Miu'erkasi's Whereabouts

If Iel possesses the strongest destructive power and Yi Aier holds the highest prestige among the Seven Ring Spirit Envoys, then Nia is undoubtedly the most Kalin. This Weapon Spirit, whose life motto is "eating, drinking, and having fun," always has inexhaustible energy for anything outside of her essential duties. Even when Li Lin sends her out on patrol, he can't stop Kalin from rambling on about "how things were back in the day." Fortunately, the only victims and listeners are the spirits who patrol with Kalin, thus limiting the number of victims to a minimum.

Unlike Nia, Kalin wasn't an expert in everything, but she was quite interested in all sorts of gossip about the Magic Empire, including who might be whose illegitimate child, or which couples were actually siblings. Kalin was quite interested in such trivial rumors. Just like before, she continued her idle chatter during her patrol, perhaps to show off her superiority, comparing herself to Miu'erkasi and spouting nonsensical theories to the elves about how "bows are superior to longswords." Anyway, since Holy Wrath hadn't returned yet, no one would object to what she said.

Among them, several elves hesitated after Kalin finished her long speech, saying that they seemed to have seen the longsword called "Holy Wrath" before. After Kalin checked with them in detail, she pulled one of them back and hurriedly rushed into Li Lin's study to report to him.

However, after hearing the elf's story, Li Lin was somewhat puzzled.

"A knight's sword?"

He held Angela's trembling body in his arms and asked curiously.

"Yes, yes, Arcane Mage."

The elves remained blushing, not daring to look up at him. These elves did not come from the Forest of Elves, but were slaves that Kalin had purchased in Kudel. After that, the Elf Goddess "gave" these elves to Li Lin as a gift, and these elves had stayed with Kalin in the Garden of Verdure ever since, responsible for planting crops and patrolling the security of the Ringwraith City.

The sword the elves spoke of, which resembled a weapon of Holy Wrath, was something they had seen on a knight when they were slaves. At that time, they were merely slaves owned by a farmer. One day, bandits attacked the farm, plundering most of the farmer's possessions and even capturing many elves. But then, a band of paladins descended from the sky, eliminating the bandits and protecting the farmer. It was among them that the weapon at the waist of one paladin caught the elves' attention.

At first glance, the pristine white scabbard and ornate decorations seemed unremarkable. However, elves are naturally exceptionally sensitive to Magic Power, and most of them sensed the intense magical power emanating from the weapon. This surprised the elves, considering these were paladins. It was normal for their weapons to possess divine power, but for a paladin to wield a weapon with such profound Magic Power was quite astonishing.

Of course, as surprised as they were, it was merely the elves' instinctive reaction to Magic Power. Afterwards, they returned to their miserable lives and naturally had no time to care about a sword. This time, it was only after hearing Kalin's boasting that the elves recalled the longsword that had given them such a strange feeling.

"... Your Excellency? Could it be that woman Miu'erkasi?"

"The possibility exists, but it's too small... You should know that very well..."

Only Li Lin can use the Seven Ring Spirit Envoys; anyone else who touches them will surely die.

"... Where is that place?"

"Southwest of Kudel, there's a small town called Yamalik."

"I see."

At this point, Li Lin nodded and said nothing more, because he realized that the little guy in his arms was almost at his limit.

"You can leave now. I'll consider what happens next."

"All right."

Kalin glanced at Li Lin Angela not saying a word, with a strange look. She responded with some confusion, then pulled the elf away from the study. Only then did Li Lin stand up and place Angela on the desk.

"Next... it seems you're finished?"

Angela was flushed, and she was biting her lip. Just now, while Li Lin was talking to Kalin, he was actually using subtle stimulation to stimulate the little one in his arms. Angela naturally didn't want to show weakness and shyness in front of Kalin, so she could only grit her teeth and endure Li Lin's "stimulation." Now it seemed that she had almost reached her limit.

"Master... please, hurry... I... I'm already..."

"I know."

As Li Lin spoke, he pressed down on Angela, letting her legs wrap tightly around his waist, swaying slowly like a puppy yearning for a toy.

"It's about time to feed them."

The desk began to shake violently, and a piercing sound filled the study. The faint, almost inaudible breathing gradually grew louder—and then plunged into a wild Abyss.

After everything was over, Li Lin cleaned up the mess in the study. Then he summoned Suoxiate.

