The overlord of the gods is interrogating the alien female spy.

　Theresa didn't need to think much to guess what Qilin was going to say. But since he was being so 'indulgent' with her this time, only making her suffer a little more at night, Theresa felt she could endure it.

　"Oh? Not bad, you've already learned to answer first, but that's something for later. You little slave, what you did this time has pleased me quite a bit."

　Chen Lingxu didn't hold back his praise for what she had just done. He raised his hand and wiped the dirt off the little slave's peach-like, tender face, giving her his approval.

　Qilin's attitude made Theresa's pink eyes widen. This person actually praised her?

　This was the first time she hadn't been scolded by him for doing something. It seemed that his previous nonchalant attitude was just a test. If she didn't make a choice, he would have stepped in to save these people himself.

　After all, going back ten thousand years, these people were all his subjects.

　However, Theresa's impulsive choice, made out of kindness, won her the other party's favor.

　"I have always been fair in my rewards and punishments. After careful consideration, I have decided to give you a reward."

　Not only is there no punishment, but there's also a reward?!

　Theresa blinked her peach blossom eyes, looking at him in disbelief.

　Is this really the same Qilin Overlord she knew who went on a killing spree as soon as he appeared?

　"Accept this with gratitude, Theresa. It is the reward from the greatest Primordial Lord."

　What is it? What is it?

　Was it the powerful magic he possessed? Or the meticulously crafted staff? Or perhaps some ancient treasure?

　Under Theresa's gaze, the Qilin raised its hand and extended it to her.

　"Ugh?"

　Theresa tilted her head slightly.

　The Qilin's palms are covered with only a layer of soft scales, and they feel quite comfortable to the touch.

　but……

　Just patting her head?

　Theresa wanted to ask something, but when she lowered her eyes slightly, she saw Anesse looking on with envy.

　"What, aren't you going to thank me? Or do you want to continue to be favored by me? What a greedy Sarkaz alien, Theresa."

　Wow, you're making it sound like something incredibly precious.

　Theresa thought to herself, but looking at the seemingly arrogant Qilin, she still obediently flattered him a few times.

　Although it's nothing extraordinary, it represents a change in Kirin's attitude towards her... and perhaps it will also change his perception of the other Sarkaz?

　Thinking about it this way, Theresa realized that the head pat she had just received was more than just a simple gesture.

　Chapter Twenty-Seven: God and the Ten Commandments

　After resolving the issue of the refugees, Chen Lingxu did not linger and strode towards the land left by the natural disaster to prepare for mining.

　"Tsk. What I hate most is the state of the land after a heavy rain. Look at how they've ruined it."

　Chen Lingxu floated in mid-air with one arm around the little slave's waist, his gaze showing a look of disdain as he looked at the ground that had been washed away by the torrential rain and was almost a swamp.

　“Indeed, Your Majesty. Syracuse is a rainy place; during the rainy season, the wilderness is filled with an endless curtain of rain as soon as you open your eyes.”

　Anese retained only her wolf head, her body transforming into a wisp of smoke as she floated alongside the Qilin Overlord. Although the beastmen also farmed, most of the fur-clad beastmen disliked heavy rain, as it meant they had to spend more time drying their fur to keep themselves dry and prevent illness.

　"When it rains in Kazdel, not many customers come to buy clothes. A lot of fabrics need to be dried in time to prevent them from getting damp, which is very troublesome."

　Theresa followed quietly, her words only eliciting a soft snort from Qilin. The fact that she wasn't reprimanded meant that Qilin didn't dislike her interrupting. This pleased the little seamstress; it seemed her previous actions hadn't yet affected Qilin's emotions.

　"Young lady, you're very good at sewing?"

　Hearing her words, Agnese curiously came closer.

　“I know a little, Ms. Agnese. I apprenticed with an old tailor, and I made this dress myself.”

　She has no say in matters of magic or combat right now, but when it comes to sewing skills, she can proudly hold her head high and 'show off' to them.

　"Hmm, after that you can..."

　"Will you make me a new dress? I'll bring you some fabric."

　"Of course... What style of clothes do you need?"

　Although Theresa was curious about how Anesse would wear the clothes, that wasn't something she, as a tailor, needed to worry about; she just needed to make the clothes according to the other party's requirements.

