Chapter 447: I’m already late, why not skip class?
After being awakened by Xiong Tiansi's nightmare, Aiwass saw that the sky outside the window was already slightly brighter, so he simply decided not to sleep.
He changed out of his pajamas and put on a shirt and a sleeveless sweater, then left the bedroom and wandered aimlessly in the Hall of Silver and Tin. The Flame Butterfly landed peacefully on Aiwass's shoulder, looking like a candle in the still dim corridor.
As Aiwass walked, he vaguely heard the sound of piano flowing like a spring.
He followed the sound and found that it was Isabel's bedroom.
He smiled and nodded at the two queen's guards guarding the door, then knocked gently on the door.
Although the two elves were the Pope's personal guards, they looked like beautiful young women in their twenties, much more lively than Oswald's group of elf butlers.
Although they appeared solemn, almost sacred, while standing guard at Isabel's door, the solemn atmosphere was immediately broken when they saw Aiwass approaching and knocking on the door, and they couldn't help but smile. Their posture also relaxed.
Compared to the staid and composed elf stewards, they were more like newly graduated female university students. Although each of them was probably around Ligeia's age, they possessed a purity and innocence that came from someone who hadn't yet been exposed to society.
As the piano music in the room stopped, Isabel's puzzled voice came: "Evans?"
"oops……"
"Your Majesty has guessed it."
They lowered their voices, teased and whispered.
Aiwass ignored them, just smiled and put a finger in front of his mouth, then cleared his throat: "It's me."
Then, without waiting for Isabel's response, Aiwass pushed open the door.
Inside Isabel's room, two of the Pope's guards quietly stood guard in a corner. They appeared slightly older than the two at the door, perhaps in their thirties, resembling younger teachers. Their demeanor had become noticeably calmer. Upon seeing Aiwass enter, they simply nodded in greeting, without any expression or words.
Isabelle was wearing a plain goose yellow nightgown and sitting upright in front of the piano.
When she saw Aiwass come in, the corners of her mouth rose slightly unconsciously: "Aren't you curious how I guessed it was yours?"
“You can also be a little curious.”
Aiwass smiled, lying on the sofa facing Isabel's piano and stretching lazily.
Isabelle gently pressed the keys with one hand, producing a melodious and peaceful sound - a sound that reminded people of summer waves.
"Actually, it's because of the rhythm of your knocking."
Isabel smiled and said cheerfully, "The sound of knocking on the door is also a kind of music. I can also hear your mood and sense who is knocking from it."
Aiwass tilted his head slightly, squinting his eyes. He propped his chin on one hand, leaned his arm on the armrest of the sofa, and looked at Isabel.
At this moment, the sun was rising outside the French window, and the golden light was sprinkled on Isabel's profile, making her look as beautiful as a dream.
But what Aiwass was most concerned about was Isabel's bright eyes.
There was a light in her eyes and a bright and confident smile on her face.
That was an expression and look that Isabel would never have had six months ago.
Aiwass couldn't see the distant stars, nor did he know the extent of the war between Narcissus and Black Hawk. But Isabel's transformation and rebirth were very close at hand.
"So what do you think I'm thinking about now?"
Aiwass asked Isabel curiously.
He wasn't really sure what he was thinking, because Aiwass felt like he wasn't thinking anything at all, just like a subtle sound that fades to the point of being transparent.
But Isabel was always sensitive and could hear the voices of others from these subtle fluctuations.
She laughed and said, "Evans, your inquiry is like that of a child seeking divination... I'm not talking about the real divination that comes from fortune-tellers and prophets, but the kind of divination that students who can't adapt to it use to play tarot cards outside of class for their own amusement.
"You are seeking understanding and comfort, right!"
"So what are the results of the divination, my master fortune teller?"
Aiwass asked with a smile.
Looking at Isabel's relaxed reaction, he knew the result would be good.
But Isabel's answer still surprised him. "You're eagerly seeking peace of mind. It's like when you just finished your final exam and feel you did well but are still a little uneasy, waiting for the results to come out."
"Indeed."
Aiwass nodded, approving Isabel's "divination".
Isabel certainly didn't know how to tell fortunes, but she understood people's hearts.
As she gradually understood and digested the third-level ability of "The Way of Beauty", she finally gradually mastered the extraordinary power of "all-rounder".
Isabel had been promoted so quickly before that the application couldn't even keep up with the speed of the level increase.
