NOVEL NEXT Chapter 41:
Chapter 41: I Want to Be Like You:
[In the seventh year of simulation, you are 21 years old. You are progressing steadily as an elite mage. Both your mental power and magical strength have increased significantly. Your hidden strength is astounding.]
[The first day of the new year has arrived, and you notice that the witch appears slightly more “human” than before.]
[This makes you both happy and regretful.]
[You are happy because the witch’s shattered and damaged heart still holds the potential for repair.]
[You are regretful because the difficulty of repairing it is almost insurmountable, like a hell-level challenge. After two months of effort, you’ve only managed to evoke a faint ripple in her emotions.]
[Fortunately, the witch’s body, once on the verge of collapse, has been successfully saved by your care.]
[With your treatment and two months of proper nutrition, her frail frame has recovered. She is no longer the emaciated figure she was at the beginning.]
[Spring leaves emerge, and the earth revives.]
[The new spring has arrived.]
[Your life revolves around a consistent cycle of meditating on spiritual power, delving into new magic, and teaching Krisha.]
[Occasionally, you visit the Magicians Association in the city center to purchase extraordinary materials and gather information. You hear that the Church of God has repelled the aliens on the border.]
[Afterward, you return home and resume your studies in magic.]
[You begin to contemplate how to further train Krisha so that she can survive independently in this world, even if you are no longer by her side.]
The winter snow has melted, and the vibrant spirit of spring bursts forth.
The heavy snow that once blanketed Allenson City has disappeared completely. Bright spring sunlight floods the city, casting golden rays on everything in need of warmth. Even the dead trees in the corners of the courtyard begin to sprout new buds in silence.
Xu Xi sat at the courtyard entrance.
The archway overhead creates natural shade, blocking the sun and casting a cool shadow over him.
“The first step in training Krisha was to ensure she could protect herself. That goal is nearly achieved. In six months, she will advance to the level of a formal mage.”
“An official mage can wield level 1 to level 3 magic. At her level, Krisha’s talent is nearly unmatched among her peers.”
“She can easily handle ordinary people, and even against mages of the same level, she will hold her own.”
“Now, it’s time to prepare for the second step.”
Beneath the shaded archway, Xu Xi holds a thick magic book in his hand. His eyes were slightly closed as he fell into deep thought.
For Krisha to develop an independent personality and thrive without fear of persecution, certain issues must be resolved as soon as possible.
The most pressing problem was her demon bloodline.
Objectively, Krisha was obedient and well-behaved. She has no thoughts of harming others and feels uneasy even approaching strangers, let alone causing harm.
But this world was far from reasonable.
The gods govern the earth, and the churches act as their eyes and ears. In a society where everyone worships the gods and regards demons as enemies, anyone with even the slightest demonic connection was treated as a threat.
It was nearly impossible for Krisha to integrate into human society. Unless—
“She becomes so strong that no one dares question her, or she convinces others that she has no ties to demons.”
Xu Xi murmurs to himself.
The former was nearly unattainable.
Even if everything in this simulation progresses perfectly, Xu Xi has no hope of becoming a god, let alone defeating all gods.
The latter, however, has potential.
“This world’s methods of identifying demons are surprisingly primitive and crude.”
“At first, I assumed there would be inspections of souls, bloodlines, or even metaphysical concepts.”
“But based on the information I’ve gathered, both the Magicians Association and the Church of God rely solely on physical appearance to identify demons.”
“In other words, if I can conceal Krisha’s demonic traits, she can present herself as a normal human.”
“Additionally, demons have never been known to wield magic. If questioned, Krisha could use her magic to prove her innocence.”
Xu Xi contemplates this possibility and finds it feasible.
Of course, he knows such a disguise won’t deceive the gods above.
But Xu Xi’s requirements were modest.
He merely wanted Krisha to explore the outside world, interact with people, and grow emotionally. Her fragile and sensitive heart shouldn’t become dependent on him alone.
If Krisha’s activities remain limited, the likelihood of discovery could be minimized.
“I’ll ask her opinion.”
…
[Simulation, seventh year, spring.]
[The witch is growing more powerful. To address the risk of her being discovered, you begin devising ways to conceal her demonic traits.]
[You ask Krisha for her opinion. If she insists on not hiding her traits, you are prepared to respect her choice. However, her response surprises you.]
[“I want… I want to be like my master.”]
[It’s not that she wants to become human; she wants to become like you, because you are human.]
…
[Simulation, seventh year, summer.]
[Through constant meditation, Krisha’s mental power improves, allowing her to break through to the level of a formal mage.]
[Your witch is now a formal mage.]
…
[Simulation, seventh year, autumn.]
[Through studying ancient texts and experimenting with life-attribute magic, you develop a method to effectively conceal demonic traits.]
[You summon Krisha to the meditation room, where the two of you begin a delicate procedure to hide her demonic features.]
Krisha didn’t have many visible demonic traits.
She lacked wings and a tail, which was fortunate.
This meant Xu Xi only needed to address the small horns on her head and the patches of scales on her skin. Once these were concealed, Krisha could pass as a normal human.
“Let’s hope this works.”
The dimly lit meditation room is cool and silent, resembling a place where secret rituals are performed.
“Click.”
Xu Xi switched off the low-powered steam lamp, summoning magical light to illuminate the space.
Krisha laid calmly on the stone slab before him.
“Krisha, this might hurt a little.”
“I trust my master.”
Her pale golden eyes reveal no emotion, yet they convey an unshakable trust.
The procedure begins.
[You use wind magic to form a wind blade with precise cutting power, carefully grinding down the horns on the girl’s head. You leave only the roots, hidden beneath her hair.]
[You use Level 3 magic: Soil Shaping.]
[You use Level 4 magic: Water Isolation.]
[You use Level 4 magic: Fire Isolation.]
[You use Level 5 magic: Life Mimicry.]
[You obtain high-quality shapeshifting slime from the Magicians Association, shaping it into a texture resembling human skin. You apply it meticulously to the scales on her body, concealing them seamlessly.]
[You enhance the shapeshifting slime with resistance to water and fire, as well as life-like properties, ensuring it adheres securely and resembles natural skin.]
[Your disguise experiment is a success.]
[From the outside, Krisha no longer displays any demonic characteristics.]