“Fine, fine, fine, just trust her then.”
Samimi shrugged lazily, not wanting to say more.
But deep down, she didn’t really think the Saintess would harm anyone. She put on a cold front, but in reality, she had no words to argue back.
The Saintess wasn’t a fool; she was a power unto herself within Teachyan.
She couldn’t wait to have Sashafa and herself bound to her side to consolidate her faction’s strength.
The Saint Blade Walkers were the Saintess’s future. If she wanted to retire in glory, she had to cultivate a powerful successor.
Meanwhile, her own Nun of Atonement and Beastperson Nun had already become the Saintess Makima’s black hands—what they called the Whip of the Faction.
The Whip of the Faction wasn’t an official title; it was a special role for dirty work. She knew far too many of the Saintess’s dark secrets.
Of course, the pay for working for the Saintess was very generous. In return, she had already received two legendary Skill books.
The Saintess’s successor and her black hands were the Earl’s Lady’s daughter and the Outland Girl, so how could she ever harm the Earl’s Lady?
Samimi slowly got up like a sluggish worm, dragged herself out of bed, and walked outside a few steps to breathe in some fresh air.
“Isn’t the girl making potions today?” The Earl’s Lady caught up and asked.
“You’re even more annoying than my mom.” Samimi grit her teeth in irritation.
“I am your mom!” the Earl’s Lady shouted back.
“Exactly. No wonder you’re so naggy.” Samimi sighed helplessly.
She didn’t go to make potions; instead, she returned to her room and pulled out another legendary Skill book, planning to learn it all at once.
This Skill book was the Saintess Makima’s reward for her mission. This wasn’t a gift—it was what she deserved.
Last time, the book the Saintess gave her was 【Cherub’s Blessing】. Honestly, that Skill wasn’t very useful—too niche to live up to the “legendary” label.
She hoped this new Skill book wouldn’t disappoint; otherwise, she’d definitely write back to complain.
“Daughter, what are you doing?” The Earl’s Lady called from outside again.
“Stop bothering me! I’m studying! You take Niubao to town to buy some spices!” Samimi shouted back.
“All right, Niubao, let’s go.” The Earl’s Lady wasn’t angry and led Niubao to town.
“Phew.” Samimi exhaled deeply, a helpless smile appearing at the corner of her mouth.
She didn’t dislike the noisy atmosphere or having a nagging mother around.
It reminded her of her previous life—a lonely, failed novelist who couldn’t even be filial to her own mother before dying.
“Assist me, study.”
Samimi slapped her cheeks and opened the Skill book, giving herself a mental focus buff before beginning to study.
On the first page of the Skill book was the name: 【Cherub’s Blessing】.
A Skill name full of divine imagery—would this finally satisfy the lazy millipede?
This was a divine auxiliary Skill, but Samimi hoped it was a magical Skill.
Because now, with the Thorn Crown, she could also cast magic on her teammates. Magic in her hands was already auxiliary magic—there was no distinction anymore between magic and Support Techniques.
Magic had usage limits, so it was definitely stronger than auxiliary magic.
But there were very few universal magic Skills she could learn, let alone an orange-tier legendary universal magic.
“Heh, so that’s how it is, fei xia xian, so that’s how it is.”
Samimi’s study process of Support Techniques went much smoother this time. She didn’t almost go mad like last night.
After sitting at her desk for a few hours, she had completely grasped it.
She could even eat some snacks to stave off hunger while studying—so relaxed. Indeed, Support Techniques were her specialty.
By dusk, she had finished learning, and the orange Skill book dissolved into magic particles.
Samimi had successfully comprehended her third legendary Skill book.
“Niubao, let’s test it out.”
She stepped out of her room and waved for Niubao to come over. Together, they headed to the open space behind the chapel.
“What are you doing, daughter?”
But the Earl’s Lady was even faster than Niubao, swarming after them like a fly for a look.
“Earl’s Lady, I’ll show you why I’m not working today.”
Samimi pointed at her mother with a confident smirk, completely rebellious and determined not to work today.
“[Thorn Crown].”
She first activated her core Skill and placed the crown on Niubao’s head.
“[Magic upon Magic].”
Then she shouted and planted herself firmly, striking the rune staff onto the ground to cast the newly mastered legendary magic.
Samimi’s rune staff could also be considered a staff to some degree, though its enhancement effect wasn’t as strong as a magic tome. But today was just a test; no need to be too serious.
“!”
Niubao noticed the golden sword at her waist beginning to glow as it slowly gathered.
The blade was now covered by a pure blue magic, transforming into a blue light sword.
“?” Niubao’s face was full of doubt.
Her confusion wasn’t from not understanding, but because even Niubao could see this—it was just weapon enchantment.
Exactly! Magic upon Magic was a universal enchantment Skill.
In common terms, this magic should be called 【Magic Corrosion】.
Magic? Enchantment?
Okay, Samimi admitted it sounded weird, tongue-twisting, and meaningless.
But the truly meaningless part was the effect.
The blue pure magic coating Niubao’s sword wasn’t any natural element, nor was it heretical.
Pure magic was the raw elemental magic absorbed by the magic user during meditation. It had no attribute, no additional power, and barely strengthened weapons—it was purely a glowing effect.
Usually, pure magic was absorbed into the user’s body before transforming into various innate magical powers and healing light.
That was the meaningless part. Samimi already had one enchantment Skill—Saint Weiwei Phantom Sword, or 【Thorn Enchantment】 for short.
Thorn Enchantment gave Niubao’s sword 【Magic Corrosion】, allowing it to break through enemy magic shields. Very effective.
So why learn this meaningless Magic upon Magic enchantment?
Sigh! It actually had its use!
“Niubao, swing a few strikes forward and see.” Samimi smiled.
“Got it.” Niubao obeyed, fiercely slashing several times ahead.
“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”
The pure magic on the golden sword erupted into several streams of blue energy, shooting out.
“Wow! Amazing!” The Earl’s Lady exaggerated her praise.
This was the power of Magic Corrosion—granting a mid-range offensive Skill called [Magic Slash].
Although this kind of magic slash wasn’t very powerful and didn’t work well against magic shields or heavy armor, if the enemy was a normal mortal warrior, it was an extremely efficient crowd-clearing Skill.
“Awesome!” Niubao was delighted with the magic enchantment, performing rapid slashes that created waves of blue magic sword dances—very cool.
Did Magic upon Magic actually improve my beloved Niubao’s combat power? Samimi didn’t know, couldn’t say.
But it definitely boosted Niubao’s style and coolness factor tremendously!
Cool! Awesome! Badass!
Isn’t that why I crossed over to this other world?
If not for the cool factor, I would’ve long ago smashed the Slaying Demon Sword on my back and, like Bemore, started developing Armor-Piercing Flame Bullets and Staff-Gun Devices.
What use are Gathering Slash and Ascending Dragon Slash? Use once, feel great once—aren’t they just for looking cool?