Sorcerer’s Handbook

“It’s also possible that it’s just the three of us.”

Ashe tilted his head, “But in any case, in this virtual realm, fraught with danger and opportunity, the more teammates you can trust to cover your back, the better.”

“I don’t trust her—”

“You didn’t trust me at the beginning either.”

“How can she be compared to you?”

Ashe looked at her with surprise, while Sonya turned her head to look at Deya, muttering a few words before sighing, “I understand. Indeed, the intensity of battle in the Time Continent far exceeds the Sea of Knowledge. Two people can’t guarantee absolute safety; three is definitely better…”

The Red-haired Swordswoman glanced at Ashe and poked his chest with her finger, saying resentfully, “But don’t forget your promise, as long as I’m stronger than her—”

“Then you will be the most important Operator in my eyes!” Ashe replied without hesitation, a firm believer in strength.

“Hmph.” Sonya was still somewhat sullen, but when she turned to Deya, a brilliant, professional smile appeared on her face: “Hello.”

Ashe also introduced them, “Witch, she is my longstanding team member, the Swordswoman. Swordswoman, she is the new team member, the Witch. From now on, you’ll share the highs and lows together, so get along well.”

While Ashe was murmuring with Sonya, Deya took the opportunity to assess her situation.

It wasn’t a dream, nor an illusion; she really had been brought into the virtual realm by the Observer’s curious ability, without opening the Gate of Truth, and appeared in the same place as the Observer.

Unlike Sonya, the domestic cat, Deya was a bona fide Wildcat Sorcerer, sailing alone through the Sea of Knowledge for thousands of miles, having been bitten by sea serpents, drowned in the sea, enduring the hardships of a lone wolf, and honing a resilient mind.

Thus, she almost instantly recognized the immense value of ‘forming a team’—the Observer had nearly overturned the cultivation rules of the sorcerers’ world, reducing the difficulty of exploration in the virtual realm from epic tales to the level of fairy tales (and she would soon learn that it could be lowered even further).

If a trade were possible, Deya believed that many legendary sorcerers would be willing to give up all their arcane energy or even their Realm Faction for the ability to form teams in the virtual realm.

No wonder the Observer always shrouded his true identity in mist, using a codename—he must know the value of this ability and feared being located by those using the Prophecy Faction!

Deya initially harbored doubts and hostility towards the Observer, but at this moment her attitude had shifted: she must cling to the Observer’s coattails, and then find a way to mine his secrets!

The ability to see her own thought process, to track little Lise undergoing the Bronze Dragon Trial, and to assemble teammates in the Virtual Realm… Man, you’ve caught the attention of this Princess!

And now, Deya had also discerned a clue—apparently, the Observer hadn’t shared her information with the Swordswoman, so the Swordswoman was somewhat resentful of her arrival.

Hmm… This Princess is not adept at socializing; this situation calls for a switch…

Replace with little Lise? But Lise needs to manage her physical body, and besides, Lise is too young…

Among my sisters, the most adept at understanding human nature and an adult female would only be…

She adjusted her decorative silver-rimmed glasses and glanced at her reflection from the corner of her eye.

“Mask” spirit activated!

Personality Split – Mask Overlay – Mode: White Queen!

When Deya opened her eyes, her clothes had changed into a snow-white, sparkling off-shoulder mini dress; her legs were clad in gartered white stockings, and her hair turned snow-white, the dark red lipstick adding a mature charm.

Ashe and Sonya, who had not seen much of the world, were slightly taken aback—could one actually change skins directly in the Virtual Realm?

And Ashe had another question; the Witch’s portrait didn’t feature glasses, and the Witch who visited him before didn’t wear glasses, so why was she wearing glasses now upon entering the Virtual Realm?

However, he didn’t plan to pry; after all, glasses piqued his interest.

Speaking of which, Ashe had encountered three near-death experiences. The first was when Gerard almost killed him, the second was when Valcas nearly took him along during the Blood Moon Tribunal, and the third was when Freya found a pair of glasses in a drawer and almost put them on.

The third was the most dangerous.

“Hello, I am the Witch.” Deya reached out to shake hands with Sonya: “Pleased to meet you.”

“Please take good care of me and the Observer in the future.”

This Small Horn… The Red-haired Swordswoman was so infuriated that her eyes nearly turned into vertical slits.

In an instant, Sonya recalled all the family ethic Noble palace dramas she had seen, wracking her brain for a brilliant retort.

However, at that moment, Ashe called out to them:

“Don’t just stand there, get in the car and we can talk.”

Looking over, they saw that Ashe had somehow acquired a convertible sports car and was comfortably lounging in it, stretching lazily.

Ashe was actually a bit surprised as to why it was a convertible, but after some thought, it made sense—on the Time Continent, it wouldn’t rain, at least not “downwards” rain, and a car roof, besides obstructing the view, served no purpose, as meaningless as a mosaic, better off removed.

Of course, this might also be an interpretation of the ‘Deluxe Edition’.

Sonya wasn’t surprised at all, having sailed the Sea of Knowledge with Ashe. Deya’s eyes sparkled with admiration as she gently clapped her hands, looking at Ashe with a face full of respect: “Observer, you are so amazing. Perhaps we are the only ones on the entire Time Continent who can ride in a sports car Exploring the Virtual Realm, right?”

“Not that amazing,” Ashe said modestly: “It’s all thanks to everyone else’s support.”

This woman… Sonya gritted her teeth in irritation. Ever since the Observer had burst into her life, she had been speeding down the path of the ‘Swordsmanship Genius’, and it had been many days since she had attended a dance or tea party. Usually, others fawned over her more, and she complimented others less, naturally neglecting to practice her own conversation skills.

A word of praise for the Observer was completely effortless, yet it could greatly increase his goodwill towards her, an extremely cost-effective interpersonal communication tactic. The former Sonya would have definitely realized this, but now Deya had taken the lead!

This Witch… It seems she is the same type of Sorcerer as me!

Then both of them looked towards the passenger seat beside Ashe, reaching out for it at the same time!

Actually, sitting in the passenger seat proved nothing, but sometimes conceding even a breath meant losing everything. When it’s time to compete, one must compete in every aspect, even if it’s a losing battle, just to make a statement; to step back is to lose ground at every turn!

“Witch, would you like to sit in the front?” Sonya asked with a beaming smile.

“Yes, the view is better from the front,” Deya said, batting her eyelids.

“But today is my first time exploring the Time Continent, how about letting me take in the sights first?”

“This…”

“Do you both want the front seat? Then go ahead and take it.”

Ashe flipped over to the back seat: “It just so happens I don’t want to be squeezed next to someone else.”

Sonya: “……”

Deya: “……”

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