Four Demon Scholars and three demons—aside from the Lash Demon, which had not participated in the battle and was naturally dispelled—the rest of the experience all went to Iver.
Although it was still inferior to the Deformed Limb Demon and Assassin Miss in terms of "quality," the "quantity" had made up for it. Added together, the experience amounted to a full 140 points... Iver's experience reserve had officially surpassed 500 points.
His natural leveling speed now matched the cooldown between advancements perfectly, so Iver had no need to use experience to raise his level. After all, levels raised through experience were hollow. Although his path level would increase, he would lack the corresponding knowledge.
Once his level was higher and his leveling speed slowed, Iver could use experience to make up for the time.
After all, he had to raise both paths evenly, or else he would be unable to use the Shepherding Method. Isabel and Lily each followed only one path. Although Sherlock followed two paths, his authority was no longer increasing, which effectively made him a single-path practitioner as well.
Their talents were all exceptional, and their advancement speed was extremely fast.
Iver's reserve of Free Experience was meant to make up for this gap in time.
The Paradox Flame Butterfly once again changed into Follower Form, becoming an utterly ordinary flame butterfly that landed on Iver's shoulder.
Iver gently touched one of her wings. Though the wing burned with flames, it did not hurt when he touched it. Instead, it felt like warm silk—the sort of warmth one felt when touching someone's skin through silk pajamas.
"You're pretty clever, aren't you..."
This way, I won't have to give you orders.
Iver sighed softly, took an apple red enough to drip blood from his pocket, and bit into