NOVEL WEB Chapter 33
Chapter Thirty-Three: The Blue King (Seeking Subscriptions)
“Excuse me.”
Noticing her momentary distraction, Asato Seiri quickly introduced herself: “I am Asato Seiri. Nice to meet you; please take care of me.”
“The pleasure is mine.”
The two women shook hands, acknowledging each other as companions.
In terms of knowledge and management experience, Asato Seiri could be said to outclass everyone, including Bai Luo.
After all, she was part of the leadership in an official department, having handled countless matters.
In this regard, Xue Ji only needed a few exchanges with Asato Seiri to recognize her extraordinary abilities.
As Bai Luo put it, Xue Ji was suited for managing businesses, while Alpha excelled at talent management.
Both were tactical geniuses.
However, in strategy, long-term vision, and overall direction, they fell far short of Asato Seiri, who almost stood at the pinnacle of modern human society.
Insight was one thing, but perspective and cognition were another.
“I look forward to working with you, Miss Asato.”
Xue Ji genuinely welcomed Asato Seiri’s arrival: “Please lead us in rebuilding our home.”
“Hmm, leave it to me.”
Asato Seiri, born in Japan, would have understood the situation if she were in Huaguo.
Isn’t this just like high-educated individuals going to the countryside to help with poverty alleviation?
“I’m Cat Girl~”
Cat Girl greeted Xue Ji very warmly.
“Ara, what a cute neko-chan (little cat).”
Xue Ji narrowed her eyes and gently petted Cat Girl’s head. She looked toward Hong Ye standing nearby, serving as Bai Luo’s maid leader.
“She seems like a lively child,” Xue Ji remarked, “Hong Ye will have her hands full.”
“Cat Girl is adorable.”
Hong Ye didn’t find Cat Girl’s wild nature bothersome; instead, she adored this pure-hearted child from another world with beast-like attributes.
“By the way, Xue Ji is my Gray King.”
“Gray King?!”
Asato Seiri looked at Xue Ji in surprise, but unfortunately, she couldn’t discern the Authority Holders yet.
Well, it was about the same before too.
If an Authority Holder conceals their aura, outsiders find it hard to notice.
“There will be plenty of time later to discuss expanding the base.”
Bai Luo stood up: “Come, Seiri, I’ll convert you into an Authority Holder.”
“Meow~~”
Seeing Bai Luo leave, Cat Girl sprang up immediately. Her body transformed swiftly, turning into a pinkish-white kitten that perched on Bai Luo’s shoulder.
“You like this spot, huh?”
Bai Luo gently pressed the kitten’s head, smiling: “Alright, you’ll accompany me from now on.”
“Meow~~ Meow~~”
Hearing that she could always stay by Bai Luo’s side, Cat Girl happily licked his cheek with her tiny tongue.
Meanwhile, Alpha had already set off with Beta.
They found the sect’s stronghold in the mountains, intending to completely eradicate it.
Bai Luo wasn’t worried about their safety.
One being Special A and the other S-class, such power could conquer a nation.
A mere Diablo Sect was no match for them.
“Are you ready, Seiri?”
At Asato Seiri’s request, Bai Luo addressed her by her name directly.
“Hmm.”
Asato Seiri knelt on one knee, her expression filled with utmost reverence.
Being a native of the K World, her attitude towards Authority Holders was far more serious than Xue Ji’s or Alpha’s.
“I, under the name of the Black King, hereby bestow upon you the blue authority!”
As Bai Luo spoke, a pure azure light, akin to the sky, blossomed within Asato Seiri.
A sword emerged, entirely sapphire blue, adorned with coral, pearls, and tridacna, resembling a crystal palace deep in the sea, radiating myriad lights.
“This Sword of Damocles…”
Bai Luo observed the symbol of authority belonging to Asato Seiri. Compared to Alpha and Xue Ji, her power was evidently weaker.
[Asato Seiri]
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Ability: Power of Authority
Evaluation: Eight-digit number (Exceptional)
She hadn’t reached seven digits but rather an exceptional eight-digit evaluation.
Bai Luo believed this was because Asato Seiri lacked magic power.
Although lacking magic power made her force slightly inferior, thanks to Bai Luo’s power inheritance, her potential wasn’t any less than Alpha’s or Xue Ji’s.
Additionally, Asato Seiri awakened her unique special ability.
Beyond the Order originally associated with the Blue King, Asato Seiri possessed an inclusiveness akin to the ocean.
The ocean elements on the royal sword weren’t merely water, oceans, and storms; they represented inclusion and exploration.
Similar to the Age of Discovery when civilizations moved from the old continent to the new.
The bloody trade and cruel killings were the price of exploration.
On the contrary, there was inclusion.
Inclusion was like the Chinese civilization and the barbarians.
The powerful assimilation ability of Chinese characters, language, and culture had integrated countless ethnic groups.
