novelraw Chapter 153-1: Rona’s Assistance, The Grand Scholar’s Mage Shell! (1)
Chapter 153-1: Rona’s Assistance, The Grand Scholar’s Mage Shell! (1)
[Rona’s gaze was immediately drawn to the combat suit…]
[She carefully cradled the Nano-Bio Combat Armor, gently caressing the alloy exoskeleton and intelligent nano-muscles…]
[You saw her eyes filled with a thirst for knowledge, as if you had opened the door to a whole new world for her!]
[With a wave of her hand, Grand Scholar Rona summoned numerous pure white characters that appeared out of thin air, blocking your view. You could only hear the rustling sounds of changing clothes…]
[You judged that Rona, unable to resist her strong thirst for knowledge, was putting on the Nano-Bio Combat Armor on the spot to study this novel combat suit.]
[From behind the flickering characters came Rona’s inquiry. She didn’t know how to operate the combat suit and sought your guidance…]
[You loudly explained the operation methods of the combat suit…]
[Rona gradually mastered the essentials, continuously switching the combat modes of the suit, exploring its profound knowledge…]
[After a long while, Grand Scholar Rona changed back into her scholar’s robe, dismissed the characters blocking your view, expressed her gratitude, and sighed that even with her level of knowledge, she still could not fully unravel the mysteries of this novel attire.]
[The new knowledge contained within this suit was enough for her to research for years.][Knowledge-Seeking Multivision Association’s Grand Scholar Rona was very grateful for your gift. She stated that if you were willing, you could stay and study knowledge together with the dolls.]
[She would teach you knowledge-type skills without reservation.]
[Do you wish to nod and accept?]
Without a second thought, Lin Xun pressed ‘No.’
His goal was to have Rona assist him in battle. As long as he could take down the other Grand Scholars and possess their Shells, he could obtain knowledge-type skills that way as well.
Moreover, the skills obtained through Shell possession were often of much higher quality than those acquired through personal study with Rona.
There was no need to waste the current goodwill to learn skills.
[Grand Scholar Rona, seeing that you had no intention of studying here, shook her head regretfully and said that if you changed your mind, you could come to her for study at any time.]
[Saying this, she put away the Nano-Bio Combat Armor and continued teaching knowledge to the Battle Angel – Valkyrie.]
Seeing that no other options appeared on Rona, Lin Xun decided to go all in.
He opened the inventory and clicked on the item.
[You took out the Book Containing Illusion – Grand Scholar Rona’s Bath Recording and showed it to her.]
[Rona stared at you in disbelief, then flew into a rage, raising her hand to cast a spell. After taking a deep breath, she lowered her hand and questioned you about why you would do such a thing.]
[How will you respond?]
[1. Menacingly tell her that if she doesn’t want this book to spread throughout the entire association, she should obediently listen and become your plaything.]
[2. Confess your feelings passionately, saying that your longing for her has kept you tossing and turning at night, unable to sleep, and you could only secretly read this book to console yourself.]
[3. Tell her that a lawless individual secretly recorded this illusion, but she need not worry because, as a righteous enforcer, you have already eliminated that person for her.]
Lin Xun automatically ignored the first two options and pressed the third.
[Upon hearing this, Grand Scholar Rona’s expression changed, her anger subsided, and she apologized to you…]
[She softly asked you to hand over the book.]
[Will you give her this item?]
[Grand Scholar Rona took the book, and with a wave of her hand, countless characters surged forth, destroying the book.]
[She was very grateful for your righteous action and once again offered to teach you knowledge-type skills.]
[Do you wish to nod and accept?]
Lin Xun estimated that it was almost time.
He opened the inventory again and clicked on item gifting.
[You gifted the Confession Letter to Grand Scholar Rona to Grand Scholar Rona.]
[Rona took the envelope in confusion, opened it, and read the letter. Soon, she finished reading and looked at you with flickering eyes, her expression somewhat ambiguous.]
[Grand Scholar Rona suddenly smiled and told you directly that her entire life was devoted to the endless pursuit of knowledge. She had no interest in matters of romance. Although your actions deeply moved her and you would make an excellent partner…]
[She said that if you had other requests, you could state them, and she would do her best to help you.]
[What request will you make to the Knowledge-Seeking Multivision Association’s Grand Scholar Rona?]
[1. Request skill items.]
[2. Request weapons and equipment.]
[3. Request to accompany you in exploration.]
[4. Request an increase to Knowledge stat.]
[5. Confess your feelings once again.]
Being moved but rejected was not the point. The point was the five options now in front of him.
The twisted game did not directly offer the option to have Rona help him take down the other Grand Scholars.
Of the five options, only the third one was closest to his goal.
He figured that if he went to fight the other Grand Scholars and was outmatched, Rona surely wouldn’t stand by and watch him die.
He pressed the third option.
[Knowledge-Seeking Multivision Association’s Grand Scholar Rona told you that she could accompany you in your exploration and protect your safety during it.]
[However, this accompaniment is not permanent. The duration depends on the environment and dangers you face.]
[If you intend to challenge opponents far beyond even her capabilities, she will have to leave.]
Lin Xun roughly understood.
For instance, if he were to fight a deity like the Child of the Stars, Rona would likely turn around and leave without hesitation.
After all, this Grand Scholar wasn’t his summoned creature and wouldn’t foolishly follow him to certain death.
It seemed that the Smelting Plant Owner had summed her up perfectly back then. Rona was indeed a very rational NPC.
For now, he didn’t know whether Rona would also leave if he challenged her fellow Grand Scholars.
“Let’s give it a try! There’s no other way right now. If it doesn’t work, I’ll have to use that ‘Lightning Scroll.’”
[Rona lowered the brim of her scholar’s cap and followed beside you; the Battle Angel – Valkyrie also put down her book and pen, picked up the longbow on her back, and stood at your side…]
“This should be my strongest state for now!”
Fully prepared, Lin Xun led his two powerful allies out of the office.