Mage Manual
Chapter 528 - 429: Igula’s Daughter_2

Chapter 528: Chapter 429: Igula’s Daughter_2

"’It’s all so fascinating!’" Reya’s crisp voice spoke, "Dad does take me out for fun, but more often than not, it’s to teach me how to control people and create situations. Ordinary people, rich people, humans, elves, men, women, the powerful, the weak... He doesn’t want me to exploit others, but as Bokin’s daughter, I need to know the laws that govern the world. Plus, even though I don’t bear the name Belladett, I still have to master the maxim ’Increase their desires, present them with what they need.’"’

"’With Aunt Hanna, I have friends everywhere. Following her, I get to meet many interesting people and see many wonderful sights; Uncle Harvey only takes me to different cemeteries, but each visit shows me something new. It’s as if he’s progressing in the Necromancy Faction every moment. Not long ago, he even successfully created the first Corpse King of Blood Moon... My uncle and aunt are super incredible.’"’

"’Is that so? But I think they are not as incredible as you,’" Ash said. "’Harvey’s Necromancy Faction is indeed formidable, but even we can’t appreciate the charm of his death; Igula’s mastery of Mind Control is perfection, but his cold demeanor is hard for us to accept; and as for Hanna, don’t even mention her—I don’t like to travel and can’t understand the joy of wandering around aimlessly.’"

"’Only you have a pair of eyes that can appreciate all beauty,’" Ash said with a smile. "’It must be the blessing from the ancestors of the Belladett legacy that gave birth to a perfect child like you. The truly fortunate ones should be Igula and Anfeier, actually.’"

"’Then you and Aunt Hanna should have one too,’" said Reya playfully.

"’That’s why I can’t let the Gospel lead you astray,’" Ash’s smile faded: "’I’m going to steal you away.’"

"’Let’s go, but where? To your hometown, Uncle Ash?’"

"’No need to go anywhere; when I say steal you away, it’s not in the physical sense,’" Ash explained: "’Reya, do you know that you are declared the happiest child by the Gospel?’"

"’I know,’" Reya nodded. "’I also know that I am indeed the happiest child...’"

"’No, you’re not happy. Your current happiness is merely a shackle added by the Gospel,’" Ash said. "’Have you ever wondered why you are so perfect? You’re confident but not arrogant, intelligent yet humble, lofty yet compassionate towards the weak... As a child, you hardly ever disappoint anyone.’"

"’Isn’t that good!’"

"’It is good, of course, but what if you were placed in a more competitive environment, like the homeland of Igula and me? Guess what would happen?’" Ash spread his hands. "’You wouldn’t disappoint there either, you would quickly become a successful powerhouse that countless people envy.’"

"’The Gospel says your happiness comes from family, from environment, from luck, but your happiness actually comes from within. Because whatever they teach you, you learn. That’s why you’ve learned humility, compassion, appreciation, reflection... But what if they taught you other things?’"

Reya looked at Ash blankly, as if she didn’t understand what he was saying.

"’Why does the Gospel want you to be the happiest child?’" Ash continued: "’Because it dares not weave an unhappy future for you, because you only need to tap into your innate talent to grow strong enough to threaten the Gospel.’"

"’The Holy Domain is your starting point, the Legendary can only pause you for a moment, and even the Angels are not your end.’"

"’You are the only one in fifty years whose sheer talent alone threatens the Divine Lord.’"

"’Reya, you are innately a Demon; any disaster becomes your nourishment. For you, rebelling against Fate and overturning Heaven is as natural as dressing and eating.’"

"’You will become the happiest child because the Gospel is suppressing you as much as it can. Igula and Anfeier may not fail to see your talent, but the other path is just too long and arduous, so they also follow the Gospel’s arrangement to let you live a stable and happy life—they love you.’"

"’Increase their desires, present them with what they need’ is not only the motto of the Dominion Faction but also the operating principle of the Gospel. Even the descendants of Belladett, even the greatest Swindler in history, cannot escape this cage.’"

"’... Why are you telling me all this?’" Reya asked.

"’Because I’m going to steal you away,’" Ash stood up and said: "’And now, I have succeeded.’"

When Ash left the garden, Reya sat there blankly as the scene suddenly turned deep and dark. Bright light paved a path straight to her, but Reya turned her head to look at another blood-red path in the gloom.

She eventually stepped onto the dark and gloomy blood path, quickly growing up and maturing, slowly growing Silver Wings, Gold Wings, Seven-Colored Wings... As she became more and more beautiful, the youthful innocence on her face vanished, replaced by a profound and abyssal aura, and a pair of resolute eyes.

’The Happiness List’ Rank #9: The Happiest Child

"Introduction: Reya Bokin is the daughter of Anfeier Belladett and Igula Bokin, and because she was influenced by Ash Heath’s enchantment, the original ranking is invalid."

"Reward: nullified."

"Main Culprit: Ash Heath."

Given the overwhelming amount of information, everyone fell silent for a moment.

"Dad," Liss said with a plaintive look at Ash, "you’ve never even tried to praise me like that..."

"But I need a reason to praise you," Ash replied. "Should I praise you for eating a lot and quickly?"

"But how could you say so many cheesy praises to a little girl you’ve only met once!" Liss stamped her foot angrily. "Are other people’s kids that great?"

"Ah, well..." Ash cleared his throat. "Liss, you were born a demon; any food becomes your nourishment. For you, eating and sleeping are like instincts..."

"That’s a brush-off!"

As Ash dealt with Liss’s dissatisfaction, he turned to the Swindler and said very seriously, "Igula, I promise you, I would never—"

"There’s no need to explain," Igula cut in. "Just like I won’t explain why the me in the rankings would marry Anfeier and have a child. Let’s continue reading."

...

...

"Reya, your child Reya, she has the talent to become a Divine Lord!"

Inside the Belladett mansion, a blue-haired girl bounced with excitement, hugging her sister and saying, "Do you see it? Your child will completely break free from the bloodline curse! Don’t worry Anfeier, I will surely bring Igula back under control and have you two bring Reya into the world. Then, we’ll raise Reya to become not just legendary, but an Angel!"

Anfeier knew her sister was genuinely overjoyed, but her intent to use Reya was no less real.

Although Anfeier had been taking turns wearing the ’Kingdom Coin’ with her sister these past few days in an attempt to turn her sister back to normal, Yvalin’s will had no significant issues. She had completely separated emotion from reason, such that intense feelings no longer affected her cold decisions.

"Yvalin sister," Anfeier waited until her sister calmed down before speaking, "I think it’s best if you don’t hold out too much hope—"

"Don’t worry, once I’ve tied Igula back up, there are plenty of ways to make him mate; the Hand of Law, Electric Stimulation Method, all sorts of Miracles in rotation!" Yvalin lifted her head proudly. "Even if it seems impossible, it must be done!"

"I have no doubts about Mr. Igula’s abilities, but the real issue now is the future rankings."

"Hmm?" Yvalin was taken aback. "What’s wrong with the rankings?"

At that moment, the Gospel Book updated. Anfeier looked down and her expression immediately turned very strange. "You’ll understand once you see."

Yvalin looked down.

"The 8th happiest wife on the ’Happiness List’"

"Introduction: Narbel Harvey, wife of Archibald Harvey, is the happiest wife..."