Chapter 104 - 2.65 [END]

The fact that she was nobody else but that legendary figure. Just hearing her story made him unconsciously want to cry due to the amount of sympathy he harbored towards the Host. However, he really couldn't afford to tell her about everything just yet.

He was also caught in his own dilemma. The fact that such an important figure fell into his hands. If he made one single wrong mistake, then that person would definitely.. come to pull the plug of his life support out.

"...Okay. Since you are my System, and I will be stuck with you for a long, long time.. Once again, I want to enforce our cooperation. When we first met, I just took all of this as a fun trip, I didn't have anything to reach for. But now.. I have a gist of what I want to achieve, what I want to do." Xu Jiaqi said.

The System was pleasantly surprised after hearing that. He took Xu Jiaqi's response as a desire to form trust between them. Not only a System and his Host, but having a bond other than work.

[Of course, Host! Host is the best!] The System cheerfully said.

"Now then, what should I do now? I want to rush into the next world as fast as possible.. There really isn't any other way for me to progress other than doing agent work for now, right?"

[Well- to be completely honest, isn't it better if Host relaxes while you do your missions? Although I sometimes warn you to stay on track.. It would be better for you in the long run if you managed your pace properly. You don't have to rush towards.. an unforeseeable goal in the future. I will make sure to tell you if there is something new that you can discover that is related to your goal.]

'You're.. right. I guess I'm just so shocked over all of this." Xu Jiaqi rambled as she broke into a laughter.

The System heaved a relieved sigh, seeing the Host smile like usual.

Yes. He had to keep her stable. If her awakening happened much earlier than it was supposed to.. Then everything would fall apart. He couldn't let that happen.

How could such a heavy task fall on him? He would never know. But he was determined to do his job correctly. As best as he could.

"How much time does the Main System need to process everything? Also, I can modify my System space, right?"

[It should be approximately.. in a week or so. That's the minimum required time, since this is a quite large case. Your soul will also need recuperation, and this time should be enough for it to stabilize. About the System space, yes, you are able to modify the interior and all that just with your thoughts. Please make yourself as comfortable as you wish here.] The System answered in a clear and concise voice.

"Great. I will start designing the entire place up, then." Xu Jiaqi stretched her body, beginning to use her mind to spawn several necessities. She had fun with her mind, and within a short time, many items were neatly arranged.

Xu Jiaqi hummed a happy tune as she finished up her temporary abode. Then, the System suddenly came back to her and sent a notification window down her way.

[Ah, Host. There is another rewards that the Main System decided to give you. Other than the soul orbs from the world, which has been absorbed into your soul, I also retrieved a pair of swords!] The System announced.

"...Why are all the rewards for fighting? Well, considering fantasy worlds, that may provide great assistance to me, but still.." Xu Jiaqi commented. She wasn't complaining, though. The items were cool, and she liked wielding it. She could feel the overwhelming aura that poured out of it. This kind of thing couldn't have been spewed out of normal weapons. The weight of the power was transmitted to her very well.

[Cloud's Ascent <Prototype>

-The pair of swords were created by a legendary blacksmith back when he was still young. Due to his lacking skills at that time, the swords he envisioned were never born. The pair is split into two, the Cloud and the Water. The more the Water is utilized, the heavier the Cloud will be. Similarly, the more the Cloud is utilized, the lighter the Water will be. The user must find a correct balance in the dual wielding. The usage can't be maximized due to it only being a prototype. Can be refined with the correct set of conditions. Binds to one being and will not be able to be wielded by someone else. Current owner: Xu Jiaqi.]

The pair of swords emitted a cold blue light, and had a golden tassel on the edge of their handles. They were very similar to each other, but there were markings of their respective name on the handles, letting the holder know which one was which.

"..Hm. It sounds fancy. These swords.. are incomplete, right? At least it's not a trial item like the fan.." Xu Jiaqi analyzed the weapons with twinkling eyes. "However, I only know the basics of swordsmanship. Zenith did teach me some, and I also learned from seeing him. But.. for the most part, magic will be much more efficient."

[Host, why don't you try learning swordsmanship while you are in this space? I will grant you the facilities to do that, it will be part of your rewards.] The System suggested.

"Learning to fight? Sure thing, I was scared that I will get bored in this space while waiting anyway. Can I really learn anything substantial within a week, though?"

[Just hammer in the basics and wing the rest by yourself, Host! You are an expert at making things up, do the same for the swords!"]

Xu Jiaqi's eyebrows twitched. Indeed, she was such a person, but having it be said to her straight up like this felt a bit weird.

"En, let me train for the rest of the time I have. Who knows what will happen in the future?" Xu Jiaqi shrugged the matter off.

The System, having received the approval, went on his way to set the training grounds up. Xu Jiaqi entered the start of her trials, and ended up being tutored harshly by the teaching system implemented.

Even so, despite all the suffering and troubles, she was able to get to a rather high level of understanding with how the swords worked. For the time being, it was enough.

Soon, one week passed in the blink of an eye.. Xu Jiaqi was notified of the end of the session.