The wish promised by "Genie" is the ultimate goal of Christina sneaking out of the house today and experiencing a day of adventure.
But when it came time to make a wish, she hesitated.
Because when Southern Continent's Liberation Port was kidnapped, and when Giant King’s Court was shrouded in the shadow of betrayal, she advanced a "wish" to save herself and her sister Dorothy from a fatal predicament. Now, what Genie is waiting for is actually her third wish.
As for Anne Gustav, the powerful incarnation of Ghost Ship once said that "Magic Wishing Lamp" has caused the tragic death of countless owners in history, and the biggest reason for their misfortunes was to make a third wish.
Although this Sealed Artifact claims to be able to fulfill the owner's ten wishes, only the first two can avoid negative effects through various methods. Once the third wish is reached, it will be realized in a certain way Distortion.
Even if Genie inside chooses to cooperate temporarily because of his pursuit of freedom, how can we guarantee that he can truly keep his promise now that he has been released?
Thinking of this, Tina asked cautiously:
"Are you sure I can safely make a third wish and still have it fulfilled?"
The human figure shrouded in flowing golden light twisted in the air, glanced at Gray Fog around him, then nodded and said:
"Of course, now that I have gained freedom, many of the previous constraints no longer exist, and the power to realize my wishes is provided by 'Magic Wishing Lamp' itself, that is, the Beyonder Characteristic of 'Miracle Invoker'. Through my strengthening and Distortion, it has reached a level stronger than Sequence 2... To put it simply, after I leave this Sealed Artifact, it is equivalent to a new owner, and the side effects of the 'wishes' will also be recalculated."
"But you are no different from before. You are still such a humanoid silhouette that makes it difficult to see your face. Are you sure there will be no danger when you make a wish?"
Dorothy on the side said, looking up and down at Genie in the air.
"That's because I didn't show the true mythical form, otherwise the entire Trier, including the above-ground and underground parts, would be destroyed instantly and reappear in the order I recognized, and you might also be in danger!"
Genie whispered, and Tina and Dorothy even heard a sense of grievance in it.
That must be an illusion!
Putting aside speculation about Genie's thoughts, Tina continued to ask:
"So, I still have three wishes?"
"No, actually there are only two. The restriction that starting from the third wish will cause fatal danger still exists," Genie shook his head, "And the two wishes you made before have actually not had time to come true, because the two Angel who rescued you came 'uninvited'."
So that's it... I asked Genie why she agreed so simply, and almost the moment she agreed, Arianna and Ms. "Chariot" arrived... Tina thought for a moment and said the first wish she had prepared:
"My wish is very simple, please let my family, which is composed of me, my sister Dorothy, my father and my mother, become rich without harming the interests of others.
"To be specific, I hope to live in West Borough in Backlund and have a luxurious villa with a garden. Well, my family must have enough savings, at least 10,000 Gold Pound... and then I must have some East Borough The shares of 's factory allow them to have enough income without having to work every day. Finally, they need to have a manor in the suburbs. I heard that Backlund's summer is Social Season, and they need to invite friends to the manor for vacation..."
Hearing her wish, Dorothy on the side could not help but open his mouth wide even though he had been mentally prepared.
"You are so vulgar!"
She said secretly to her sister.
At this time, shouldn't we wish for world peace, no more famine and Catastrophe, or at least a copy of High Sequence's Potion?
"Hmph, then you don't have to live in Backlund and continue to stay at Tingen's home," Tina put his hands on his hips and glared at his sister, "My parents are so busy every day, leaving early and coming home late and not making much money. Shouldn't I make their lives easier?"
Overwhelmed by her momentum, Dorothy rarely continued the argument.
Genie chuckled and asked tentatively:
"Your wish is so simple? Do you really not need to go straight to High Sequence Beyonder, or do you have a husband who loves you in the future?"
"Unnecessary. "Tina simply refused, "After knowing that those Angel need to fight against the divinity in Beyonder Characteristic, I think that directly gaining power is not necessarily a good thing, and I am only 13 years old. It is enough for my family to be richer. My parents don't have to be so tired. My sister can also choose the best school in Backlund, and she can also go to Uncle Benson's house to play on weekends."
