Chapter 535: Not Found (2/2)
”I am glad for the invitation, D-daisuke. And I apologize if I will not be able to come on your journey. The tribe is still in its early phase and there's a lot of Barbarian refugees needing a guide. I promise that once you return from your journey, I will not hesitate to remain by your side.” Although she almost stuttered at saying my name, Ophelia eventually found the courage to say everything in her mind.
And to answer that, I kindly smiled at her. ”Un. Do what you must. I will return, no. We will return for the two of you.”
Soon after that, we went on our way to scour this world for a woman that might or might not be here anymore.
It's a favor and who knows? That Sergei might even become a Divinity as well. More Divinity on our side was a welcome addition. And if he ended up becoming an enemy instead…
I would have a card to use against him.
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A day later, everyone returned to the place we set to meet up.
Unfortunately, none of them found the Hermit.
Most likely, she already left this world after the events that led to the banishment of the Dark World denizens who were trying to encroach the world.
Whether she had a Space Vessel with her or not, we had no idea. Even Yumiko, who was somewhat excited to see the Hermit again, was down. That woman helped her a lot during her Hero days in this world and… perhaps, she wanted to return the help she received by also helping the Hermit reunite with her father if that's what she wished.
After comforting her and the others who were feeling down because of it, we all returned to Earth to prepare for our departure.
Lexie and Ophelia returned to their world. Naturally, I didn't leave them empty-handed.
I gave them one Portaclone each.
Due to the Shared Growth, the two of them had already reached the 2nd Realm of their Transcendent Pathway just like everyone else. Although they wouldn't be able to summon a Rank 3 Transcendent clone with only their inherent Source Energy, I left them a lot of Energy Stones we picked up in the Ancient Ruins.
Moreover, since Lexie also adapted to an Elemental-type Pathway, I left her Mystical Gems compatible with her main Element. As for Ophelia, I left her a bunch of weapons with sealed Weaponsouls to pick from. If she couldn't unseal the first one then she would have more choices.
She already has a Weaponforce but like Yuko and the others, she fell short on awakening a consciousness on her weapon, hence, it was almost impossible for her to create her own Weapon Path. Her chance was to unseal a weapon with a Weaponsoul to increase her prowess.