Hate me, Miss Witch!

Jayee...

Inside Shiayar's mind, that ethereal and crisp female voice rang out again.

As a contract partner with a mutual understanding, Jayee was connected to Shiayar through the bond of their Soul Pact. Through this connection, she faintly sensed the hidden meaning behind the name "Jayee," which Shiayar had given her.

I take you as my Master, yet you want to be my father?

"Worthless Master, you're terrible."

"Are artificial dolts like you all this formidable now?"

Shiayar couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. This little she-devil's dialogue model needs some deep optimization. I like it.

After about fifteen minutes of real-time communication in his mind, Shiayar had also thoroughly figured out every detail about Jayee.

As his 5th Soul Pact partner and fourth Pet Beast, all of Jayee's attributes perfectly met Shiayar's expectations.

"By the way, Jayee, can you manifest in the material plane?" Shiayar asked, looking at the small, mirror-surfaced cube within his Soul Pact Space.

Mechanical Pet Beasts also come in various types.

Mainstream Mechanical Pet Beasts are actually closer to robots in the traditional sense from Shiayar's previous life. Their existence is similar to other Pet Beasts made of flesh and blood; once their mechanical bodies and Fire Spark Source are destroyed, these Mechanical Pet Beasts are considered dead.

The difference from flesh-and-blood Pet Beasts is that mechanical bodies are easier to repair, adjust, modify, and upgrade.

But following Shiayar's design, Jayee belonged to a different type.

Rather than a "robot" or "mechanical beast," she was closer to the concept of "artificial intelligence." Under the influence of the "Metal Genesis" Skill, Jayee wasn't limited to a single mechanical carrier.

In the short term, this type of Mechanical-type Pet Beast lacks the immediate combat strength of a purely mechanical beast.

But its potential far surpasses the former.

To put it bluntly, this type is exclusive to big spenders.

"I can."

"I just need enough free metal particles. Then, using the 'Metal Genesis' Skill, I can employ the Alchemy Matrix to refine fluid metal into any desired form. I can then use that as a vessel to manifest in the physical world."

Jayee's crisp and pleasant voice rang out again.

"I sense that you, Master, have prepared a large amount of memory metal materials for me. However, I want to experiment with a few things."

"Crimson... could you provide me with some Silver Particles? I want to try something."

"MEW MEW MEW~ (Me?)"

The little Silver Spirit, who was idly watching the show from its Soul Pact Space and curiously observing the newcomer, was a bit taken aback when suddenly called upon.

"That's right..." Jayee patiently explained, "Master designed me as an artificial intelligence, partly with the goal of collaborating with you."

"Crimson, you have two traits. One is 'Swordsman,' which you've already developed considerably. However, your other trait, 'Metal,' is somewhat lacking."

"Because your astral spirit body was contaminated in the past, you have almost no experience manipulating your Silver Particles. However, with me around, this shortcoming can be compensated for."

"According to Master's plan, we might be able to develop some special combination Skills."

"For example..." Jayee's crisp voice paused slightly. "Something like 'Infinite Blade Works.'"

It seems that nurturing Jayee was indeed the right move.

Watching Jayee earnestly instructing his other Pet Beasts within the Soul Pact Space, Shiayar felt a wave of relief.

Previously, Shiayar had to personally devise training plans and develop new Skills for Silver and the others.

Now, with Jayee, an AI who understood his intentions, Shiayar only needed to set the overall direction and occasionally offer guidance. The rest could be delegated to Jayee, his little AI steward.

This brought Shiayar's grand capitalist ambitions another step forward.

"MEW, MEW MEW~ (Sister Jayee, please stop lecturing!)"

Crimson's astral spirit body flickered, and even Shiny and Silver, who were watching nearby, felt a lingering apprehension.

They had originally just come to watch the cute newcomer's welcoming ceremony and perhaps impart some life—no, Pet Beast—wisdom.

But now it looked like they would be the ones receiving instruction in the days to come.

Regardless, Jayee was now, after all, wielding Shiayar's imperial decree and sword of authority.

Although Crimson's head swam listening to Jayee's descriptions of "Inherent Barrier," "Mind Landscape," "King's Treasure," and "This body is born of endless swords," feeling an undue pressure for her young age, she still obediently activated her Silver Spirit's Racial Talent.

She channeled her Magic Power, and a vast amount of Silver Particles materialized in the void of the creation room.

Countless bright, silver specks of light manifested in the air before Shiayar.

Then, a minuscule Alchemy Matrix silently materialized at Shiayar's fingertips.

The Alchemy Matrix glowed faintly, emitting a magnificent radiance.

Then, these free-state Silver Particles were deformed, reshaped, and constructed under the Alchemy Matrix's refinement.

Finally, the bright, silvery, ethereal lights slowly coalesced, transforming into a distinct, solid entity.

It was a petite figure with illusory silver wings on its back, reminiscent of a Silver Fairy.

"My affinity with Silver Particles is quite good."

Jayee, now the size of an action figure and resembling a Silver Fairy, landed on Shiayar's shoulder. She examined her new body and analyzed aloud,