　"No rush, I need some time to think about it. Do you know anything about Letania's clothing?"

　“I know a little. If there are similar garment styles that I can study, I will be more confident in sewing them for you.”

　Theresa responded modestly.

　The old tailor she apprenticed to had made clothes for the noblemen of Kazdel and had much more experience than Theresa. He was familiar with the clothing of the surrounding countries of Kazdel, such as Letania and Victoria, so Theresa learned from him and gained some knowledge.

　After completing her training, Theresa had seen some clothing from both countries brought by mercenaries, but those were all worn by commoners. The fact that the she-wolf before her could be remembered by the Qilin Overlord meant that even ten thousand years ago, she was a noblewoman, and the clothes made for her certainly wouldn't be those commoner styles.

　"Hmm. Sure, once we follow the Celestial Venerable to the territory of that Elector Marquis, I'll bring you some clothes."

　Anese wasn't suddenly looking forward to reminiscing about her past attire; rather, she thought that since Chen Lingxu was going to find the major cities of Letania, his attire couldn't be lacking, lest it diminish the prestige of the Primordial Celestial Venerable.

　But she only knew how to hunt, not how to make clothes, and didn't know any famous tailors, so she had to choose a reliable person to do the job on the spot.

　She had also examined Theresa's clothes; regardless of the fabric, the sewing skills alone were excellent. She should be able to handle this task with ease.

　After the conversation ended, the two had no more topics to pass the time, and with the Qilin Overlord making new moves, the casual chat was put aside, and they instead focused on what was about to happen.

　Below the three was a giant Originium crystal cluster that had grown to tens of meters tall. The outer crystals had stabilized and turned into common gray semi-transparent crystals, while the orange-yellow energy inside was slowly fading and condensing.

　"This source stone is quite good."

　Chen Lingxu landed at the edge of the crystal cluster, gently tapping the outer shell of the source stone crystal cluster with his claws, feeling the energy contained within, and a satisfied expression appeared on his face.

　Although Originium crystal clusters are spreading and growing everywhere after the natural disaster, the information concentration captured by crystal clusters of different sizes is different, and the energy contained inside is naturally different as well. Chen Lingxu needs to find the highest quality Originium crystal cluster to support the other party in realizing his idea.

　“Agnese, take her back a bit.”

　"Yes, Your Majesty."

　Theresa was immediately thrown aside by the Qilin, and then she felt herself being grabbed by the back of her collar and dragged backward.

　It's a bit choking...

　After silently complaining to herself, the little slave opened her eyes wide to watch Qilin's movements.

　Chen Lingxu raised his left hand, and fragments of the civilization's continued existence emerged, disappearing into the source stone as he touched them.

　A surge of raging energy erupted, a storm-like gust of wind rushing straight at his face, but it seemed to have struck a mountain that had transformed into a blade, splitting him in two and surging out in all directions.

　Anese had to carry Theresa and move behind the Qilin Overlord's imposing body to prevent them from being blown away by the energy storm.

　The information inside the massive Originium crystal cluster was transformed, like a giant tree being uprooted, and the colossal object, tens of meters tall, was constantly compressed in front of the Qilin.

　As the saying goes, the essence is concentrated. In the end, under the control of the Qilin Overlord, this Origin Stone Tree, which was tens of meters tall, was transformed into ten exquisite rings that floated in mid-air, emitting a hazy glow, like precious treasures that had fallen from the sky.

　"The Ten Commandments! Successfully completed!"

　The cry of the Qilin Overlord reached Theresa's ears. At that moment, the Qilin seemed to have accomplished some great feat, letting out a joyful cry like a child. She could even see its long tail drawing some kind of pattern in the air.

　"Don't worry about it. His Majesty the Celestial Venerable used to celebrate like this after successfully refining some treasures."

　Agnès explained to her in a low voice.

　"Sometimes when research achieves a major breakthrough, His Majesty the Celestial Venerable will cheer... The lower classes follow the example of the superiors, and cheering after a successful achievement has become a custom in the Beast Kingdom."

　Agnese recalled that when the Great Expedition began, the whole country was cheering so loudly that it even shook away the dark clouds in the sky.

　I really miss that era...

　But now is not the time to reminisce about the past.

