Ignoring the irritable little ghost, Maggie suddenly began to observe Roy and the little ghost carefully, feeling that they were a little different from before.
The Roy and the little ghost in front of me were noticeably larger than before, their light was more solid, and even the art style seemed much more refined.
It's probably the difference between a rough, simple line drawing and a chibi-style figure.
Have you all grown up?
Maggie asked, her face full of curiosity.
"It's not about growing up! Elemental spirits don't grow up, they only level up, advancing from lower to higher ranks."
The little ghost's eyes were full of disdain; she looked at Maggie as if she were looking at a human who lacked common sense.
"We have absorbed most of Bella's soul fire. Now, both Roy and I are level four low-level elemental spirits."
When Roy heard what the little ghost said, he nodded in agreement.
"Yes, Maggie, thanks to you, we're one step closer to becoming high-ranking elves!"
His tone was lively, as if the matter made Roy very happy, and even telling Maggie this good news made him happy.
That's wonderful.
Maggie was also overjoyed, but also felt a little guilty. She had been so busy lately that she hadn't had time to pay attention to them, and she didn't even know that they had quietly gone from being level 2 spirits to level 4 spirits.
"And I've also found the water elemental spirit you asked me to find, but it's in the hands of a human who looks really malicious! I'll definitely find a way to rescue him!"
The little ghost was filled with indignation when he talked about this, and even the white cloth covering him fluttered faster.
"However, I've always been curious about one thing: the magic book clearly states that a mage's contract can be dissolved, so why did the elemental spirit of the Sage of Tabor's contract, who is also your good friend, disappear along with it?"
"We still haven't had time to terminate the contract."
Maggie hesitated before asking the question, feeling like she was reopening the wounds of the little ghost, but this matter had indeed troubled her for a long time.
To her surprise, the little ghost's first reaction was not to fly into a rage and erupt in anger, but to fall silent for a long time, seemingly unsure of what to say.
Roy's eyes lit up, and she blurted out the whole thing before the little ghost could stop her.
"Because a real name contract and a forced slave contract are different!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell into a deathly silence. The little ghost froze, and the white cloth stopped moving, as if it had been petrified.
"?"
Maggie tilted her head, and for some reason, she vaguely understood the difference.
"So, Roy, you really can't just tell other people your elf's name, right?"
She could only weakly hold her forehead.
"Yes, but you're Roy's good friend. You told Roy your name, so Roy should reciprocate. Besides, Maggie is a very kind human being. I can sense that you won't hurt me."
Roy nodded vigorously, flew to Maggie, and revealed an angelic, healing smile.
"!"
In a moment of distraction, Maggie felt that she would be good to Roy for the rest of her life.
"...Never mind, I knew I couldn't hide it."
For the first time, the little ghost showed a sorrowful expression. Two crystal tears hung under DouDou's eyes, giving off a half-dead feeling that was fine as long as she was alive, and even being dead wouldn't hurt.
It seems that all previous efforts were in vain, causing the little ghost to become withdrawn.
"The contract between humans and elemental spirits can be broken in many ways, except by the contract holder. But the contract between Roy and you, the contract of true name, cannot be broken, not even until death."
The little ghost was extremely serious, speaking in a very earnest tone, stubbornly wanting a guarantee from Maggie.
"So you must live well! No matter what happens!"
Maggie wanted to make a promise, but considering her current situation, she fell silent for a moment before slowly speaking.
"I will try my best, I will do everything I can to survive."
She dared not make empty promises, for it would trouble her conscience.
Even if she had told him what the little ghost wanted, perhaps he would have helped her more diligently in the future.
"I know."
The little ghost wasn't too surprised by Maggie's attitude, but she looked at Roy with complicated eyes, and then sized her up.
“You are indeed a madman, but I have to admit that you are also a kind human being. Roy is right.”
“Even though the elemental spirits hate gods and their followers, I will do everything in my power to help you become a god so that Roy can be safe. My abilities are far greater than you can imagine.”
“I know you’ve already figured it out. I’m not an ordinary elemental spirit. Once I’m promoted back to a higher-level spirit, I can do more than you can imagine. So work hard, Maggie.”
The little ghost held his short arms in a serious manner, saying things that sounded like bragging, but Maggie knew very well that he was telling the truth.
However, Maggie was still somewhat surprised that he would open up to her and say these things.
Before today, although the little ghost seemed to be getting along peacefully with her, it was only because of Roy that she ran away. Otherwise, she would have run away long ago.
Of course, it's also because of Roy now, only much more sincere.
"So, you wouldn't happen to be some big shot recorded in the general history of the mainland, would you?"
Perhaps because the topic was too heavy, Maggie touched her chin, suddenly revealed a mischievous smile, glanced suspiciously at the little ghost, and spoke in a teasing tone.
"no!"
The little ghost refuted Maggie's guess without hesitation.
"Huh? It's not like that after all?"
Maggie was surprised.
"Don't make wild guesses. There's no record of me in the history of the mainland. I am..."
The little ghost almost exploded from a slip of the tongue, but luckily he stopped himself at the crucial moment, leaving Maggie itching to know what he was going to say next.
"Don't be so curious! If I can really obtain godhood, then I'll tell you! If you want to know my real name then, I'll offer it to you with both hands."
The little ghost flew away haughtily, landing back beside Roy.
Roy watched the little ghost and Maggie talk with a detached, gossipy expression the whole time. It was impossible to tell from her expression whether she understood or not, or whether she was just enjoying the show.
Wow, this is the first time I've heard you say so much on your own initiative.
Roy patted the little ghost's head, unable to stop sighing.
"???"
The little ghost was stunned when it was photographed, but quickly turned pink again, looking quite adorable.
"No...it's nothing...it's just that she's very important to you..."
His tone was awkward and he stammered, completely unlike the domineering manner he had displayed towards Maggie just moments before.
"..."
Maggie sometimes has this feeling that she should be under the car, not inside it, like right now.
Who could be more of a third wheel than her?
"That's enough, it's impolite to show off any more."
Maggie forced a smile and said with a stiff face.
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