NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 62
Chapter 62: The Rainbow Is Untouchable:
“Master, what exactly is time?”
“…Well, it’s probably a joke.”
“A joke?”
“Yes. Too much, and it overwhelms you. Too little, and it slips away before you notice. It’s fickle, unpredictable—don’t you think it’s like a joke?”
[Your training of the witch has officially begun.]
[You have high hopes for Krisha, wanting her to learn all your magic—not for glory, but to give her greater self-protection.]
[Element, spirit, and magic.]
[Under your careful guidance, Krisha has delved deeper into magic. Her talent grows stronger with time, and her progress surprises and gratifies you.]
[Simulating the sixteenth year, you are 30 years old, and Krisha is 22 years old.]
[The 22-year-old witch still looks like a 17-year-old—youthful, fair, and full of beauty.]
[Now, when you go out together, people often assume you are siblings.]
At 30 years old, Xu Xi’s appearance had matured. His calm eyes and tempered demeanor felt foreign, even to himself.
“Strange… Through this simulation, I’ve seen a preview of my older self. It’s fascinating. I almost look forward to seeing myself at the end of my journey.”
He said this to himself while watching Krisha practice magic in the courtyard. She had been working tirelessly since the training began.
With her extraordinary talent and relentless effort, Krisha’s strength improved rapidly.
Bang!
A deafening explosion shook the courtyard. The air trembled with power, signaling the successful casting of level 7 magic.
This year, Krisha had advanced once again—from an elite mage to a great mage. Her progression was astonishingly fast, driven by the harmonious interplay of disorder and order within her.
…
[Krisha’s strength has broken through once again.]
[This gives you a sense of relief.]
[You have always feared that when you are no longer in this world, Krisha might be unable to protect herself. But her progress eases those worries.]
[You are proud of her growth, but also feel a tinge of melancholy.]
[You begin to understand the complex emotions your own mentor once had for you—anticipation, reluctance, nostalgia, and sighs all rolled into one.]
[Simulating the seventeenth year, you are 31 years old, and Krisha is 23 years old.]
[Thanks to your teachings and her evolving talent, Krisha successfully learns new magical attributes, her repertoire expanding steadily.]
[You decide to leave Apogo City with Krisha, traveling across the vast ocean to new lands.]
…
The training plan for Krisha had two parts: strengthening her abilities and addressing her emotional void.
In terms of strength, Krisha excelled, practicing diligently and quickly mastering new spells. With time, she was destined to become a formidable mage.
This allowed Xu Xi to shift his focus toward healing her fragile emotional state.
How to nurture her emotionally?
After much thought, Xu Xi decided to show her the beauty of the world, allowing those experiences to nourish her delicate soul.
Wooooo—!!!
On the vast sea, the resonant call of a conjured water beast echoed through the skies.
Xu Xi, wand in hand, cast level 8 magic: Water Beast Generation. The spell transformed the ocean into a massive elemental whale, which carried him and Krisha across the endless blue expanse.
The boundless sea stretched in all directions, its surface shimmering under the sun. Waves crested white against the deep azure, creating a breathtaking display. Beneath the surface, extraordinary sea creatures darted in intricate patterns, their shadows weaving through the water.
“So beautiful…”
Krisha murmured, mesmerized by the scene before her. It was unlike anything she had ever witnessed—vast, radiant, and alive.
Above them, a vivid rainbow arched across the sky. Its seven colors sparkled like a bridge to the heavens, so close it seemed within reach.
The witch extended her hand, trying to touch the ethereal colors, but her fingers met only air. The rainbow, as beautiful as it was, was intangible—a mere play of light and water.
“…!”
Suddenly, Krisha clutched the corner of Xu Xi’s robe. The fabric was real, solid, and reassuring. Unlike the rainbow, it could be touched and held.
The witch let out a quiet sigh of relief.
“What’s wrong, Krisha? Are you feeling unwell?” Xu Xi asked, concerned.
“No… I’m fine,” she replied softly, shaking her head. Her silver-gray hair swayed like a cascading waterfall in the sunlight.
Still, her hand remained tightly gripping the corner of Xu Xi’s robe, unwilling to let go.
…
[You used level 8 magic: Water Beast Generation.]
[You manifested a massive water whale to carry you and Krisha across the ocean to an unexplored land.]
[Along the way, you passed through the waters of Little Britain, a bustling sea teeming with merchant ships seeking extraordinary materials.]
[You recalled the first gift you gave Krisha—the aquamarine pearl adorning her necklace—originated from these waters.]
“Krisha, would you like a new aquamarine pearl?” Xu Xi offered.
“Thank you, but… just one is enough,” Krisha replied.
She gently touched the necklace she always wore. Its blue glow shimmered faintly in her hands, casting a soft, dreamy light into her vacant eyes.
To Krisha, the necklace itself held no particular value. What mattered was the warmth and care imbued in it—the affection from her “sun.”
It was unique and irreplaceable.
…
[You and the witch continued your journey.]
[The massive water whale surged through the waves, its speed increasing as it drew on your magical energy. Its powerful movements stirred the ocean, causing minor chaos in the local marine ecosystem.]
[Simulating the eighteenth year, you are 32 years old, and Krisha is 24 years old.]
[After a long voyage, you finally reached the distant shore. The sight of solid ground was disorienting yet comforting.]
Steam-powered airships hovered overhead, while roaring trains sped across the landscape.
This new land was a hub of advanced steam technology and divine churches renowned for their craftsmanship in wands and magical instruments.
[You and Krisha settled in this city, eager to learn the secrets of wand-making and magical devices.]
[Mortal Wisdom continued to guide your studies.]
[Four years later, at the age of 36, you mastered the art of crafting wands and magical guides. Having achieved your goal, you and Krisha departed from the city.]