The Nature of the World

Alfia paused for a moment, then said, "Besides, you've already knocked on the door; changing clothes now would be too slow."

Although Alfia's feelings for Ming Ge are complicated, and she's also a bit of a tsundere, she wouldn't say anything hurtful on this issue.

This is where Alfia and the "loser dog" are both tsundere, yet they are not entirely the same.

Especially after Meitellia persuaded her, Alfia gradually came to realize her own thoughts. In addition, Meitellia would come over from time to time to "brainwash" her, which made her escapist mentality disappear a lot.

Although she still felt a little awkward, she had decided to let things take their course; especially knowing that Ming Ge had been developing magic for her all month touched the softest part of her heart.

In fact, this was the first time she had appeared in front of Ming Ge in her pajamas. If Meitellia were there, she might not have been able to muster the courage.

However, while Meitellia was away... although that wasn't her intention, it looked more like a sister-in-law seducing her brother-in-law.

Thinking about this, Alfia couldn't help but feel conflicted.

"Never mind, wait for me a moment."

Alfia closed the door.

Ming Ge didn't wait for her, but returned to the lobby on the first floor.

When Alfia reappeared, she had changed into a black Lolita dress.

"What is it? Speak."

Alfia made herself a cup of tea, then sat on the sofa, crossing her legs.

Her movements appeared extremely elegant; her beauty and poise made everything she did look beautiful.

Elegance is something ingrained in her bones; she is more like an aristocrat than an aristocrat, and her nobility is true nobility.

"I've developed soul magic, and when combined with Phase Shift Magic, it should improve your chances of winning."

Ming Ge cut to the chase. "I want your help with an experiment, and then I'll teach you this magic."

During this time, Ming Ge has been studying Sacred Script and perfecting her magic.

Although Alfia often studied magic with Ming Ge, she was completely helpless when it came to matters of the soul, because there was not much information about this area in the entire magical world.

To get started, one must find a different path, something Alfia cannot do.

Therefore, Alfia only knew that Ming Ge was researching magic related to the soul, but she didn't know the specifics.

"Good."

Alfia's expression was slightly complicated, but she hid it behind the teacup in her hand, not wanting Ming Ge to see it.

She felt both ashamed of not being able to repay Ming Ge's gift and touched by his kindness.

A man selflessly gives you his time, energy, achievements—everything—just so that you have a better chance of survival in the next war—even a freak like Alfia would be moved.

Although they didn't say it aloud, they had already tacitly considered each other 'friends'.

This was the first time Alfia had experienced friendship, and the anxiety of receiving gifts but being unable to reciprocate.

The confusion and unfamiliarity she felt inside kept her from finding peace.

After hearing that Ming Ge had developed soul magic, Alfia felt both admiration and mixed emotions upon hearing that he was going to teach it to her.

"Seeing is believing, let's test its defenses first."

Ming Ge stood in the center of the hall and then activated the AT Field.

"This magic changes constantly; it's very interesting."

Alfia stood up and walked to Ming Ge, reaching out to touch the surface of the AT Field, saying, "It changes constantly, similar to Spiral Magic, but compared to the irregular operation of Spiral Magic, this magic's changes are extremely orderly, seemingly repelling external forces."

"Yes, this property is more special than ordinary Phase Shift Magic."

Ming Ge chuckled lightly, then gestured, "This truly involves the power of the divine realm. You attack it and see how strong its defenses are."

"The realm of gods...?"

Seeing the distorted force field appearing around Ming Ge, Alfia's gaze sharpened, and with a swift chop, she pierced through the AT Field, stopping just before touching Ming Ge's body.

A large number of moving particles generate a reaction force, which dissipates the energy of the external attack by deflecting the force.

Furthermore, the AT Field enveloping her entire body would not break even if it were pierced. Therefore, after being pierced, a large number of soul particles impacted Alfia's arm, repelling her.

"How?"

Ming Ge asked.

"This defense... has reached level 3."

Alfia said.

"Level 3?"

Ming Ge murmured, "Isn't this almost no different from a rock elemental force field?"

For Alfia, although the AT Field provided by Ming Ge was not very strong, it was a field created by a non-adventurer, so it was only natural that she could easily break it.

Moreover, this level 3 is compared to Alfia herself!

Ming Ge has neither heroic blood nor is he an adventurer. Although his basic qualities are not low, he is still considered to be two levels above his level.

For people in this world, being one level above others already makes them exceptional individuals.

Those who can transcend two levels are truly at the top.

His ability to leap two levels using innate magic makes one anticipate his achievements as an adventurer.

Moreover, it's not just for defense; the AT Field can be used for attack and movement, allowing his overall strength to reach around level 3 to 4.

Although only Ming Ge's defense was calculated, he also has many attack methods, which are even more outrageous than those of Alfia at level 1.

But -- that's not right.

Ming Ge firmly believes that a true AT AT Field cannot have such limited defensive capabilities.

Chapter Fifty: The Essence of the World

"No, something's not right..."

Ming Ge pondered.