I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

The group of muscular men, who didn't look like easy targets, headed straight for the boulder. Without regard for whether the boulder was dangerous, they started beating it with their weapons.

"The inhabitants of the rainforest are indeed simple, honest, and hospitable. But this is based on the premise that guests can win them over."

Kal'tsit explained the rules among these small tribes to the daytime.

"...Is it really that simple?"

“Your Highness, do not underestimate them. Due to their environment, race, and traditions, these tribes prefer to resolve everything with force, so even the children here are considered ‘battle-hardened’.”

Although Kal'tsit tried her best to elevate the image of these natives in front of Bai Zhou, and Bai Zhou also looked like she was holding her breath and ready for battle, she couldn't help but laugh when she saw them desperately beating the boulder but unable to even break through its defenses.

"So, all we need to do is beat them down, and they'll lead us to the nearest river, right?"

Bai Zhou wiped his fists, then opened his arms, and Tian Sha appeared on his body.

"boom!"

A loud crash echoed through the rainforest, sending seven or eight tribesmen closest to the boulder flying and knocking over many others.

A strange-looking fellow stood in front of this even stranger monster. A new opponent appeared, and all of them stopped attacking and huddled together.

"??"

Without further ado, after Bai Zhong made this gesture, the rainforest, which had just calmed down, became noisy again.

A cacophony of shouts rose and fell, followed by fistfights and physical collisions.

By day, he skillfully used the power of shadow to move among the shadows of these people, each punch delivered at a tricky angle, each punch bringing someone down.

However, it wasn't that no one could catch Bai Zhou. Several skilled individuals accurately predicted his location and launched an attack, successfully intercepting him. Unfortunately, they couldn't break through Bai Zhou's defenses, and as a result, they were beaten down just like their companions.

“＆б*@＃!?.”

Someone shouted, and then Bai Zhou was tightly held back by a big guy.

The remaining tribesmen didn't even take their weapons; they rushed towards Bai Zhou, trying to overwhelm him with numbers.

In an instant, the not-so-tall Bai Tian was engulfed by a group of burly men.

Covered in sweat, I was at a loss.

"..."

During the day, it's hard to say whether to call these tribesmen naive or a bunch of irrational brutes with violent minds.

As a Yan citizen, he had a good understanding of martial arts and had undergone systematic professional training courses, so the number of people he had now had little effect on him.

【Whirling Qi Force】

This is an external martial art that only martial artists in Yan Kingdom who have cultivated Qi can learn, specifically designed to counter large-scale group battles.

Its principle is to mobilize the internal energy to blast away the enemies that are surrounding it.

"drink!"

The sound was like thunder, shaking all directions.

The enemy scattered like falling stars, like willow catkins rising in the wind.

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"They actually found the river so easily?"

Only after the boulder disappeared into the water did Bai Zhou snap out of his reverie, captivated by the simple and honest folk customs.

"Your strength has conquered them. Those who worship the strong will naturally do their utmost to obey your commands."

Kal'tsit showed no awareness of helping the daytime to dominate, instead acting as if it were her right.

"...Yes, I knew it."

Looking at the tribal warriors squatting on the riverbank, staring longingly at them, Bai Zhou couldn't help but marvel at the simple and honest folk customs of this place.

"However, it was thanks to Kal'tsit's help that they were able to mature."

If it weren't for Kal'tsit's help in translating the languages ​​of these tribes, Bai Zhou felt that communicating with them solely through gestures would be a hassle, even if it dragged on until dark.

"I did my best; there's nothing to praise you for."

Kal'tsit still maintains her attitude of "I'm not important, you are."

"Hmm... taking credit without being proud... Kal'tsit, that won't do."

As he slowly walked up to Kal'tsit, Bai Zhou, who had grown three centimeters taller, still had to tilt his head slightly to see her face.

"Don't forget our third agreement."

"Joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness are all normal human emotions. I remember that, Your Highness."

Kal'tsit remembers it all clearly.

"But merely serving as a translator is hardly a cause for celebration for me."

This was simply a normal application of the knowledge she possessed.

"This is not a question of whether it is worth boasting about."

He placed his hand on Kal'tsit's shoulder and pulled her to sit down. During the day, he explained to her again the third agreement he had made.

“I hope you can smile more, Kal'tsit. I hope you can feel satisfaction and joy after doing what you want to do, and be more at ease, instead of just completing tasks for the sake of completing tasks as before.”

“I hope you can think more about yourself… like this time. You played a bigger role than I did in our operation just now. Force can only subdue them, speaking their language is what truly wins their hearts and minds.”

"You've done something so important for us, yet you don't even realize it..."

"Your Highness, I understand what you mean."

Kal'tsit gently ruffled the boy's hair and softly interrupted him.

"I know what I do that makes me truly proud."

Her hand slowly slid down, gently stroking the young dragon's delicate cheek, and Kal'tsit met his gaze.

Those clear eyes were full of care, which made her feel quite content.

"I prefer teaching you to learn more than translating their language. I feel proud every time you learn something new."

"……real?"

Although Kal'tsit said that, Bai Zhou did not notice any change in Kal'tsit's mood after he learned a new skill.

She's always been like that, seemingly indifferent but actually gentle.

"I don't believe it, Kal'tsit."

The young dragon pounced on the lynx, its face almost touching hers as it questioned her.

"Your Highness... wait..."

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She had clearly explained it all, so why was she still suffering?

As he slid his fingertips, the Arcane Armor spread out along his fingers, revealing the cat's body that it was protecting.

"I'm just kidding, Kal'tsit. I believe you."

Believe her... then why...?

"I want to try..."

The young dragon's voice was soft, carrying a hint of apology and pleading.

"Kal'tsit, I've discovered something that's very important to me, and I want to verify it."

"Your Highness... um..."

What needs to be done this way to verify?

And... how could he be so skilled when it's only been twice...?

"Meow~"

With its teeth clenched tightly, the lynx, which had been half-erect, finally went limp after a shudder.

"Your Highness..."

She struggled to lift her head to look at the boy, only to find him frowning and deep in thought.

"As expected... you are amazing, Kal'tsit."

During the day, having nothing to do, I asked the system for specific data on the changes in my ascension process. I found that in the status bar where the trend was generally a straight line, there were two particularly out-of-place dots, which had an extra point compared to the other lines.

The two points are less than two hours apart.

The peak period lasted less than two hours, and it was all within the time frame when Kal'tsit's cat catalyst was active...

Then there's only one truth.

The activity of this lynx catalyst increases when Kelsey experiences drastic emotional changes.

"That's how it is. Sorry, Kal'tsit."

There's a reason for this, and Bai Zhou wouldn't feel comfortable doing it without a justification.

"...Your Highness."

Kal'tsit ignored Bai Zhou licking the seashells; she looked at Bai Zhou with a serious expression.

"Though it may be impolite, could you please tell me how you managed to become the way you are now?"

Kal'tsit was certain that Daylight's current physical age was indeed only twelve... he should be around thirteen or fourteen years old now, without any falsification.

And now he says he will have a catalytic effect on his growth...

She had to find out and confirm that the way he used the daytime method was harmless to him.

"...If you believe me."

"Rest assured, Your Highness, I have seen many strange things, and I have complete trust in you."

Since Kal'tsit had said so, Daybreak no longer hesitated and told Kal'tsit, half-truthfully, the reason why he had become like this.

As Baiyue recounted her story, Kal'tsit's brow furrowed more and more deeply.

"You mean... this method is the one that the true dragon obtained from the last god?"