Chapter 020 – Transcendent Charm
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Lulu is a fairy who is somewhat excessively shy.
The other fairies living in this oak forest have all greeted Matthew to some extent.
Only this princess always hides herself, even if she appears in front of Matthew, she will hide among the pile of fairies so that he cannot see her clearly.
It would be false to say that Matthew has no curiosity about Lulu.
But Matthew has always respected these small creatures that he gets along well with.
After calling the fairy princess.
Matthew voluntarily closed his eyes.
A gentle breeze brushed his face.
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For a moment.
Matthew faintly felt that a fairy had stopped on his nose and boldly walked around.
This feeling quickly disappeared, and Matthew thought it was his illusion. He didn't think that the fairy princess was teasing him, after all, she was too shy.
"I, I'm here..."
A weak voice floated from a distance.
Matthew could sense that she was staying on a tree five steps away from him.
"Good evening, I need your help. I have a ticket to the Moonlight Society here. Only with the help of a natural soul can you enter the corresponding semi-plane."
Matthew raised the prop in his hand.
"This is not difficult."
Lulu's voice approached:
"Why are you closing your eyes, Matthew?"
Matthew smiled lightly:
"If you are willing to let me open them, of course I won't refuse."
"I... I believe in you, Matthew!"
Lulu's voice hesitated at first.
But soon, she gathered her courage and said, "You can open your eyes now."
Matthew naturally opened his eyelids--
At first, there was a faint halo under the moonlight.
Then he saw a pair of golden wings.
Finally, he saw the slightly larger but still infinitely miniaturized body and the unbelievably delicate face of the fairy.
In that instant.
Matthew felt his head buzzing.
His eyes subconsciously widened.
Swoosh!
Lulu nervously flew twenty feet backward.
Then she hesitated and moved a little closer to Matthew.
"Phew..."
Matthew took a long breath and woke up from his momentary loss of composure.
"Sorry, I didn't expect you to be so beautiful."
He laughed at himself, "Did my eyes go straight just now?"
Lulu lightly patted her fair chest with her small hand:
"Your performance was already great, but your eyes did startle me just now."
Matthew nodded.
He finally understood why Lulu didn't easily appear in front of others.
Perhaps it's not because she's shy.
But because of this beauty that cannot be matched with her strength!
"How much charm do you have?"
Matthew asked.
"20 points? More? I don't know!"
Lulu counted on her fingers.
20 points means 'Transcendent Charm'.
This is the limit of beauty that ordinary creatures can achieve!
Coupled with the unique intimidation bonus of the fairy race.
Almost all creatures who see Lulu cannot help but want to get close to her, catch her, and even play with her fiercely!
Even Matthew, after staring at those small wings for a long time, couldn't help but have wicked thoughts in his mind.
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"You resisted the charm from the fairy princess (passive), your willpower +1"
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"Can we start now?"
Matthew tried to look away and asked.
"Of course."
Lulu said excitedly as she circled around Matthew, "This is the first time I have been in such close contact with a creature outside of my clan. It feels so exciting!"
"Ah, you mean the Moonlight Society, no problem, follow me, Matthew."
As she spoke, her shadow danced in the moonlight.
Matthew followed leisurely.
In no time.
The entrance ticket in his hand disappeared.
The chanting of the natural soul awakened the young oak forest.
Matthew felt as if friendly eyes were staring at him.
Lulu stopped on the trunk of a tall oak tree.
Matthew approached and took a look.
But he saw a faint green secret door on the tree wall.
He pushed the door open.
A proud owl perched on the altar of the Moonlight Goddess not far away.
The look in its eyes towards him was not very friendly.
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"Tip: You have entered the realm of the Moon Goddess Asiya - the semi-plane 'Moonlit Grove'.
This is the home of the natural soul and the fairy creatures. They detest evil, reject outsiders, and are willing to maintain a friendly relationship with the Druids;
This is also the sanctuary of the Moonlight Devotees. Every traveler walking under the moonlight can pray to Asiya. If they receive a response, they can temporarily stay here to avoid the monsters hidden in the long night."
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The air is nice.
This was Matthew's first impression of the Moonlit Grove.
He looked around.
He found himself in a clearing that resembled an oak forest in the real world.
Not far away, there was an altar of the Moon Goddess.
A proud owl perched on the stone tablet of the altar.
The look in its eyes towards him was not very friendly.Matthew felt a bit strange.
According to the instructions on the admission ticket, even if he was a Necromancer, there should be many natural spirits and magical creatures nearby!
He should have gained the recognition of the locals through various performances in order to become a member of the Moonlight Society and receive some additional blessings and convenient spellcasting.
"Has the situation changed?"
Matthew tried to ask about the situation as he approached.
However, before he could get close to the altar, an impolite voice came over:
"Evil Necromancer, if I were you, I would turn around without hesitation. At least people should have a sense of shame. I don't know what means you used to get the admission ticket and how you coerced a kind natural spirit to perform a ritual for you, but if you think this will make you a Moonlight Guardian, then you are completely wrong!"
It was the owl.
Her voice sounded like a little girl going through puberty.
