“The power you mentioned is the spirit of the spirit. It means a spirit, now mostly devoid of power and intellect, with only the ability to control water, which is no different from power. When the familiar body disappears, it’s common to be drawn to a place you’re familiar with.”

“Familiar place, the country?”

Tyreen nodded as if it were obvious.

“Yes. In your normal state of tastelessness, you might not have noticed, but in the current land where spirits have disappeared, you are closer to the spirit than anyone else.”

“…….”

“Do you not feel that your body is gradually changing?”

I glanced at the hair soaked in blue water.

“Originally, your body must have been a vessel capable of withstanding the power of the spirit.”

“Is that why I had power from a young age?”
“Yes. And in the future, spirits will continue to seek you out. It may take a long time, but as long as you’re alive, the freed spirits will belong to you, breaking free from their constraints,” Tyreen said confidently, adding an unpleasant remark.

“Of course, there’s a significant chance that you’ll die before all the humans who inherited the blood succession die.”

That was a valid point. Even though there might be a registry of priests somewhere in the kingdom, as a mere noble nutrition, I couldn’t get my hands on such a top-secret document.

If I had to go to each priest and absorb their power, it would take years.

Even if the power of the deceased priests came to me automatically, it would still take a considerable amount of time to absorb all the power spread across the kingdom’s land.

“But don’t worry. If your power grows, and your presence as a spirit intensifies, the attracted spirits will break evil magic with their own power. So, increasing your power is a top priority.”

After absorbing Aris’s unleashed power, there was a change.

I already absorbed a considerable amount of power, and I felt confident that, with a mere thought, I could make it rain everywhere within my sight.

Even if I worked all night, it wouldn’t be tiring, I wouldn’t get thirsty, and I could stay alert without sleeping.

‘Like transcending humanity.’

Looking down at my hands in this strange mood, I glanced at Tyreen.

‘Tyreen hopes that I will absorb all the power of the priests.’

Of course, there was no need to follow that intention.
“He thinks of me as a spirit called Hilda, but I don’t see myself that way. Moreover, seeking revenge on the entire kingdom feels vague. However, I agree with growing stronger. It will soon be the value of my body.”

Returning to the mansion after a walk, I noticed that the carriage was unusually quiet, lost in my thoughts. Jenny, who should have been lively, was quiet.

“Jenny?”

“Ye… yes?”

Jenny, who had been absent-minded, looked at me in surprise.

“Your expression hasn’t been good since earlier. Is something wrong?”

“Oh, no. Miss, I’m sorry for making you worry.”

“As long as nothing serious is happening.”

I said that, but I quietly observed Jenny.

She seemed troubled, absentmindedly intertwining her fingers without any apparent reason. I reached a conclusion.

“This is strange.”

“Jenny.”

“Yes, yes!”

“Speak.”

“…Yes?”

“Tell me what’s going on.”

“There’s nothing, Miss.”

I narrowed my eyes.

“Want me to get angry? Is Georgia bothering you again?”

“No, it’s not that! Lately, he’s been really sick and can’t do anything.”

“Then?”

“Actually… it’s not my problem.”

Even speaking seemed embarrassing for Jenny; she nervously looked around the empty carriage.

“After making sure, I was going to tell you… it’s about Aris, Miss.”

Finally, getting to the point.

Still conflicted, Jenny whispered.

“I think she has a boyfriend.”

“Huh?”

…Aris has a boyfriend?

“Wait a minute, let me think. Originally, she got along with many guys. Mostly young nobles, and the gifts she received from them could fill a small warehouse.”

But even though it seemed that way, Aris had genuine feelings for Hubert.

Foolish and greedy, it was true, but her feelings for Hubert were sincere, and in a positive light, one could say it was childlike purity.

‘Aris and the cunning Hubert, what a fantastic combination.’

Anyway, Aris really liked Hubert. She admitted it before, and she still does.

So, a boyfriend for Aris?

‘Hold on, let’s think about this. She always got along with a lot of guys.’

Mostly young nobles, and the gifts she received from them could fill a small warehouse. However, Aris had no more than a superficial conversation with them and never engaged in any more interaction.

Even though it may seem like it, Aris hadn’t had any real exchanges with them.

Despite being foolish and greedy, Aris’s feelings towards Hubert were sincere. He had a pure side, like a child, in a positive light.

‘The foolish Aris and the cunning Hubert make a fantastic combination.’

Anyway, Aris really liked Hubert. She admitted it before, and she still does.

So, a boyfriend for Aris?

It couldn’t be.

Just as I was about to shake my head, a chill ran down my spine.

‘Could it be that guy?’

The beginning of when I became a spy.

Jacques!