Crowned by Magic: Sorceresses Seek His Favor(LitRPG)

3: His Talent is Impressive

【1. "Just leave. It's over between us, Elvynna, you cold-hearted woman."】

【2. "Hesitant. Pixie, three hundred Elemental Stones? That seems a bit too low, doesn't it?"】

【3. "Sincerely devoted. Apologies, Miss Ravenshadow, but my loyalty lies with Queen Elvynna!"】

Which option should he choose?

Eirik rubbed his chin, deep in thought. Although this junior sister was undeniably charming, he couldn't afford to be fickle! He had already pledged his support to Elvynna, investing countless hours to strengthen their bond. Abandoning her now? Absolutely not!
It had to be option 3.
Moreover, Eirik noticed a subtle change in Elvynna's expression in the illustration. Her smile was warm, yet her posture stiff, clearly signaling that she didn't want him to leave.
Putting his feelings aside, he also realized that his presence could greatly accelerate her training, which was a key reason for her to keep him close. Her words about respecting his wishes? Likely just a facade. She had no intention of letting him go. After all, Pixie owed her a favor. How could she possibly turn down the request of someone who had once helped her?
Elvynna feigned magnanimity, passing the ball back to Eirik, while her eyes betrayed a flicker of anxiety when Pixie wasn't looking.
If Eirik truly decided to leave with the junior sister, Elvynna might regret it by nightfall, tossing and turning under her blanket, unable to sleep.

"Miss Ravenshadow, you jest! My loyalty belongs to Queen Elvynna alone!"
Eirik stepped forward, his tone steady.

【Ding! Your bond with Elvynna has deepened.】

The system's prompt chimed in at just the right moment.

Eirik knew he'd made the right choice! As a seasoned player from his past life, this decision had been easy!
Elvynna let out a sigh of relief and turned to Pixie with an apologetic smile.

"Haha, you're taking it too seriously! I was just joking. Clearly, this young man has already won your favor, Junior. Why would Pixie try to steal him away?"

The junior sister giggled, her eyes tinged with envy.
Elvynna's magical prowess had surged recently, and Eirik was likely the cause!
Meanwhile, in a quiet courtyard in Aelsryel, Elvynna observed Eirik's choice with satisfaction.

"This lad is quite loyal. I'll have to reward him later..."
She smiled to herself, pleased by his unwavering devotion.

【Elvynna is very satisfied with your response and has decided to reward you once the junior sister leaves.】

Could it be the kind of reward I'm hoping for?
Does this game really include R18 content?
Now that would be something to look forward to...

After a brief wait, the quirky junior sister finally took her leave.
Elvynna's expression turned serious as she turned to Eirik and said slowly,

"Actually, even those without talent can still learn magic. Yesterday, I purchased a special grimoire from Master J..."

No talent, yet still able to learn magic?
Eirik's excitement spiked immediately.
It wasn't the reward he had originally hoped for, but it was still fantastic!
In this world, not being able to learn magic felt almost like a curse.
And since his mission was to help the heroine become the strongest queen, that meant she would need to master magic, and her power would rival that of the gods once she reached the pinnacle!
Helping her reach that peak would surely grant her a lifespan far beyond the ordinary—a feat only achievable with decades of training.

At that moment, Elvynna reached into her magical storage and pulled out a silver coin. She handed it to Eirik.
This was no ordinary coin; it was a special enchanted item that could store information!
Inside the coin was the very grimoire she had mentioned earlier!
Elvynna had understood the importance of this, and when she heard of Master J's methods, she had wasted no time in securing it.
Had Eirik chosen poorly, he would have missed out on this chance to learn magic!

As he took the coin, Eirik noticed tiny letters materializing on its surface.

Grimoire of Arcane Mastery

The name sounded powerful.

【Congratulations! Your patron Eirik has gained a new talent. Would you like to check it?】

On the other side, Elvynna saw a new system notification appear in her interface.
She quickly opened Eirik's character sheet and saw a new line of blue text under his talent section.

【Magic Apprentice: By relying on a special magical tome, can barely learn magic. Normally, one would be considered mediocre, but due to his unique physique, he can attract elemental energy, potentially comparable to an ordinary magic scholar.* 】
This talent was ranked white.

【Talent: Able to absorb surrounding elemental energy... Elemental Absorption level +1】

Elvynna's keen eyes noticed that Eirik's golden Elemental Absorption talent had been enhanced with a "+1."

"According to the system's explanation, this number represents enhancement levels. As he grows stronger, this talent will improve... Does this mean that as long as I continue to nurture him, my own training speed will accelerate as well?!"

Elvynna's eyes lit up with excitement as she realized the benefits of nurturing him.

"I don't need these Elemental Stones; keep them all! Focus on your magic and don't let this Grimoire of Arcane Mastery go to waste!"
Elvynna's voice grew colder as she spoke to Eirik.

"Wow, this wife is too generous! She's giving me so many Elemental Stones—she's really investing in me..."

Eirik felt a rush of emotions.
Despite Elvynna's usual frosty demeanor, she was undeniably kind toward him!
Elemental Stones were the game's currency, and with his newfound ability to absorb them, he could speed up his learning process. How could he possibly turn down such an offer?
Her flimsy excuse seemed utterly laughable...

【With your assistance, patron Eirik's progress has been swift, surpassing that of a typical newcomer. Today, he broke through and reached the rank of Magic Practitioner!】

Elvynna had spared no expense, sacrificing her own Elemental Stones to help Eirik level up.
Under her attentive care, within just two years of game time, Eirik had skyrocketed through nine small levels of Stalwart, advancing directly to Magic Practitioner!

Upon reaching Magic Practitioner, Eirik discovered he had unlocked a new skin.

【Eirik: Master of Arcane Power】

In the image, he radiated with elemental energy, his hair and beard flowing dramatically. He looked nothing short of breathtaking—so much so that he felt shy to even gaze at his own appearance.

"Not bad. Very not bad!"

On the other side, Elvynna observed Eirik's new appearance with admiration, her gaze lingering on him for quite some time.
Indeed, his Elemental Absorption talent had reached +15.
Elvynna knew that if she studied magic alongside Eirik, their learning speeds would undergo a major leap!
It wouldn't be long before she reached Magic Practitioner level 5!

Level 5
At level 5, Elvynna felt as though she could now converse with the world itself. The elemental forces at her command were no longer limited to her own body but flowed freely from the air around her, amplifying her power to extraordinary levels.
Even the most revered tutors at the academy would pale in comparison!
This feeling of limitless potential was exhilarating, beyond words.

"I wonder if there's a citizen named Eirik in Aelsryel..."

Elvynna mused, resting her chin thoughtfully.