I ascend to the throne of God with arcane magic.

Chapter 569: Kazeri Ihales?
Golden Coconut Hotel,

Taiya escorted Zhuo out of the corridor and said to her with some regret:
"I'll prepare more snacks next time. Juou, come over and eat with us!"

"Uh-huh!"

Zhuo's face turned slightly red, and she pinched the corner of her clothes with her little hands, saying a little embarrassedly:

"Will I disturb your rest, Taiya, and Mr. Li Si?"

The delicious snacks that Taya shared with her just now were the first time Zhuo tasted them.

That's a privilege only enjoyed by noble gentlemen, right?
Zhuo was a little embarrassed at first, but gradually relaxed after feeling Taiya's sincerity and closeness.

She had never seen anyone as good-looking as Taya, and he treated her so well, which made Zhuo feel touched and reluctant to leave.

Juou heard those stories about the nobles from the caravan merchants who were staying in the hotel.

In this small town, there are no so-called nobles except the mayor, Lord Ihalus.

Even the officials in charge of the management of the town and the captains of the city guards could only obey the orders of Lord Ihalles obediently. There were no so-called nobles at all.

From Taya, Zhuo felt some food that she had never seen before, which made her very interested. It was like throwing a stone into the calm lake where she had lived for many years, stirring up different ripples in her heart.

"It's okay. Li Si is usually very busy. I'll call you when I'm ready!"

Taiya waved her hand nonchalantly.

Li Si seemed very busy today, and she didn't plan to pester Li Si like she did during the trip, otherwise it would delay Li Si's work.

It just so happened that Zhuo gave her a pretty good impression, and it would be nice to make a friend in this small town, and they could go out for a stroll together during the day.

"Well, I'll bring more delicious drinks next time I come."

Zhuo nodded and did not continue to refuse.

Although Zhuo knew that the drinks she prepared could not compare with the exquisite snacks that Taiya brought out, they were still a token of her thoughtfulness.

"Uh-huh."

Taiya smiled, nodded repeatedly and said:
"I want to try making cocktails later, Juou, can you teach me?"

"No problem, although I might not be very good at it."

Juo said a little embarrassedly.

The two chatted for a while at the door before reluctantly parting.

When Taiya closed the door and looked back, he said with some surprise:
"Li Si, you're back!"

Li Si was already sitting on a chair in the room and asked Taiya:
"Who were you talking to?"

Taiya noticed that the table in front of Li Si was still in a mess, and said a little embarrassedly:

"Hey, Ju'ou came over just now, and I treated her to some snacks."

"We also agreed that when she is free, she will take me around the city."

When it was over just now, Zhuo wanted to help Taya clean up the table, but Taya refused.

Anyway, the tableware used was not the hotel's. She could just put it in the storage ring and clean it up later.

Li Si naturally noticed that there were only some crumbs and jam left on the plate in front of him, and he was speechless.

To him, these snacks were naturally nothing.

Even if he did it himself, it wouldn't take much effort.

But the point is who Taiya ate with!
When he came back from the City Lord's Mansion just now, he was thinking about telling Taya what happened tonight.

After all, Li Si has already confirmed that a legendary powerful man has been keeping an eye on the Golden Coconut Inn. His target is Zhuo, the maid of the inn, and it is very likely that he is the legendary wizard Ihalus.

At the same time, Li Si also planned to inform Taiya of the abnormalities in this small town, including the undead residents and the strange city lord's mansion.

If possible, Li Si was even prepared to let Taya leave the town and wait for him outside.

Before coming in, he had never imagined that this small town would have such a big problem.

Li Si was sure that in addition to the problems of the undead residents of this small town, there must be other problems that Li Si had not noticed.

He was still confident that he could protect himself, but it was different for Taiya.

When facing a legendary wizard, Taiya was much weaker than Li Si and had little room for resistance.

Although Taya must have life-saving means given by His Majesty Alvin and the Church of the God of War, there is no need to waste them in this city.

