She turned back to look at Ron, her eyes flickering with an indescribable emotion:
"During this training, our consciousness will merge to a considerable degree, and there may be some special experiences... Master, I wonder if you would mind..."
The deeper meaning of the question made Ron feel a subtle unease.
Direct contact with Spiritual Power is indeed a necessary process for learning this advanced technique.
"I don’t mind." After a brief contemplation, Ron chose to accept it:
"Then let’s begin."
Hearing this answer, a radiant smile blossomed on Eve’s face.
That pure joy was like sunlight suddenly shining through the gloom.
"Please sit across from me."
She sat down on one side of the round table, indicating for Ron to sit opposite:
"Place your hands on the table, palms up."
When Ron settled into his position as instructed, Eve also placed her hands on the tabletop.
Her hands were small, her skin so white it was almost transparent, fingers delicate, nails pink.
"First, relax your Spiritual Protection so that my consciousness can touch your spiritual outer wall. Rest assured, this is only a superficial touch."
Her voice became soft and focused.
As Ron gradually released his Spiritual Protection, he immediately felt a gentle yet firm consciousness touching his spiritual boundary.
It was Eve’s Spiritual Power, carrying a unique clarity like that of a Purple Crystal.
Meanwhile, their hands also lightly touched each other.
From Eve’s palm came a slight tremor, the touch smooth as silk, yet chilling.
"Very good... Now I will start to guide your Spiritual Power for diversion..."
With her words, Ron felt his consciousness being gently wrapped, guided to a whole new realm.
In this state, he could clearly sense the emotional waves deep within Eve’s heart.
The longing for him was so intense it almost devoured his consciousness entirely.
Yet at the same time, her technical guidance was indeed exquisite.
Under her guidance, Ron’s Spiritual Power began to flow simultaneously in multiple different circuits.
This sensation was exceptionally marvelous, like the brain suddenly acquiring multiple independent processors, allowing completely different tasks to be thought of concurrently.
"Can you feel it?"
Eve’s voice sounded directly in his consciousness, with a dreamy, ethereal quality:
"This is true Spiritual Diversion—not merely switching, but genuine parallel processing."
With her guidance, Ron gradually mastered the complete dual diversion technique, rather than the simple switching he had previously explored.
In the past, whenever he controlled his Stand-In Puppet, his body was actually unable to perform any precise operations.
"Your rate of progress truly amazes me..."
Eve’s consciousness conveyed an approving emotion:
"Most people take months to master this part of the skill, yet you, Master, have basically mastered it in just a few hours."
As the training deepened, the spiritual connection between them also became increasingly closer.
Ron could feel the complex emotions deep within Eve’s heart.
Her gratitude, attachment, and something deeper.
It wasn’t simply liking or affection, but a more primitive and instinctive dependence, like a drowning person clinging to a lifebuoy.
In this deep spiritual contact, he also gradually understood Eve’s inner fears.
It was the fear of being abandoned, the fear of falling back into darkness, the fear of losing the only hope.
This fear was so intense it almost distorted her already imperfect personality.
[Super Magic Techniques (Introductory) Experience Points + 1]
[Breakthrough! Super Magic Techniques (Introductory 50/50) → Super Magic Techniques (Proficient 1/100)]
[Additional Trait "Parallel" Acquired]
[Parallel: Acquires "Dual Tasking" ability and possesses basic Magic compound abilities]
The notification on the transparent panel brought joy to Ron’s heart.
This breakthrough came at just the right time, marking a qualitative leap in his combat ability.
In addition, mastering consciousness diversion brought additional benefits.
He could feel his Spiritual Shock skill also improved significantly with this breakthrough.
[Spiritual Shock (Proficient) Experience Points + 3]
[Current Progress: Spiritual Shock (Proficient 84/100)]
Multithreaded thinking enabled him to control the output mode of his Spiritual Power more precisely, and this enhancement in control precision directly reflected in his combat skills.
"Master?"
Eve noticed the change in his consciousness, a flash of concern in her purple crystal-like eyes:
"Did you just experience some kind of breakthrough?"
"Yes, I have fully mastered the technique of parallel casting."
He nodded in confirmation, his eyes full of gratitude:
"This is all thanks to your guidance. Without your help, Your Highness, it might have taken me much longer to reach this level."
Upon hearing this gratitude, the black-haired Princess bowed her head somewhat shyly.
The satisfaction of being recognized and needed evidently provided her with immense psychological comfort.
"Being able to help you, Master, makes me happier than anything." Her voice carried contentment.
After the training ended, their hands were still gently clasped together.
Eve didn’t seem to want to end this intimate contact; her fingers lightly brushed against the back of Ron’s hand, the motion as soft as a feather.
"This is just the beginning, Master."
The black-haired Princess’s voice carried a certain deep implication:
"I also know many other profound techniques, precious knowledge passed down from my grandfather and other Masters. As long as you need it, I’m willing to share it with you without reservation."