Chapter 59: May You Not Be a Caged Bird

What is the definition of an object?

In the three views shaped by the girl’s tragic childhood.

A so-called item is something that is driven at will by its owner and serves a certain purpose.

There is a role to eat and a role to be left behind.

A Witness to Wandering.

Witnessed along the way on the run.

Krysia had seen too many “objects” discarded by their respective owners because they were ineffective.

Despite the fact that the Xu system had said that it wouldn’t abandon, despite the fact that Xu system’s words were so gentle that the witch trusted them for it, a small humbleness originating from her heart still made the witch unable to resist the urge to do something about it.

Proof that she is useful, proof that she won’t slow her master down.

For this reason, Krysia wants to get the Xu system to give up on the idea of moving away, not wanting to make herself a burden to Xu.

But.

Suddenly.

Xu Xiang spoke with a smile at Krysia’s words, “Krysia, do you know why birds fly?”

Despite the confusion in his mind.

Don’t understand the point of the Hsu Department asking this question.

But Krisha answered truthfully, “Because birds have wings.”

This is the simplest answer and the most essential one, without the existence of wings, even a light bird can never soar to the sky.

The Xu system nodded, affirming the girl’s answer.

“You’re absolutely right, birds can fly up into the sky because they have wings, and wings give them unlimited possibilities.”

“It doesn’t really matter what the point of flight is or where it ends.”

“The only thing that really matters is that pair of uninhibited feathers.”

“If a bird is caged and its wings are bound so that it cannot stretch its body to its fullest extent, the meaning of the bird is taken away with it.”

There was a slight pause in the conversation.

Large, familiar, warm hands covered Kryssa’s head once more, gently rubbing the gray hair to bring expectation and affirmation.

“Krysia, you are now like the caged bird, bound in ways you should not have been.”

“That’s not what I want to see.”

“So come with me, I want to see, once again, what you look like uninhibited.”

Xu Department’s voice was soft.

Very mild.

It made Krysia fume for a long time.

There was a penetrating breeze that slightly lifted the overly long gray-silver hair, and in the silence, waves of deep blue shimmered at the chest, the refracted light of the aquamarine necklace.

Having overused her eyes today, by and large, Krysia felt her eyes were a little sore.

She couldn’t understand the words of the Xu system.

Because she was an item that belonged exclusively to the Xu lineage, a shadow that lived in the sun all her life, not a bird flying free.

But, even Krysia, who had no confidence in herself, even Krysia, who felt she was worthless, had a trait that she considered excellent.

Listen.

Yes, just do as you’re told.

The unassertive witch chose to follow the Xu system’s words, pack her bags, and leave the city of Vagabond.

She stepped out of the patio doors after a long time, under the sun, in the light, walking side by side with the Xu system, being held in the palm of her hand as she stepped into a brand new future.

As in the late fall of that year, she was pulled out of the foul-smelling alleyway by the Xu system.

As long as there is a Xu system around.

The witch would be able to be fearless.

Welcome the falling flowers, head toward the flying leaves, step into the shadows of the sun, and walk toward the brand new beauty that was not envisioned.

……

[You saw the haunting of the witch by immortality]

[You are determined to change the matter.]

[You have given up your intention of staying in the same city for a long time, and in your limited life, you want to take your witch and experience more different things in the human world]

[You left the city of Wagner and traveled by steam train to the coastal cities further south.]

[This is the first time the witch has seen the sea, and even though you don’t see a look of joy on her face because of her emotional deficiencies, you know that the witch is in a much better mood than usual.]

[You are convinced that you have made the right decision and have decided to settle down in a new city.]

City of Abogu.

In the common language of the wizarding world, the allegory is the City of Water.

Unlike the city of Ellenson, where he used to live, winter hardly existed here, it was warm and pleasant all year round, and bordered by the boundless sea, which was rich in water-attributed transcendent materials.

The waves are sparkling and the scenery is beautiful.

The Xu system is happy with the city.

Great views, high elemental concentrations, and most importantly far enough away.

No one knew Krysia here, and it allowed her to move freely, never having to live in a house at a snail’s pace again.

Sure.

Living in the city of Abogo is only temporary.

In time, the magicians here would also notice that something was wrong, and by then, it would be necessary to live in another city.

“Let’s go, Krysia.”

The Xu system called out softly.

Take the witch towards the third city of residence.

……

[Bright sunshine, surging sea, howling sea breeze]

[You, who have been living in Ellenson and Wagga for many years, have long been tired of seeing the icy scenes, and now that you have changed your living environment, you find yourself in a very pleasant mood.]

[You begin to set up a magic spell for your new residence.]

[Witch begins buying needed furniture]

[Over the next few days, you vaguely realize that the feeling of bondage is gone from the witch, as she can go out again and go to work on your purchases]

[This makes the witch feel that she has succeeded in doing you a favor and is a useful presence to you.]

[You’re relieved that Krysia is active again.]

[You’re worried that Krysia won’t be able to get away from you, and that she won’t be able to stand on her own in the future.]

[And so you and the witch settled in the city of Apogee, and your life was calm and peaceful, but occasionally the witch was subjected to your serious education.]

[Because you often find the witch alone using water magic to go out into the sea and catch all kinds of seafood]

[Witch claims fresh seafood is more nutritious]

[But you still shook your head firmly and discarded the highly poisonous fish that contained transcendent toxins that could easily end your simulation]

[Fifteenth year of simulation, you’re 29, witch is 21]

[Krysia still maintains the appearance of a 17 year old girl, but because of the short time she’s been here, no one suspects that something is wrong with her, and your lives remain peaceful]

“Your magical path has once again reached a bottleneck.

[You have a premonition that your spiritual power is about to break through and promote you from Grand Magician to Grand Magician]

“And after that, there’s the holy magician you’ve been longing for, and the demigods with the power of the gods.

City of Abogu.

A steamy estate near the sea.

The deepest meditation chamber.

The blackened floor was inscribed with a pale blue spiritual meditation formation using the blood of transcendent magical creatures, and the 29 year old Xu system sat cross-legged on it, wand flat.

Invisible and surging spiritual energy was forming a blurred and distorted field around him.

The elements are involved in the drawing of the elements.

Rising or descending, sinking or floating, the spiritual power fused with the elements through and through, as if it had broken some restriction, and the air suddenly resounded with trembling sounds.