He pondered inwardly. "So by going by your explanation, I was born with an absurdly strong Soul Physique that gave me my absolute ability, one with seven ability effects. A unique Body Constitution that gave me my ultimate ability, one with five ability effects. And at last—A uniqueness of Me—that gave me a unique innate ability with three ability effects."

"Correct," Clementine smiled, her eyes dancing with a mix of pride and calculation.

Pleased that he understood the importance and reality of what he had, she added, "In fact, you could declare proudly; you were born with one of the highest-ranked soul physiques and none would have the response to refute the claim. Because that is the absolute truth." Her words were a gilded crown, resting heavily upon his young brow.

’So I’m really strong, huh?’

Aezaleon gazed ahead, his lips spreading into a lecherous smile. ’It won’t be long before I surpass this wife of mine completely, and when that time comes, I’ll discipline her thoroughly for all that she has done to me or will do in the future.’

He licked his lips.

Imagining many upon many inappropriate things that a child should not have in his mind. Meanwhile, of course, Clementine sensed these fluctuations. Something that only made her more amused. Her wonderful lips spread into an arc of a teasing smile. Her amusement was like a predatory feline watching a mouse dream of becoming a lion.

"Actually, do you know, husband—a secret of your beautiful wife; that she also has an absolute ability!?"

She questioned in a playful voice. Aezaleon, on the other hand, froze completely. His grand thoughts crumbled down the next second as the reality that he might not ever be able to surpass her sank in.

"Don’t worry, husband. My absolute ability is currently locked, as it is incomplete. Because when I died, it had also suffered some major damage and during my soul-body restoration and reconstruction there simply wasn’t enough energy to complete it. Not to mention, I would need an enormous amount of energy to unlock it completely, which I don’t think is possible currently. Not until I reach rank 10 again. So I only have two ability effects active at the moment, meaning you have some time to catch up to me or if you’re lucky and more talented, even surpass me."

UGH!

"You really don’t see me as a man, do you?" Aezaleon commented with a frustrated voice.

"Well, if we go by your actual age, you cannot even be considered a baby, let alone an adult," she smiled. While he became even more irritated.

"In any case, can you tell me what your absolute ability and its ability effects are, husband?" Clementine changed the topic. "If I’m right, then the ability should’ve also provided you with a powerful Law and also the corresponding Law’s concepts to comprehend." Her curiosity was a sharp needle, probing for the seams of his soul.

TSK! 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

’She calls me, husband, but looks at me as if I’m a child. How annoying!’ Aezaleon grumbled. He nodded outwardly, his expression remaining flat. "Alright." He closed his eyes and focused on the information inside his head.

... ... ... ... ...

... ... ... ... ...

Innate Ability: [Absolute] ...

... <Absolute Will> ...

● Ability Effect One — Axiom of Unyielding Dominion.

● Ability Effect Two — Throne of Undying Continuum.

—[Partially active—only soul. Reason—Requirements for full activation not met.]

—[Condition—Reach ascension rank 7 for full activation.]

—[Limitation—would still be bound to the core tier and ascension rank. Meaning—higher rank-tier energies could prove to be destructive. This limitation would be nullified automatically the moment the user transcends the Immortal and becomes a Divine Entity. (Advancing to rank 10 simply.)]

● Ability Effect Three — Sovereign Rite of Eternal Return.

● Ability Effect Four — Dominion Pact: Master’s Fortune. [Previous Name—Eternal oath of Dead: Master’s fortune! I have changed sub abilities names too, I’ll mention them later.]

● Ability Effect Five — Sanctum of Loyal Revenants. [Previous Name—Dead’s salvation: Absolute Loyalty]

● Ability Effect Six — Ruler of Oblivion Mandate.

● Ability Effect Seven — Paragon of Infinite Will.

... ... ... ... ...

... ... ... ... ...

"WoooH! It really is a strong ability, huh? <Absolute Will>!"

Clementine looked at Aezaleon, her eyes gleaming in amazement. Considering the moment she knew that he had an absolute ability, her whole perception of him had changed.

If previously she viewed him as someone with enough potential to reach her level of strength when she was alive and even surpass it—[Because he had contracted her, an absolute ability user. With her guidance and a bit of luck (plot armor) many things were possible]—now the latter was practically guaranteed.

Alas, this would only be so until her absolute ability is incomplete! Clementine was like a sleeping volcano, dormant but still radiating a terrifying heat.

<Axiom of Unyielding Dominion> ...

HMM! ...

"Now I know why you were able to withstand the soul pain I gave you on our first meeting. How your soul wasn’t squashed by me despite the clear difference between us. It must be because of the second ability effect—Throne of Undying Continuum—it gives you an insane amount of soul defenses!"

Clementine commented in an insightful tone. Using her knowledge to identify the base functions of his ability effects, which were all on the mark.

"As for it being only partially active... If I have to guess...!"

"Then it must be because your material and spiritual ascension cores haven’t fused yet. A step you have to complete eventually if you wish to transcend the mortal."

Aezaleon listened to Clementine’s info dump carefully.

The theories she came up with were always so accurate. She even predicted correctly why his 2nd ability effect was active only partially. If not for that, he wouldn’t have suffered so much against an unintelligent calamity that was only one rank higher than him.

Actually, most of his abilities were defense, utility, and support-based; that was why he was so weak despite having one of the so-called strongest powers of the cosmos. He was like a fortress with impenetrable walls but no archers on the ramparts.

"<Sovereign Rite of Eternal Return> ... Huh?"

"A utility-type ability effect capable of resurrecting the user on death. Truly a rarity amongst rarity!" Clementine gave him a sharp, scrutinizing gaze. "Though—Eternal—I wonder if that makes you something akin to an Undying being or something similar. I suppose for the lack of offense, your ability makes it so that you can die again but you also have strong defense, so killing you won’t be easy either."

Her lips curled.

"Such a frustrating combination in the hands of a calamity who has me!" she boasted in a confident tone. "A dangerous combination indeed," she nodded. "Afterwards the fourth and the fifth ability effects, which we already know about. They are kind of similar to necromancy, as in relation with the dead souls, but at the same time are also vastly different from necromancy. Then the—"

"Necromancy!?"

Aezaleon interrupted her, his expression full of question marks. On the other hand, it only took a moment for Clementine to realize that Aezaleon did not know what necromancers were for obvious reasons. Therefore, she took some time to explain to him about what these creatures were.

"Undeads, huh?" Aezaleon muttered. "A race born from Death! How mysterious!"

"Indeed, necromancers are the masters of dark sorcery, unlike Witches who dabble in the arcane sorcery and the power of runes. However, both have one thing in common: their hunger and greed for knowledge. All in all, necromancers are dead monstrosities that thrive in war, where death and chaos reign."

"Anyway, about your last two ability effects: <Ruler of Oblivion Mandate> and <Paragon of Infinite Will>... The former is the most important while the latter—I don’t know much about it. However, if I have to guess by the name—Infinity—most often than not, they are geared towards growth, evolution, and potential regardless of the type."

"Anyhow, back to the subject..." Clementine waved her hand. "Even though any ruler-type abilities aren’t strong as they are, but what they do is really what makes them different from any other offensive, defensive, or other types of abilities."

"The holder of these types of abilities are essentially born with the information of the higher-ranked Laws and Concept Tiers imbued within their bodies or souls. They just have to learn these Laws and concepts, which one of the sub-abilities of the ability makes much, much easier for them. Whereas others have to do a lot, fulfill a lot of conditions and factors to even have the qualifications to comprehend higher-ranked Laws and Concept Tiers. Still, even then, it isn’t guaranteed that they would succeed."