Light Element · Aurora

Seeing this,

Aurora stamped her foot, speaking with some impatience. "Father, how could you think that of me? Young Master is a very good person to begin with.

Besides,

When registering followers at Lord Wizard Academy, they check the number of Sacred Domain Scroll contract rules,

As well as whether they would harm a lord wizard.

How would I dare do such a thing?"

As soon as she finished speaking,

General Deli and Mulora looked at each other. Though they both knew what Aurora had said,

Knowing was one thing,

But the contract before them still left them unable to believe it.

At that moment,

General Deli's gaze toward Wayne grew much gentler, and he smiled.

"Wayne,

Do you know,

How much more lenient this contract is than other contracts?"

Hearing General Deli's words, Wayne answered calmly.

"I am a descendant of Xun Lie. General Deli should understand,

What that means."

With that said,

General Deli raised his brows as he looked at Wayne. He clearly had not expected Wayne to be a descendant of Xun Lie.

The first thing a descendant of Xun Lie did was sign a Sacred Domain Scroll contract with the lord of their region and the Empire.

This was how they received pensions and funds for their growth.

If one were to ask which Sacred Domain Scroll in this world had the most conditions,

There was no doubt,

It was the Sacred Domain Scroll for descendants of Xun Lie.

As a general of the Empire,

He naturally knew this. Yet precisely because he knew, he found it even harder to understand why Wayne, who had seen the most cumbersome and condition-filled Sacred Domain Scroll, would offer such a simple contract.

General Deli said nothing. He merely watched Wayne as he pondered,

For quite a while.

Then, he picked up the quill and wrote again with a sweep of his large hand.

Wayne was somewhat puzzled,

But when General Deli handed the scroll back to him a moment later, Wayne's confusion vanished.

There was an additional rule written upon it.

[Fourth,

Aurora must not reveal Wayne's privacy by any means.]

Seeing this,

Wayne felt a chill run down his back. Perhaps "privacy" should have been replaced with "secrets" for greater accuracy.

But he soon relaxed. This was the heart of the imperial capital, and he was also a student of Lord Wizard Academy.

General Deli,

Would not be foolish enough to make a move against Wayne. Besides, his daughter Aurora was now going to follow Wayne.

That made it even more impossible for him to find any reason to act.

Still,

Wayne secretly made up his mind to be more cautious next time. Though cautious was not quite the right word.

More than that,

He simply lacked the basic breadth of vision, which was why he had exposed certain things—for example, the phrase in the contract,

To nurture within the bounds of his ability.

To outsiders, that sentence carried two meanings.

First, he definitely had something to rely on!

Second, that reliance—or rather, that secret—was enough to give him the confidence to make the contract without violating it,

And perhaps even fulfill it with ease.

Most likely,

That single clause had given General Deli much to think about.

With that in mind,

Wayne raised his head, his expression calm, and gave General Deli a slight nod.

He spoke sincerely. "Uncle, thank you."

General Deli shook his head.

"Be more careful in the future. The Deli family will not pry into it.

You are Aurora's young master.

The more confidence you have, the better Aurora's future will be."

As he spoke,

He took out another Sacred Domain Scroll, opened it, and began writing.

A moment later,

General Deli looked at everyone. "The rules of Wayne and Aurora's Sacred Domain contract

Must not be disclosed by any means.

Come and sign it."

As he spoke, he was the first to flick out a drop of blood, which covered the Sacred Domain Scroll. The scroll flashed briefly.

Mulora followed,

Then came the three brothers. As the scroll recorded their blood and flashed with light, an invisible gaze appeared.

Seeing this,

The final contract burned into ashes and vanished.

Seeing this,

Wayne's heart warmed. But the best way to repay them was not with verbal thanks, but with action.

Wayne picked up the scroll in his hand,

Bit his finger, and let a drop of blood fall. As light flashed, Wayne looked at Aurora.

"Sign the Sacred Domain Scroll."

Excitement filled Aurora's eyes. She nodded at once and bit her finger as well,

Letting her blood drip onto the scroll.

The light flashed again, and that invisible gaze appeared once more. Then the scroll began to burn without fire.

The Sacred Domain contract was complete!

Two in the afternoon.

Aurora and Wayne left the Deli residence. Only after General Deli's family watched the two board a hovercar and depart,

Did they turn and walk back into the manor.

"Deli, I think this child is quite good. His only flaw is that his experience is a little shallow."

General Deli chuckled.

"If his experience weren't shallow, Aurora wouldn't have had such an opportunity."

"That's true.

Still, judging from the way he handles things, he has yet to be tempered by cruel reality.

He still retains a measure of innocence and kindness.

Should we continue investing?"

As she spoke, Mulora glanced at her three fine sons.

Seeing this,

General Deli fell silent for a long time before finally nodding.

"Increase the investment. Once Wayne passes the minor assessment three years from now,

Send the three of them to follow him.

With Wayne's talent, his rise is only a matter of time."

He paused before continuing.

"However, it seems the two of us will have to delay our cultivation for a few years. After all, that kid Wayne

Doesn't look like someone lacking resources right now.

It will probably be even more so in the future.

I have a feeling Aurora will not be an exception. So the resources we give the three brothers from now on

Must all be top-tier as well.

Otherwise, even if they go to Wayne's side, they will only be ordinary among the rest."

Hearing this,

Mulora shrugged. "Tsk, what a truly happy burden.

Still, it's not impossible.

Our cultivation won't suffer from delaying three years anyway."

Elsewhere,

Inside the hovercar, Wayne looked at the little sprite flying before him.

He chuckled. "Little one, something came up earlier, so I forgot to ask.

Do you have a name?"

The little sprite nodded lightly. "Of course. Every little sprite born into this world is granted a name by Sacred Domain Mother."

After a pause, she introduced herself solemnly.

"My name is Nia."

"Nia?"

"Mhm, Master, I'm here!"

Seeing the delighted little sprite, Wayne smiled gently.

"Hello, Nia. My name is Wayne."

"Master, I know! I heard you all talking earlier!"

As the two spoke,

Aurora's voice rang out. "Nia, my name is Deli Aurora.

I'm Young Master's maid!"

Nia tilted her head, then nodded at Aurora.

"Hello, Aurora.

I know you too. Please take care of me in the future!"

Seeing this,

Aurora broke into a broad smile.

"Yay!

I'll take good care of you!"

Wayne shook his head at the interaction between the big and little pair, then asked, "Aurora,

Do you know where little sprites usually live?

Are there similar houses for sale?

Also,

What element are you naturally attuned to? I need to purchase the resources you need for daily cultivation."

Hearing this,

Aurora did not feel embarrassed. In a sense, she already belonged to Wayne.

Why distinguish between yours and mine?

"As for a little sprite's residence, of course there is one. It is a miniature alchemical house.

As for my elemental affinity, it is the rare [Light] attribute.

The resources Nia and I need

Can all be purchased at the most comprehensive commercial center in the southern district of the imperial capital."