Chapter 182 Aiwass's Persuasion
David was obviously quite curious about Aiwass.
Yesterday, Aiwass had just run away. George said he wanted to rest and didn't let David disturb Aiwass... So David endured it quietly until the next morning.
After completing today's morning exercise and having breakfast, he ran to find Aiwass immediately.
Aiwass sat in his wheelchair, looking out the window at the winter courtyard outside. The dead leaves on the ground had been cleared by the servants, and a large white griffin was running and flying with his daughter.
Emily had clearly not yet mastered the griffin's instinctive skill of manipulating the atmosphere like plucking a string. When she sprinted and flew, she stirred up visible storms, produced loud "bang bang" noises, and ruffled her fur.
The other large griffin next to it was even faster—it could disappear in an instant and then reappear. However, not only was there no mess on its body, but it was also very quiet throughout the whole process, without stirring up a storm, and even the small branches beside it did not shake.
"That's the griffin's instinctive skill," David said, noting Aiwass's apparent curiosity. "Dad said that if humans could attain Storm Affinity at level three or higher, they might be able to do the same."
"And you?"
Aiwass turned around and smiled gently, "Is your path characteristic also storm affinity?"
"No, I'm lightning-affinity."
David shook his head and said honestly, "Dad said that if I were a warrior or a swordsman, I could do whatever I wanted. The advancement ceremony only gives us traits that are compatible with the path, and if we follow our hearts, we won't be weak. But I will be a soldier in the future. I will go to the battlefield. And that will be the most intense and cruel part."
"Because of this, any choice that deviates even slightly from the central goal could potentially reduce my chances of survival. Therefore, Father gave me clear requirements for advancement... including which abilities can and cannot be used during the ritual; which path traits can be chosen, and under what circumstances can and cannot be chosen..."
David complained, "It took me a long time to memorize it. It's so complicated."
Aiwass said softly: "Your father is doing this for your own good."
His Excellency the Great Guardian really values his son.
Generally speaking, it's difficult for a high-ranking transcendent to attach so much importance to their offspring...
After all, when the desire for the Tao overflows, "having a child" has become the most standard and simplest way to relieve it. However, the ceiling of this era is too low, and it will easily reach its limit.
Once you have this concept, or even just have this knowledge, it is difficult not to see children as tools to protect yourself.
Because the primary purpose of having a child is no longer for love, or even for tradition or inheritance, but to relieve one's own stress.
Thinking of this, Aiwass asked, "Do you have other brothers and sisters?"
"there is none left."
Mr. Knight also expressed regret over this matter: "I actually really want a cute sister. John's sister is so cute, always following him around with her sweet voice...Ah, John is my classmate."
He explained casually.
But then he sighed again: "But my parents said that they are very busy and taking care of me is already the limit. If we raise another child, the energy will be divided between two people, and no one will get enough love, attention and family education.
"So at least Dad doesn't plan to have another child while he's serving as the Grand Guardian. But I actually don't mind having a younger sibling... It's nice to have someone to play with and exercise with."
David fantasizes about a future that may not arrive until someday.
But he didn't know what his parents had sacrificed for him—George had been a Great Guardian for a long time, and now he was probably stuck at Level 49, just like Meg. In other words, the pressure on his path had been accumulating for a long time.
It is obvious that having another child can effectively relieve the pressure on the road.
And since David doesn't object and even expects it, there's no need to deal with internal family conflicts.
However, they would rather ignore this excuse in order to ensure that David can enjoy complete love and attention and receive wholehearted education and guidance.
Of course, there is another possibility... that is, the Great Guardian's moral standards are too high, so that he thinks this will make the process of childbirth too utilitarian and make the newborn meaningful before it is born.
Therefore, he would rather endure the pain and anxiety of the oppression on the road than choose to expel this part of the strong desire.
...Whatever the reason, it's really rare.
Especially in this era when the average upper-level extraordinary person has several or even more than a dozen children, this kind of heart is even more rare.
"He's right."
Aiwass sighed and said solemnly, "When you reach the fourth or even fifth energy level... you will understand the sacrifices he is making now."
It's not difficult.
For David, who reached the second energy level at the age of fifteen, entering the fourth energy level was a foregone conclusion.
The world level cap would only be unlocked in a year or so, and that was assuming no unexpected events. However, the current state of affairs had deviated slightly from what Aiwass remembered, and he had a premonition that the known future would arrive earlier or later.
For David, the only thing that could go wrong right now is the top four to top five.
From the third energy level to the fourth energy level, failure or death may cause damage to the soul. Accumulated damage will reduce the probability of success in subsequent advancements. The cost of failure from the fourth energy level to the fifth energy level is currently the worst case of soul damage, and the worst case of immediate death.
The cost of failure in the fourth to fifth and fifth to sixth stages will only be reduced after the level caps of all nine major paths are opened.
If Mr. Knight remains so naive, he may not be able to advance due to too many accumulated failures.
Even if Aleister could take him once or twice...it was impossible for him to take him every time.
If the choice really comes down to abandoning the Cavaliers and letting himself win, or saving the Cavaliers and letting himself fail, Aiwass will definitely choose the former.
As the level rises, the intensity of the Ascension Ritual will gradually increase. The influence and suppression brought by the Shadow Fiend's strength will also gradually decrease... Not to mention, there are also scenarios in the Ascension Ritual that focus on decryption or gambling. Not all rituals can be resolved by force.