"Master, is there something you need from me?"

Although the greeting was as formulaic as ever, Suoxiate's eyes were fixed on the desk, still faintly damp, and a smile even more pronounced than the usual formulaic one appeared in her eyes. Perhaps she had already guessed what had just happened, but clearly, a loyal maid would not offer any opinions or suggestions about her master's private life.

"I demand that you summon Miu'erkasi once more, here."

"Here?"

Hearing Li Lin's command, Suoxiate seemed somewhat surprised, but after seeing Li Lin nod, she closed her eyes and then stretched out her hands.

A faint magical symbol appeared between Suoxiate's hands, but it didn't last long before shattering and disappearing, melting back into the void.

"Master, I still cannot summon Miss Miu'erkasi."

Suoxiate responded again.

Is it asleep? Or is it sealed away?

"I am not capable of providing a detailed response to your inquiry."

Suoxiate shook her head.

"Perhaps, Master, you should try summoning it yourself."

As she spoke, Suoxiate extended her right hand. Without hesitation, Li Lin reached out and grasped that soft hand, then closed his eyes.

Miu'erkasi.

The power of magic unfolded, traversing infinite space and spreading outwards. Li Lin's magical power surged and expanded in all directions, but the sacred longsword remained merely a phantom, its true form obscured. Although Li Lin sensed its presence several times and called out to it, he received no response. He couldn't pinpoint the weapon's exact location, nor could he forcefully summon it back to his side. It was as if an invisible wall stood between him and the Weapon Spirit, rendering all of Li Lin's efforts futile.

In desperation, Li Lin turned to summon the Fate's Protection, but to no avail. Despite wasting a great deal of his power, the Fate's Protection, like the Holy Wrath, did not respond to his call and could not even manifest its form. In the end, Li Lin had no choice but to give up the summoning.

This is very unusual.

He released Suoxiate's hand and spoke.

"I have never encountered such a failed summoning before."

This is indeed very unusual.

Suoxiate.

"However, I cannot make a reasonable guess to judge the current situation."

Theoretically, all Seven Ring Spirit Envoys possess Li Lin's soul imprint. Even if their power is insufficient to support their response to the summons, Li Lin can still detect their location if Li Lin so desires. Of course, there are exceptions. For example, Kalin, Yi Aier, and Anna are in the Lower Realms or sealed by barriers, which could potentially block Li Lin's detection. Suoxiate, on the other hand, was relatively clever. She sank herself to the bottom of the sea without applying any seals, which is why Li Lin was able to find her so easily again.

In the past, Li Lin would have accepted Anna and Kalin's idea of being sealed, but now, Li Lin has new worries.

They are very likely to be manipulated by Magic Controller.

To be honest, while Li Lin was "playing" with Angela when the elf reported, he carefully and keenly noticed some problems.

First of all, Holy Wrath was originally a holy sword. When he sent Miu'erkasi away, he temporarily entrusted it to the God of Light for safekeeping. The holy sword itself was full of divine power. Although it contained Magic Power rather than divine power, it was indistinguishable to ordinary people.

Secondly, the God of Light frankly admitted to Li Lin that after his Temple was attacked by the God of Justice, Holy Wrath had disappeared. Based on Li Lin's understanding of Holy Wrath, even the knights of the God of Justice were unlikely to consider the sword to be an evil entity. Therefore, the possibility that Miu'erkasi might exist inside the Temple is not out of the question.

Of course, these are all just speculations, and Li Lin still needs to confirm his thoughts through other means.

He first contacted Catherine, as almost no one knew the Temple's affairs better Catherine. However, after careful recollection, Catherine told Li Lin with certainty that no weapon like the Holy Sword existed within the Temple. As a saintess, she had the right to access all the Temple's confidential documents, but there were virtually no descriptions of sacred weapons among them. Furthermore, the Southern Temple of Kudel was primarily used for fundraising; therefore, even if the Holy Sword did exist, it shouldn't be there. It would be more logical for it to be located in the autonomous territory of Catherine's Paladin Order, or in the archbishop's Temple.

