NOVEL WEB Chapter 63: Request
Richard kept drinking his coffee and felt comfortable relaxing in the restaurant, occasionally sensing the power within his body that he felt had grown too vast, having already accumulated over 7,000 Aether.
'I think I need a battle,' he thought.
(Richard, come back!) Just as he was thinking that, he suddenly heard Lilith's voice directly in his head, making him instinctively glance around, though he couldn't find her.
But he quickly realized that the woman must have been calling him from her house.
Her Sixth Sense clearly reached a long distance.
Richard wasn't sure why she was calling him. Curiosity drove him to return quickly.
Entering Lilith's home, he immediately found the woman sitting in the living room, waving at him with a faint smile.
"Is there something, Sister Lilith?" Richard asked softly as he sat down across from her.
"Still pretending, are you? Do you know the governor came to me asking for help to heal his son? You attacked him with Mind Attack and then drained all the Tier 3 Aether from the Star Wheel," Lilith replied.
After saying that, she suddenly stood up, bent over in front of Richard to bring her face closer to his, her hand pinching his cheek and holding it firmly in place.
Her unblinking eyes stared straight into his face.
Richard was stunned, his face flushing red as he felt Lilith's fragrant breath.
Seeing her face from such a close distance, he could not deny her beauty.
No makeup or skincare, yet her skin was so pale and flawless, while the shape of her face was utterly enchanting.
Her slightly moist red lips were alluring, throwing his mind into disarray.
"I have to admit, I'm curious… what exactly are you? Are you really just a human boy?" Lilith asked.
Richard was left speechless.
Fortunately, Lilith returned to her seat after saying that.
It seemed she was simply confirming that he truly was human.
Richard let out a sigh of relief.
"Sister Lilith, I only just mastered it and tried it on Wren. Unexpectedly, he became that chaotic," he explained.
"Wren's weakness lies in his mind because he relies too much on human souls. That is the flaw of taking shortcuts in cultivation," Lilith replied.
"But don't think too much about it. With your talent, even training normally is easier for you than using those extreme methods. Now, use Mind Attack on me. I'm fairly confident I can master it once I experience it myself."
Her words made Richard glance at her and clear his throat, not immediately doing as she asked.
Lilith rolled her eyes at that.
"Boy, I know you have many demands. Tell me. Don't worry about the Aether Skeleton in the body parts, I will make sure you get it," she said.
Hearing that, Richard grinned widely.
"You are truly kind and generous, Sister Lilith," Richard replied softly.
For a moment, Lilith's face twitched, realizing Richard was about to exploit the opportunity.
"Remember, Richard, you have already benefited greatly by receiving such an extraordinary Arcane Art from me," Lilith reminded him.
"I know…" Richard still smiled.
"Sister, I want a Phantom Cloak, and it must be the kind that enlarges my body, not shrinks to fit me, so that when I wear it, I don't look like a little child," Richard said.
He knew Phantom Cloaks had two types, and the one he was asking for was the superior kind since it could alter the wearer's physique.
This was a much better disguise tool, usually called a Tier 2 Phantom Cloak.
Lilith nodded at his request, taking out a white cloak.
"This one is even better, it can change colors as you wish," she said.
If it could change colors, then it was a Tier 3 Phantom Cloak.
Richard quickly grabbed it and stored it away.
"Sister, I also want a strong weapon since I don't have one yet. I hope it's a Tier 3 weapon," he added.
Tiers were essentially determined by their creators. Tier 1 was forged by Magi in the Aether Will Realm, Tier 2 by Magi in the Life Aether Realm, and Tier 3 by those beyond.
Each tier naturally held significant differences in power.
However, even higher-tier weapons could still be used by weaker Magi. They simply couldn't maximize the weapon's strength, though the power released would still be extraordinary.
In his view, this was something Lilith could provide, as long as he didn't ask for a Tier 4 weapon.
"I will give it to you along with the Aether Skeleton later," Lilith nodded.
"Also, the next request will be your last," she added firmly.
"But I need two more things," Richard replied without hesitation.
"You." Lilith's face instantly turned red.
"Sister, this is only fair for what you're receiving. I will truly use Mind Attack on you whenever you want me to. Once you master it, how much stronger will you become? Opponents who were once your equals will surely fall easily to you," Richard said.
"This is only my guess… I might still fail to master Mind Attack," Lilith replied.
"You definitely can. I believe in you," Richard said, giving her an encouraging smile, leaving Lilith no choice but to roll her eyes.
"Fine, but only two more things, no more," she said.
"Don't worry, I won't change my mind," Richard replied.
"What are they?" Lilith asked.
"Ten thousand Nature Spirits and something that can give me another 1,000 Aether," Richard said.
"Do you know the Star Wheel is the only thing in this province that can quickly increase Aether? There's nothing else," Lilith replied, frowning.
That last request clearly hit her nerves.
But Richard stayed silent. He said nothing, but his gaze made it clear that was the only thing he wanted.
"You…" Her annoyance grew at his silence.
If Richard were truly just a child, he might have reconsidered his demand.
But he was certain Lilith could obtain it.
She not only possessed talent and strength but also the most extraordinary background in the kingdom.