147 Wealth of Knowledge (2/2)

Zeus smiles at me.

”Yes. It is the same, but it is also not, Max. There is a real reason why we separate our consciousness and spirit from the body. It is not just to prevent people like you from reading our mind and controlling our thoughts. Did you find anything useful?”

I return his gaze. I didn't promise that I wouldn't try to download his memory. But like Zephyr before, his mind is empty. Even a blank slate or a clone would have something in their head.

”And you are not going to tell me the real reason for that, are you, Zeus?”

I question and return his smile.

Zeus knows a lot more things than Zephyr since he is very old. I can see what his age is. That is one of my superpowers.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click for visiting.

I am like a newborn compare to his age. That is how old he really is.

Zeus is also a lot more cautious than Zephyr, as she basically spills everything right after I promise her that I would do something for her in return.

She also trusts me explicitly in keeping my promise.

Of course, I will keep it, but a normal person would have some doubts about that. Zephyr didn't bother to have any doubt, citing that thinking about nonsenses makes her brain hurt.

Is there a brain in there?

Sometimes it seems that there is. Most of the time there isn't.

As a matter of fact, Zephyr is lying on her side across the couch, gorging herself on snacks and watching television. And where did she get all those things and foods from, you may ask?

I certainly didn't give her them.

Zephyr got them from her inventory.

The inventory is a similar to a spatial dimension I have, but it didn't require any medium like a storage ring. It just exists because she is a Gamer.

That is with a capital G.

I am not kidding. She is blessed with the Power of a Gamer. It was granted to her when she first gained her power. It means that she actually has two powers.

The Power of Ice and the Power of a Gamer.

”Of course not, Max. Just like the boss, you and I have a mutual agreement. I will help you with what you need me to for a price. And the things you want the most is my knowledge, so it would be foolish of me to offer it all to you just because you give me this new body.”

Zeus responses.

Shifty bastard. But I guess Zeus is right. His brain contains the wealth of knowledge I desperately want, and for him to just give it all to me like that, I wouldn't respect him and his intelligence.

”By the way, Max. How are you able to contain my consciousness?”

Zeus asks. He is curious.

”How about an exchange of information?”

I offer. It is the same offer that I have give to Zephyr, and thanks to it, I have learned much.

I did know some stuff about the separation of mind, body and soul. It is actually the required first step towards cultivation.

Unfortunately, Zephyr doesn't really know the process herself since the System just does it for her as soon as she reaches the required level.

That is kind of cheating.

”Of course, Max, but not for something like this. The knowledge doesn't help me achieve my goal. And besides, I'm sure Zephyr will tell me if I asked without requiring me paying anything in return.”

Zeus then glances at Zephyr while I kick myself mentally.

I should have dumped Zephyr somewhere far away from Zeus, so I can leech off some information for free.

”Max uses a monster core to store our consciousness. A blank one. I don't know how get gets one, so don't ask me.”

Zephyr responses, somewhat annoyed at Zeus bothering her.

”I see. That is interesting.”

Zeus acknowledges and returns his attention to me. I didn't mind his undivided attention as my mind is also preoccupied with the amount of information streaming down in front of my eyes.

”I am very curious of how you manage to get your hand on one, Max. A blank monster core allows you to create any kind of monsters. I would love to have a few if you have any spare. In return, I will teach you how to create monsters. They are very useful as shock troops.”

Zeus offers.

I smile and accept the offer. It actually doesn't really cost me anything to give him monster cores, and I would get plenty in return. With the knowledge of how to create monsters using monster core, I am sure I can expand on it.

”I will give you as many as you want, Zeus. I am not cheap about such thing, and I hope you can do the same.”

I response.

Zeus nods in understanding.

”As long as we both understand, Max. But not right now as I need to fully test my power in this avatar of yours. The lack of spiritual connection is very troubling. Perhaps the problem will be rectified one day soon, hm?”

Zeus responses and requests Zephyr to join him for sparring.

She growls in annoyance but leaps off the couch and drawls her weapon.

It is a beautiful bluish scythe, pointing downwards while curving around her slender body.

She is standing on the sharp edge as her hand grip the long handle.

Zeus drawls his weapon as well. A double edge-blade on both ends, sparking with electricity. He spins it expertly in his palm and around his body as he tests his reflexes.

It should be as good as his original body, if not more.

Machine reacts faster than biology, I believe. But their powers seem to break this law, so I am actually unsure.

”Seems slower that what I am used to, but I suppose it is good enough for now. By the way, don't you have things you need to do, Max? I am interest in how you are going to save the humans of this world.”

Zeus comments.

I will do that as soon as I watch the sparring between two Power Users. It would be the first time since I am not a Power User.

They probably realized that by now, but they didn't bother to ask me about it.

Zephyr jumps up into the air before slashing downwards at Zeus with her oversize scythe, splitting the earth into the horizon as she misses.

Legion tells me that the slash is several thousand meters deep. That is… impressive for an imitation. It is not the real weapon, which probably slash hundreds of thousands meter deep.

Enough to cut a planet in half.

Zephyr lands next to me before glancing at me with her deep icy blue eyes.

She seems like a different person in combat. Her usual cheerful demeanor is gone.

”By the way, Max. If you break your promise to me, I will castrate you.”