Awakening 07
You are writing furiously at your desk.
"Allow me to offer an inappropriate metaphor. The entire magical energy environment is like a turbulent ocean, and the Tengen barrier is a barge afloat. The spell required to cast a simple barrier is a request to board. Casting a spell on a rough sea is naturally difficult, but aboard a ship is much easier. Furthermore, the barge provides resources. This is why the simple barrier is so easy to cast. My tests have shown that even if one is short on magical energy, as long as the simple barrier technique, 'Tent,' is cast, the Tengen barrier will automatically respond, replenishing the insufficient magical energy."
"The simple barrier technique 'Tent' used to assist in the oversight of the cast is primarily used to isolate external interference and make the curse visible."
"The key to simple barrier techniques is to isolate external interference, so that the secrets of the spell cannot be discovered by ordinary people. The area covered by the barrier is like a slice of cake wrapped in black cloth.
(Figure 1, The world through the eyes of a sorcerer)
Even if one piece is missing, the cake can still be put together in a round shape.
(Figure 2, The world through the eyes of ordinary people)
Even if the cake gets smaller, the average person won’t notice anything is wrong.”
"Spellcasters outside the barrier can see this black layer, but ordinary people can't. Neither spellcasters nor ordinary people can see what's happening inside the barrier. The reason electronic devices can't be used inside the barrier is simple: the land covered by the barrier is isolated and can't receive signals from other lands."
"The only one who knows what's going on within the barrier is Master Tianyuan. Master Tianyuan is the barrier itself. Since you cast the barrier with His help, you naturally cannot escape His gaze. All barriers are extensions of Master Tianyuan's will."
The Tianyuan barrier could clearly be a more efficient management system. Is it that Tianyuan is struggling to operate the barrier and has no spare capacity, or... no, one cannot pin their hopes on individual strength. Whether Tianyuan is friend or foe remains uncertain.
Delete all the sentences after the word "signal". You only need to know this.
"Assisting supervisors outside have no way of knowing what's happening inside the barrier. With a simple barrier technique, if all cursed spirits within the barrier are exorcised without any changes, the "tentacle" will automatically disappear. If the "tentacle" doesn't disappear, it means the sorcerer is dead and needs to be replaced."
The sorcerer himself can see the cursed spirit. The visible cursed spirit is for Tianyuan and ordinary people who are confused about the situation within the barrier.
"Normally, the sorcerer performing the task is higher in level than the cursed spirit being exorcised, so the sorcerer can exorcise the cursed spirit without any accidents. However, the cursed spirit can tolerate countless accidents, but the sorcerer cannot. The barrier technique needs to be changed to better assist the sorcerer in exorcising the cursed spirit."
You put down your pen.
"Change" and "innovation" are the words most hated by high-ranking sorcerers, but sticking to the old ways means more casualties. You feel like you're studying barrier techniques for more than just Riko.
I want to establish a connection between the inside and outside of the barrier.
No, no, no, I'm just a beginner in barrier arts, and I don't even learn barrier arts for their own sake. Logically, it's enough for me to know that all barriers are Tengen's eyes.
But - you always think too much.
"Miss, it's time for breakfast."
Zenin Ryoko pushed the door open and walked in. From childhood to adulthood, you'd never really cared who served you. They were all like puppets carved from the same template, respectful, polite, and taciturn. Compared to them, Ryoko was much more lively.
The first maid who served you left the Zen temple a long time ago.
"Ryoko, do you want to leave the Zenin family?"
"Miss, where else can we go if we leave here?" Zenin Ryoko is combing your hair. "Getting married?" It's just from one cage to another.
"That's not what I'm talking about. If there was a place to stay, would Ryoko go?"
You know Zenin Ryoko is looking at you with her bright eyes. She remains silent for a long time. It's as if she's lost sight of you.
Zenin Ryoko turned to face you, smiling brightly. She raised her hand, and you saw a few recent scratches on it.
"If there really is such a place, I would be grateful for your help, miss."
