This question made Ron stop in his tracks.
He turned to look at Eve, with a thoughtful expression in his eyes.
The girl bit her lower lip:
"Mother... her protection of me borders on paranoia, any attempt that might bring risk she sternly refuses."
A certain fervent light burned in Eve’s eyes:
"But if this really is my chance to break free from the curse... I’m willing to take any risk."
This near self-destructive determination made Ron feel worried.
"We shouldn’t attempt something so significant behind your mother’s back."
He shook his head firmly:
"Moreover, Great Wizard Cassandra understands your physical condition the best, her opinion is crucial to the success rate."
Eve was silent for a long time, clearly undergoing an intense internal struggle.
Eventually, she seemed to reach some compromise:
"Then... I can contact Mother and discuss this possibility with her. But Master..."
Her gaze turned pleading:
"Please, you must help me convince her. No one understands my pain better than you, and no one can give me more hope than you."
Ron nodded in agreement: "I will do my best."
But deep down, he had another goal.
This contact with Cassandra was also a chance to handle Chester’s matters.
Initiating contact with Cassandra to speak for an academic colleague might reduce her opinion of him.
Now, using Eve as an intermediary, he could address this indirectly.
According to Uther, Cassandra was almost indulgent towards her only daughter, and any contact by Eve would gain immediate response.
As for him as a Master... last time in the face of life and death with Chai Ye, even pulling a projection for combat attracted a complaint or two...
"There’s one more thing..." Ron seemed to have thought of something:
"Since you will contact your mother, I would like to ask her to help with a small matter.
An academic colleague has faced some difficulties, hoping to earn her forgiveness."
Eve nodded. Although she wasn’t very interested in such political struggles, since it was Ron’s request, she was naturally willing to help.
"Of course, Master. If it’s your request, I will also communicate it to Mother."
Her tone had a sense of ingratiation, as if helping Ron with personal matters would further solidify the relationship between the two.
"Then... I’ll contact her now."
There was clear reluctance in Eve’s voice.
But to gain the possibility of treatment, she still moved toward the magic crystal communication array in the corner of the room.
It was a mirror made of star crystal, capable of real-time communication across space.
When Eve gently placed her hand on the mirror surface, the entire device immediately emitted a soft purple light.
"Mother, it’s Eve. There’s something important I want to discuss with you."
Her voice became ethereal and clear through the conduction of magic power.
Two seconds later, the mirror surface began to ripple, like undulating water.
Then, Cassandra’s visage gradually appeared in the mirror.
Even across an infinite spatial distance, those purple eyes still exuded an overwhelming aura of authority.
"Dear?"
Cassandra’s voice carried evident concern, along with a hint of surprise:
"You’re contacting me so late; has something happened? Your health..."
Hearing her mother’s concerned inquiry, Eve’s expression turned complex.
On one hand, she could feel her mother’s sincere care for her;
on the other hand, she had to admit that this overprotection sometimes made her feel suffocated.
"No, Mother, quite the opposite."
Eve took a deep breath:
"My condition is better than ever."
Seeing the rosy complexion on her daughter’s face, Cassandra’s expression showed clear amazement.
As the creator of the girl before her, she was too familiar with her typical condition.
This healthy glow was something she hadn’t seen in fourteen years.
"You do look... a lot better."
Cassandra’s tone became more focused: "Tell me, what happened?"
"Of course, it’s all thanks to Master Ron, Mother."
Eve’s voice began to tremble, an emotional blend of excitement and gratitude:
"The favor he granted me continues to alleviate the symptoms of Demon Devouring. Now, I can live normally even in low magic power environments."
Hearing this news, Cassandra’s expression changed drastically.
"Favor... the pure favor of a Primordial Wizard..."
She repeated quietly, "I should have realized earlier! Why didn’t I..."
Cassandra abruptly stopped her musing and refocused on her daughter:
"What are the specific effects? Can you now mobilize magic power?"
"I still can’t perform normal meditation cultivation."
Eve answered truthfully, but her voice was still full of hope:
"But the pain has reduced by at least seventy percent, and this improvement seems to be sustainable."
"Sustainable..."
Cassandra repeated the word as if reflecting on its deeper meaning:
"This implies that the favor is fundamentally enhancing your constitution, not merely alleviating symptoms."
At that moment, Eve proposed her bold notion:
"Mother, I wish to discuss a possibility with you. Master Ron is soon to break through to the Moon Level, this significant advancement will generate a strong energy feedback."
She took a deep breath, mustering the courage to voice her greatest desire:
"If I could harness this immense energy feedback, maybe... just maybe, I could directly break through to the Morning Star Level and become an official wizard."