At least the scenario written by Wei Zhe definitely wouldn't work. He hates solving problems through violence and combat, and his scenario would definitely level everyone's power levels. If you randomly landed on his scenario, Aleister, who already has a Shadow Fiend, would actually be a negative—because it would be easier for others to gang up on her.
Under these circumstances, no matter how much Aiwass believed in the Knight, he couldn't afford to promote one more person. Not to mention, Lily would be accompanying "Aleister" in the promotion. Compared to the Knight, Lily was even more important to Aiwass.
Of course, if Mr. Knight could train them well, then Aleister would always have two reliable teammates with him upon his promotion. In the New Moon Ritual, the advantage of starting with two teammates was immense... at least until everyone else knew about it.
So if possible, Aiwass still wants to help and educate David.
"Mr. Aiwass," David finally couldn't help but ask, "What kind of person is Miss Aleister?"
——Here it comes.
Aiwass thought to himself.
I'm not afraid of you asking, I'm just afraid of you not asking.
Aiwass pondered for a moment, then replied, "I don't think she's a bad person. At most, she's just overly showy and possessive, wanting more attention from others. Even if she takes advantage of others, I think as long as her heart is good, the result is good, and the consequences are manageable, then the process can be ignored."
What Aiwas said actually refers to himself, but it also fits the characteristics of the assassin lady.
Now that the "Aleister" vest was basically ready, all Aiwass had to do was go back and clean himself and bleach his vest to avoid overacting and attracting the attention of the investigators.
It's like a "Phantom Thief" - he can't be a truly ruthless and murderous wanted criminal, otherwise he might be greeted by a sniper; but if he is just a Phantom Thief who has not caused any actual harm, then maybe the other party will play with him.
Aiwass doesn't want to get into trouble because of the trouble caused by the vest.
"So I don't think you were deceived by her. Because Aleister does have a kind of flamboyant charm, which is the attraction of a true transcendent."
Aiwass said gently.
Hearing this, David was shocked: "How did you know..."
He quickly realized he had said the wrong thing, but Aiwass said directly: "Because she told me your story - you met at the promotion ceremony not long ago, right?"
“…Ah, yes.”
David replied with mixed feelings.
He was happy that Miss Aleister remembered him, but at the same time he was sad that Aiwass had a closer relationship with her. However, his good education told him that he should not be jealous at this time - so these complex emotions were entangled together, making him feel very confused.
"I agree with her."
Aiwass said gently, "You want to embark on the path of transcendence, and I won't stop you. There is no wrong path among the nine great paths. Embarking on any path is your own decision, and you can forge your own path.
"But you should only embark on this path when you have sufficient understanding. Don't be misled or misled by others' words. Impulsive actions won't last long. However, choosing a path or career is a path that cannot be regretted. Once you embark on it, there's no turning back."
In the morning light, Aiwass's azure eyes shone brightly.
As he sat in a wheelchair and spoke softly, David seemed to see the shadow of Aleister in him.
"Let's look at the common career options on the Path of Transcendence. The Ritualist requires knowledge of curses and rituals; the Demonologist masters both demonology and rituals; and the Demon requires possession by a demon, losing even control of the mind and body. So, let's rule out the Demon first... So, of the remaining two careers, do you want to summon demons or curse others?"
Aiwass asked seriously, "Do you want to possess such a mysterious skill, or do you simply admire Aleister and want to be like her?"
David was also listening carefully - he actually had the same question and had been thinking about it for a long time.
He shook his head. "I'm not actually interested in any of that... I just yearn for the courage to give up everything and challenge a powerful enemy."
[——Question 1: Do you have the courage to face death?]
[——Question 2: Do you have the courage to challenge an invincible enemy?]
Aleister's arrogant voice still echoed in David's heart.
"In that case, I have a solution."
Aiwass said simply: “In fact, there are some lost professions in the Path of Transcendence.
"Just as the core skill of the Path of Devotion is the art of illumination, burning oneself to illuminate others, the core skill of the Path of Authority is the art of leadership, encompassing words, restraint, and judgment. The core of the Path of Transcendence isn't demons or curses... but ritual."
"ceremony?"
David asked doubtfully, "Isn't it a demon?"
Aiwass laughed and said, "How long has it been since the Demon Scholar was born? Could it be that there were no professionals in the Transcendent Path before?"
These words are actually a bit taboo—because only those with a certain understanding of demonology would know that demonologists are actually a new generation profession. But precisely because of the existence of Aleister's character, anything Aiwass says is not surprising. People will make up their own minds and convince themselves.
And what he said was indeed true—
Demons, curses, and contracts all come from the power of other celestial beings. The power that truly belongs to the Snake Father is "ritual."
"I actually know that there is a long-lost profession in the Path of Transcendence that is very suitable for you."
Aiwass whispered, "But you can't get a job at this point."
"What is that?" David blurted out.
You kid...
Looking at David's frank and almost eager questioning, Iverson immediately understood that Aleister's words might be effective, but probably only to a small extent.
David's desire and yearning for the path of transcendence were not suppressed, but became even more intense.
Then it was indeed right for me to tell David about this at this time...
"That's the [Ascension Warlock]."
Aiwass replied half-truthfully, "This is a long-lost profession. Because it requires a strong physique, it can only be used as a second path to change jobs."
(End of this chapter)
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