This feeling was actually quite familiar to Aiwass. It was like a new player choosing a direct level-up, and then, with a "ding," their class level was raised to just ten levels away from the maximum... and then, looking at the sudden flood of skills and new features that had been unlocked, they were a bit bewildered, not knowing where to start.
Although he has become a third-level extraordinary person, his mentality, experience and application are actually not much different from ordinary people.
The Director of the Supervisory Bureau, an Elite Supervisor, or a bishop in a small place were only at the third level. Even Sherlock, before becoming a mage, was only a third-level lawyer.
But their application of supernatural powers was clearly much stronger than Isabel's. The same energy level, the same supernatural power, even the same supernatural skills, but the effects of different people using them were different.
...But Mycroft deserves credit for Isabel's great progress.
For the past month, Aiwass has not even handled any government affairs.
Sherlock's brother, Mr. Mycroft Hermes, was promoted by Isabel to the position of Lord Chancellor of the Great Seal at the first round table meeting after the national funeral.
He now has permission to reside permanently in the House of Silver and Tin - the "Secretary of Seals" even has his bedroom next to Aiwass's.
Just as Aiwas said at the time: Isabel basically put the thick stack of documents directly into the box marked "Please hand over to the Minister of the Great Seal" every day.
When there was a document of real importance, Mycroft would always show it to Isabel—and Aiwass was usually nearby, so he would also read it and offer his comments.
But for the purpose of training Isabel, Aiwass no longer gave a direct answer. Instead, he asked Isabel for her opinion on how to deal with the problem, and then let her handle it herself under Mycroft's advice.
While some decisions were difficult, they weren't painful. It felt like being coached one-on-one by a mentor, helping her solve a difficult problem. It was even quite challenging and sparked a sense of pride in her.
——All this is completely different from the determination she had when she first ascended the throne, which was to "devote all her energy to the cause until her death."
As a queen, the pressure is actually less than when I was a princess!
Even a little relaxing!
This was all thanks to the crucial point that Aiwass taught Isabel - as early as when Isabel just ascended the throne, Aiwass told Isabel that being a queen is actually like an actor on stage.
As long as you stay sober, keep smiling, maintain your distance, speak reasonably, and be likable, and be able to accurately portray the required attitude and speak the appropriate lines fluently, you will already be a very good monarch. And to go further, you only need to find and trust wise ministers... The rest of the "wise ministers" will help you solve it.
Aiwass is such a "wise minister", and Minister Hermes is a truly wise minister.
Although Mycroft complained about troubles every day and always wanted a holiday, he was never careless when it came to dealing with serious matters and had no selfish desires.
Nothing is more trustworthy than a self-disciplined and loyal transcendent of the Dusk Path.
After relaxing, Isabel can focus on improving her Tao ability.
If the first energy level breaks through to the second energy level, it tests whether one has the compatibility with this path; if the second energy level breaks through to the third energy level, it tests one's ability to learn the corresponding extraordinary skills...
Then, to move forward from the third energy level, it requires the compatibility of the path.
During this process, one may lose control due to deviations from the path, or make no progress due to a mismatched mindset or a failure to regain one's original aspiration. It is also possible that one may be brainwashed by the power of the path and become a demonic person.
Before Sherlock graduated, he had already reached the third level on the Path of Authority. Yet, he'd been stuck for so long, his Law Mage class never reaching its ceiling, never triggering the urge to get stuck at the level cap. This was because he had lost his sense of authority and doubted his path.
During this month, Aiwass, Sherlock and Isabel have fully digested their abilities - Aiwass is fine, as his adaptability to the path of transcendence has long been maximized.
During this period of time, he mainly cultivated his own devotion to the path of cultivation, quietly learned various knowledge from the school library, and practiced the blessing technique, which he was least good at.
But Sherlock and Isabel are different.
Sherlock needed to focus on research and solve some major cases before he could gain feedback from the Path of Wisdom. But before that, the level locks on his Path of Authority loosened on their own... reaching their limit without any practice at all.
Perhaps it was because he had truly reconciled with his past self and his parents that the restrictions he had placed on himself were finally lifted.
Isabel gradually developed confidence under Aiwass's guidance.
A "jack of all trades" is a profession that can flexibly utilize the various abilities of the Path of Beauty—a versatile profession that excels at a variety of skills. In this case, if a profession cannot use different abilities in a targeted manner, it will definitely be much weaker than a specialized profession.
