Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 2200

Ever since returning, Shannon had sensed something was off. At first, she assumed it was just due to her damaged divine soul and that it would resolve with time.

But after spending the day with Benjamin, she had tried channeling her soul to sense the strength of her domain, only to confirm one thing—there had been no breakthrough at all.

That moment when she held Elowen and awakened her tenth tail in Celestria could've been a mere coincidence.

Or perhaps, their souls had resonated in that instant; through that brief connection, she had, by sheer chance, awakened a power she couldn't truly call her own.

It was a one-time miracle, nothing more.

Kai, who had been chattering nonstop just a moment ago, instantly went quiet at her words.

When she mentioned the tenth tail, his expression dropped, and he dared not press the subject any further.

Benjamin was surprised but never doubted Shannon's instincts.

His voice was soft as he said, "The Ten-Tailed Elythune was an opportunity given by the Divine Power itself. At least this time, you've touched the edge of that connection.

"If you can't fully awaken it, it simply means it's not the time yet. Don't rush it, okay?"

Instead of wondering why she couldn't sense the tenth tail, he was more worried she would be disappointed in herself.

She had once said that the three-year agreement was to buy herself time—to build enough power to rival the Wynthorpe clan. And Benjamin had always known that she never made empty declarations.

Considering the agreement had been made, it meant she truly intended to stand at the peak within three years' time.

Hearing his words, Shannon gave a small nod. She had rarely encountered real setbacks since diving into the world of mystic arts, but that didn't mean she lacked the courage to face them.

More than anyone, she knew every opportunity she had received was already more than enough.

Seeing how Benjamin had started to comfort her, Kai quickly chimed in. "Exactly! You already have nine tails—how far can the tenth be? So what if you missed the chance this time? Just seize it the next time.

"Or maybe, your connection will be like mine—find your destined companion, get struck by a bolt of lightning, and boom, your tenth tail!"

The more he said it, the more convinced he became that this might actually work. If a wyrm and a weasel could ask for acknowledgment, why not a nine-tailed fox?

The moment she showed the slightest bit of leniency, Thalia latched on and ran with it, milking it for all it was worth—just like she was doing now.

"Since we're having a meal, shouldn't we invite Reuben over?" Marilyn casually mentioned.

Louise's gaze slid over to Thalia. When it came to strained relationships, she wasn't the only one the latter was awkward with.

At the mention of Reuben's name, Thalia stiffened slightly before muttering, "Sure, whatever."

Seeing that Marilyn made no move, she assumed she was expected to invite him herself when the former added, "I knew you'd say yes, so I already went ahead and invited him beforehand."

Thalia was speechless. As if in response to Marilyn's words, Reuben appeared just outside the courtyard the moment she finished speaking.

He didn't seem surprised to see Adam. Clearly, Marilyn had filled him in on the situation.

When his gaze swept across the table spread, he stated, "Demons don't eat every day, so I'll pass on the food."