you looked at your reflection in the water and noticed a strand of white hair had appeared at your temple at some point]

[You were stunned for a moment, then plucked the white hair. The witch knew nothing of this]

[You took the witch to visit a country without steam equipment. This country still maintained primitive customs, using manual labor for farming, but its scenery was beautiful]

[For the first time, the witch saw the vast, boundless golden waves of wheat. Amidst the harmony of soil and breeze, she learned to observe the world with a calm heart]

[Thirty-fifth year of the simulation, you are 49, Klisa is 41]

[The passage of years and the flow of time failed to affect the "Miracle that Surpasses the Gods" in the slightest. Klisa still maintained her beautiful 17-year-old appearance]

[But her inner self had become much more mature and steady due to her long-term travels with you]

[You discovered that, at some unknown point, whether while traveling or resting, the witch's gaze was always on you, as if she were worried about something]

[Thirty-eighth year of the simulation, you are 52, Klisa is 44]

[You are preparing to Breakthrough to Sanctuary Archmage]