Hearing his sister's answer, Dorothy raised his eyebrows in surprise.
Only then did she realize that the other party did not just have a sudden wish, but had already thought deeply about this wish.
The figure in the golden light in the sky also took a deep look at Tina, nodded after a moment, stretched out his right hand and snapped his fingers.
Snap——
"Your wish has come true. There may be some deviations, but they are all good."
He declared in a grand, majestic tone.
Really? But why do I feel that nothing has changed... Tina subconsciously looked around.
"How do I confirm that?"
she asked in confusion.
"When you get home, everything will change. "Genie replied confidently, "Okay, now I have one more wish. What else do you need?"
The second wish... But everything I need is already in the wish just now... After many thoughts such as "Beyonder Characteristic" and "Powerful Sealed Artifact" flashed through his heart, Tina shook his head and looked at his sister:
"Dorothy, this wish can be given to you."
She believed that her sister, who had been with her throughout the whole journey and paid pocket money for travel expenses, should also share today's wish.
But the girl just pursed her lips and replied:
"There is nothing I want to achieve. If it is extraordinary power, or something Sealed Artifact that is helpful to me, I think I can obtain it by myself after fully understanding the world of mysticism, rather than through the form of 'wishes'."
Dorothy still has certain concerns about "Genie". Forgetting her personal belongings and real estate, she thinks it is too dangerous to have her wish to directly become Beyonder.
Besides, if my guess is correct, our parents probably don't want us to make such a wish... She thought secretly.
Seeing the two girls staring at each other, Genie laughed exaggeratedly, and the facial features were vaguely revealed on the originally faceless face:
"Since you have no other wishes, I will use this opportunity to send you home."
After saying that, he snapped his fingers without waiting for Tina and Dorothy to agree.
In an instant, the "Magic Wishing Lamp" below and the two girls who brought it here disappeared without a trace. In the empty underground hall, only a simple stone altar was left, the diffuse gray fog, the outline of the city in the distance, and "Genie", shrouded in golden and cyan light, still maintaining its human form.
"Ha, haha, hahaha," Genie raised his head and laughed a few times, his arrogant and wanton emotions gradually spreading, "Finally, I am free!"
Amidst the laughter, two figures condensed from Gray Fog and came closer.
Genie's laughter stopped suddenly. He looked at the figure that gradually became clearer in the fog. His expression was first confused, then surprised, then fearful, and finally became a little...
... Flattery.
"You two, how did I perform in this play?"
He rubbed his hands and asked in a flattering manner.
There was no spinning around or darkness in front of Tina. The Genie and Gray Fog in front of Tina instantly changed into another scene.
There were continuous electric lights, a fairly lively street and two-story houses lined up on both sides. The stars dotted the night sky, and the moonlight shone on Earth Mother.
She and Dorothy have returned to Tingen City in the night and Daffodil Street where their home is.
Well, the crossbody bag Tina had been hanging on her shoulder sank, as if something had been stuffed into it. She touched it and found that the "Magic Wishing Lamp" light was back in her bag.
Of course, no matter how she calls, "Genie" will no longer respond. Although this Sealed Artifact still has the characteristic of realizing other people's wishes, its other function, that is, the function of sealing a powerful existence is no longer effective.
It's finally over. We all returned home safely. Even Sealed Artifact, which was stolen out of the basement, was not lost... Tina looked around. He just breathed a sigh of relief and then became confused.
"Shouldn't I be a Backlund person now, living in a big villa in West Borough, living a life of a rich man?
"Why do you still come back to Tingen City and stand at the door of a two-story townhouse?"
She murmured softly, her eyes passing over both sides of the street, and finally resting on Dorothy.
"Didn't Genie say that? It won't be effective until we get home, and we should go back as soon as possible before our parents get home."
Dorothy pointed at 6 Daffodil Street, who looked strange among a row of houses with lights on.
