Chapter 114

Of course, this is also time-limited; he is not capable of making this Sealing Technique work indefinitely.

However, as long as you replenish your spiritual energy every now and then, there's no need to worry.

"Huh? If I accidentally scratch it, it won't untie itself, will it?"

As a newcomer, Natsukawa Masuzu took the initiative to ask on everyone's behalf about their doubts.

"Of course it's not that simple. The words are just the surface. What's important is the power that the words possess. As long as the spiritual energy that sustains the operation doesn't disappear, then this effect will continue to work."

He glanced at the girl, as if asking...

Do you really need to ask such a simple question?

"Oh, I've learned something, Club President."

Natsukawa Masuzu drew out her voice, smiled slightly, and managed to get away with it with her cuteness.

After a while.

"Knock knock knock..."

"Come in."

A rather cute young girl came to visit.

He's Disciplinary Committee Member!

Because the other person often worked on duty at the school gate, they were quite familiar with each other, except for Dekumori.

"Who are you, Death!"

Dekomori Sanae stood up and pointed at the other person with her right hand.

"I'm Tachibana Yuuki, a Disciplinary Committee Member. Where are you from? Judging by your uniform, you're a middle school student?"

The Disciplinary Committee Member's eyes swept over them.

"Disciplinary Committee Member!?"

Dekomori Sanae looked startled.

"Tachibana-kun, has anyone among us broken the rules? Could it be that someone is having ulterior motives towards the Club President?"

Natsukawa Masuzu's gaze was amused and subtly pointed.

However, neither Nibuya nor Kotani responded.

"The purpose of my visit here is..."

Orange shook her head and looked at the flowerpot next to her.

'Hmm? Could it be that she knows the secret of the Soul-Bewitching Grass?'

The girls immediately became wary.

They subconsciously believe that anyone interested in the Soul-Bewitching Grass must either have witnessed its Magic Power or directly sensed the spiritual power it contains.

If it's the latter, wouldn't that mean the other party has reached a higher level than them?

"Go back, Tachibana-san, I won't sell it to you."

Hasegawa Izumi raised her hand.

"Hasegawa-kun, I'll give you this amount."

Orange opened her fair palm, extended her five fingers, and said confidently.

"How about 5 million yen!"

She considered this price to be already a high one.

For many, this is an irresistible price.

After all, it's just a pretty blade of grass. Without hype and marketing, it would be completely impossible for it to achieve such value.

However, no one present was moved, not even Takanashi Rikka and Nibuya Morika, who came from ordinary families.

While the price was unusually high, in their minds, the Soul-Bewitching Grass, with its extraordinary power, was undoubtedly a priceless treasure at this point in time, and its value could not possibly be limited to this.

This only shows that the other party is not sincere, or perhaps they simply do not know the true value of this herb.

The girls breathed a sigh of relief when they realized this.

He was just an ordinary person.

"I understand... Sorry to bother you, Hasegawa-kun, and everyone else."

Unable to unravel the mystery, Tachibana was naturally turned away. Even after raising the price to the highest level she could afford, she still couldn't achieve her goal and had to leave the Far East Magic Society dejectedly.

It was a small matter, and no one paid much attention to it; everyone was focused on doing their own thing.

It was evening.

Takanashi Rikka sat under the pleasant moonlight by the window, her eyes closed, meditating and breathing.

Suddenly, she felt her body lighten, as if a gentle breeze was blowing from all directions.

"This is...!"

12 Progress from Zero to One

Spiritual power is an all-powerful force and the foundation of extraordinary abilities in this world. Only those who possess it can embark on the path to transcendence and awaken their own unique power.

Logically speaking, in the early stages after the cataclysmic event, due to a lack of understanding, those who awaken are either born with psychic Ability User or awaken suddenly; there is no intermediate state.

However, because of the Sage, everyone in the Far East Magic Society, including her, had a different path from others: they could awaken through cultivation.

This not only gave them an extraordinary and precious opportunity, but also charted a smooth and predictable path for them.

This is how Takanashi Rikka analyzed their current situation with three other girls in private.

Now, Takanashi Rikka is about to step into this path, and she can't help but show her joy.

