Lalita's heart was pricked from Sirus's confessions. She would be lying if she wasn't tempted to respond to him. But she couldn't. Not yet, at least. So, she looked him in the eyes and asked a question.
"Are you are serious about your feelings for me?"(Lalita)
"Yes."(Sirus)
There was no hesitation in his eyes. Lalita thought his face that looked serious while stuck in her cleavage was cute. She continued.
"There is away, but it will not be easy. The Bastard, I am contracted to, prevents me from having other relationships. No, I'm the one who wrote the contract, but I never thought would ever enter a relationship willingly. Still, I placed a back door clause to annul the contract if certain conditions were met. To do that, you must work extra hard. The opponent you face is just too powerful. He is a god, after all."(Lalita)
Sirus didn't know what to say. Fight a god?? Is it even possible? He figured he would have an uphill battle to achieve his goals. But, fighting him seams like 'last boss battle' material. Still, he made up his mind to push through the adversity, quitting was not an option.
"You don't know what's possible until you try. I'm not against working hard, especially when I know what awaits me at the finish line."(Sirus)
There it is again!! The fire in his eyes is so bright it's distracting!! He is cute, passionate, and sincere. I'm glad fate had us to cross paths. I'm looking forward to what he will accomplish.
"Okay. Then I will impart the techniques. They will enhance your spirit if done correctly. It's a little awkward to train your spirit without the body, but it can be done. The reason it's nearly impossible to train the spirit without the body isn't that it's more complicated.
Body, spirit, and soul are the three-piece required for all sentient life. The body is the vessel of the soul. The soul contains the consciousness and memories of a person. The spirit, which contains the astral body, is the bridge between body and soul. It also provides the power need for the body and soul.
Without the body, the soul and spirit will move on to the next world. Without the soul, the body and spirit becomes an empty vessel. Without the spirit, the two will die as the bridge between the two was severed. Because spirit empowers the body, without the spirit, the body will wither away like a plant plucked from the earth. Likewise, the soul will also die.
So, the complication in you not having a body isn't in training. It's preventing your soul from dispersing and dying. But, you have a synthetic body in the dungeon heart. It lacks some characteristics of a normal body but makes up for it in others. The point is that even without a normal body, your ability to cultivate is possible. Without cultivating your spirit, you have no hope of beating that Bastard."(Lalita)
Sirus genuinely deliberated over the information she provided. He heard of people in his past life that could cultivate. They possessed powers enough to have countries leave them alone. Some of them also oppressed many people. Mainly because most believed 'Might makes right' nonsense. The feelings of his first life aside, Sirus had to admit that only through obtaining power could he protect the ones he cares for. After some more deliberation within himself, he made up his mind. Stubborn to a fault, when he decides something, he isn't easily swayed.
"If I cultivate, I can contend with a god? Does that mean that gods are cultivators?"(Sirus)
"Mostly, yes, but not always. Some god beast didn't cultivate like us, but they had their method to obtain divinity. When the spirit brakes through a certain threshold, it taps into the Cosmic Source. The Cosmic Source is the remains of the creators of the multiverses. It radiates powerful energies throughout the cosmos. Cosmic Source fueled the worlds with energies like; magic, light, darkness, divine, death the list is endless. Because energy and mass have a relationship of conversion from each other, everything in the multiverses derives from The Source.
The restrictions on mortals souls prevent the accumulation of certainty energies like divine power. Their spirit can't contain. Just like the elements and magic, the users that collects these powers must be able to hold and control it or death awaits. Do you understand, Sirus?"(Lalita the sexy teacher)
"I understand. So, because I don't have a normal body, I only need to strengthen my spirit? Unlike normal people who must strengthen both spirit and body?"(Sirus intelligence buffed)
"Yeah, that's right. Also, the dungeon core is at the level of a godly refined body. Your spirit is the only missing part, but with time and hard work, your spirit will match the core. When that day comes, even prime gods will tremble in your presence. On the day you beat The Bastard, I will respond to your feelings with my own. Is that fair?"(Lalita)
Sirus nodded his head, which just buried it deeper in her breast. He looked up and said.
"Okay, please pass your teachings onto me."(Sirus)
She brushed his hair aside and placed her index finger from her slender hand on his forehead. An enormous amount of magic power swelled around her before crashing into his mind. Oh, goddess!!! It's happening again!!
[Information download in progress...]
[Data transfer commenced... 12%... 34%... 76%... data transfer complete]
[Data is in a compressed format unsuitable for host... decompression in progress... please wait...]
[Data decompression complete...]