After all, she just came in with Li Si, so there was no need to take such a risk.

However, Li Si did not expect that after not seeing each other for one night, Taya and the blonde girl Zhuo got along so well.

When they were together just now, the two looked like friends who had known each other for many years.

This shouldn't be the case. After traveling for so long, Li Si has never seen Taya get along so well with others.

It’s not that Taiya is too proud and looks down on people who are not as strong as her.

Taiya didn't have so many other thoughts. She was just traveling all the time and seldom had long contact with other people. In addition, her mind was always on herself and her practice, so she seldom made friends with others.

Could it be that Taiya also sensed the difference in Zhuo and did this subconsciously?

Li Si thought about it and felt that this was not impossible.

I didn’t care about it when I was in Cangguang City before, but through this trip together, Li Si also confirmed a lot of things.

In addition to possessing the legendary talent [King of Battle], Taiya also has a strong premonition in a sense.

She did not draw conclusions by collecting intelligence like Li Si did, but preferred to act based on her own feelings.

Whether in battle or in daily life.

Although I don’t know why this happens, Taya’s premonitions are usually accurate.

For example, when Li Si and Taiya met again before, Taiya quickly recognized Li Si.

It was obvious that Li Si had changed his face through the [Mask of the Transformer] and concealed his breath through the skill of concealing himself.

Even a legend couldn't recognize Li Si so quickly, but Taiya did it.

And this feeling became more and more obvious during the subsequent competition between Li Si and Taiya.

Even if Li Si used the stealth skill, Taiya could still realize where Li Si was and lock onto his target, while also being able to dodge and parry almost all of Li Si's attacks.

If Li Si did not use spells and only relied on melee combat to fight Taiya, he would not be defeated but would be suppressed and embarrassed.

There is a low-level spell called [Combat Magic Warning], which can predict the direction of the enemy's attack to a certain extent. There is also a high-level specialty called [Combat Intuition], which can predict the development of the battle to some extent, but neither of these two effects is as powerful as what Taiya showed.

Li Si had asked Taya how he did it before, but Taya didn't know either, he just did it subconsciously.

With this talent of premonition, Taiya will have a great advantage in battle.

But can this premonition still make Taiya take the initiative to get close to Zhuo, the core character of the secret realm?

Isn’t that a bit too strong?

Is this the reason why the protagonist can overcome numerous difficulties and finally achieve success?

Li Si didn't know if this was the effect of the lucky halo that was standard for the protagonist of a plot, but it was indeed somewhat extraordinary.

Taiya noticed Li Si's strange look and looked around curiously. Is there anything strange stuck on her?
Could it be that there was jam on the snacks I was eating just now?
"Can't you go out, Li Si? Do you need me to stay in the room all the time?"

Taiya thought about it and asked Li Si.

Although that was a bit regrettable, Taiya didn't care too much.

Taiya wouldn't mind if Li Si wanted her to do so.

Anyway, she can invite Zhuo to visit her room, and she can continue to practice at other times, looking for opportunities to break through the legend.

"It doesn't have to be like this."

Li Si reacted and shook his head.

Taya is not his appendage, and Li Si would not let Taya stay in the room all the time for his own reasons.

The reason why he was silent before was because he remembered the relationship between Taiya and Zhuo.

It seems that Taiya's interaction with Zhuo has not aroused any hostility from the legendary strong man hiding in the dark. If possible, Taiya can continue to contact Zhuo to see if he can get any useful clues from her.

After all, Li Si was certain that this small town had big problems, and the root of the problems was most likely the girl named Zhuo.

Taiya is so close to Zhuo, and if they continue to get along, it may bring different surprises.

If Taya is not told the truth about Juou, it is very likely that more useful information will be obtained, but that would be tantamount to deceiving and exploiting Taya.

Li Si hesitated for a moment and then gave up the idea.

