Peerage collection progressed smoothly.
Kaiser's mood lifted.
Next—return to town.
En route, pattern continued: encounter beasts—slaughter.
Experience minor for Star Spirit and Freya.
Huge for Anna's growth.
But learning Anna ordinary human yesterday—Star Spirit fell deeply silent.
"You… really just became Master's peerage yesterday?"
Anna smiled, nodding.
"…"
Star Spirit.
Such speed—cheating?
"Actually, secret."
Anna leaned in. "Fast leveling—all Master."
Star Spirit's eyes lit.
Knew it—trick.
Monster grinding alone—too absurd.
"Quick—tell."
"Relax—all peerage know."
Anna flushed faintly. "Master's…"
"Huh?"
Star Spirit's eyes bulged.
No way.
Bodily fluids?
Worldview shattered irreparably.
Evening.
Anna's home.
"Phew!"
Entering, Anna staggered.
"Anna—you okay?"
Star Spirit instinctively supported.
"Nothing—magic depleted."
Anna exhaled turbid breath, dizzy.
Today crazier than yesterday.
Beasts stronger, more numerous than kingdom soldiers.
Later, growth joy—near madness.
"Some recovery magic—might help."
Star Spirit raised hands, gathering magic.
"No need."
Anna shook head, shy. "Better way."
"Recovery potion?"
"No—magic replenishment."
"Hm?"
Star Spirit blinked.
Replenishment?
But Anna's expression odd.
Meanwhile.
Conversation couldn't escape Kaiser.
Before action—Anna before him.
Head raised, serene eyes colorful inexplicably.
"Master… mmm…"
Th-This replenishment?
Newbie Star Spirit—pupils contracted dramatically.
Thump! Thump thump!
Centuries-pure elf—too stimulating.
Heartbeat deafening, near bursting.
Seeing, Freya smiled. "No need shock."
"Common among peerage."
Star Spirit: "…"
Common?
This peerage proper?
Really off.
And…
Glanced Anna—expression odd.
Seeming increasingly abnormal.
"Actually, Master-related."
Sensing thoughts, Freya fully explained replenishment and mechanics.
So that's it?
Star Spirit shocked.
Saliva such effect?
Indeed.
This peerage—seriously off.
Now here—inappropriate?
But too late.
"Freya—help Anna."
"Understood, Master."
Freya joyful; hurried over.
Sharing burden—less fear.
Now craved more—stronger.
"Miss Freya."
Familiar suffocation; Anna felt dragged ocean depths.
Intense weightlessness—clung instinctively to comrade.
[Experience 5]
[Experience 10]
[Experience 25]
Endless notifications; Kaiser felt own magic subtly growing.
Energized him.
Indeed.
My progress—all effort.
Gazed sky—someday pierce heavens.
Meanwhile.
Fled elsewhere Star Spirit couldn't help complaining.
"Damn—big living person here."
"House too small?"
Star Spirit sighed, growing drowsy.
Noise gone.
Sleep possible.
…
Morning.
Star Spirit groggily opened eyes.
Mirror panda eyes—visible resentment.
Why her?
Seventeen times.
Seventeen.
Barely slept—woken repeatedly.
Mind full Freya and Anna's voices.
Continuing—nervous breakdown.
Meanwhile.
Nightmare-like sounds resumed.
Again?
Endless?
Noon that day.
Post-lunch Kaiser led peerage out.
"Master—leaving?"
Anna eyed small house reluctantly.
Small, rundown.
But many first memories.
"Relax—marked coordinates."
Kaiser ruffled hair, smiling. "Learn teleport—return anytime."
"Mm-hmm."
Anna beamed brilliantly.
"Master—next?"
Freya interjected. "Big mess—father won't let go."
"No matter—who comes, eliminate."
"Master—no overconfidence."
Freya hesitated. "Your strength—heroes no match."
"But beware one."
"Oh—who?"
"My father."
Freya complex. "Or accurately…"
"Unsure if still my father."
As Spell Hero, long contact—sensed differences.
Seemingly aged body—indescribable power.
Once detected monster aura.
"Relax—all me. Follow."
Kaiser shrugged indifferently.
World level decent—not eyed seriously.
Hero benchmark.
Top strength—manageable.
Meanwhile.
Anna to Star Spirit. "Still tired—sick?"
"Your fault."
Freya helpless complaint. "All energetic—normal?"
Slept less than her.
Logically impossible.
Kaiser smiled. "Try—you'll know."
"Heh… hehe."
Star Spirit mouth twitched.
Indeed.
This perverted Master eyeing her.
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