[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-ring-of-fate":3,"chapter-the-ring-of-fate-the-ring-of-fate-chapter-808":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Ring of Fate",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2298777,4496,"Chapter 808: Demonstrating Goodwill (Beginning of Month—Requesting Monthly Votes)","the-ring-of-fate-chapter-808",808,"\u003Cp>Amandina? If it were anyone else, Francia might have forgotten her, but this girl—who participated in the “Dream Festival” and called the “Soul Path Master” teacher—she still remembered vividly; she might need Amandina’s help later when summoning the armored wraith Chen Tu to obtain more information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Francia reached into the “Traveler’s Satchel” and counted the gold she had accumulated so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including the final payment from the “Curly Baboon Research Society” member “someone,” she now possessed 82,000 Fael gold, along with nearly 20,000 Fael in banknotes—after minor exchange, this would be enough to meet the armored wraith Chen Tu’s requirements and complete one conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Francia had no intention of doing this anytime soon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, because Lu Mi was in Mogang; unless she used the special connection between him and his contract partner to summon her, even knowing the armored wraith’s name was Chen Tu, she wasn’t certain she could summon this ghost from the original world—after all, that might not be his true name, and translating it into Ancient Hermes or other arcane tongues might correspond to entirely different spirit-world entities;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, because facing the armored wraith directly without a demi-god present would almost certainly be extremely dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amadina’s presence might, to some extent, replace a demi-god and intimidate the armored wraith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait until Lu Mi returns from Mogang, then summon Chen Tu again?” Francia felt both eager excitement and anxious fear, blending into a state she could only call “fear of returning home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, she slowly exhaled and decided to reply to Amandina on Lu Mi’s behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Lu Mi promised to take Amandina to the area around the ‘Woman of Samaria’s Spring,’ giving her a chance to see the ‘Soul Path Master’ outside the ‘Dream Festival.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is good for us, but with my current strength, it’s still too dangerous—and I’m not sure whether the cross-dimensional shift brought by ‘Fusheng Xuan Huang Tian Zun’ and my identity as a Minor Arcana of the Tarot Society can help me pierce through the fog sealing off the ‘Woman of Samaria’s Spring’...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s wait until Lu Mi escapes Mogang before attempting it. For now, I’ll show Amandina some goodwill to lay the groundwork for future cooperation... Hmm, organize the most important esoteric knowledge and give it to her for free—after all, even if you don’t respect the monk, respect the Buddha; if the ‘Soul Path Master’ finds out I’ve treated His little disciple so well, maybe His attitude toward me will change too...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ask Amandina which Divine Path she wants to pursue beyond her bestowed power—help her obtain the potion recipes and corresponding materials. This won’t be free; if everything’s free, we’ll seem too humble and be disrespected—too much favor turns into resentment...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Amandina can only choose among the ‘Darkness,’ ‘Death God,’ and ‘Warrior’ Paths. The mid- and low-rank potion recipes and extraordinary materials for the ‘Warrior’ Path are easier to find; for the ‘Darkness’ Path, perhaps the ‘Judgment’ Lady can ask the ‘Star’ Mister for help—he’s suspected to be a high-ranking Night Watcher of the ‘Goddess of Night’ Church; last time he wore red gloves...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect—I was just planning to report the secrets of the Witch Cult told by the ‘Black Witch.’ I’ll mention Amandina’s case too, and see which esoteric knowledge I can share and which must remain secret...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her thoughts clarified, Francia returned to her bedroom, sat at her desk, and began writing her report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the southern continent, at Port Palos in the Matani Band, inside a three-story villa built of white marble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finally mustered the courage to send that letter, Amandina grew more alert as night deepened, pacing back and forth in her softly styled, extremely girlish bedroom, waiting for Lu Mi’s reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more esoteric knowledge and extraordinary individuals she encountered, the more she realized how vast the gap was between herself and Lu Mi—and how ignorant her former self had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she felt she could continue living as she was—forever a member of high society who appeared normal but secretly possessed minor extraordinary abilities—the events of the “Dream Festival” and the rumors she’d gathered from various esoteric circles had filled her with dread and urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living in the southern continent, in an era where disasters grew ever more frequent, with only her Rank 7 “Nightmare” power and the reality that she could only face threats alone, she truly feared one day her entire family would become sacrifices in a “Rose Sect” blood ritual, or that the hidden problems of the “Dream Festival” would suddenly erupt and swallow her whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she knew, the more terrified she became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amandina felt she could never return to her former state of ignorant freedom, and moreover, she harbored a strong yearning for higher ranks and more extraordinary power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant she could do more, see more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Amandina saw that previously impressive corpse-like messenger emerge from the void and hand her a small vanity mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mirror? What did Lu Mi Li mean by giving me a mirror? Amandina took the mirror, puzzled yet curious, feeling it ordinary, nothing special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was about to ask “Penitent” Bayinfei, when suddenly she noticed the mirror’s surface shimmered with a dark, watery glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the glow rippled, the vanity mirror gradually brightened, revealing a human silhouette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An esoteric telegraph? And one that lets you see the other person, communicate directly? How... how marvelous... Amandina didn’t notice the messenger, clad in a black clerical robe, had already left—her entire attention was fixed on the mirror in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She soon realized the silhouette in the mirror wasn’t Lu Mi Li, but a stranger—a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman’s eyes were lake-colored—bright yet profound, as if holding countless unspoken words, inviting inquiry; her nose was delicate and straight, her lips’ crimson and skin’s porcelain-white formed an irresistibly alluring combination, while her arched brows and long, slightly flaxen hair tied into a ponytail lent her an air of grandeur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So... so beautiful... Amandina stared, entranced, silently praising her in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She herself was a beautiful girl, always proud of her looks—but now, she felt not the slightest urge to compare, completely immersed in a beauty she had never seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze naturally lowered, seeing the smooth, slender neck, and the lace-embroidered collar of a shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Amandina felt a sudden urge to see the woman’s entire body, to see just how beautiful she might look naked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought this wasn’t her own problem—even a priest who only liked men, like Cali, would feel the same impulse!