"Why do you make it sound like you're a bad woman who plays with someone and won't let go?"

It must be said that the topic Weisser talked about could really ease Ash's pain of having his soul shattered. He twitched his nose, his face full of curiosity: "Why can't we develop into lovers?"

"Because..." Weisser thought for a moment: "It's the gap in reality and the conflict in career."

"Wow." Ash was so energetic that he could even straighten his back. He stared into Weisser's eyes: "Is it because the other person is from a completely different world from you? And since you have to work hard for your career, is it impossible for you to be with the other person?"

At this moment, Ash recalled the soap operas he watched with his mother when he was a child: a rich girl fell in love with a poor boy, but the reality prevented them from being together. The rich girl had to go abroad to pursue her dream, and the poor boy had to stay in the country to struggle. When the two met again after many years, they could no longer blush, but could only blush at each other...

Weisser knew at a glance that Ash must have misunderstood, but she also needed Ash to misunderstand.

This way, their rare private conversation could continue.

And for some reason, she and the viewer could now chat about the story of Silver Lantern and Ash like a bystander, which made her nervous heart relax a lot: "That's about right."

Ash asked, "Is the barrier of reality impossible to cross?"

"I tried," Weisser shook her head and said softly, "We are different people. I'm not the kind of girl he likes who treats life gently."

"Everyone is gentle at the beginning." Ash said, "What about career? Can't you fight together?"

"No, my dream is an illusion that others cannot understand." Weisser said: "Although I can make him understand me, I know he is not someone who can accept such a dream, so there is no need to force him to accompany me to chase the wandering illusion."

"It's so complicated." Ash murmured, "I thought my current situation was troublesome enough, but I didn't expect you to be more entangled than me."

"I thought that the more powerful a magician is, the harder it is to fall in love. After all, truth and power are much sexier than mere love."

"You're right." Weisser nodded. "Normally, magicians above the Saint Realm no longer have love. Even if they have multiple partners, it's just to vent their lust. If they actively pursue others or have complicated relationships, it's more likely to be out of profit and the desire to conquer."

However, 'having multiple partners', 'entangled relationships'... Weisser couldn't help but glance at Ash, who widened his eyes very sensitively: "Why are you looking at me?"

Weisser suppressed a laugh and said, "Don't get me wrong. I know that the relationship between you and the Sword Witch is not just based on lust, interests, and the desire to conquer."

"Just not only that?"

Ash's face was filled with black lines, but he was in the wrong anyway, so he quickly changed the subject: "Then how did you fall in love with him? Was it a bad fate before the Sanctuary?"

"No." Weisser shook her head: "I used to think that I wouldn't like anyone else. When he and I first met, we were hostile to each other. I was just a little curious about him at first..."

"This is a very typical example." Ash commented, "You approached someone out of curiosity, and ended up falling for them before you knew it. And you've never liked anyone before, so it's easier to fall for them... The opposite example is me. I don't have any secrets, and anyone can see through me at a glance. Even tricksters trust me."

Weisser stared at Ash, who raised his eyebrows and stared at her. After five seconds, Weisser was the first to succumb to this gaze, looked away and said, "You're right."

"But I don't think you're the kind of person who gives up just because of obstacles." Ash asked curiously, "Although you appear quiet and gentle, you're a determined and stubborn person at heart. If you really want something, you can get rid of all the difficulties no matter how many there are."

"But not all difficulties can be removed." Weisser lowered her eyelids: "For example, he already has someone he likes."

"Ah?" Ash became more excited when talking about this topic: "Then... snatch it away by despicable means? With someone as innocent and cute as you, it would be easy for the other party to make a mistake, and then become suspicious and shaken, and then you fan the flames-"

Weisser shook her head and smiled bitterly: "I have already used despicable means, so I know I can't win."

"Have you used it?" Ash was in awe. "He still won't give in? He is not an ordinary person. We must strike back with a powerful blow!"

"Yeah, it's because I've tried it that I know I have no chance." Weisser said, "I've seen him like someone else, so I'm sure he doesn't like me."

"The most he could do is just... pity me."

At this point in the conversation, Ash no longer dared to say anything, and just held Weisser's hand tightly with a little force.

However, Weisser smiled and said cheerfully, "Don't worry about me. I don't care anymore. His appearance was a huge surprise in the first place, and now I'm just getting back on track. Nothing has changed. I wouldn't talk to you about this at any other time, but I can't help but envy the sweetness of your mutual dependence tonight."

Ash said awkwardly: "I will pay attention to this in the future. When we team up in the virtual realm, we still get along like normal teammates. It will never affect the combat exploration, nor the team allocation."

"Don't be nervous, I'm not blaming you." Weisser shrugged and said, "I just want to say that even if I'm not in love, won't I still be living well? Let alone magicians, most people don't have love. At most, they just like someone because of their appearance, voice, income, or even family background, but they love and fall in love for themselves. What they love is the vanity of being loved, the sense of existence when they are tortured, and even the sadness of being unable to get the love they want. In the end, what they love is the emotions they imagine, which is not love at all."

"You should be congratulating me now that I'm able to escape this boring hormone trap."

Ash almost wanted to applaud after hearing this, and nodded repeatedly: "As expected of a truth magician, this is truly insightful!"

"only……"

He looked at Weisser and said seriously, "You just said that you didn't mind getting wet in the rain, so why are you using a long speech to make an umbrella now?"

Weisser was startled for a moment, then she pursed her lips, lowered her head and said faintly: "Sword Princess has learned all your shortcomings."

"I have also learned her shortcoming of being fussy." Ash shrugged: "Weiser, you know I am not an expert in relationships, and I have never been in a relationship before..."

Weisser didn't even bother to act anymore and just burst out laughing.

However, Ash remained calm and continued, "So I won't persuade you to let it go, nor will I say nonsense like 'You are so beautiful, you will definitely find someone better'. If you like someone, you like him. If you can't have him, you can't have him. It's not like you can create a virtual godhood and find a magic spirit to replace it... Some things are like soul godhood. Only those magic spirits and specific rituals can get the desired results."

Weisser's heart moved, and she observed Nightmare out of the corner of her eye, and said calmly, "I know."

"It's good that you know." Ash nodded slightly: "After all, feelings are a matter between two people--"

Weisser: “It could be three people.”

"You're never going to stop, are you?" Ash said to himself with a twitch on his lips, "So I can't encourage you, I can't persuade you, I can't even enlighten you. The only thing I can do is the same as what you are doing now."

"If you are tired, go to sleep, even if you cry yourself to sleep. If you are in pain, share it with us. We will always be waiting for you in the virtual world." Ash held her hand tightly and stared into her eyes: "Companions may not necessarily share the same ideals, but they can definitely support each other."

Weisser was stunned for a moment, pursed her lips as if she was about to cry, but finally smiled: "Okay."

Ash paused and added weakly, "But when the Sword Princess and the Witch are here, you'd better find them..."