After we all got thoroughly cleaned up to the point where finding even a single spec of dirt would pose a difficulty to me, even with how much my perception improves thanks to Bonger. While I still felt a bit conflicted about inviting someone else into our love nest, I can't say it didn't feel good to have one additional person tending to our needs.
Only when the cloth gathered all the remaining water from our bodies, did we manage to push Leila away and force her to recultivate her early stages through the insights that I bestowed on her. Being spiritual attainment level cultivator just like us, she was still a far cry from our level in terms of strength, agility or reaction time. If I want her to take Stella's place as a Sect Master, she needs to be able to enforce her will without relying on any kind of backing!
With our toy out of our heads, we could finally sit down in the mansion's garden and talk while leisurely sipping on the tea. Before we sat down, Eve proposed to open up one of the bottles of wine that we carried with us on our adventure only to forget about it completely, but since I have some important topic to discuss with her, I kindly refused her offer.
"Do you have any problems with participating? I know I asked this several times already, but I need to be completely sure that you are fine with it."
With my head resting on Eve's lap, I had a great view at the minute changed appearing on her expression.
"Yeah, I'm only worried if I won't appear to be too strong. I hope you will come running to my help if that will be the case!"
Looking down right into my eyes, she smiled lovingly while gently brushing her hand through my hair.
"You know that I would kill anyone daring to even think about doing you any harm. Anyway, do you think that I should breakthrough right now?"
While I'm far more informed about all the intricacies of the system, the most important point for our relationship is that as soon as I break through, Eve will be able to do the same. That means that just by breaking through, I will have to invest a sizeable amount of my points in my wisdom stat only to make sure that our cultivation won't stray on the wrong path.
"You are worried about my cultivation and being unable to comprehend all the new options? Isn't it better to just do it right away and get it done with?"
With her head shifting to the side to rest on her own shoulder, I couldn't believe how cute this simple action of hers could be. But what was far more important was the point that she brought. What I was even worried about? Considering how much damage the shockwave ability did, I don't think that I should be worried about the sect by reaching the first stage of the mage path.
Hmm… Bonger, will upgrading you cause a violent reaction?
"Blop!"
"Upgrading process is divided into three phases."
"The first phase takes two hours and will cause the host to fall unconscious. While there will be a great number of energy fluctuations, it will be contained within the host body."
"The second phase will take about two days with various parts of the system gradually starting up with the host gaining access to them."
"The third phase will take a full day and might cause energy fluctuations outside of the host body. It's advised to enter a secluded area during that time."
"Before the third phase concludes, it's advisable to not use newly acquired tools, abilities and paths."
Wait, since when did Bonger got so generous with the information that I asked for? Well, it's not like I could upgrade it earlier with all the events that were taking place, but still! I think I lost at least a year of my lifespan worrying about this matter!
"I think you are right. For some reason, I just got it to explain the process of breaking through to me… Can you hug me? I will be unconscious for the next two hours."
With nothing else to worry about, I swiftly make my decision. There is no one in the whole sect that can threaten us for now. As long as outsiders won't come knocking on the sect doors, there is nothing to worry about! In case something bad happens during the time that I won't be able to use my system, we can still have Leila to protect us, not to speak about Stella!
"Sure, have a nice sleep!"
Smiling lovingly, Eve leans forward and places a gentle kiss on my forehead.
Aww… I know that sex is great and all, but this kind of delicate love is something I always strived for!
Bonger, let's get rolling!
"Blop!"
"Unknown command."
Ugh, you really know how to break the mood…
Bonger, I want to start your upgrade.
"Blop!"
"Upgrading process confirmed."
"Hang in tight!"
What is the fricking hell… Why it doesn't respond to my obvious commands but still to act all cool with me? This is bulls.."