“The sea can erode everything, but it can also embrace everything.”
This was the awakening of Asato Seiri’s authority as the Blue King, constructing order through the dual aspects of silent inclusion and brutal exploration.
“Welcome, my Blue Queen.”
Bai Luo helped Asato Seiri rise from the ground, touching her sword at her waist lightly: “This blade shall be my gift to you.”
Just like with Xue Ji and Alpha, Bai Luo also gave Asato Seiri a present.
“My Kikyo?”
Asato Seiri’s sword was named Kikyo, yes, the same as a certain dog-loving witch.
“This sword has been modified with my magic power.”
Bai Luo didn’t place any limiter on Asato Seiri because it wasn’t necessary.
She was different from Xue Ji and Alpha.
The two had magic power inside them, which was extremely violent and difficult to control.
Asato Seiri didn’t have this issue.
Her strength came entirely from Bai Luo’s enhanced Sacred Domain of Blue.
Souma Reiji, the Blue King of the K World, had a power level at most reaching the early stage of eight digits.
Besides having higher defense, his overall performance was around A-level, and even weak among A levels.
In comparison, Asato Seiri’s enhancement was comprehensive.
With protection from a Sacred Domain above S-class, she herself could unleash combat strength equivalent to Special A class.
Her overall strength under Bai Luo’s command ranked second only to Xi Wu, surpassing Hong Ye significantly.
“This sword has two releases now. After the first release, you’ll gain part of my authority.”
This authority was akin to joining the Black King Clan since the Seven Kings themselves were members of the Black King Clan.
For Xue Ji and Alpha, Bai Luo temporarily restricted this power.
In Asato Seiri’s case, since her previous self was just an ordinary person, Bai Luo didn’t need to bother with such complications.
“I will use this power cautiously.”
Asato Seiri, as the owner of this sword, naturally sensed the power contained within.
No, it wasn’t the sword’s power but rather a symbol of her bond with Bai Luo.
“You can gradually familiarize yourself with the power afterward.”
Bai Luo continued, “Now, let me explain your specific tasks here, Seiri.”
“Yes!”
Upon hearing about work, Asato Seiri’s expression became serious.
She was of a very diligent character, especially regarding work, where she was quite strict.
“No, no need to be so formal.”
“Your task is to help us plan the territory,” Bai Luo explained, “You’ve seen it; this used to be an abandoned city we’re transforming into a stronghold.”
“Hmm.”
Asato Seiri didn’t rush to comment but asked Bai Luo for the map of this world.
After glancing at it briefly, she immediately understood.
“A magical alternate world similar to the Middle Ages?”
Asato Seiri: “I saw train tracks on the map, meaning the cultural level is probably around the early 19th century.”
“About right.”
Bai Luo nodded. The other party was a top graduate from a prestigious university and Souma Reiji’s deputy.
Work experience, knowledge, and insight far exceeded those of Xue Ji and others.
After all, even casual words from Cid, a high school student, could bring about tremendous changes in the Shadow World.
Replacing him with Asato Seiri, it was practically dimensional compression.
“Leave the planning to me.”
Asato Seiri was highly confident. If she could manage a modern city, how much easier would it be to handle a small stronghold of thirty people?
Thus, Bai Luo redistributed the tasks.
Alpha continued her external endeavors, simultaneously establishing the Golden Courtyard and gathering girls victimized by the Diablo Sect.
Asato Seiri and Xue Ji, as Bai Luo’s left and right hands, took charge of overall planning and personnel management respectively.
[Bai Luo]
Gender: Male
Age: 16 / Incalculable
Skills: Sovereign’s Authority (SR), Magic Growth (SR+1), Magic Manipulation (SR)
Items Held: N Enhancement Cards x9, R Enhancement Cards x4, SR Grade Enhancement Card x1
Overall Evaluation: Six-Digit Number (Early Stage)
The results of the lottery over these few days could only be described as decent.
In eight days, Bai Luo drew only one SR card.
Fortunately, the enhancement system had a synthesis function. Bai Luo combined ten R cards into one SR card and applied it to the Sovereign’s Authority skill.
Though his overall evaluation remained at the early six-digit stage, Bai Luo could feel that he had become dozens of times stronger after this wave.
What once required his full strength to destroy—a star—could now be extinguished with a single strike.
“Well, let’s see what the silly group members are up to.”
After more than a week, everyone had gotten used to the existence of the chat group.
Among five people, Bai Luo needed to take care of the children and help Xue Ji, Xi Wu, and Asato Seiri adapt to their rapidly growing powers.
Generally speaking, Bai Luo only had time to chat in the group at night.
Tanjiro was still diligently practicing breathing techniques, making him the busiest person in the group.
Kurumi Tiske and Ace were quite idle, spending almost all their time chatting in the group. Each time Bai Luo opened the chat history, he saw endless arguments starting from a random comment by Ace.