　Anese, carrying Theresa in her mouth, slowly approached the Qilin Overlord, intending to signal the little slave to perform.

　"Congratulations... Master."

　But Theresa was more astute and intelligent than she had imagined. She began to clap after noticing they were approaching, but because her vocabulary was so limited, she could only manage a weak compliment after a dozen or so claps.

　"Ah."

　After Theresa got close, Anesse stopped carrying her and instead used Chen Lingxu's floating divine power to pull her to his side.

　"Congratulations, Your Majesty, on forging another magical treasure. Through countless ages, through the drying up of seas and the erosion of rocks, your power shines brighter than gold, and your skill is more dazzling than the sun. Anese's reverence for you is as boundless as the flowing river."

　"Never-ending..."

　Hearing the little she-wolf's exaggerated praise and seeing her fawning expression, the little slave couldn't help but open his peach-colored mouth wide, speechless for a moment.

　Chapter Twenty-Eight: Once you put it on, you can't take it off.

　"uh-huh."

　People always like to hear nice things.

　The saying goes, "Honest advice is hard to hear but beneficial to conduct; honest advice is pleasant to hear but even more beneficial to conduct."

　Ten thousand years have passed, and upon your return, there are still loyal dogs willing to flatter you. What a delightful thing that is!

　Chen Lingxu nodded slightly, and as a reward, he casually stroked the little she-wolf's head and scratched his chin.

　"Woof~!"

　Anese shook his body, satisfied, and returned to a smoke-like state, floating in the air, waiting for Chen Lingxu to speak.

　"Theresa."

　"I am here, master."

　Although shocked by Anesse's display of loyalty, Theresa composed herself and waited for Qilin to give instructions, while also keeping her eyes on the ten rings.

　Is this the 'staff' that Qilin mentioned making before?

　Although she was a little puzzled that a ring could also be used as a staff, she didn't ask such a 'silly' question, thinking about how musical instruments like flutes, harps, and whistles could also be used as staffs in those shops.

　But will she really get this?

　Theresa looked at her hands, wondering which finger she would wear the ring and staff on if she got them.

　"Raise your hands."

　"Yes."

　Theresa thought for a moment and then extended her left hand.

　"Crack~!"

　But then he was whipped by the Qilin's long tail.

　Wow, he even deliberately stuck his hand behind her before starting to smoke... This guy...

　"Stretch out both hands, what are you hiding for?"

　"Oh. Yes."

　Two slender, white hands were placed in front of him. Chen Lingxu had seen them many times, but every time he saw these delicate hands with long, slender fingers, clean, pink nails, and fair, soft skin on the back of the hands, where even the veins were clearly visible, he couldn't help but recall the feeling of holding them. They were truly soft as if boneless, delicate as a flower, smooth as jade, and charmingly smooth... encompassing all the advantages. The only thing that made him unable to resist the urge to groan while holding them was this: amazing!

　And now, these hands are about to be 'defiled' by him.

　Although it sounded strange, all Chen Lingxu did was put the Ten Commandments he had made on the little slaves' hands in order.

　"Sigh... Master..."

　Ten rings... all given to her?

　Theresa looked at the ten rings in her hand, her pink and white peach-shaped eyes filled with surprise.

　"Hmph. Making a fuss over nothing. Have you ever seen a warlock go out carrying only a staff? If the staff is stolen, robbed, or broken by the enemy, wouldn't the warlock become useless?"

　Chen Lingxu was exasperated by her lack of any backup plan, so he whipped the little slave's soft, tender buttocks with his tail again. Seeing her covering her breasts, not daring to be angry or speak, and only able to look pitiful with tears in her pink eyes, he couldn't help but feel even more pleased.

　"Master is right."

　Although she was bullied again for some reason, Theresa thought about what Qilin said and felt that he was right.

　She didn't know what the other sorcerers should do correctly, but she noticed that the mercenaries passing through the village, no matter how sharp their longswords were, would always carry at least three weapons of different lengths, just to avoid dying helplessly without any weapons when they encountered danger.

　"But don't be too happy yet."

　Qilin poured cold water on her again.

　"These ten rings can improve your spellcasting efficiency, and each one contains a spell as a secret weapon. But once you put them on, without a spell from me to remove the restriction, you'll have to chop off your hand if you want to take them off."

　"Well."