So Aiwass used himself as a target, as a "stake" for Isabel to practice various abilities.
Buff, weaken, control, spell damage, treatment, illusion, protection, mind reading, suggestion, detection...
And Aiwass can always give precise "revision suggestions".
After all, Aiwass is not too unfamiliar with the profession of all-rounder.
He knew what level of abilities Isabel had to reach, so even if Janice left, Aiwass could still teach Isabel as usual.
——It can even be said that after Master Janice left, Isabel's progress was much faster.
It wasn't because Janice's teaching was bad. It was because Janice was the type of "instructor" who only laid the foundation, cultivated study habits, and taught learning methods and general principles—the kind who "taught a man to fish." She did teach the true "inner skills," but the results were just not noticeable.
This is also a common problem among the immortal species.
She always assumed that her student Isabel could endure loneliness and calm down, so she decided every matter at the moment from an infinite farsighted perspective - fortunately, Isabel was like that.
Aiwass is the exact opposite.
He is the kind of "consultant" who directly provides different solutions to different problems.
If Isabel did not raise questions or make requests, he would not disrupt her study rhythm; but if Isabel had any questions, he would carefully guide and repeatedly teach her until the problem was completely solved.
Isabel also enjoyed the one-on-one lessons with Aiwass. For her, learning was not stressful or torturous, but rather relaxing.
When Aiwass focused all his attention and energy on herself, carefully calculating, thinking and giving advice, Isabel would feel her heart become unprecedentedly peaceful.
It's like walking in the forest in the morning after a rainstorm... enjoying the comfortable feeling that the world seems to slow down and the sky becomes clear.
And Isabel is not the kind of girl who pretends that she doesn't know the knowledge even though she knows it; nor is she the kind of student who is distracted and doesn't listen to the class just because she sees Aiwass.
In this focused and relaxed learning state...
Aiwass spent a month to train himself a gold medal assistant!
It is now February 12th, and the full moon ceremony is just a few days away.
After they parted, they might not be able to stand together - even if Sherlock could accompany Aiwass to the Church as Aiwass's subordinate in the non-ministerial department, Isabel would definitely not be able to advance with them.
As the Minister without Portfolio of Avalon, it is certainly impossible for Aiwass to teach the country as a college student.
His status in Avalon is too high... This time when he goes to the Theocracy, he must enter the country through formal diplomatic channels under the name of a minister of state visiting, exchanging, and studying in the Theocracy.
This can also be regarded as a response to Avalon's friendly attitude towards the Theocracy.
It could be said that Aiwass was visiting the Eternal Pope on behalf of the Queen... In a sense, he was Avalon's ambassador to the Theocracy. He could also serve as a guarantee of peace, a token of friendship, a valuable hostage, and a deterrent to the Starlings—if the Starlings were truly desperate and ready to attack Avalon, Aiwass in the Theocracy could provide a quick reassurance.
Then you can’t just come and go as you please.
At least I can't come back openly.
Therefore, Aiwas planned to advance to the fourth energy level with Isabel before leaving Avalon.
...I can't just let the gold medal support I taught myself go solo without even playing in a duo queue!
After this promotion ceremony, they would probably have to settle at the fourth energy level for a while. Once both sides had digested the situation, perhaps Aiwass would return... and by then, they could all be promoted to the fifth energy level.
Although forming a team with too many people may result in being punished by missing the ceremony, we should still try to form a team of three if possible.
If everyone else pulls, but you don't, then isn't that a pure loss?
Maybe this is how Meg died in the original timeline - other countries can gather several level 5 to level 6 extraordinary people of different paths, but Avalon only has the path of authority, so Meg can't even find a reliable teammate.
Not to mention... the difficulty of the promotion ceremony from level three to level four will start to increase.
Even with a full moon ritual, failure and death could result in a death penalty.
In fact, according to reason, Aiwass should have gone to the Church long ago. At least he should have gone last month.
According to normal diplomatic etiquette, Avalon should have sent the Queen's confidants as soon as the war started.
But Aiwass was worried about Avalon and Isabel, so he stayed and didn't leave.
...Fortunately, the Eternal Pope fell asleep again within two days of his anger.
Since he hadn't arrived immediately, it was already considered rude... The Eternal Pope would have to apologize the next time he woke up. Aiwass, on the other hand, was not in a hurry.
Why not get promoted together with Sherlock and Isabel before leaving?
Aiwass said, "I'm already late, so I might as well skip class."
(End of this chapter)
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