The Glorious Evolution

Hearing this, Levi didn’t know whether to smile in appreciation or feel concerned... he noticed that Jasmine mentioned that he helped her hear twice. Levi never played the violin in the real world after Alzhukar’s battle.

-Thank you...- he signed.

Jasmine showed a soft, delighted smile after seeing Levi store her gift in his wallet... then, she nodded in response and offered him to take a seat at the small table next to them.

After Levi took his seat, he asked calmly, ’Did you bring me to discuss my Boundless identity?’

’Yes.’ Jasmine nodded, ’I have spectated your last game...’

’I see.’ Levi scratched his cheek lightly, ’And?’

’It was a mixed watch...’ Jasmine curled her lips, ’I was worried at first, but your strength, your resourceful utilization of your entangled powers, and resolve to win at all costs have inspired me to join the Nocturnal Ring as well... I realized that people of Origin Seeds like us can’t grow or keep up without putting our lives on the line... I always wondered what your secret was, but now I know... It’s not the powers themselves; it’s your willingness to push beyond your limits and boundaries across all realms.’

Jasmine paused and then looked deeply into Levi’s face.

’If I want to know the truth about my origins and retrieve my hearing back, I can’t be lax, I can’t be comfortable in my peace... I have to be like you.’

Levi listened in silence until she finished... then, he started tapping his finger on the table while facing her. He wanted to tell her badly just how risky a decision to make... his experiences in the Nocturnal Ring were rewarding, but they were not pleasant in the slightest.

He fought against the Grim Reaper in each game, putting himself at the jaws of an abyss, just to pull out stronger than ever... but first, he did put himself in the abyss, and he really didn’t wish this kind of life upon anyone, not to mention his friends.

It was the same situation for Lord Idriss... Levi and his friends had found out that he had gone inside the Boundless Expanse to get stronger and evolve to a Blazewarden Daywalker. Although it wasn’t mentioned, they all knew that the Nocturnal Ring was implied.

It had been quite a while since they heard news from him, understanding that he was in a deep preparation zone for his first death game as a returnee.

If the Nocturnal Ring could put this much horror on the hardcore Lord Idriss, it was clear that it wasn’t meant for anyone.

However... Levi buried those thoughts in his heart and nodded in the direction of Jasmine.

’I care for you... I really do, but I won’t be a hypocrite and tell you not to do it because it’s dangerous.’ Levi said solemnly, ’So, all I can do is give you a hand with anything you need to start your journey... whatever you need; training territory, resources, and tips... never hesitate.’

’Thank you... But your concern and willingness to help me are enough for me.’

Jasmine showed a sweet smile as she rejected his offer, not wanting to put her weight on him... She understood that he already had too much on his plate when dealing with his evolutionary paths.

’Are you sure?’

’Yes.’ Jasmine nodded, ’I already have my own territory for training, and I don’t really need any resources when I am stuck at the Warden rank’s evolution stage... but, I could use some tips.’

’Wait... how do you have your own territory without being part of the Nocturnal Ring?’ Levi was confused by this.

He knew that it shouldn’t be possible for anyone to own a territory unless they were at least Teraowner ranked in the Ring... otherwise, they could rent.

’I also don’t know why.’ Jasmine shook her head, ’When I reached age twelve and signed my first nocturnal contract, I received another contract out of nowhere that was signed with my name and had all of my details... the contract was related to the ownership of a quite large territory in the Ninth Province. I still don’t know what to do with it, so I use it for training once in a while.’

’...’ Levi went silent and then asked with a faint chuckle, ’You’re kidding, right?’

Jasmine tilted her head cutely, then showed him pictures and videos of the territory, leaving Levi’s smile frozen in place.

’This...’

Levi instantly gulped a mouthful after noticing that the territory spanned thousands of kilometers across a vast mixed geographical area... it had pinkish mountains with cherry-like blossom trees filling the hills.

Massive running rivers... some peaceful and blue, common... while some had different types of liquids streaming along them.

The fields, as well, came in all sorts of colors and plant types... although everything wasn’t really considered a natural treasure, but they did make the territory into a pleasant habitable place... it resembled a piece sliced off heaven, and Jasmine owned it all under her name.

’How? Maybe your biological parents left it for you?’

Levi couldn’t help but ask, feeling happy for her, but gutted for himself... he could tell someone must have left it for her as an inheritance, considering her royal status.

The heir of the Primordial Tree of Creation and Erasure was someone of immense importance... higher in degree than even Radians and Oblivars due to the Inkrith’s race’s full-on disappearance.

’Maybe... I did my research and found that such a large territory can’t be left as an inheritance unless to those with close blood relations.’ Jasmine said softly, ’I have spent years pulling this lead, hoping to know more about my origins and what happened in the past, but it led nowhere.’

’It can’t be?’ Levi frowned, ’I think your omnipotence access is just too low, or you didn’t reach out to the right kind of people... everything that is happening is being registered and documented in the Boundless Expanse, each second by the Gerbilia Clan.’

The Gerbilia Clan had direct contact with Nocturn himself as they didn’t concern themselves too much with anything going on in the Boundless Expanse... their job was to use their omnipotence to document everything and anything... all the time.

’I know... but as you said, my access and networking are too low to seek the right people.’ Jasmine said, her expression determined, ’Which is another reason why I have to do this... I have been ignoring the Nocturnal Ring since I already have a territory and I don’t need formulas for my evolutions, but I was wrong... the Ring is the key to many of my pro...’

’Wait... back up a second.’ Levi suddenly interrupted her, ’What do you mean you don’t need formulas for your evolutions?’

’Oh... didn’t I mention this before?’ Jasmine tilted her head in confusion.

’No?’

’Are you sure? I still remember telling you all about it before our first raid.’ Jasmine mentioned, ’You asked me if you want to ask the Genie for a hint related to my evolutionary formula... and I shook my head, telling you I don’t need them.’

Hearing this, the memory hit Levi’s mind in a flash, leaving him staring at Jasmine speechlessly.

’Jasmine... I thought you meant you don’t need wishes, not the formulas...’

’Ah... sorry, I guess I misread it?’ Jasmine showed an embarrassed smile.

’Don’t worry about that.’ Levi swiftly returned her to the main subject, ’What do you mean by not needing formulas? How is that possible? Do you evolve through alchemy potions or other witchcraft arts?’

Jasmine paused... She looked down at her hands for a moment, then spoke honestly.

’My path isn’t like everyone else’s. N’ibby told me that I am a pure blood heir of the Primordial Tree of Creation and Erasure... I don’t follow formulas. My entire evolution from tier 1 to tier 9 is already planned by the Seed itself... I don’t make my evolution, but I do need to earn it from the Seed.’

’This is the first time I hear this.’ Levi raised an eyebrow as he checked with Ash’Kral, ’Ash... is that possible?’