Shadows Reveal Hidden Light — Wayne Sanders novel Chapter 163

Chapter 163 The Truth Behind the Bloodcall Circle

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“Oh, right. I also have a copy of my research on the Blogdcall Circle. You can take it home and read it.”

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.”

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 fis 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.”

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 astor. 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.

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…”

Joanna’s pupils widened.

Why does a serious academic paper suddenly feel like a written romance guide?

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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-specics bonding?

Joanna suddenly felt a deep sense of respect for her..

She snapped out of it and finished reading the report carefully.

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It was obvious now. Her Affinity Points had replaced wht 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.

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If she upgraded her talent, the most natural direction would be to gain even more Affinity-providing the contract beasts with stronger, steadier affection.

But Joanna had another idea.

If her Affinity became too strong, it might affect other people. Could she turn this passive Affinity field into an active release, similar to Charm Strength?

She kept thinking.

By nightfall, she had her answer.

Joanna spent 10 billion Starcoins and 1,000 credits in exchange for a Legendary-tier Talent Upgrade Stone.

The item was delivered directly to her in-game mailbox through the Space Alliance Personal Auction System. She retrieved it and used it immediately, clearly planning her future growth path.

The system notification appeared at once.

“Your Affinity (S-Rank Talent) has been upgraded to (SS Rank Talent)..

“Affinity (SS-Rank Talent):

“Effect 1: For every monster defeated, gain 0.1 Affinity Ara.

“Effect 2: Actively release Affinity Aura to allow a target to sense your Affinity.

“Note 1: Affinity Aura is not externally visible.

“Note 2: You have mastered “Allure Control.” When used together with Affinity Aura, the effect is enhanced.”

The description was short. Compared to Fair Trade (SSS-Rank), it looked almost weak.

But this talent had no drawbacks. It didn’t harm her, ha no weaknesses, and boosted her overall power significantly.

Most importantly, the grind was reduced by ten times.

Before, she had to defeat 100 monsters to gain 1 point of Affinity.

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Now, defeating 10 monsters gave her 1 point of Affinityura.

That alone justified the Legendary-tier upgrade.

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She still needed to study possible upgrades for Spirit Lah, 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.”

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