............"Hahahaha....!" The man's laughter echoed triumphantly, confident in his perceived victory as he believed the cheap imitation of the Devouring Plague would soon finish off his opponent."Argh...Ahhh...Shit...!" Aarav's cry of pain echoed through the air as he desperately tried to rid himself of the syringe, but it was too late—the vile contents had already entered his bloodstream.His legs convulsed and trembled uncontrollably as he felt a crawling sensation creeping from his leg up toward his torso, moving with alarming speed."Fuck...fuck...!" Aarav's curses filled the air as panic surged through him. He swiftly lowered himself to the ground, tearing off his shirt in a frantic attempt to stem the spread of the Malevolent Worms.With shaking hands, he tied the fabric tightly around his thigh, hoping to block the Malevolent Worms' advance."Hahahaha...you are finished now...nothing can save you now, Hahahaha!" The man's laughter echoed like the cackling of a madman as he

............"Ohhh, you're back!" When Aarav heard their call and turned back at the same time, they let out a sigh of relief, realizing it was a false alarm.It was just their misunderstanding."Yes, my Lord, is Aeliana fine now?" They shook their heads before waving at them and asking about Aeliana's well-being.Even though their eyes still held a deep stare, like a fire had been ignited inside them.Phia and Astrid thought in their hearts that they needed to step up their game and become more active to become favorites of their Lord."What's wrong, Astrid and Phia? Give me a hand here and help Aeliana up; we need to leave from here!" Aarav gestured for them to assist Aeliana, unaware of the tension brewing between Astrid and Phia."On it, My Lord. But what about this man?" Phia and Astrid nodded before supporting Aeliana by her shoulders. Astrid pointed at the man lying not far from them and asked what their Lord had planned for him."For now, Aeliana, get your men to capture this

............"No... no, it's just a dream, but...!" Elara tried to shake off the lingering unease, but her eyes kept drifting back to the contract file on her desk, a tangible reminder of the recent conversation with Astrid.As she pondered the changes in her husband, a sudden shout from her sister Bella, and a knock on her door jolted her back to reality."Sister... Big Sis, knock... knock... come down, someone is here to meet you!" Bella's urgent voice echoed through the room."I'm coming... Right away!" Elara responded, her heart still racing from the remnants of her dream. She quickly made her way to the bathroom to freshen up before leaving her bedroom, her mind swirling with thoughts and emotions.After getting dressed, Elara descended the stairs and entered the hall. She saw her sister chatting and laughing with a young man, piquing her curiosity about the guest."Oh, Sis! You're here, come over... He's been waiting for you!" Bella waved at Elara and gestured for her to sit b

............"What brings you here, Mr. Veridian, to our humble home?" Allen's tone was filled with curiosity, his eyes studying Aarav intently. He couldn't fathom Aarav visiting without a purpose.In Allen's perception, Aarav didn't fit the mold of someone who made casual visits. He remained a mysterious presence, leaving them intrigued and unable to fully grasp his intentions."Nothing much, I thought I should pay you guys a visit as I am leaving this city indefinitely," Aarav replied in a soft tone, observing their surprised expressions."Huh... you mean, you are moving to another city?" Maya asked, her voice tinged with shock."Yeah, I am moving to another city along with my sister," Aarav confirmed, nodding."But... but... isn't this too sudden?" Maya muttered quietly before Allen intervened, stopping her from pressing for more details."So, Mr. Veridian, is there a problem in our city that you are moving out?" Allen asked, concerned that Aarav might have encountered some troubl

............"Wow, there are so many people ready to travel!" Aria exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement as she took in the bustling scene.As they settled into their seats after the passport and ticket check, Aarav, Aria, and Aeliana opted to wait together until it was time to board the plane."How much longer until our flight?" Aria asked eagerly, her impatience evident in her tone."Not much, just ten more minutes until our flight arrives," Aarav replied, glancing at the departure board."Aeliana, you really don't have to stay with us. You can go back to your duties," Aarav insisted, motioning towards the bustling airport."No, it's fine," Aeliana shook her head with a gentle smile, feeling a tug at her heart to savor a few more moments with her Lord before their departure. She cherished these precious moments in his company, knowing they would be apart for potentially months ahead.If it were just a few months ago, Aeliana wouldn't have believed that she could feel so atta