Reborn as an Extra Chapter 632: The Future Divine Spirit King Will Be... Part-2.

"To think... you would actually allow someone to sit upon a throne above you, letting them command you as a master..."

"I never imagined that the indomitable Divine Spirit General would be tamed in such a fashion by someone..."

Nova stared at Lia with pure shock and disbelief.

She could find nothing particularly grand about Lia, which only served to heighten her astonishment.

Lia had managed to become the master of a powerful Divine Spirit General despite being nothing more than an ordinary human!

"No wonder you can manifest wings akin to royal fairies... fairies and divine spirits are children of the 'World,' brought into existence through similar processes..."

"You have achieved mastery over divine spirit skills with such precision... you are capable of a spirit dive even though you are only an A-ranker..."

While Nova remained stunned, Lia felt a hint of confusion regarding how the small fairy had deduced her rank with such ease.

[Nova... that little creature is a peak S-ranker... she might even have one foot already in the demi-god realm.]

'I see... no wonder I couldn't properly sense her aura; she is quite formidable...'

[Err... only formidable in terms of realm, I would argue... fairies function more like 'Healers' among your human race; they lack significant combat skills and aren't particularly adept in true warfare.]

[If we cooperate, I believe we could even defeat her.]

'I understand... By the way... what exactly is a 'Divine Spirit King'?'

Ever since Lia heard the term, it had lingered in her mind, and she felt a burning urge to learn more.

[Well... I had intended to keep it from you until you reached rank S, but you are not far off, so I might as well explain it now.]

Kai’s tone grew solemn as he began to speak.

[There are innumerable divine spirits in this world, but the strongest among them clash once every thousand years to determine who holds the ultimate title.]

[I have triumphed in the last two of these so-called 'Tournaments,' and I have been recognized by all spirits and divine beasts as the 'General' of the divine spirits!]

Kai sounded immensely proud of his accomplishments, his voice brimming with prestige as he recounted his past.

[Throughout my existence, I have never once been bested by a spirit beast or a divine spirit, and the number of evil spirits I have purified and annihilated is countless.]

[However, as the 'Laws' of the 'World' dictate, a divine spirit can never attain its true power or its full potential until it possesses a compatible master—a powerful summoner to stand alongside them!]

Having won two tournaments, Kai was already established as the strongest of his peers, yet he remained dissatisfied.

He sought to ascend higher, which led him to Tomar, Lia’s ancestor.

Tomar had been a highly compatible host with immense talent in the mastery of spiritual magic.

Alas, his fortune turned when he succumbed to arrogance and selfishness, ultimately leading to his defeat at the hands of the Dragon King.

Kai had no intention of repeating such a failure.

After centuries of patience, he had finally encountered someone capable of manifesting his powers to their absolute limit once she matured.

Lia possessed even greater talent than her ancestor, and her affinity for divine spiritual magic was simply off the charts. The moment Kai laid eyes on her, he knew she was destined to be his master.

[Divine Spirit General is a rank a spirit can reach through sheer personal strength, but there exists one more state above it: the rank of Divine Spirit King!]

[It is my lifelong ambition... my 'Path' in life is to achieve that status... it is my dream to become a Divine Spirit King in this lifetime!]

[Furthermore, a King is not forged by personal strength or achievements alone... they require the support of many.]

Kai explained that the title of 'Divine Spirit King' is bestowed upon a spirit and a master who successfully ascend to the pinnacle of rank SS together.

[You have the potential for it, Lia... provided you reach rank SS in the future, we can combine our strengths and aim for the throne of the Divine Spirit King!]

Hearing these explanations, Lia finally understood why Kai’s goals and her own connection to her summoned spirit had grown so deep, further bolstering her spirit-related skills.

[Upon becoming a Divine Spirit King, your 'World Authority' and mine will become intertwined, allowing you to wield two separate authorities despite being a single entity!]

[The same will apply to me as well! 'Divine Spirit King' is more than a title; it is a rank that will make us both far superior to even peak SS-rankers when we work in tandem!]

[Ashtel Rex? The Dragon King? We shall stand above them all!]

Lia nodded firmly in response.

Previously, she had been ignorant of Kai’s true motives for aiding the Silver family, but the truth was now clear.

Although Kai acted partly for his own benefit, Lia felt no anger; instead, she felt a sense of joy.

After all, having ambition and dreams was virtuous; much like her, Kai was striving for self-improvement.

He, too, was walking a 'Path' of his own.

[Granting your summoner the status of a spirit king implies entrusting them with absolute control over your life and essence... that is why no one has dared to attempt it before... after all, no one wishes to surrender their own freedom.]

[You can only perform such an act with one you trust from the depths of your soul... And I have chosen to trust you, Lia. I am certain you will be a righteous Divine Spirit King, one who will never be corrupted by power or vanity.]

By permitting Lia access to his 'World Authority' and his total reserves of power, Kai was effectively committing his life to her, granting her the agency to dictate his actions.

This was why trust remained paramount in this 'Path' to glory.

Lia gazed at the spirit magic shimmering about her form and clenched her fist, making a vow of her own.

' The one who shall be the future Divine Spirit King is me!'