You looked at the scar and raised an eyebrow in displeasure: "Take me to find Naoya." You tried to get up, but your vision went dark. Zenin Ryoko hurried over to support you.
"Miss, your health has not recovered yet. You have been staying up late recently." She looked at you worriedly.
"Don't worry, Ryoko. After all, I've been practicing martial arts for seven or eight years, so my foundation is pretty good."
Zenin Ryoko disagrees with what you said: "Anyway, let's go eat first, miss."
"No hurry, I'm afraid Naoya hasn't gone yet." Ryoko's hands are always as cold as yours. Will anyone warm them for her?
"Miss, if you miss the meal time, there will be no food!" Zenin Ryoko was so anxious that she was about to stamp her feet.
"Then Ryoko, go eat first. I'll go find Naoya myself."
"Miss, why are you like this!" Zenin Ryoko slapped her forehead helplessly and sighed to the sky. It's strange, Ryoko is as dignified and self-possessed as you.
"I'm afraid it wouldn't be a good idea for Miss to go and see Master Naoya right now."
"What happened?"
Zenin Ryoko led the way: "Master Naoya spoke without thinking, and was punished by the head of the family."
"What did Naoya say?"
"I don't know. Anyway, the head of the household and Master Naoya are both very angry."
From a distance, you saw Zenin Naoya kneeling without even a cushion under him.
You walked over and stared at Zenin Naoya.
"Naoya, did you make your uncle angry?" You said softly and gently.
You were a little surprised when Zenin Naoya remained silent, but you didn't care about his mood. "If you beg me, I'll make your uncle stop punishing you. How about that?"
"Get lost." It took the usually unruly Zenin Naoya a while to utter a single word. You almost thought the sun was rising from the west today.
You were even more surprised, and said in a tone of disapproval, "I don't understand why Naoya has been so rude to me all these years. Am I not tolerant enough towards Naoya?"
"If he holds a grudge, then Naoya is incredibly petty." You want to pat your chest in reassurance, but that's not very elegant after all. You straighten yourself up: "Without a broad mind, you can't assume the position of head of the family."
You always know just what to do to provoke Zenin Naoya.
As expected, Zenin Naoya's expression changed. He stared at you, but you didn't care, taking out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off Zenin Naoya's face. The weather was getting a bit hot at the end of May.
"Naoya, if you become the head of the family, you will have to be connected to me for the rest of your life." You deliberately provoked him. He hated you so much that he would not have no reaction to this.
Strangely, Zenin Naoya did not object to your touch, nor did he mock you. He even supported your statement.
You don't want to make him happy.
"How long are you going to kneel here, Naoya?"
"three,"
“Hmm…” You pinched your chin in thought, “It’s not a big punishment considering Naoya’s physique.”
"sky……"
Now it was your turn to be shocked, "What did Naoya say to his uncle!? It's so hot out... Did his uncle say to fast-"
"What do you care about me!" He pushed you and Zenin Ryoko hurried to support you. After you stood firm, you immediately slapped Zenin Naoya. This action scared Zenin Ryoko.
No matter how much punishment he receives, this scumbag Zenin Naoya won't change his ways.
"Ruo Ye Chu!?"
"Is this how you treat me!?"
This pig-killing scream was uttered by the eldest young master, Zenin Naoya. The mask of indifference he maintained today was finally broken - "Of course! Doesn't it hurt my hand when I hit you?"
Zenin Naoya covered half of his face, his expression showing more shock than ferocity: "How could you do this to me?"
Zenin Naoya feels wronged? You also feel wronged!
"I've been wanting to do this to you for a long time! What right does Naoya have to comment on someone else's appearance? What right does he have to take out his anger on someone else!?"
"Because you're a man?" You laughed angrily, "Do you dare say those words in front of Gojo Satoru?"
"When did you meet him?"
"Who do you know?" You didn't even realize what Zenin Naoya was saying before he yelled, "Why wouldn't I dare? Do you think I can't beat him?"
When we first met, you were a little taller than Zenin Naoya. But now Zenin Naoya has grown taller than you.
