Transmigrated as a Ghost

Standing proud Mrazivý told Marcus about the final evolution she had unlocked which was apparently very rare and nearly unique to her.

"The third evolution I have possible is called ice queen. I unlocked it when I reached level forty-five because of my ice magic skill and blessing of frost. Though there are also two other requirements for this evolution. One is to absorb a very pure ice elemental crystal, and the other is to be a member of a royal family. In fact, this class is pretty famous in our family since many of us tend to have an affinity for the ice element, and currently one of my older sisters has evolved into one."

Mrazivý showed a bit of pride when she mentioned her older sister and Marcus figured that she was one of the ones that had encouraged her to stand up for what she wanted.

"I see sounds like that is a pretty strong evolution. But I guess the one that Gwyneira told you to wait for is even better then?" 

"Yeah, I asked her about it, and while she said that the ice queen evolution is strong, the one she wants me to work towards is apparently leagues above it."

Mrazivý then stored away the magic core Gwyneira had given her and had a complicated expression on her face.

"I originally had been working toward achieving the ice queen evolution since I wanted to be like my older sister. And when I finally am close, only needing a high purity elemental crystal, I am told to wait and try for another evolution. I know that this other one is supposed to be more powerful, but a part of me really does not want to give up on my original goal. What do you think I should do Marcus?"

Seeing the torn look on her face, the emotional part of Marcus wanted to tell her to follow her heart, but the logical side wanted her to choose the path of strength.

"Mraz, I know you worked hard towards your goal, and I think it is great that you want to be like your older sister. But in this world strength reins supreme. I think you should go with the one Gwyneira suggested."

Taking a deep breath Mrazivý closed her eyes for a moment before opening them again, the conflicted expression she had gone.

"Thank you Marcus, that was the last push I needed. With this I can put my old dream behind me and strive for a new one."

After saying that Mrazivý sat back down, and said, "Well that is pretty much everything I know about evolution. I hope that you learned what you wanted to know, but why the sudden interest, are you not already at the top."

Hearing this Marcus now knew that Mrazivý as well thought that great spirit was the pinnacle for him, meaning she did not know about his secret evolution.

Though it was not like he had been expecting her to, since Aerial another spirit did not know about the even higher evolution.

"Actually, I can evolve even after becoming a great spirit. I unlocked one of the requirements when certain circumstances allowed me to absorb a mythic spirit gem. It is something called a Transcendent Ghost, Supreme Spirit of Light and Darkness."

And astounded look came over Mrazivý's face as she heard this obviously not expecting Marcus to have an evolution of his own, when he was already so strong.

"Judging by the look on your face you did not expect me to be able to evolve. Unfortunately, it will not be happening until I reach at least level seventy, and that is just one of the requirements while the others are still hidden."

Marcus then went on to explain what he knew about his hidden evolution, which really was not much.

"I see sounds like you will be in for a rough time when you get there. But as you said that could be awhile. I know you made it to where you are in a relatively short time but, I have heard past level fifty it takes far longer to level up. Maybe in a decade or two you will get there."

Continuing their conversation, the two of them started talking about the future, like what they both were going to do next, or some of the highlights Marcus could expect to see when Mrazivý gave him a tour of the castle.

However, as they were talking about this Mrazivý perked up remembering something and said, "Oh when I show you around the castle, why do we not go to the royal archives. There is a good amount of knowledge there that you will not find anywhere else in the kingdom, and there might be a record of another being reach the same evolution as you. Or at the very least you might be able to find out more about the mythic spirt gem you absorbed."

Nodding his head Marcus thought that was a good idea, and he figured that even if he did not find any information on his evolution which he thought likely, there would still be plenty of other information for him to learn.

Soon the two of them finished up their private conversation, and decided to head back to the banquet, not wanting to be gone for too long.

And when they arrived it seemed that they had gotten back just in time as the medley of desserts were being put out and the end of the banquet was drawing near.

"Damn this fruit tart is good." Marcus said as he shoved a tart with fruit that had golden flesh into his mouth.

Sighing Mrazivý leaned over to him and whispered, "We are still in public try to watch what you say."

Looking around Marcus noticed that a few nearby nobles were glancing at him obviously perturbed by his sudden and crude outburst.

'Oops forgot to put my polite face back on.'

Getting back into character, Marcus made sure to act like a noble, and not shout out crass words that irritated the others delicate ears.

"Hey Irene, Mrazivý."

Turning around Marcus and Mrazivý saw Novak and Clay along with the three other members of their party.

"Novak good to see you again. Did you finish up your discussion with that merchant?"

Smiling and giving a thumbs up Novak said, "Yep we did. Turns out their company is going to be shipping a lot of goods down south a couple kingdom's away, and they wanted to hire us to protect it. So now we can replenish some of our funds while continuing on our journey."

Novak and his party then sat down with Marcus and Mrazivý, and the members they had not met yet introduced themselves.

The seven of them then began talking about adventuring and at one point Novak even asked if they wanted to join their party and go with them.

Of course, Marcus and Mrazivý refused him, but they could not say they were not tempted for a moment.

"Well, it was good to talk to you two, maybe our paths will cross again someday." Novak said as his party was getting up to leave.

"Yeah, and good luck on your mission." Marcus said waving goodbye.

After that Marcus and Mrazivý made one last round around the banquet, talking to a few other people, before the event came to an end, and they began making their way back home.