What if you ascend to the wrong world?

"This is just a mental projection; the real me is still a long way off."

"..."

What a waste of emotion.

Ivia quickly took two steps back and broke free from Daphne's embrace.

"What do you need me for, teacher? I need to collect data this afternoon."

"Oh dear~ I just noticed you've been spending too much time with that Ice Warrior these past few days, so I'm just giving you a heads-up," Daphne said, shrugging.

"When did I become close to that guy?"

Ivia was somewhat confused.

"No? You've been mentioning her a lot when you contacted me these past two days. I'm getting a little jealous, teacher."

"..."

"Alright, enough joking around." Daphne's expression turned serious.

“Honey, I came here mainly to remind you.”

"The Ice Warrior is facing a very troublesome situation, so apart from the help agreed upon in the agreement, it's best to stay away from her normally."

Should we stay away from her?

But I've almost gotten to know her well, and she's my only colleague. The boss is watching, so it's not like I can just distance myself from her.

"Also, could you ask your boss when he'll be available?"

It's time to meet them.

Chapter 13 The Invitation of the Holy Magister

Has this day finally come?

Ivia's heart tightened, and she quickly said:

"Ye Tu is very busy and may not have time to see you."

"That's why I asked you to ask him for me."

Daphne gently tapped her forehead with her fingertip.

"Your teacher is quite free lately. As long as your boss is okay, I can free up my time anytime."

"..." After a moment of silence, "Teacher, you don't still want to talk to him about terminating the contract, do you?"

"Don't worry, do you think your teacher is such an unenlightened person?" Daphne laughed.

No?

They clearly tried to forcibly take it from me before!

"I guarantee I won't interfere with the contract between you and your boss."

"I invited him to meet me, firstly to thank him for taking care of you during this time."

Ok?

Teacher, didn't you previously say, in a very narcissistic way, that the person Ye Tu was coming for you?

Why has their attitude completely changed this time?

I should even thank Ye Tu for taking care of me?

"Secondly, there are some things I need to tell him, and I also want to ask him for some advice."

? _?

Ok!

So, it turns out that your last sentence was your real purpose, teacher!

Look at this...

It's probably related to the time the crystal ball suddenly shattered.

"I understand, I'll ask Ye Tu."

Since it was important business, she certainly wouldn't refuse to help.

Although she really didn't want the two of them to meet.

"Hmm~"

Daphne pulled Ivia into her arms again and kissed her forehead.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, darling."

As she spoke, she released her grip, and the crystal ball began to twinkle at that moment.

Daphne's figure became increasingly blurry.

Soon, as the light completely dimmed, the mental projection also disappeared completely.

gone?

Touching her forehead, feeling the lingering warmth, Ivia stepped forward and poked the crystal ball on the stone platform with her finger.

"Hiss!"

She gasped, quickly withdrew her finger, and even blew on it twice.

what's going on?

Why is it so hot?

……

……

evening.

As the sun sets, the setting sun paints half the sky red.

The Plaza de la Réveillance, located in the center of Loser, was packed with people.

Looking around, the huge square was packed with people, so crowded that there wasn't a single place to stand.

But the entire square was eerily quiet, as if something was brewing...

In the holy city of Loser, people gather on the last evening of each week to pray, led by a pastor, and give thanks to the Lord of Dawn for all that He has given them.

At the very edge of the square, Ivia sat on a bench under a tree.

Ye Tu stood in front of her, gazing at the majestic statue in the very center of the square, which soared into the clouds and was even taller than the Dawn Cathedral that hung in the air.

"So Ye Tu, when are you free? I'll go and tell the teacher."

Not bad.

She had just told Ye Tu about the teacher's invitation to meet.

Actually, she set off after the teacher's mental projection returned at noon.

When they arrived, they discovered that Ye Tu wasn't at his place at all.

After searching for an entire afternoon, my legs were almost giving out, but I finally found Ye Tu wandering around the edge of Qiming Square a few minutes ago.

"It's available anytime; just let your teacher arrange it."

"How about tonight?"

The teacher meant as soon as possible.

Leaf Diagram...

I've known him for so many days and I've never seen him sleep. I guess he'll be fine tonight.

“If you feel it’s too rushed, tomorrow is fine too,” Ivia added.

"No need, tonight is fine."

Holy Archmage.

As the pinnacle of the extraordinary profession of 'mage'.

Every Holy Archmage is someone who can be respectfully addressed as 'Your Majesty' by the world.

In the era before the gods returned to the astral plane and still roamed the world, they were known as 'Sanctuary Professionals,' only one step away from becoming demigods who could ignite the divine fire.

Just like Ivia, who is currently only a first-level archmage.

Above the ninth-level Archmage, one must undergo three spiritual transformations at the Grand Archmage stage before reaching the realm of the twelfth-level Saint Archmage.

Ivia's teacher, Daphne, is a ninth-order Saint Magister.

It is said that she had already reached the level of a Saint Magister in the era before the gods returned to the Astral Plane.

Ye Tu was also very curious.

Which stage of immortal cultivation does the pinnacle of the mage profession in this world correspond to?

"Okay! Then you can come with me to the Mage Association later."

To avoid having to rush over from where you live after the teacher has arranged the time.

"it is good."

"Shall we leave now?"

"No rush, let's talk about it after this is over."

What's so interesting about this?

But it's fine, I guess.

It's good to take a break.

Ivia bent down and rubbed her ankle with her hand.

After walking all afternoon, she really wanted to take off her shoes and lie down for a while.

Unfortunately, this is outside.

……

……

Before long, half of the setting sun disappeared below the horizon.

A crescent moon hangs high in the sky, and countless stars twinkle.

The bluish-black color that originally occupied only a small part of the sky has now spread to cover most of it.

As dawn fades, darkness descends.

Qiming Square.

Like a prayer upon waking each morning, waves of pale golden light surged and enveloped the entire square.

The chanting of hymns was sacred and solemn, and the golden beams of light emanating from the top of the Cathedral of Dawn shone even brighter.

In the depths of the starry sky, it seems that a sacred and majestic being slowly opened its eyes, casting its gaze upon the world and watching over each of its believers.

Lord of Dawn!

The people chanting hymns around the statue grew increasingly fanatical.

I felt it!

They all felt it!

host!

It's watching itself!

Ivia, standing at the edge of the square, looked completely bewildered.

What's wrong with this group of religious believers who seem to have mental problems?

Because she was a faithless person, she could not sense the gaze of the Lord of Dawn.

As for Ye Tu, he was staring intently at the starry sky, a yin-yang symbol appearing deep in his pupils and slowly rotating.