By the way, we came out without telling our parents... Tina ignored the emotion and quickly returned home with her sister. According to the previous plan, she turned on the lights in the living room and study room, messed up the sofa and table, and spread some extracurricular reading materials on the desk, making it look like she and her sister had stayed at home all day long.
Then, she carefully stepped into the dark basement and put back the Golden Lamp that no longer had the function of summoning Genie.
After doing all this, she returned to the living room and looked at the tightly closed door with some embarrassment, not knowing whether she was looking forward to or resisting her parents' return.
First, she was worried that today's events would not be hidden from her smart father. Although her mother rarely doubted her two daughters, she could always discover many problems through intuition.
Secondly, she didn't know in what form her "wishes" would be realized.
And, what secrets are her parents hiding? Just as she was deep in thought, there were regular footsteps outside the door. A moment later, the key was inserted into the door lock, and the door opened inward. Klein Moretti, wearing a black windbreaker and a half-top hat, walked in carrying a small wooden box.
Behind him, Angel Granger, who was also dusty, closed the door.
"Dad, Mom!"
Dorothy, who was lying on the sofa pretending to read a book, cheered, threw down the book "The Great Adventurer", and threw himself into Klein's arms. While rubbing it on his shirt that was exposed outside his windbreaker, he winked at Tina.
Only then did the latter react, and he also rushed forward, throwing Angel into his arms.
"Okay, okay, we've only been away for a day, why are you so clingy?"
Angel showed a doting smile, caressed Tina's head, and messed up her soft blond hair.
"But I feel like a long time has passed..."
Tina murmured in her mother's broad chest.
Her words definitely come from her heart!
After some fuss, Angel, who heard that Tina and Dorothy were still hungry, decided to cook and arrange dinner for the whole family. Klein was sitting on the sofa in the living room, his eyes lingering on his two daughters from time to time, and he hesitated to speak.
Finally, he said as if he had made a decision:
"Dorothy, Tina, your mother and I discussed it when we were on a business trip today. It's time to tell you something."
Coming!
Tina immediately cheered up. She glanced at her sister who had also changed her expression and stood up straight. Then she looked at the back of her mother who was busy in the kitchen. She took a deep breath and listened to her father's next words.
Klein on the sofa was also a little uneasy. He folded his hands on his knees and kept tapping his knees with his fingers.
"Actually, your mother and I also have another identity...
"Different from Benson who took the first civil service examination and entered the government system, Melissa who studied for a degree and became a researcher, and Lily who became a freelance writer, In the early years, we did some risky business in Backlund, Bayam, and even Southern Continent, and saved a lot of savings. In popular terms, we are all rich people.
"Before giving birth to you, we purchased properties in Backlund's West Borough, Hillston Borough and North Borough, and invested in some canneries and beverage factories... Angel also bought a winery in the suburbs from a certain Baron. There is a main house that is larger than the building of Harold Department Store, high-quality vineyards and wineries, and a large area of woodland for hunting.
"Of course, we have a lot of savings, actually six figures... But this year we suddenly suffered a relatively large loss. Before the investment dividends at the end of the year, we only had 10,000 pounds left...
"But anyway, what I want to say is that you are actually the children of a wealthy family. You have lived in Tingen for so many years. You have lived in such an environment because we were worried that you would grow up in an overly luxurious environment and have the mindset of getting something for nothing, so we kept it secret from you.
"Now, Angel and I both believe that you have grown up and are old enough to understand these truths and decide the rest of your life."
Listening to Klein's sincere words with a hint of apology, the expressions of Tina and Dorothy inevitably became dull.
Especially Tina, when she made her wish, she never expected that those villas, factories and manors would come to her in this form.
And even the parents' savings match their wishes!
Wait, there used to be a six-digit Gold Pound, but this year due to strange losses, there is only 10,000 pounds left? Could this be the work of "Genie"?
Thinking of this, the cup in Tina's hand slipped to the ground.
PS: There is Fan Title Event in the book club... Also, the long side story is coming to an end, maybe in the next few days.