155: Chapter 0155 (Optimized)

Li Size stood to one side, a smile on his face. He gently stroked the back of the sofa, guiding them to sit down.

The apartment was furnished simply yet warmly. Magic tomes on the bookshelf exuded an ancient aura, while a freshly brewed pot of floral tea sat on the coffee table, wisps of steam curling upwards.

Felina sat down cautiously, the hem of her skirt brushing lightly over the carpet. Gelia relaxed her posture, leaning back against the chair. Although still carrying a hint of vigilance, the atmosphere gradually softened.

The silence between the three was broken only by the occasional low murmur of the city outside, which somehow only deepened the tranquil tacit understanding.

Li Size closed his eyes, completely immersed in this double dose of tenderness.

Felina knelt on the soft carpet, her fingertips applying just the right amount of pressure as she gently massaged his temples, easing the fatigue of the past several days.

Gelia, meanwhile, encircled his waist from behind, trusting him completely with her full weight.

Her chin rested affectionately against his shoulder, and a few strands of her hair occasionally brushed against his cheek with her breathing, causing a faint tickle.

The coordination between the two women was already as instinctive as symbiosis—

When Felina considerately handed him the warm Demonic Energy Tea, which emitted a faint blue glow,

Gelia would naturally lean forward slightly, using her fingertips to gently brush aside the hair on his forehead that had been dampened by light sweat.

And when he subconsciously reached out to hold Felina's shoulder, Gelia would intuitively nestle into his embrace on the other side.

One of them wore a brightly colored red uniform, while the other was dressed in a simple and elegant white dress.

The edges of the two distinctly different outfits quietly intertwined and overlapped, as if hinting at some deeper connection.

In the tranquil room, only the soft, slow breathing of the three, the faint sound of the porcelain cup occasionally touching the tabletop, and the unspoken, occasional light laughter between them could be heard.

The moonlight from outside filtered through the drawn lace curtains, softly spilling onto the dark floor, casting mottled and swaying shadows.

It seemed to drape this moment in a layer of hazy, gentle gauze, making time willingly slow its pace right then.

After this moment of intimacy, Li Size arrived at the Laboratory—

The Formation Plate in the center of the Laboratory shimmered with a pale blue light...

The Sorcery bookshelves surrounding it were neatly lined with various sorcery scrolls, and the cold light from the rune lamp stretched his shadow long.

He was currently pouring all his efforts into striving to Cultivate the two Zero Ring Sorceries, Communication Spell and Resistance Enhancement, to the Perfection Realm of Great Master proficiency 100/100 as quickly as possible.

This was in preparation to utilize the Pay-to-Win Ability for the first round of derivation optimization. This concerned not only the enhancement of his personal strength but also a series of subsequent plans and arrangements.

He first consumed a dose of the Zero Ring Optimized mental power amplification potion.

The formula for this potion had already been derived and optimized via Pay-to-Win methods after he earned a large sum of gold coins from the De Kela Si Merchant Guild last time, and it had now been upgraded to a more efficient version.

The potion was cool and smooth upon entry, immediately transforming into a warm flow of energy that moved through his limbs and bones.

Zero Ring Optimized mental power amplification potion (Non-upgradable):

Temporarily increases the consumer's Mental Energy by a moderate amount of 3.6 points.

Duration: 1.8 hours. Side effect: Mental dullness (Mental Energy -1.2). Side effect duration: 1.5 hours. Potion resistance time: 12 hours.

However, relying on his skill in Potent Potion Refining, combined with the Generosity special effect triggered by the proficient level of the Stingy Meditation Method—

Even though this required nearly twice the original Materials—the actual realized increase in Mental Energy reached 7.56 points.

This figure even surpassed the effect of a typical First Ring potion, making his mind unprecedentedly agile and his casting of Sorceries smoother and more natural.

Although the proficiency gained from each Spell cast did not increase, he clearly felt his understanding of the essence of Sorcery deepening.

If he relied solely on cultivating diligently in this state without depending on Pay-to-Win, he was confident his progress speed would also greatly accelerate.

In a state of highly abundant Mental Energy, Li Size wasted not a single moment.

The runic structure of the Communication Spell materialized and flowed between his fingertips; the air vibration caused by chanting the incantation was subtle yet distinct.

The Formation Plate for Resistance Enhancement, however, required him to continuously inject Mental Energy, causing the runes on it to light up repeatedly, their glow shifting from faint to steadily bright.

Although the Crimson Soul Duchy's communication technology was already very advanced, utilizing communication nodes spread across all towns to achieve nationwide instant communication,

This year, they even launched the convenient 'flying message' System. Nevertheless, Li Size had never forgotten the 'eavesdropping' mission he completed with Felina at the end of last semester.

Through this operation by the Internal Affairs Department, he clearly realized that the Duchy was installing eavesdropping devices uniformly across the national communication hubs.

This meant that his communications with Felina, Gelia, Flora, Lina, Lilith, and even little sister Violet were likely already under surveillance.

This lack of transparency in information made him extremely uneasy, so he was determined to build a communication System exclusively for himself.

And the foundation for all of this was this most basic yet potentially immense Zero-Ring Sorcery—the Communication Spell.

This was also the specialized direction he had planned for Lilith early on—

Coupled with her inherent strong interest in the fields of communication and Sorcery Recording stemming from her original professional instincts, Li Size believed she would certainly become his capable assistant in the future.

On the other hand, Resistance Enhancement, as the only protective Sorcery he currently mastered, appeared particularly crucial.

Felina and Gelia had already learned this technique through the Duchy's official System.

But Flora, Lina, Lilith, and little sister Violet had not yet mastered any protective means, which was undoubtedly very dangerous in the perilous Wizard World.

Li Size hoped they would possess at least the power of self-preservation when facing threats, so he urgently needed to Cultivate Resistance Enhancement to the peak of the Great Master level and then use Pay-to-Win to derive and optimize it.

Based on past experience, a Sorcery modified once would generate a completely new Spell model, essentially becoming a new Sorcery.

Thus escaping the restriction of the original Sorcery 'not to be taught again'—in this way, he could safely pass it on to the several ladies.

Just as Li Size was completely focused on Sorcery Cultivation, Gelia, unwilling to leave alone, leaned against the doorframe, her arms loosely crossed over her chest.

Dressed in her red uniform with the collar slightly open, a playful smile curved on her lips as she teased:

"Oh, our Great Genius Wizard is incredibly busy today as well?"

Li Size looked up and smiled. The Spell model in his hand did not dissipate, but a wave of warmth washed over his heart.

He knew he had to seize every second—

Only by quickly increasing proficiency could he establish his exclusive communication network sooner and better protect the important people around him.

And today was indeed a good day.

Not only that...

As midnight approached, Li Size finally pushed the proficiency of Resistance Enhancement to Great Master level 100/100. Without hesitation, he immediately chose Pay-to-Win and initiated the first derivation optimization.

[Consumed 35000 Energy Points, Deriving and Optimizing 'Resistance Enhancement' Sorcery Model]