16: Alice, the Earth Knight

Brian stared at the spot where Klein disappeared, and it was a long time before he came back to his senses.

He tightly held the Potion of the Heart of the Earth in his hand, and walked out of the Mage Tower towards the castle.

Along the way, he kept thinking about how to bring up the prosperity of the family bloodline and the matter of a partner with Alice.

After all, Alice had only given birth a month ago.

When Brian returned to the castle and entered Alice's room, he saw Alice gently coaxing their child to sleep. That warm scene melted Brian's heart, but thinking about the words he was about to say, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

Alice saw Brian return, a sweet smile appeared on her face, and she softly asked:

"Brian, are you back from the Mage Tower? Where's Third Uncle?"

Brian took a deep breath, trying to make his tone sound more natural, and said:

"Third Uncle has already returned to the academy. Alice, I have something I want to discuss with you."

Alice gently placed the child in the cradle, walked to Brian's side, and gently took his hand, saying:

"Brian, just tell me what it is. Is there anything we can't talk about between us?"

Brian felt the warmth of Alice's palm, and his unease lessened slightly. He slowly said:

"Alice, Third Uncle and I talked about the prosperity of the family bloodline. As you know, our mage families place great importance on the inheritance of bloodlines.

Moreover, Third Uncle also mentioned that he hopes I can find more partners to jointly shoulder this important responsibility."

Alice paused slightly, then a look of understanding appeared on her face. She softly said:

"Brian, I understand what you mean. The family's bloodline inheritance is indeed very important, and I also know that you have always been working hard for the family and the territory."

Brian saw that Alice was not angry or displeased, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He continued:

"Alice, you are very important to me, and I don't want this matter to affect our relationship. So, I wanted to discuss it with you first and see what you think."

Alice leaned gently on Brian's shoulder and softly said:

"Brian, don't worry. I understand your difficulties and I am willing to face them with you. And, I believe that no matter what happens, we can get through it together."

Brian's heart warmed. He tightly held Alice's hand and said:

"Alice, thank you. Also, Third Uncle gave me a Potion of the Heart of the Earth, which can help you break through to the Earth Knight realm.

This way, you will have a longer lifespan and can accompany me for a longer time."

As he spoke, Brian took out the potion bottle, which emitted faint magical fluctuations, from his spatial ring and handed it to Alice.

Alice took the potion bottle, feeling the magical fluctuations emanating from it, and her eyes sparkled with emotion. She softly said:

"Brian, this potion is too precious, you..."

Brian interrupted Alice, and gently said:

"Alice, you are the most precious thing to me. Hurry and take this potion. I believe you will definitely be able to successfully break through to the Earth Knight realm."

Alice nodded, her eyes full of determination and anticipation. She said:

"Okay, Brian, I will try my best. For you, and for our family and territory."

"Alice, I will strive to have you accompany me until the end of time. Earth Knight is just the beginning; in the future, I will make you a Sky Knight, a Legendary Knight, and even higher!"

Brian embraced Alice, his voice firm and tender.

Alice's cheeks flushed slightly. She leaned into Brian's embrace and softly said:

"Brian, I believe you.

With you by my side, I fear nothing.

However, breaking through to Earth Knight is not an easy task, I still need to prepare well."

Brian gently stroked Alice's hair and said:

"Alice, you don't have to worry too much.

This Potion of the Heart of the Earth will be of great help to you. And, I will also be by your side to support you and protect you."

Alice looked up, met Brian's eyes, and said:

"Brian, it's so good to have you. Let's prepare first and find a suitable time to begin the breakthrough."

Brian nodded and said:

"Okay, Alice. You should first recuperate your body well. When you are in your best state, we will proceed with the breakthrough.

During this time, I will also prepare some magical tools to assist your breakthrough."

Over the next week, Brian continued his Research Mage studies while also preparing for Alice's breakthrough.

He consulted a large amount of data and created some magical tools that could stabilize battle qi and enhance physical fitness.

Alice also actively recuperated her body. Following Brian's guidance, she underwent special training to bring her body and mind to their optimal state.

Finally, on a beautiful, sunny day, Alice felt that her condition had reached its peak.

She said to Brian: "Brian, I feel ready to begin the breakthrough now."

A hint of excitement and anticipation flashed in Brian's eyes. He said:

"Okay, Alice. Then let's begin. I will guard you throughout the entire process."

As he spoke, Brian set up a powerful magical protective array in the room.

He also took out some magical tools that could absorb excess battle qi and prevent battle qi from running wild.

Alice sat cross-legged in the center of the room and slowly opened the Potion of the Heart of the Earth bottle.

A rich magical aura instantly permeated the air. Alice took a deep breath and drank the potion in one gulp.

In an instant, a dazzling light emanated from Alice, and powerful battle qi fluctuations surrounded her body.

Brian stared intently at Alice, ready to respond to any potential emergencies.

As time passed, the light around Alice grew more intense, and her body underwent wondrous changes.

Brian could feel the battle qi within Alice continuously rising, already nearing the critical point of an Earth Knight.

Just then, Alice suddenly let out a low groan, and a powerful battle qi vortex appeared around her body.

Brian's heart tightened. He knew this was the critical moment of the breakthrough, and also the most dangerous.

He immediately activated the magical protective array and released some battle qi-stabilizing magic to help Alice stabilize the battle qi fluctuations within her body.

With Brian's help, Alice gradually stabilized the situation, and the battle qi vortex slowly subsided.

Finally, a calm and powerful aura emanated from Alice. She had successfully broken through to the Earth Knight realm.

A relieved smile appeared on Brian's face. He walked to Alice's side and gently helped her up.

"Alice, you succeeded! You have become an Earth Knight!" Brian said excitedly.

Alice opened her eyes and looked at Brian, her eyes filled with joy and gratitude:

"Brian, thank you. If you hadn't been by my side, I might not have been able to break through successfully."

Brian tightly held Alice's hand and said:

"Alice, this is your own effort."

"Alice, it's late, let's go back to the castle to rest!"

"Let me try the power of an Earth Knight! Hehe!" Brian said with a mischievous grin.

Alice's cheeks flushed crimson. She lightly slapped Brian's chest and chided:

"Brian, can't you be serious? I just broke through."

Brian laughed and pulled Alice into his embrace, saying:

"Alice, I'm truly happy for you, and I also want to feel the difference now that you've become an Earth Knight."

Alice leaned in Brian's arms and softly said:

"Then let's go back and rest."

Brian impatiently took Alice back to the castle's master bedroom.

Tonight, Alice was particularly proactive and especially passionate.

The following N words are omitted!