Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots Chapter 743 - 342: Rookie Mom_3

Simultaneously, he must maintain enough rationality and autonomy to ensure he does not become a mere puppet for that ancient will.

"One year to reach Moon Level."

Ron established a precise objective for himself:

"My other research projects are designed to facilitate rapid breakthroughs for the wizard level, and in return, those breakthroughs will fuel the progress of my ongoing research. A complete growth cycle must be established."

Once he concluded his meditation, the faint thread connecting him to the puppet transmitted unusual vibrations once more.

The sensation was far clearer this time; it felt as though the puppet was undergoing some form of "feeding" process.

"Based on my prior observations and guidance, that Apostle ought to have started attempting to forge a deeper bond with the puppet by now."

Ron committed this discovery to memory:

"This interaction is occurring much faster than I had anticipated. It seems to have grown quite impatient..."

......

Deep within the Sea of Darkness on the fifth layer of the Abyss, Nari, the Eye of the Abyss, was enduring the most thrilling moment of its entire existence.

Using its finest tentacles, it touched the puppet's surface with the tenderness of a loving mother caressing her child.

This contact was marked by an unprecedented gentleness, standing in stark contrast to Nari’s typically frenetic demeanor.

"Such a marvelous texture..."

Curiosity radiated from Nari’s enormous eye.

The tips of those tentacles housed highly sensitive sensory organs, capable of detecting even the most microscopic changes:

"It does not resemble ordinary wood, nor metal or stone... it is more like some kind of... living substance?"

The puppet’s "skin" possessed a warm, intricate surface texture.

Under Nari’s careful scrutiny, these textures appeared to be in slow motion, akin to a living vascular system.

What truly shocked the creature was that the puppet was actively consuming the high-density radiation energy unintentionally bled by Nari.

Typically chaotic abyssal factors, upon meeting the puppet, aligned into orderly spiral structures before being slowly drawn within.

"Simply... the ultimate treasure of the Abyss..."

Nari’s voice was filled with sheer disbelief:

"I have never witnessed such a phenomenon... could it be purifying the polluted radiation surrounding me?"

Throughout its lengthy life, it had watched countless beings become entirely eroded by its subconscious influence.

No matter how powerful the wizard or how frail the mortal, uncontrollable mutations always occurred upon contact with an Apostle’s essence.

Yet, the puppet before it remained uncorroded, and it was actually altering the very essence of the abyssal energy itself.

Even more miraculous occurrences followed.

After absorbing enough abyssal energy, the puppet emitted a unique vibration that Nari had never experienced before.

The vibration felt like a gentle spring breeze, soothing Nari’s fragmented and chaotic consciousness.

Influenced by this force, Nari felt the first genuine "favor" being reciprocated in its long life.

"This... this exquisite feeling..."

Nari’s voice trembled; one of its secondary consciousness nodes stabilized under this feedback.

The chaos and agony retreated briefly, replaced by a profound and unprecedented tranquility.

"Calm... peace... is this what other apostles meant when they spoke of feeding back?"

Black fluid cascaded from its giant eye—tears of pure excitement and gratitude.

After thousands of years of solitary endurance, it had finally discovered a "child" capable of success.

The discovery stirred the creature into a frenzy, causing it to roll through its vast treasury.

Its massive body moved like a joyful dolphin wandering through the void.

Countless tentacles danced through the air, while the eyes carved into the walls shifted in unison.

The entire treasury became saturated with this atmosphere of celebration.

"My darling... my precious little one..."

Nari whispered softly, speaking in the tone of a new mother cradling an infant:

"You have finally arrived... I have waited such an eternity, so very long..."

It began to formulate a meticulous "nurturing plan," acting like a novice mother—clumsy, yet brimming with anticipation.

"You must be hungry, my child? My pantry is stocked with plenty of delicious treats..."

Nari started digging through its storages, attempting to find the most suitable "food" for its ward:

"This is too hard... this one too sour... this is far too bitter..."

To provide the ideal environment for the puppet, Nari initiated a full reorganization of its treasury.

It moved its most treasured collections to positions closest to the puppet.

This collection included the still-beating heart and those luminous soul fragments.

"These are my most exquisite artifacts, and they belong to you now."

Nari carefully adjusted the energy currents within the treasury to cultivate the perfect "growth environment" for the entity.

It wove a nest using its tentacles, lined with pieces of the rare "Brain Jellyfish King" membrane.

These membranes provided comfort while regulating the surrounding energy concentration.

"Now you will feel completely at ease..."

Nari circled the puppet, its giant eye glowing with a soft, affectionate light:

"From this day forward, this place is your home. I shall protect you, provide for you, and give you the very best of everything..."

Despite its terrifying appearance, Nari displayed a pure and primal maternal instinct in this moment.

The desire for protection, the excitement for development, and the yearning for the future were all perfectly captured by the behavior of this ancient behemoth.

It began mapping out an even more detailed care regimen, ensuring its "child" would flourish in health and happiness.