Regardless of whether it is good for Taya or not, Li Si doesn't want to deceive Taya about this matter.

As the two of them spent time together, their feelings grew more sincere, and Taiya became more and more dependent on Li Si.

"Come here, Yaer."

Li Si held Taiya in his arms and sat on the chair, his chin resting on Taiya's smooth and white shoulders.

"I have something to tell you."

"Uh-huh."

Taiya leaned obediently in Li Si's arms, blinked her gray-purple eyes, and looked at Li Si with a bit of curiosity.

Li Si seemed very serious. Did something happen?

Then, Li Si hugged Taiya and told her about today's discoveries.

Including that all the residents of the town are undead creatures, there is a legendary necromancer Ihalus hidden in the town, and the special girl Zhuo.

Taiya stared quietly without making any sound to disturb Li Si.

But there was a hint of sadness on her beautiful face.

After Li Si finished speaking, Taiya said softly after a moment of silence:
"So, Juou is gone, like everyone else?"

"Ah."

Li Si nodded, touched the girl's head and said:

"Their current situation is very special. I speculate that their bodies were reconstructed through some special necromancy spell, but their souls were not affected. They did not realize that they were dead and continued their previous lives as usual."

"It is very likely the effect of the special illusion set up in this town."

"I see."

Taya was feeling a little depressed. After all, she had just met a good friend, only to find out that she had lost him.

This was indeed a bit sudden for Taya, and she suddenly didn't know what to do.

Do you still want to continue facing Zhuo?

But in that state, her soul must be in great pain, right?

Faced with Taiya's questions, Li Si had no way to give a prepared answer.

"From what I know now, this small town and its residents must have been here for a long time."

"That is to say, Juou and the others died a long time ago, but their souls were forcibly retained."

“Perhaps they themselves don’t realize it, but in the end they are just maintaining the same life as before, and nothing will change.”

Li Si didn't know what the residents of this small town thought, but for him, rather than gaining eternity in this way, it would be more straightforward and painless to choose death.

These days without hope and future are the greatest torture.

Perhaps it is because of the influence of that illusion that the residents here did not notice anything wrong?
"So Yaer, do you want to continue staying here, or wait for me outside the city?"

Li Si looked at Taya and gave the choice to Taya.

"I want to stay."

Taiya did not hesitate and said to Li Si affirmatively:
"I hope I can help. If I can get in touch with the curse of this town, it should be able to free Juou, right?"

In Taiya's view, this is a painful and evil curse.

This kind of life as a ghost is definitely not what Zhuo wanted. She wanted to help this new friend to be liberated and let her soul rest in peace.

"I see."

Li Si sniffed the fragrance on Taiya's body and nodded.

"Then Taiya, just get along with Zhuo normally from now on, and don't arouse the vigilance of His Majesty the Legend."

"Ah."

Taiya nodded and said softly.

After listening to Li Si's description, her mood became heavier and she was eager to find out the truth about this small town as soon as possible.

"That's right, Li Si."

Taiya suddenly remembered something and said to Li Si:

"what happened?"

Li Si asked curiously:
"If Zhuo is a very special existence in this secret realm, then does she know the legendary crown who created this secret realm?"

"When I was chatting with her, she told me that she was actually an orphan, and was taken in and raised by Old Milo in this tavern. She has no other relatives."

"But Juou seems to have someone she likes, a boy named Kazeri, but he has now left the town with a passing caravan."

"Kazeri? I see."

"Yaer, you've been a great help."

Li Si nodded and said.

Li Si had never heard of the name Kazeri in this city.

If what Taiya said was true, then it was most likely the name of the legendary wizard Ihalus.

After all, if the purpose of Ihalus creating this illusion was really for Zhuo, then the most likely person to be responsible was this Kazeri.

According to the description in the quest system, it is most likely that Ihalus and Zhuo are lovers.

Kazeri Ihalus?
What is the real name of the legendary necromancer who created this secret land?
(End of this chapter)