First strike

'...'

Really... this system is in a league of its own.

What comes next? Conquer all existing races? Embarrass a multiverse?

...in the future I would understand never to underestimate the missions of any system, if I wanted to save my own sanity, it was better to take my own advice.

...

Ephildis guided us through a narrow and inconspicuous passageway, apparently her decision did not involve her entire clan, something very understandable considering tehir traditions.

Although it was a bit strange, there weren't many elves in this clan.

Upon entering Ephildis's bedroom...

I have never met a queen but if someone asked how I imagined the daily life of such an important woman, I would say without a doubt that Ephildis was born to be a queen.

This bedroom fit perfectly with the word treasure.

Well... Nol didn't seem to care about this.

Nol didn't react to many magical things, instead getting excited about normal things was Nol's way of having fun.

A brief exchange and we started to negotiate... I had no idea what to negotiate but it was interesting to see the change of expressions of Ephildis.

Ephildis adjusted her dress and took a very prissy stance, exaggerated but interesting to watch.

"Let's talk about business... Sir?", Ephildis cut her words short her look indicated that she didn't know my name...

Nol told her a lot of things but not my name... somehow I was grateful, I didn't like to continue using the name "Ryou", it was convenient that a person recently turned into a magician should adopt a new alias, it wasn't necessary but it was a tradition that had lasted too many years for a newcomer to break.

Even Nol changed her name out of courtesy.

'Xavier... just Xavier,' I replied slowly.

"Lord Xavier... I'll be direct, I want you to join my clan," Ephildis stated her wishes bluntly. Her determined but embarrassed look showed sincerity.

Nol's ears twitched a bit, and her mouth formed a smile, but she didn't say anything, it seemed that he had come to the same conclusion as me.

"Maybe you noticed... but there are not many members in my clan, members are rarely born so our position is a bit complicated"

"The situation seems uncertain... it's embarrassing to admit but at first we opposed bringing you to our world, it's shameless of me but I need your help for the existence of my clan", finishing saying those words Ephildis adopted a Dogeza's pose.

'...'

"...", Nol.

The most surprised was Nol. She even took out something that seemed to be a camera, her smile showing that she was enjoying himself.

'...'

"Don't look at me like that.... it's rare to see some clan bow like that, I'll just take a picture... you know... for posterity", the clicking sound sounded, even Ephildis heard them but the only response from her was a slight tremor and blush.

'Get up Ephildis, you don't need to give up your pride, I decided to help you after all... I just need your full support, something like an alliance', breaking Ephildis's pride would be the worst case scenario, Ephildis didn't seem to be a haughty and dangerous person, so submitting her would be a thorn and would not let her advance towards a good path.

Ephildis stood up, a slight blush staining her cheeks.

"Thank you," she murmured as she smoothed her dress down.

"I thought you would be a despicable scum who would take advantage of me, but you're not like that," Ephilis clasped her hands together as if she had discovered the truth of the world. The look on her face said she wasn't kidding.

'...', how can she say such hurtful things with such a serious look? I'm already starting to take back my words.

I just gave a blank look.

"You don't have many obligations when you join my clan... besides you will have the same rank as me given your importance. Don't worry about the rest of the members since we already had a meeting, we all decided that we will do what is necessary", Ephildis leaned back as if looking for something.

"I thought to give you this later but given your sincerity I will give it to you now as a token of my gratitude", Ephildis had a nostalgic and happy look, a precious blue gem shone in her hand, it was very similar to lapis lazuli so beautiful and oppressive.

Even the unimpressive Nol reacted to this gem.

"Here... but you have to take care of it with your life, okay?" Ephildis handed me the gem, her serious expression showing the high regard she held for this artifact.

'Of course I'll take care of it, even if you don't ask me to.' this was the first gift I received in this life, somehow it was special.

Ephildis let out a sigh and relaxed into her seat.

Nol came to my side and we inspected this mysterious gem.

...

[A Genius' Desire]

[Quality: Mythic]

[Defense: 0]

[Magic Resist: 10,000]

[Durability: 1,000,000/1,000,000]

[A Cloak hides in this gem. The will of the High witch Ephildis, has influenced this Cloak. Ephildis a genius who has lived XXXX years, has managed to master many arts. This gem could be considered her greatest treasure and her pride in her entire life, since this gem has fallen into your hands and is destined for you.

Ephildis always wanted a mage to be born into her clan, however her wishes almost never come true.

This cloak is only useful for mage.

Although this Cloak lacks defense, the other features make up for it:

[Energy Eater]: Sacrifice durability and gain immunity to any energy.

[Automatic Repair]: The runes carved on this cloak automatically repair durability, as long as some kind of energy exists.

[Mana Gathering]: This cloak can draw large amounts of pure mana making it useful for training a mage. All collected mana also goes towards repairing the cloak.

[Grand High Witch's Blessing]: Masks the user's aura and makes them invisible.

[Equal Rites]: Sacrifice half the durability and something surprising will happen.

[There is no place like home]: The runes of this cloak allow you to return to a previously marked place, this skill uses mana.

[Legends Never Die]: Sacrifice 99.99% Durability and something amazing will happen.

[Perfect Assembly]: This cloak has been tempered and forged in various ways, its adaptability is almost perfect, it can be improved.

...

'...'

"..." Nol

Although Nol couldn't see the precise details of the gem, her expression indicated how rare this was.

Before I could say anything, Ephildis spoke again.

"We already established an agreement... it's time for the next step", Ephildis's white dress fell to the ground and disappeared, her white body, voluptuous and seductive... the charm that only a mature woman can have was there infront of me.

Her twisted expression indicated that she was resisting a strong urge to pounce on me.

This day was going to be long.