Chapter 90: Elopement

Nerissa remarked, "This woman's fate is quite tragic. Bringing her along is a good idea; daily essence extraction can help her become stronger, too."

"What do you mean by 'strong'?" I asked, puzzled.

Nerissa explained, "Essence extraction brings significant benefits to you and some to the woman as well."

"For example, a woman's skin will become more radiant and youthful, she'll gain strength, and some gifted women might even learn new skills."

"As long as you practice...