Information flooded his mind like a tsunami. The pressure inside his head was so high. He feared his head would explode. The feeling of the worst migraine assaulted his consciousness. Oh, how Sirus didn't miss this sensation.
"Aaaahhhhhhhh!!"(Sirus)
"It will pass soon. Hang in there, tuff guy."(Lalita)
Alice look at Sirus with worry. She understands he would be fine. Although painful, injections of information into the soul was the fastest and the most efficient method. It's just hard to watch. Like witnessing someone, you care about tortured.
"Haa... haa... finished, huh?"(Sirus the tired)
Sirus was wore out for the impact on his soul. Like overexerting yourself at the gym. He slumped into their embrace for support.
"So it seems. You did well. I will leave you in my daughter's care. It's time for me to go. Please, take care of Alice. She was delighted you came. I will check on you from time to time. Don't forget to work hard, okay?"(Lalita)
She released Sirus from her embrace. She turned around and prepared to exit. At that moment, Sirus remember something important he neglected to asked. He was physically and spiritually exhausted but still forced out the question.
"Wait!! Your name... please will you give me your name??!!"(Sirus)
A portal opened in front of her with a snap of her fingers. She hears his question right before passing through. She stopped briefly and said one sentence before breaking the plane of the portal and vanished.
"My name is Lalita."
Once again, they are the only persons present. Sirus sank to the ground. His whole being was exhausted. Alice sat next to him. She placed his head on her lap. He indulged in her affection and rested.
His mind was working on understanding the information she had passed to him. It was not an understatement to say it was enough for several lifetimes. It was like she gave him her entire understanding of cultivating. How many years had she been alive? Thousands? Millions? Sirus didn't know, but it felt like comprehension of this much information would be daunting. Maybe Alice can help?
"Alice, we are connected, right? Do we have a way for you to assist me in organizing the information your mother gave me? It's too much. I'm overwhelmed with the task of making it practically useful. If you can sift through the info to provide me the need knowledge, it would be beneficial."(Sirus)
"Sure, I can do that!! Do worry, Darling, in everything I'm your supporter. There is nothing I cannot or will not do to make your journey more bearable."(Alice)
She placed her hand on his head. With her eyes closed, she accessed his soul through the corridor linking them. Empowered by the massive data processors of the core, she arranged the information for Sirus. Everything organized and filed perfectly. It only took her minutes to complete her task.
"Done, Darling!! Is it better?"(Alice)
Sirus went through his soul again, and was shocked at her efficiency. He couldn't help being happy with such a competently wife. Sirus sat up to face Alice before responding.
"Alice, you are the best. What did I do to deserve someone as impressive as you? I feel that without you, I would be a hopeless idiot bubbling around blind. Meet you and your mother, Lalita, truly the most fortunate event of my life. I'm not trying to flatter you either. I'm truly grateful to have you. Please take care of me in the future. I may be an ignorant, stubborn man, but for you to choose me as your husband, my words are inadequate."(Sirus)
Sirus bowed his head to her after his confession. Alice smile. In her long life, he was the first to ever show sincere gratitude to her for her help. Many hosts treated her like a program. Some thought she was a cheat in the system. Many never interacted with her other than for their convenience. Sirus was the first to treat her like a person. Even when her personality was seal, and she acted mechanically. In his eyes, she was just like him.
"Please raise your head!! We are a team, right? You wish for us to work together without barriers between. So, you don't need to show gratitude for me doing what's a given. We each can work hard on our part and advance further then individually. So, likewise, I will be in your care, my husband!!"(Alice)
Oh, we keep saying we are married, but we need to enjoy our honeymoon. Oh, how could you be so neglectful of your new bride's night. Honestly, the worst husband in history!!! Ahhh!!!
"What is with that face you are make, Darling? It looks somewhere between sorrow and sinister."(Alice)
"Alice, you said we could manipulate this space freely?"(Sirus)
"Yep, all you have to do is connect your soul to this space and use your magic power to change it. Why?"(Alice)
"I want to show you something amazing on our bridal night. You don't mind, do you?"(Sirus)
"N-n-night??!! I forgot about that!!! O-okay!!! I'm prepared for this. Sure show me what you will."(Alice)
Sirus has her close her eyes to make it a surprise. Then, Sirus imagine the desired structure, scenery, lighting, and more. Using his magic, he changed the landscape and constructed buildings and furnishings. It took him a while to get everything the way he wishes before quietly picking up Alice in a princess carry.
"Alright, Alice, you can open your eyes now."(Alice)
Alice slowly opened her her eyes to behold a scene that took her breath away...