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Francia, who had subtly used “Enchantment” to raise Amandina’s goodwill for smoother conversation, was also studying Amandina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl had hair like a black waterfall, eyes the color of the sea, radiating a free-spirited, youthful vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Mi knows some very pretty women... Is this the “Hunter’s” talent? Francia smiled faintly, her lips curving behind the glass mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Mi is occupied right now and can’t come himself—he asked me to speak with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amandina snapped back to reality, breaking free from her trance of awe at the woman’s beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at Francia in the mirror, her curiosity and desire to probe flaring up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re the friend of Lu Mi Li, uh, sir? The one who might need my help in the future?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Francia nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph, you say you two aren’t lovers? Even I, a woman, felt my heart flutter at this beauty—how much more so you, a man who doesn’t like men? Amandina felt she’d uncovered Lu Mi’s lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smoothed her waterfall-like black hair, her eyes sparkling as she asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m willing to help you—will you fulfill your promise?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That will take some time—wait until Lu Mi finishes what he’s doing. And you’re still not strong enough.” Francia spoke succinctly. “Beyond your bestowed power, do you wish to advance through potions? Which of the three Paths—‘Death God,’ ‘Darkness,’ or ‘Warrior’—do you intend to choose?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Francia spoke quickly, for the “Ice Talisman’s” power had limited duration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After posing the question, she suddenly remembered something:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said the “Warrior” Path’s potions had a pronounced height-increasing effect; by the later stages, they could turn the user into a giant...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, turning such a lovely little girl into a three- or four-meter-tall giantess... that felt strange... Francia wasn’t sure whether she was worried or looking forward to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amandina had already heard from Lu Mi which paths were open to her and had thought deeply during this time—she answered swiftly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“‘Darkness.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a girl who had always excelled at reading her parents’ minds and pleasing her elders, Amandina felt that since the figure in the “Dream Festival” had granted her “Darkness” power but not “Death God” power to Robert or “Warrior” power to some tombkeepers, it implied the figure wished her to remain pure, focused solely on the “Darkness” Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she planned to return to that ancient tomb during the next “Dream Festival” to receive more blessings—naturally, she didn’t want to disappoint that figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder what it would look like if “Death God” or “Warrior” power mixed with “Darkness” blessings... Francia’s expression turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll help you inquire and gather—but you must pay the corresponding gold, or complete a task I assign.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amandina was no longer the ignorant girl she once was; she understood the value of potion recipes and extraordinary materials, and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Francia smiled within the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, I’m grateful you agreed to help. Regardless of what Lu Mi promised you, I’ll give you an extra piece of esoteric knowledge—no strings attached.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?” Amandina burst into delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This beautiful lady was truly generous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not the kind of generosity with traps—potion recipes and extraordinary materials were all charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Francia didn’t answer directly, but smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remember, my name is Francia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she raised her right hand and pushed forward a bound stack of papers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Amandina’s eyes, the stack grew larger and larger, until it pierced through the glass mirror and landed in her palm—while Francia’s figure in the mirror had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Francia... Lu Mi Li and she are quite compatible... Amandina imagined Lu Mi and Francia together, and suddenly felt a flicker of romantic fantasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whispered to herself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That would be so beautiful—I’d really like to see it...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suppressed the fantasy in her mind and turned her gaze to the papers in her hand, scanning one line of text:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Law of Extraordinary Material Aggregation...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This... Amandina was utterly bewildered, yet strangely awestruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mogang, late night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the “Carnivore” bar closed, Lu Mi stepped out the back door and saw Gu Xin wearing a half-high silk top hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xin slowly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll take you to the place of your trial now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ps: Beginning of the month—requesting monthly votes~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1803,"2026-06-20T06:22:37.987Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9cdd6d5b3bfbeb43b54937b4017d4508739df6f7e7836338285939a5562dada5","the-ring-of-fate-chapter-809","the-ring-of-fate-chapter-807",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-ring-of-fate-cover.jpg"]