Zenin Naoya stood up and waved, "Women, stop interfering in men's affairs." You tried to move away from him, but he grabbed your wrist. His grip was restless, and it hurt like hell. You couldn't show any weakness in front of Naoya.
You didn't say a word.
Both of them had gloomy faces.
"Master Naoya——"
"Get out of here. Why are you butting in on me when I'm talking to her?"
"Miss--"
"Ryoko, go have breakfast first."
"Miss, I..."
"Go ahead, I'm fine. Ryoko should know what to do."
Zenin Ryoko pursed her lips and shook her head, and under your determined gaze she finally ran away.
The pain in my hand became more and more obvious.
"Why aren't you looking at me?" Zenin Naoya tugged at your hand, and you felt the pain, forcing you to move closer to him. He lowered his head slightly, leaning closer to you, his hot breath fanning your face. "Have you been wanting to do this to me for a long time? Then why didn't you do it before? Are the girls who came after you more important than me?" Although he was pinching your hand, you felt like he wanted to break the bones in your neck.
Zenin Naoya really wanted to kill you. It was around the time you first came to the Zenin family. His jealousy wouldn't allow another person of his status to appear in the Zenin family.
He pushed you into the pool when you were alone. You couldn't swim at the time, and if Shi'er hadn't saved you, you would have said goodbye to this world forever. Your desire to live wasn't particularly strong at the time, but that didn't mean you were willing to be killed.
This actually increases your belief in living.
"You pushed me." You did as Naoya wished, looking into his eyes. A moment of shock crossed Naoya's face before he let go of you. Your wrist was bruised, and you felt it. The bone seemed unbroken. It was a blessing in disguise.
Naoya didn't dare look at you anymore. You almost never mentioned this matter in front of him. As long as you didn't mention it, you could maintain the superficial "peace".
"In the past, no one dared to resist you except me, and I don't want to do something thankless. But if someone feels that something is wrong, I can't just turn a blind eye. Naoya, didn't I warn you when I first woke up?"
Zenin Naoya raised his eyes, and the same gloomy look that was common to all the Zenin clan members appeared on his face.
"You haven't spoken to me since then."
"You only spoke to me once in over five months. And it was for someone else."
How old is Zenin Naoya this year? Why is he so childish?
"Naoya, don't you have your own things to do?"
Zenin Naoya avoided the topic and changed it to another one: "Do you think I can beat Gojo Satoru in my lifetime?"
"I've never met Gojo Satoru, so how could I know?" You told the truth.
"What about Shi Er?"
"He's so much older than you."
"The gap in talent can't be made up by hard work." You'd seen that deadpan expression on Jin'er's face not long ago. Naoya was undoubtedly even more decadent. Jin had never possessed self-esteem or pride, but Naoya did.
"But hard work can surpass most people. Did your uncle become the head of the family because of his talent? Your uncle also didn't inherit the family's skills. He became the head of the family only because he was strong enough. Naoya thinks you can't do it?"
"Dad? Haha... the way his elbows stick out..."
"No wonder uncle punished Naoya by making him kneel for three days. Naoya's words really hurt his heart."
"What's the point of saying it?" Zenin Naoya looked like he didn't care anymore. What happened?
"If Naoya really wants to be the head of the family, he should learn from his uncle." Becoming the head of the family is Zenin Naoya's ultimate dream. You thought he would respond, but he suddenly asked you: "You won't leave the Zenin family, right?"
"Why do you ask?"
Zenin Naoya had been learning to control his emotions from a young age with Zenin Naobi. He might appear irritable and quick-tempered, but in reality, there was nothing in his emotions. Without using a technique, you wouldn't know what this younger brother was thinking.
"You just need to give me answers."
You're completely confused. Is Naoya's rebellious phase coming? But he seems to be always rebellious.
"I--"
"Miss, the head of the family asked you to have dinner with Master Naoya." Ryoko came back so quickly.
"I'll go right away."
"Naoya?"
No response.
You subconsciously turned around, but there was no one there.
What happened to Naoya?
"Ryoko really doesn't know anything?"
"I know nothing, miss."
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