[You named the Beast of Cherishment Koyanskaya.
Although she complained, she tacitly accepted the name and became increasingly meticulous and gentle in her instruction toward you.] [Two months passed in the blink of an eye.
During this period, you continuously purified the lingering resentment of the life forms on this scorched earth.
Gradually, the spirits within the Tunguska Region began to acknowledge your existence.] [Under Koyanskaya’s careful instruction, you demonstrated a more proficient Empathy talent and absorbed and digested many Divine Era Sorceries she taught.
Similarly, she seemed to show some interest in the Modern Sorcery you performed, occasionally asking about its structure.
When she learned you came from the Clock Tower, she silently noted the name.] Inside the extremely luxurious tent, the young man, whose demeanor and appearance were slightly immature, stood on the soft carpet.
A special kind of magical energy, condensed from resentment, subtly changed shape in his hand.
Not far across from him, Koyanskaya scrutinized him and the special magical energy in his hand with surprise.
“I never expected there to be a human child with such strong learning ability…” “Can I take that as a compliment?” Issei looked up and asked with a smile.
“Hmm…
provisionally, yes.” Koyanskaya nodded reservedly.
Although she didn’t want to admit it, Issei’s performance during this time truly astonished her…
Most importantly, he wasn’t just diligent in his studies.
In using Empathy Magecraft to convert resentment into pure energy for her to absorb, he also spared no effort.
But…
why would he do this?
“Every time you use Empathy Magecraft, you have to explore the pain of the spirits’ mental world…
Don’t you get tired doing this constantly?” Finally, Koyanskaya couldn’t help but speak.
During this time, Issei barely needed her to ‘urge’ him; he would start extracting pure energy for her absorption immediately after waking up and only rest briefly in the evening.
You must understand, the other party is just a human, a human with many flaws like cowardice and laziness…
Purifying the spirits’ resentment itself places an enormous burden on the mind.
Doesn’t he get tired?
Sometimes, she would sit in the tent watching the young man and often think this.
Issei pondered for a moment and said, “A little, perhaps, but I still want to purify as much resentment as possible.” She was slightly stunned: “Why…?” Issei looked out at the vast scorched earth outside the tent and said softly, “You were born from this great explosion, weren’t you?
In other words, you are a part of this land.” “Therefore…” He smiled and turned back to look at the woman, “When I empathize with the resentment of this land, I feel like I’m getting to know you better.” The moment his voice faded, silence fell over the tent.
The Beast of Cherishment, who was naturally hostile toward humanity, stared at him in a daze.
His still slightly immature face was rendered with a dazzling glow in the sunlight, and his warm smile momentarily caused her to lose focus.
Getting to know her…?
Merely to understand her better, he was even willing to actively experience the painful memories of the dead spirits on this land?
This human…
is indeed very strange.
Was he doing it out of sympathy for her?
Or…
thump-thump.
For a moment, Koyanskaya’s heartbeat seemed to accelerate involuntarily.
But as a newly born Beast, especially the Beast of Cherishment naturally hostile to humans, she had no idea what this stirring emotion meant.
Under the young man’s unrestrained gentle gaze, her heart tightened inexplicably, and her cheeks felt slightly warm.
The already enchanting and passionate woman gained an unspeakable captivating allure when she was shy.
However, the words that floated from her soft red lips were still the usual indifference and contempt: “Hmph…
foolish human indeed.
I only asked that because I was worried that if you kept purifying the resentment of this land all day long, you might collapse from the burden someday.” “A-alright, I need to go think about what sorcery topic I should teach you tonight.
Just look forward to it…
Also, you need to rest appropriately; only by balancing work and rest can you be better utilized by me…” With that, she didn’t even give Issei a chance to speak again.
She lowered her head and hurriedly left the tent, afraid of ‘making a fool of herself’ and losing composure in front of him.
Silently watching the woman’s retreating figure, Issei couldn’t help but laugh softly, then sat down leisurely on the soft sofa.
They say ‘tsundere’ is outdated…
but she feels quite cute.
Although Issei had never been in a relationship across both his lives, he always believed that sincerity was the greatest ultimate move—provided he wasn’t dealing with a bad woman.
After this period of getting to know her, Issei had a very clear understanding of Koyanskaya.
Outwardly indifferent and arrogant, in reality, she was a woman who was starved for love and a tsundere.
When all is said and done, every Evil of Humanity inherently loves humanity…
it’s just that their love is somewhat twisted.
As for whether she is a good woman or a bad woman, there’s no need to elaborate: someone who patiently teaches you sorcery every night and subtly tells you to rest…
she must be a good woman!
Thinking about it this way, this woman seems to have almost no flaws…
her strength goes without saying; Beast-level power is undeniable.
As for beauty…
one could say she perfectly hit Issei’s sweet spot.
Her tall Onee-san figure, pink long hair, gown, plump, fair, long legs, and that enormous ‘heart’ that could suffocate a person…
It truly lives up to her being a ‘Fox’ naturally endowed with charm; she is flawless in this regard.
Although Issei is still in the developmental stage now…
doesn’t the pairing of a Shota and an Onee-san sound even more exciting?!
Speaking of which, I wonder who is considered the ‘Older One’ between Koyanskaya and him?
The other party is merely a young Beast recently born, while Issei has genuinely lived in this world for sixteen years.
Thinking these thoughts, he quickly got up and walked out of the tent, standing on this desolate, lifeless expanse of land, starting today’s Empathy Magecraft.
Before he knew it, another day had passed, working from morning till night.
The sky gradually darkened, and just as Issei finished today’s purification ritual and was about to return to the tent to rest, he suddenly saw a special interface quietly appear.
[You have acquired a special talent: Reality Marble – Scorched Earth of Annihilation] [Scorched Earth of Annihilation: The holder can deploy a Reality Marble, recreating the scene of annihilation following the Tunguska explosion within a limited area, and summoning the creatures of this land to assist you in combat.]