Chapter 38: Her World Only Has You

“In the advancement of the magic system, spiritual energy and knowledge are particularly crucial.”

“The former is the key for mages to connect with the world, while the latter is the manifestation of their understanding of the world.”

“Combining the two, with magic power as the energy source to catalyze and release, is what is commonly known as magic.”

“Right now, I still have a long way to go on this extraordinary path of magic.”

Allenson City, Mage Association.

After exchanging the necessary items, Xu Xi gently touched the cover of the magic book, feeling its sandpaper-like texture, and couldn’t help but sigh.

No extraordinary path is easy to walk; luck and talent are both indispensable.

Fortunately, he has the help of the simulator.

As long as he lives to a ripe old age, even if he doesn’t become a god, becoming a Saint Magister should be within reach.

Thinking this way, Xu Xi stored the supernatural materials and magic books into his spatial ring. Turning around, he noticed the exquisite walls adorned with candlelight, burning a rare incense from the distant south.

The scent was pleasant, similar to the Spirit-Clearing Herb, refreshing the mind.

At the same time, he could faintly hear a melodious female voice from the second floor of the association, intoxicating.

The voice was beautiful.

Most likely, noble mages were holding a banquet.

Xu Xi paused his steps, not because he was attracted by the voice, but because it reminded him of a girl waiting for him at home.

“Cressa, that child, should be cleaning now, right?”

“I can’t help but feel a bit worried…”

“Before going back, I should buy her a New Year’s gift. After all, she has been training so hard in magic.”

Xu Xi turned back.

He walked again to the transaction window of the Mage Association.

After careful selection, he chose a necklace with a white exterior and blue interior. The silver outer ring gleamed, with fragments of starstone embedded at intervals, making it quite eye-catching.

The inner groove held a deep blue aquamarine, a supernatural material from the waters of Little Britain, looking quite dazzling.

When light hit it, it shimmered like real waves, rising and falling.

Refracting an immersive halo.

“I hope Cressa will like it,” Xu Xi said, looking at the necklace in his hand.

From his personal perspective, he thought the necklace matched the witch well, and it would look beautiful when worn. Additionally, the water-attribute aquamarine could provide some water magic enhancement, a very useful effect.

But when it comes to gifts, whether it’s liked or not depends on the recipient.

…

After paying for the necklace with gold coins, Xu Xi left the Mage Association. Someone invited him to join the banquet on the second floor, but he politely declined.

Then, Xu Xi headed towards the market.

Planning to buy some ingredients and other daily necessities.

“Buzz—”

“Buzz—”

The steam hissed, and the cold wind howled.

In this harsher winter than usual, the steam equipment in Allenson City was running faster.

It was as if thousands of birds were screeching, steam and cold air colliding, forming massive clusters like clouds.

However, it wouldn’t be long before these clouds were scattered by giant steam airships or torn apart by high-flying mages.

“Steam and magic blooming together, truly magical.”

“I wonder how the humans of this world walked this path of strange coexistence.”

Xu Xi sighed.

He layered on multiple protections again.

Using the Wind Riding Technique, he flew towards the market in the city center.

His speed was fast, and he quickly finished shopping for the needed items. Then, he turned and flew towards his own courtyard.

Upon landing, a small figure had been waiting for a long time.

“Mentor, welcome back,” the girl with silver-gray hair said, slightly tiptoeing to help Xu Xi take off his large robe, while her small hands patted it, shaking off the snowflakes.

Her expression was serious, as if she was doing something important.

“Yes, I’m back,” Xu Xi responded with a smile.

…

[This world is so big, it can even accommodate the gods]

[This world is so small, in Cressa’s eyes, there is only you]

[After cleaning the house, the young witch stood at the courtyard gate, waiting for your return]

[She waited for you as she wished, helped you take off your robe, prepared soft shoes, and took the ingredients for tonight’s meal from your hands, planning to cook the New Year’s dinner alone]

[You thought about it and stopped the girl]

[After all, the girl has only recently started trying to cook, often making mistakes. Normally, you wouldn’t mind, but tonight is New Year’s Eve, and you feel it’s necessary to ensure the safety of your stomach]

[You went to the kitchen at the right time, successfully preventing a kitchen explosion]

[You started cooking yourself]

[Wisdom of Mortals activating… Observer activating…]

[You comprehended the entire recipe, you observed the details of the ingredients. From now on, pots and pans all submit to you, your cooking skills have reached master level]

[You asked the girl what she likes to eat, and she replied that she likes whatever you make]

[You shivered inexplicably, feeling as if some gaze was watching you]

[You ignored it and continued cooking. Soon, you made four dishes and a soup, fragrant and delicious, with a faint golden light when you lifted the lid]

[Cooking skills improving again—]

…

Nighttime.

In the winter of Allenson City, the streets were almost empty.

Cold fog enveloped everything, shrouding all things, but people’s laughter and celebratory joy connected with each other.

“Praise the God of Fire…”

“Praise the God of Blacksmiths…”

“Praise the Goddess of Harvest…”

“His glory, His deeds, His radiance, all gathered here, gratitude…”

Led by the three divine churches in the city.

Praises rose from all over Allenson.

In stark contrast was the desolation in Xu Xi’s home, empty, with every corner filled with the cold of winter.

Only on the dining table filled with delicious food was there a bit of life.

Xu Xi sat at the head of the table, Cressa on the right, a few glass lamps glowing, illuminating the oily surface of the dishes, revealing the detailed texture of the large dining table.

“Another year has passed, next year will be the seventh year in this simulation world.”

Suddenly, Xu Xi felt a bit dazed.

Life simulation is too real.

Although in his mind, there are memories of the real world and the first simulation, and he can summon the simulator panel at any time.

But after living in Allenson for so long, Xu Xi would subconsciously forget that this is a simulation.

“It’s not a bad thing, though.”

“As a child, I always dreamed of crossing worlds, and now it’s a kind of alternative dream come true.”

Xu Xi exhaled lightly, his expression relaxed and content.