Mage Manual-Chapter 1292 - 940: Promise (Part 2)

Meiwa tilted her head to look at the little bat, which turned away with a humph.

"Freyja, you and I are the same kind of people, unable to live without relying on something, putting all motivation on that little ’like.’" Ash glanced at Vishi, "The idea that a Meiwa becomes beautiful for her beloved, I really like it, because from another perspective, it means people become better for their beloved."

"So I am really glad that you have become better because of me, making my journey under the Blood Moon not just about destruction and ruin. Freyja, you are the beautiful trace I leave behind."

Freyja’s face flushed red, staring at Ash in a daze.

"Achieving so much in such a short time, you’ve worked hard." Ash said, "But I must say, it’s best not to be so obsessed with me, take good care of yourself, and at least you don’t need to keep my wanted poster—" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"It wasn’t hard, it’s all thanks to you, Ash!" Freyja clenched her pink fists, "Besides, I’ve been using you to soak my pillow for a good rest, I’m very happy!"

Using, using me to soak your pillow? Does, does that mean crying?

Ash was a bit bewildered.

Meanwhile, Diya pulled Sonia aside and asked in a low voice, "What exactly are you doing?"

Diya was very confused, Sonia had just helped Ash out of a few tricky situations, which was completely out of character for the Sword Maiden. Even the Witch herself wasn’t willing to accept additional substitute players, at most she would share with the Sword Maiden (mainly because it was too hard to have him to herself), and occasionally Anan and Qinna could substitute while she turned a blind eye, otherwise strictly prohibited.

The Sword Maiden couldn’t even stand the Witch, let alone these people. Diya thought Sonia would either become sarcastic and bitchy, or take over speaking on Ash’s behalf, instead of allowing Ash to reap everything like this.

"Actually, you really don’t need to be so indirect, Ash doesn’t understand anyway. Just show your attitude, he’ll quickly end the reunion and won’t let you be upset." Sonia said calmly, "Didn’t you notice he was always paying attention to our attitudes, even waiting for us to show where we stood?"

Diya paused, recalling, "He seemed more attentive to your attitude!"

"Because you’re willing to even latch on, I have higher standards, so he has to care more about me." Sonia snorted, "He’s not an idiot, it would be different if it couldn’t be helped, but now it clearly isn’t, and since we’re all here, naturally he knows contacting other women would affect our mood."

"He naturally doesn’t want them to be upset, but he certainly doesn’t want us to be upset. Try being direct and give Ash a sour face, he’ll immediately wrap up this gathering."

The Witch wanted to try, but seeing the Sword Maiden unmoved, couldn’t help asking, "Then why do you allow it? Aren’t you afraid—"

"I’m certainly not afraid." Sonia said righteously, "Ash’s body is in my hands, no matter what they do, they can only meet him once in the Void Realm, they can’t get close to him in reality!"

Diya suddenly understood—Sonia was in an invincible position, Ash cared about her thoughts and naturally wouldn’t step out of line, so letting them reunite could instead increase Ash’s guilt, without any risk; on the contrary, if she ruined the reunion, Ash’s guilt would disappear, leaving Sonia and Diya a bit embarrassed.

"And one more thing," Sonia glanced at Freyja and said softly, "I’ve missed others too, so I know..."

"Their joy at seeing Ash isn’t fake."

Sonia blinked, "They are sincere just like us."

"I won’t let go, including you. But this doesn’t mean I will use every means to hit others, not letting you touch Ash. I want to win dazzlingly, so you all have regrets for life, living the rest of your lives in jealousy of me."

"Don’t even think about it." Diya snorted, "It’s more likely you’ll regret for life alone, and we’ll all gain happiness."

"Just wait and see." Sonia said, indifferent.

*

On the other side, Freyja suddenly said a bit nervously, "Ash, I, I have a gift I want to give you."

Siflin was startled, "You’re not going to tie a bow around yourself as a gift, are you?"

Freyja blinked and showed a sudden realization, then shook her head, "Not this time, the gift is this."

She held out a ring with both hands to Ash, who took it, instantly understanding, and quickly shook his head, "This gift is too precious, I can’t accept it!"

This ring was actually space equipment forged from wood that can’t be engraved, containing several rare Technique Spirits, and could be exchanged even in the Void Realm. The ring itself and the spirits inside were both very valuable.

"But if you don’t take it, I can’t use it either." Freyja looked at Ash, "The Technique Spirits inside were all ones I found on the trading platform that I thought you could use. My, my favorite thing to do is help you buy Technique Spirits..."

Only then did Siflin, Hanna, and Tamasi understand why Freyja had always been collecting Technique Spirits she couldn’t use herself, it was all for this moment. Besides Siflin who curled her lip, Hanna and Tamasi both showed thoughtful expressions.