As the last wisp of spiritual energy replenished, the Seed of Spiritual Power within the girl's body began to shine brightly. The small amount of spiritual energy that originally belonged to Hasegawa Izumi within it slowly dissipated, eventually forming a stream of spiritual energy that she could control herself.

"I finally got it...!"

Takanashi Rikka also sensed this change and couldn't help but cry out in excitement.

"What time is it! Why aren't you asleep? You have school tomorrow!"

Suddenly, Jukka's shouts came from next door.

"Well."

Takanashi Rikka looked embarrassed for a moment and didn't answer.

After calming down, she refocused her attention on herself, and then encountered a crucial problem.

"By the way, how do you mobilize spiritual energy?"

Her previously excited face immediately showed a hint of embarrassment.

In the eyes of the Sage, their level might be somewhat lacking, but they could all be considered strong individuals from another world. They might be completely ignorant of the worlds they had seen and experienced, but they certainly wouldn't be ignorant of basic things like the experience of manipulating energy, since this kind of experience is generally applicable.

"No, no! I have to learn it quickly! Otherwise, I'll be exposed at school tomorrow!"

Realizing this, she became very anxious.

"Get out here!"

The girl spread her right hand, silently recited the command in her mind.

However, the spiritual energy within his body remained completely still.

They completely ignored her commands.

"Isn't that right? According to everyone's analysis, the awakened subconscious is the power of the mind, so the manipulation of spiritual power should also be done with the 'mind'."

Takanashi Rikka frowned.

Although she didn't actually understand what 'dedication' really meant.

"Etc...!"

She suddenly realized something.

She might not be able to grasp this on her own, but she hadn't forgotten the Meditation Method and Breathing Technique the Sage had taught them.

Since Meditation Method allows them to gather spiritual energy, they can naturally also control it!

Having grasped this point, the girl quickly learned to practice the two methods and immediately noticed the difference between them.

Previously, she found Meditation Method very difficult; it was ineffective without sitting in meditation to stabilize her mind. But now, it is very enjoyable.

Her consciousness seemed to be able to see inward, observe the Seed of Spiritual Power where her own spiritual power resided, and feel that she could establish some kind of connection with it.

"From this day forward, obey my will and submit to my control!"

As she spoke, she communicated with him using her 'consciousness'.

In that instant, a dazzling light was added to the room, which was already slightly brightened by the moonlight, like a beacon of hope illuminating an entire world.

Looking at the tiny point of light on her fingertip, Takanashi Rikka was overwhelmed with emotions. Tears welled up in her eyes and streamed down her cheeks.

Tick-tock, tick-tock...

But this tearful expression was matched by a relieved and moved smile.

All the long-term pursuit and perseverance, the pain and longing, have gained meaning in this moment when the fantasy has come true.

It was all worth it.

Early the next morning.

"Rikka, did something good happen?"

During the morning meal, Jukka noticed a subtle difference in her Little Sister's demeanor compared to before.

Does he seem more confident?

This is completely different from the stubbornness that wouldn't listen to reason before.

If they hadn't spent so much time together, she probably wouldn't have discovered it.

"Yes, this is wonderful news, sister..."

Takanashi Rikka smiled and said, "I feel hope of reaching the Invisible Boundary!"

What? Nothing has changed at all!

Jukka's eyes revealed a hint of disappointment.

"This time is different from before, sister... I can't go into details, after all, it's still too dangerous for people in the real world. Anyway, believe me, I'm not lying this time."

Takanashi Rikka was about to explain when she suddenly remembered her private discussion with the organization members, so she changed her words.

Riddler?

Jukka listened for a long time but still couldn't understand what her Little Sister was trying to say.

However, this attitude made her realize that her Little Sister was indeed different.

"Hurry up and finish your meal so you can go to school."

She urged him on.

"Yes."

The girl nodded happily and buried herself in her rice.

"Hmph hmph hmph..."

Takanashi Rikka walked down the street, she felt the wind blowing in her face and felt so refreshed that she couldn't help but hum a song.

Whether it's the flowers, trees, or the blue sky and white clouds along the street, everything seems incredibly vibrant and lovely to her.

"What should I do when I meet the Sage later? Should I tell him openly, or keep it a secret and surprise everyone? I really want to see the Sage's reaction..."

She imagined that scene, and her Girlish Heart began to stir.

However, when she met the Sage in the classroom...

"The Sage ..."