"Wh-what does she mean by this?" I murmured. "And who is this Tar guy?"
I put the letter into the ring while wondering, "Was it really just a typo? But why does this Tar sound so familiar? Tar... Tar..."
I tried to recall, but nothing came to mind, so I just gave up.
"I'm going back to my room," I told Ume, rising from the chair.
Ume suddenly held my wrist and spoke softly, "If you wish, you may stay with me here."
"I want to be alone for some time. I need to sort out my thoughts."
"Oh, is that so... I understand you must be feeling betrayed, but don't blame Sister Nym too much. She must have her reasons for leaving like this."
"I do feel betrayed because she left without saying anything. But it's not like we can't meet again. It's just a Mid-Tier Realm — I'll reach it within one year," I declared before leaving her room.
"Vivi, how can I ascend in realm?" I asked the moment I entered my room.
"There are two modes the Host can choose for ascension:
