"You agreed so quickly?"
Linde asked, a little surprised: "Aren't you going to ask what price you have to pay?"
Hearing Linde's words, Setsuna's eyes were very calm, not even showing the slightest ripple.
From a young age, she had already understood some truths.
This world was never fair.
Even if you gave a lot, you might not get anything in return.
So, to gain something, you had to give something; this was the most basic price.
Setsuna took a deep breath and said firmly, "As long as I can become stronger, Setsuna is willing to pay any price."
"I just hope that Setsuna's will is not twisted."
No matter what she became, she was still a proud Ice Wolf Clan warrior.
She wanted to climb to the peak and protect her clan.
Linde looked at her deeply, then smiled.
"Don't worry, your will has always belonged to you."
"All I need is just you."
"You, you want me?"
Setsuna's pretty face turned crimson, and she became flustered.
Is this... are we going to start a family?
She secretly glanced at Linde.
Hmm... it seems it could actually work.
Whether by human or Ice Wolf Clan standards, Lord Linde is very handsome.
"Okay, no problem."
Even with her firm will, the moment the words left her mouth, Setsuna couldn't help but feel shy.
Linde extended his finger, golden blood seeping out: "Then let's begin the Reincarnation Ritual."
"Okay."
Setsuna nodded, but felt inexplicably nervous.
Reincarnation Ritual?
Is it a ritual to become stronger?
She just didn't know what would happen next.
Anna kindly reminded, "Miss Setsuna, please take off your outer clothing first."
Setsuna was stunned at first, her skin uncontrollably flushing pink.
Now, are we going to have a child? Is it a bit too soon?
"Miss Setsuna, please don't misunderstand."
Seeing her reaction, Anna quickly explained, "Master just needs to leave a mark on your body, that's all."
Oh, I see.
Setsuna understood and began to act.
The rough animal hide was untied, and two mounds of 'sin' were already on the verge of spilling out.
She timidly asked, "What do I do next?"
"Nothing else is needed, just leave it to me."
Linde didn't hesitate, directly dripping the blood onto Setsuna's skin.
Buzz!
The light of the Magic Circle flickered on the ground.
A brilliant glow slowly outlined a small heart-shaped pattern on Setsuna's fair skin.
"Mmm..."
Setsuna bit her lip slightly, feeling an inexplicable power surge into her body.
Crack! Crack!
In a trance, Setsuna seemed to hear something breaking.
The next moment, her entire being felt incredibly light.
Setsuna felt her heart quicken, and the blood in her body constantly boiled.
She breathed heavily, her cells and brain completely exhilarated.
Her strength, which had stagnated for so long, seemed to have completely broken free.
Lord Linde was telling the truth.
A flash of understanding crossed Setsuna's eyes.
His ritual had completely broken her shackles.
Setsuna subconsciously clenched her fists, her whole body trembling with excitement.
She was keenly aware of her physical condition.
Once upon a time, no matter if she put in ten or even a hundred times more effort than ordinary clan members, she could only remain stagnant.
Because her level cap was locked.
But now, she had broken her fate.
All of this was thanks to the person in front of her.
Unconsciously, Setsuna's gaze towards Linde had undergone a subtle change.
Linde didn't notice any of this, his attention focused on Setsuna's attribute information.
[moment]
[Race: Demon]
[Master: Linde Lucifergus]
[Level: LV9]
[skills: Ice Wolf Form, Wild Call]
[Ice Wolf Form: Transforms the demon body into an Ice Wolf Form, allowing the use of all powers within the Ice Wolf bloodline.]
[Wild Call: Awakens the wild instincts dormant in the bloodline, significantly enhancing physical strength.]
Indeed, apart from demons and humans...
Every race, after reincarnating as a demon, can retain its racial power.
Linde's gaze shifted from [Ice Wolf Form] to [Wild Call].
"Not bad, a very practical transformation skill."
Linde stroked his chin, nodding subtly.
This was also a very practical skill, enough to be used as a trump card.
Thinking this, Linde transcribed the attributes and handed them to Setsuna.
"(bdaj) What is this?"
"Your attributes."
Linde briefly explained, and Setsuna nodded in understanding.
People in this world were not unfamiliar with so-called attributes.
So she quickly began to check her skills.
"I'm a demon now..."
Seeing her race, Setsuna couldn't help but feel a little shaken.
A demon?
She was no longer of the Ice Wolf Clan?
For a moment, Setsuna felt a bit lost.
Seeing her like this, Linde gave her a head pat.
Then he explained the skill [Ice Wolf Form] to her.
"So that's how it is."
Setsuna suddenly understood, touching her wolf tail, a smile appearing on her face: "No wonder my body hasn't changed."
What about being a demon?
Becoming a demon was fantastic!
Gaining power while still retaining her Ice Wolf Clan identity.
This price...
For becoming stronger, it was simply negligible.
Seeing this, Linde's face showed a smile.
"It seems you feel very good."
"Mhm mhm."
Setsuna nodded repeatedly, her fluffy tail wagging continuously.
"However, I have another way to make you stronger faster, you know?"
Linde's gaze was profound as he rubbed the soft wolf ears of the Ice Wolf Clan girl.
"I wonder if you're willing to give it a try?"
Hearing Linde's words, a glimmer of anticipation flashed in Setsuna's eyes.
Could her Master really make her stronger even faster?
Suppressing her inner excitement, Setsuna said, "I am willing, Master."
Star Spirit: "..."
Not good.
Very not good.
It's not starting again, is it?
Almost instinctively, she wanted to flee.
But before she could move, an invisible Barrier had already spread out with Linde at its center.
The next moment.
Linde unhesitatingly took Setsuna's thin lips, with overwhelming dominance and passion.
An unparalleled sense of oppression emanated from Linde's body.
Setsuna only felt as if she had fallen into an abyss, almost suffocating.
Immediately after!
She felt an unparalleled sense of unfamiliarity.
"Is this the way to get stronger?"
This thought flashed through Setsuna's mind.
Then!
An unprecedented emotion had already taken over her brain.
Forest, earth, air... all had disappeared.
All directions seemed to have turned into a bottomless deep sea.
An invisible force dragged her down continuously.
"Damn it, I was still a step too late."
The Star Spirit sat at the edge of the Barrier, feeling incredibly frantic inside.
She wanted to turn her head, but it was as if she was frozen, unable to move no matter what.
Gradually, the Star Spirit's breathing became heavy.
"Too... un... unable to breathe..."
Setsuna clenched her fists, trying her best to breathe, but found it futile.
Pat pat!
Linde gave her a head pat and said gently, "Don't forget, you have the Wild Call skill."
"That's right... Setsuna can't give up, Setsuna wants to become stronger."
Setsuna's eyes became resolute, and light bloomed from her body.
Instantly!
Her physical strength began to increase, and she felt capable again...