Chapter 300 - Glory City (2/2)
Nik instantly activated his [Life Vision] and the feedback made him frown. Unlike everything he had seen until now, the strange objects or figures contained two energies. One unknown yet constant in every single one of the objects while the other force was a variable. Some boasted elemental energy of various kinds while the other ones boasted an energy signature similar to the Hamon but on a higher scale in terms of quality.
”What are these?”
Ray inquired the armored youth as the duo attracted every bit of attention as their's were attracted to the people of this world.
”These are spirits,” The youth replied in a whisper and continued explaining, ”The spirits have been available to us the moment we reach six years old.”
The youth did not delve into a further explanation as he gestured towards a red-bricked home, ”This is my home. Please come in.”
As the duo entered into the room, the people on the streets still stunned by the duo's appearance couldn't help but discuss vividly.
Meanwhile, within the house, Ray finally had the time to execute a proper form of mind control over the youth. Not only that, but Ray also shared the experience of his 'modern world' and its views to make the armored youth draw a clear and concise comparison between the two worlds and understand the triggers that might harm them in this world. Ray had not planned to demolish the mind of the youth in such a manner, but the appearance of the so-called 'spirits' did serve to spook him.
It took less than half-an-hour and when Ray was done, the youth had a dazed expression while he spoke in whispers, ”I am an uneducated guardsman, so, my knowledge regarding the existence of spirits is quite limited. I only know that the spirits 'exist'. They always have.
The spirits come in a number of sizes and shapes. From a blade of grass to mightiest swords. But, not all spirits are suitable for helping us survive. So, citizens with potential spirits are recruited by various organizations to perform various activities.
I am a part of the City Lord's Mansion. But that is basic information. You can get it everywhere. What you need to beware is that unlike your modern world, this society holds women and beauty at an extremely high and low pedestal simultaneously.
Your beauty can be your undoing. Even though there are laws, nobody follows them as strictly as in your world.”
The youth continued blankly, ”What I meant to express is that the laws and regulations are not the decision-makers in this city. It is the people. Powerful ones.
Fortunately, the City Lord is a just one and more often than not, takes measures in the interest of the city and its people instead of his own clan and family.”
It only took a moment for Nik and Ray to digest the words. The strong ones ruled. While Nik easily adapted, Ray also followed quickly since he already knew that in his world, the richest made the rules.
It seemed legit enough.
”If you wish to join the Holy Orchid Institute, you will have to have a minimum Rank 20 Spirit Master Cultivation.”
The youth finally spoke the words that simply couldn't register themselves to the duo's minds. Nik and Ray looked at each other blankly before Ray sighed softly. Understanding the whole situation would require her to dismantle the youth's memories.
”I am sorry... I will make sure that you aren't hurt in the harem,” Ray spoke up and finally, after another half-an-hour, the situation was slightly clearer to the duo.
Spirits! The same thing as Asmodeus, Lilith and the unnamed one within his spiritual world.
As Ray concluded the explanation, Nik nodded and asked a few minutes of break. They both needed it. If the explanations were true, then this world might as well be a treasure trove.