After that, Li Lin also went to see Nia, but even Nia said she had never heard of any sacred weapons in the Temple. According to her observations while "infiltrating" the Temple, the God of Justice, unlike other gods, didn't keep artifacts in the Prime Material Plane at all times. Instead, he bestowed them only when needed and took them away when no longer required. Furthermore, there was no Holy Wrath among them; otherwise, Nia wouldn't have missed it. As for Kudel, Nia agreed with Catherine. It was the Temple's financial and economic center, but not its military center, lacking any powerful military force. Therefore, it was impossible for them to keep important items there.

Although both the former and current Holy Maidens gave negative answers, Li Lin did not give up.

I'm going to Kudel.

After pacing back and forth in the study several times, Li Lin finally made a decision.

"This time I'm going alone, Angela. I need your cooperation. Lead an army of undead to create the illusion of attacking Kudel. I must go and see for myself whether it really is Miu'erkasi."

"Master, are you sure you want to go alone?"

Angela was clearly very unhappy with the decision.

"What if that person is truly Magic Controller, as you suspect? You only have one-third of your Power of Manipulation right now, so..."

"I just asked Catherine, and the savior chosen by the God of Justice is an ordinary child. He's never been a knight, so he can't possibly be the savior. Therefore, I think his Power of Manipulation shouldn't pose a threat to me. And..."

As he spoke, Li Lin flicked his wrist.

"My body is now entirely composed of magic, an automatically functioning body. You could say... this is my trump card against Power of Manipulation. It's impossible for it to manipulate my magical power, much less control me."

"That savior possesses Power of Manipulation; so far, it's merely your speculation, Master."

Angela clearly wasn't going to let this opportunity slip by.

"As Catherine also said, so far, that kid hasn't shown 'any' abilities beyond those of ordinary people."

Angela emphasized the word "any".

"As Arcane Mage, you should be more cautious about natural enemies. When I was just a weak Vampire Species, I also hid from the rising sun with rats in the filthy sewers. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Master, only by being cautious can you have more opportunities. I will not be manipulated, and I will not be defeated. Why don't you take me with you?"

"Because you're too eye-catching."

Li Lin immediately pointed out the key point.

"Don't forget, we were once guests in Kudel. Back then, you even made your mark before the king and prince. If you go with us now, they'll probably know we're here in less than half a day."

"..."

"But..."

Seeing Angela pout in dissatisfaction, Li Lin couldn't help but smile.

"As usual, if you'd like, I can take you along."

Upon hearing this, Angela's lips curled up even more.

Not just here, but even on Earth, the little girl's clinginess had caused Li Lin a lot of trouble. In elementary school, he could pretend they were friends and classmates, but as Li Lin grew older, Angela remained the same, which was a bit unreasonable. Moreover, as he progressed into high school and university, Li Lin naturally didn't want to be labeled a "lolicon," but who knew what trouble Angela would cause on her own? So, in the end, Li Lin came up with a rather good solution. It would allow him to keep Angela with him, monitoring her actions, while also avoiding unnecessary misunderstandings.

"You understand."

As Li Lin spoke, he extended the fingers of his right hand and gently tapped his knuckles.

"If you're willing, I'll take you; if not, then there's nothing I can do."

"..."

Angela stared at Li Lin's fingers with a complicated expression, then she let out a long sigh.

Then, a thin red mist burst forth from Angela's body, enveloping her petite frame. The mist then spiraled upwards, shrinking in size, until it reached Li Lin's finger. It slowly rotated and shrank until finally, the mist dissipated again, revealing a bright red ring on Li Lin's index finger.

"Good children are obedient, and I'll reward you with a lollipop."

Li Lin gently stroked the ring on his hand and smiled.

Of course, he was well aware that Angela did not like this method.

Unlike mages who use demiplanes to store things, Angela isn't an object, but a life form (though whether she's actually alive is another matter). Moreover, this kind of compressed form change would make Angela extremely uncomfortable. After all, although she's already quite powerful, changing form is still a very difficult and troublesome thing for Vampire Species. Unless absolutely necessary, Angela definitely doesn't like doing this.

After arriving in this world, Angela only changed her form twice: once when Li Lin opened the dimensional portal to return to this world, and once when she went to the Temple with Li Lin to test it out. This shows just how much Angela hates this transformation. However, now that Li Lin has said to obey, she has no choice but to choose this path.

"Don't worry, you won't have to endure it for long."

Using the Familiar Contract, Li Lin naturally sensed Angela's displeasure. He shrugged with a wry smile, then turned around and opened a portal to Kudel.