Card Apprentice Daily Log

Chapter 283: Three Stages

Date- 27 Mar 2321

Time- 13:18

Location- Sky Blossom City, Sky Blossom Card Stadium, VIP Box no.1

Realising that I have been underestimating Corey and should not treat the current Corey as same as the timid Corey I knew back then. I knew that the upcoming match with Corey was going to be a lot harder than I imagined. Enough about Corey I should focus on the matter at hand to get the method to form Ego Gem from Anna.

“Anna now that you got what you want. It’s only fair that you teach me how to form the Ego Gem, don’t you think?” I repeated myself to Anna as she did not respond to my plea earlier.

“It was painful, was it? So you moaned out in pain” Anna fixated on my words from earlier.

“Yes, but forget about it, my lip has healed. Now let’s talk about the formation of an Ego Gem…” I did not know why Anna was fixated on that part of our conversation earlier but I tried to bring her to matters at hand but it did not work in my favour.

“Do you know how valuable the knowledge of the formation of an Ego Gem is? What makes you think that a small kiss is enough compensation for it.” Anna’s tone sounded a lot distant and cold unlike previous affectionate and clingy tone.

“Small kiss? You bit on my lower lip and sucked on it for about 30 seconds, you dare to call that small kiss. Which part about it is a kiss you savage? If not for my Card’s passive skill, my lips would still be swollen, showcasing the bite marks the proof of your savage deeds.” I exaggerated a little to guilt Anna into teaching me how to form an Ego Gem, I know it is low but this was the fastest way to get the method.

“What a drama queen, don’t overreact it was just a small kiss” Anna did not even react to me guilting her and dismissed my claims nonchalantly.

“You… okay, fine you win. FYI anything Physical and of sexual nature is off the table. Now tell me what you want in exchange for your guidance in the creation of Ego Gem?” I was done pussyfooting around, as my duel with Corey was at 15: 00hrs which is about 2 hours from now. I have to start preparing now if I want to defeat Corey. The consequence of losing to Corey is dire, Susan and I underestimated her and made a bet with her, which I regret right now. Otherwise, I would not have to tolerate Anna and so desperately seek her guidance.

“You killjoy, but still it’s better than you trying to guilt me into helping you. What do you have that is worth my interest other than your body? Let’s see… How does 10% of the silver milk powder royalty in your name sound?” Anna had seen through me shamelessly trying to guilt her into helping me for free.

“Okay, I will go ask Corey or just wait till I get into one of the top 10 colleges” having said that I immersed myself in enjoying the pizza.

“What? You don’t think it’s the appropriate price? Other than your body and the silver milk powder what else is there on you that is as valuable as the method to form an Ego Gem? Even if you enter one of the top 10 colleges you would not be given the method to form Ego Gem until you make it to 2nd year and believe me it is not an easy task. Do you know how many rules I will be breaking just by guiding you on how to form your Ego Gem?” With one sentence I turned the tables with Anna. Me desperately trying to negotiate with Anna allowed her to try and swallow a huge chunk off of me.

” The Pizza is good right, the cheese just melts in your mouth.” I ignored Anna and decided to show how uninterested I was.

“I know what you are trying to do but since I want to teach you how to form an Ego Gem from the start I am willing to compromise. As long as you tell the truth that you liked it” Anna was still fixated on the part where I denied that I did not like what she did. I guess this was her way to get back at me. No wonder she sounded distant and cold earlier.

“…” I was not a prude or anything, but how would you feel telling the one that sexually harassed you that you like it. I do not know about others but I was greatly embarrassed right now.

“Say the Four magic words and you can get started with forming your Ego Gem.” Seeing me embarrassed Anna encouraged me but it only added to my embarrassment.

“Yes, I liked it.” I yelled hurriedly to be done with it.

“Now say you want more.” Anna was having her share of fun and enjoying to the fullest at my expense.

“Miss Anna, now please teach me how to form an Ego Gem.” I decided to play softball because whenever I tried to take control of the conversation Anna would rebel and go rogue. I just had to tolerate all this till I got my hands on the method of forming an Ego Gem.

“Aren’t you cute, my lovely student. Okay fine I’ll tell you the method so listen closely. There are three stages to the formation of the Ego Gem,

1. Realizing the Spirit of your Soul that is in the Ethereal State.

2. Conjuring the spirit from Ethereal State to Reality

3. Solidifying the Spirit energy into a gem and housing the spirit in that Gem – Gem stage” Anna explained that there are three stages to formation of an Ego Gem, Ethereal Stage, conjured Stage and Gem Stage.

“Great, how do I find the Ethereal spirit? Could you be faster? I have to form the Ego Gem before my duel later.” Seeing that I could finally begin forming my Ego Gem I was eager to achieve it before my duel with Corey.

“What your trying to form is a Ego Gem, not your every day sugar-coated chocolate gems. For you to bake it in hour and half. Are you sure that you haven’t lost your mind? Forget creating the Ego Gem it takes months for a card apprentice to find the ethereal spirit of their soul.” Anna exclaimed, hearing that I wanted to form my Ego Gem within one and half hours.