On his way to the Guardian Tower, He Xi considered how best to fulfill Flora's request.
He could roughly guess why Flora had asked him to make Lidona feel the gap between them.
It had been apparent from their conversation at the Observer's Tower that day.
Lidona's attitude toward Flora was one of heartfelt respect.
So much respect that He Xi felt she was even somewhat reserved.
It really did not feel like the way two people who called each other mother and daughter should interact.
At the academy, Lidona could certainly be called diligent, but she was also a little too stubborn.
If she desired power badly enough, and had that kind of relationship, why did she not go to the Observer's Tower every day?
He Xi himself did not even have that relationship, yet he wished he could go there every day.
Although Flora was not skilled in the Evocation School, as a legendary mage, whether it was resources or connections, a mere word from her would surely be enough to get all kinds of help for a junior mage like Lidona.
Meanwhile, this body's age was even younger than hers, and he also happened to be Fivik's student.
If he displayed a despair-inducing gap in the illusion realm, perhaps he could break through her hard shell of stubbornness and make her realize that there was no need to stubbornly reject help that had always been within reach?
Of course, it would still depend on how Flora guided her afterward.
As for what He Xi needed to do...
It was not arrogance. Whether in a direct confrontation or in earning points within the illusion realm, making Lidona feel the gap itself would not be difficult.
But... what came after she felt that gap?
Would this proud senior be