Matthew explained, "I am indeed a Necromancer, but I am not a bad person."
The owl flapped her wings and her voice became sharper, "Bad people never admit that they are bad! Leave this place immediately, Necromancer! I hate you!"
Matthew frowned.
He expected that the conservative natural spirits would have a negative attitude towards him because of his profession, but he didn't expect that he wouldn't even have a chance to explain.
"Miss Owl."
He composed himself and patiently tried to persuade her, "I consider myself to be honest in my actions. If you reject me just because of my profession, wouldn't that be unfair?"
The owl flew up with a flap of her wings, "Don't call me Miss Owl! I have a name! My name is Ella!"
"Ella will never believe in a Necromancer! Please leave immediately!"
She flew to the top of Matthew's head, ready to pounce.
"Fine."
Matthew shrugged helplessly.
Fortunately, he was prepared for the conservative attitudes of the native creatures of the Moonlit Grove and Lulu, the newly awakened natural spirit. Although they still looked like small animals, they might have lived here for hundreds or even thousands of years. The passage of time made their thinking stubborn, and using the term "lack of flexibility" to describe them was an understatement.
It didn't matter if he couldn't join the Moonlight Society. It was just a school of magic.
Matthew lifted his foot to leave.
But at that moment, a faint white light suddenly lit up on the altar.
"Hey, what are you looking at!" Ella the owl scolded with her teeth and claws, "This is the blessing of the Moon Goddess, not something a Necromancer like you can covet!"
Matthew shrugged.
He didn't like this owl, but he didn't want to argue with her either.
So he turned around and left.
"Hurry up and leave! If you look for a moment longer and anger the Moon Goddess, she might strike you with lightning as punishment!"
Ella said arrogantly.
Matthew ignored her and stepped into the secret door. However, in that instant, he heard thunder behind him—
Boom!
Matthew was startled. The Moon Goddess wouldn't just strike without reason, would she?
He instinctively turned his head, but he vaguely saw a lightning bolt flying out from the altar and striking Ella the owl fiercely!
The next second, he appeared unharmed in the Moonlit Grove.
Lulu was nowhere to be seen.
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"The lightning of the Moon Goddess, did it miss?"
"Forget it, let's just consider it a small incident..."
Matthew adjusted his mood.
He returned to the cabin and started his studies for the night.
Outside the cabin, Sodie put on his dark night cloak and silently patrolled.
The forest was peaceful and tranquil.
A night passed without any words.
At dawn, Matthew yawned and pushed open the wooden door.
But he was stunned to find a strange bird with black feathers and cramped limbs perched on the oak tree thirty meters away from the cabin!
"Good morning, Mr. Matthew."
The strange bird greeted him nervously.
Matthew hesitated as he looked at her.
If it weren't for the unchanged voice, he wouldn't have been able to connect this scorched bird in front of him with the arrogant owl from last night!
"Ella?"
He looked at her with interest.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Matthew. I just wanted to play a joke on you last night, but it went too far. To show my sincerity, I will personally invite you into the Moonlit Grove tonight. If nothing unexpected happens, you will smoothly join the Moonlight Society and become a member of our harmonious and loving family."
Matthew chuckled and ignored Ella. He went inside to find the bag of saplings and the necessary tools.
Then he walked towards the chosen spot from two days ago.
"Mr. Matthew, Mr. Matthew..."
Ella hurriedly followed.
"I'm busy, Miss Owl."
Matthew said as he swung the shovel, "I didn't think you were joking last night, nor did I feel any sincerity in your apology today. So, I'll pass on joining the Moonlight Society!"
Clang, clang, clang!
He started digging.The splattering mud sent Ella screaming and flying away.
But it wasn't long before she flew back, eyes wide:
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"I apologize to you, Mr. Matthew. I realize my mistake. My ignorance had clouded my vision. I thought all Necromancers were evil, but clearly, that's not the case."
"Um, are you planting trees? Wow, what a noble act! You're the kindest Necromancer I've ever met!"
"Mr. Matthew, everything that happened last night was my fault. I saw you as a Necromancer who had mastered the realm of nature, and I subconsciously felt repulsed. But I've thought it over. I can see you as a Druid who has mastered the realm of the Undead - isn't that much more pleasant? I can feel the affinity radiating from you, it's so refreshing!"
"Wow, Mr. Matthew, even your sweat-wiping gesture is so cool?"
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Ella chattered away, trying to ingratiate herself with Matthew.
Matthew didn't say a word.
He just kept working.
From dawn till dusk.
In the evening.
Matthew returned to the cabin.
A strange fluctuation surged in his heart.
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'Your ability 'Gift of Nature' is in effect……
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You have gained new abilities 'Heat Resistance', 'Tenacity', and 'Fleet Footed'
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Heat Resistance: You become highly insensitive to high temperatures, and possess strong resistance to fire and heat.
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Tenacity: You have a more tenacious physique than ordinary people (Constitution +1 & Resilience +1)
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Fleet Footed: You have a strong ability to sprint, especially in the chaotic alleys of the city, where you can burst out at twice the usual speed'
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