Chapter 162
Chapter 163 The Truth Behind the Bloodcall Circle
“Oh, right. I also have a copy of my research on the Bloodcall Circle. You can take it home and read it p>
Helen paused, then smiled. “I originally wrote this for students who couldn’t control their contract beasts after using the Bloodcall Circle. But after seeing you today, how you interact with your companions, you’re doing much better than I ever expected. It seems my worries were unnecessary.
“You can still treat it as a reference p>
Helen blinked, her words carrying a hint of deeper meaning. She left after that.
Before she went, Joanna gave her a basket of fresh fruit.
That made Joanna sigh inwardly. Looks like I’ll need to keep grinding Fruit vs. Zombies later and unlock higher-tier fruit. Otherwise, it’s honestly embarrassing to give such basic gifts to a professor-level figure like Helen.
After Helen left, Joanna opened the file. The introduction surprised her-yet, at the same time, it made sense.
“The origin of the Bloodcall Circle was discovered during exploration of a high- combat alternate realm. After extensive testing and multiple revisions, it was concluded that this Bloodcall Circle was originally a mate-bond contract from that realm’s ancient era p>
Joanna read the report carefully.
Helen had been researching the Bloodcall Circle for over three years. Three years ago, she had accidentally activated the contract herself and formed a bond with Hastor. Her strength skyrocketed overnight. She graduated from her doctoral program, stayed on as faculty, and rapidly became a professor.
After three full years of refinement, she released a generalized version of the contract to the public just over a month ago.
But once the number of users increased, so did the side effects. In the end, the system was reported and shut down.
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Helen had described the most serious issue very plainly.
“Although I have modified the Bloodcall Circle to better suit Summoners, there is still a chance that the contract beast will interpret it as a mate call.
“Summoners with high Affinity Points and strong compatibility are usually able to stabilize their companions.
“However, summoners who treat their contract beasts poorly-thinking only of themselves and not seeing them as lifelong partners-may suffer backlash. I classify this phenomenon as ‘insufficient affection.
“Expressing care and affection toward a contract beast increases loyalty.
“Additionally, if the contract beast has a humanoid or semi-humanoid form, and if both parties accept it, more direct methods of increasing affection may be used p>
Joanna’s pupils widened.
Why does a serious academic paper suddenly feel like a written romance guide?
She already thought deceiving fluffy creatures every day was perverted enough.
But Helen? Helen was out there tricking non-human beings.
Is this what people call cross-species bonding?
Joanna suddenly felt a deep sense of respect for her.
She snapped out of it and finished reading the report carefully.
It was obvious now. Her Affinity Points had replaced what Helen referred to as “affection,” which was why she could keep Nighthowl, Alwyn, and Lucien stable.
And unlike Hastor, they were different beings altogether.
They carried traces of human blood.
If she upgraded her talent, the most natural direction would be to gain even more Affinity-providing the contract beasts with stronger, steadier affection.
“Leave it to me,” Lucien said confidently. “These are nothing. I can wipe them out in one breath p>
It was Lucien’s first time fighting alongside Joanna. He wanted to show off. He literally blew out a breath.
A violent tornado erupted. The wedding procession was torn apart instantly. The palanquin was thrown into the air. The bride was stripped down to a single floating garment before vanishing.
“You have slain the Wraith Wedding Procession.
“You have slain the Wraith Bride.
“You have obtained: Wraith Palanquin (Gold-tier p>
“You have obtained: Phantom Wedding Gown (Gold-tier p>
“Wraith Palanquin (Gold-tier)
“Movement Speed +100
“Agility +1000
“Special Abilities:
“Spectral Bearers: While riding the Wraith Palanquin, all wraith-type entities below Gold-tier will automatically become your carriers.
“Male Devourer: All adult male targets within range are pulled inside and instantly killed.
“Runaway Bride: If any male target is present, escape speed increases by 200 p>
“Note 1: The Wraith Palanquin is formed by the Space Alliance System, compressing massive world energy into a single artifact. Its power is overwhelming -but so is its curse. While equipped, HP will continuously drain. You will suffer misfortune. If you have a loved one, one of you is fated to die, forever separated by life and death.
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Now, defeating 10 monsters gave her 1 point of Affinity Aura.
That alone justified the Legendary-tier upgrade.
She still needed to study possible upgrades for Spirit Lash, Symbiotic Link, and Power Siphon. Alwyn was already waiting nearby.
Only then did Joanna realize the truth. An entire day had passed without her noticing.
“Joanna, it’s time to rest,” Alwyn said gently. “I’ve prepared a hot bath for you. Go relax. You worked hard today p>
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