............"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
............"Bammn...!" "Gahhhh...Shit...!" Aeliana scrambled to grab something from her bag, holding it up as a makeshift shield. But the force of the enraged beast's attack shattered whatever she was holding, sending her flying back several steps onto the pavement street."Cough...cough...!" Aeliana struggled to sit up, coughing amidst the swirling dust. She clutched her stomach, feeling the sharp pain coursing through her.It felt as though she had just been hit by a speeding car."Astrid and Phia, when are you going to take him down... cough... Cough!" Aeliana shouted angrily through the communication."On it, but are you alright?" They replied, concern evident in their voices."I'm fine, for now. But if you two don't do something about him, I won't be able to defend myself a second time!" Aeliana said, clutching her stomach and backing off hastily as the raging man approached her.She didn't have anything on her to defend against his deranged attacks, so she could only try to
............"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
............He knew how much the house meant to Aria, and he felt the same way. It was the only tangible connection they had left to their parents, so Aarav had never seriously considered selling it.Instead, he thought about hiring a household agency to take care of it for them, hoping it would ease their worries about leaving it behind."Hmm, good!" Aria's smile widened upon hearing Aarav's response. It was comforting to know they could revisit their home whenever they pleased in the future.As Aria, Astrid, and Phia headed to her bedroom to start packing, Eina and Aeliana remained in the living room to assist Aarav with packing his belongings."Oh, right. Tomorrow, I need to visit someone, so we'll be leaving the day after tomorrow. Aeliana, what about your plans?" Aarav suddenly remembered his prior commitment, realizing he hadn't seen someone important in a while.He wanted to pay them a visit before departing the city indefinitely.Curious about Aeliana's intentions, Aarav inq
............"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
............"Um... Elara, I'm sorry if I ever caused you trouble because of my incompetence in the past. I apologize for any pain I may have caused you. As I'm leaving the city, I don't want there to be any bad blood between us. I hope we can still be friends like we were before," Aarav began, expressing his regret for his past mistakes. He knew all too well the scorn she might have faced because of him.Despite enduring humiliation and abuse from her friends and family, he didn't want to harbor any resentment.He had already cleared his heart of such feelings, now seeing them as mere clowns making a mockery of themselves."Huh... no, why are you apologizing? It should be me who needs to ask for your forgiveness," Elara said, her voice soft with regret. "It was my selfish wish that dragged you into the mud with me. How could I hold ill feelings for you?" She glanced at Aarav, a hint of sadness flickering in her eyes before she masked it behind a composed facade.Aarav felt a mix o
............"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
............"Ah... really? How did you find out?" Aarav nodded, but he was surprised because he hadn't told anyone about leaving the city, except for a few people."Forget that, when are you leaving and why? People here are concerned that they might have upset you and your sister!" Elder Bhagya asked, her tone filled with concern."Maybe tomorrow, and no... no one here has caused any trouble for me and my sister. Instead, you all have been very kind to us," Aarav said, shaking his head with a reassuring smile."Then why are you moving?" Elder Bhagya inquired."Well, Aria has recovered, so I was thinking about her education. I recently found out that my sister is very smart, so we're moving to a big city where she can attend a university with the best facilities," Sarah explained, her words reflecting Aarav's affection for his sister, making Elder Bhagya smile."Alright, everyone. Make some space. Aarav's leaving with a clear heart, so no need to worry. Just give your well wishes to
............Emilia's thunderous encouragement made her men roar and hold their shields high before a large dome-shaped barrier was released by all the defenders standing on the city outskirts.As the enemy surged forward with deafening roars, the defenders braced themselves.The first clash of the enemy landed on the barrier spread out like a blanket over them and the city, keeping them safe from the initial onslaught. The healers stood behind, weaving their spells with practiced precision, ready to assist if the enemy breached the barrier and clashed with the defenders.Amid the chaos, Emilia’s gaze remained steady. "I won't let you pass and destroy my homeland, where I worked hard to create a peaceful and loving family.".....Back in The The Realm of Elandor,Capital City, Eldoria,"My Lord, the heir of the Goddess Astraia has arrived and is expecting your presence. She seems distressed!" Cardinal Gabriel announced as he entered the vast library where Aarav was deeply engrossed i
............"What... do you know them? Who are they?" Emilia asked in a serious tone, hearing that Aria was familiar with the attackers."Yes... these are the same people who attacked Elandor's domain a while back. And I am pretty sure you can guess whose forces these are," Aria said with a contemplative look before she gave a glance at Emilia, who seemed to understand what Aria was trying to point out."I know... looks like we can’t overlook it any longer. Lady Aria, may I request you to get reinforcements, as I am not sure about the extent of the destruction these forces can cause in our land?" Emilia nodded, her face turning even graver before she bowed towards Aria and made her request."Please, you don't have to request it from me. I will help you either way, as it's also a threat to our land. While I go and gather reinforcements, can you hold on for a while?" Aria asked, stopping Emilia from bowing to her as she smiled in determination and agreed immediately."Yes, we will hol
............"You will be even more amazed, Lady Emilia, if you meet Lord Veridian in person. He is an amazing Divine Heir of God Elandor, from how he conducts himself to the way he carries the light with him," Aria said with respect in her tone, showing how great an impression Aarav Veridian had left on her."Now I am even more eager to meet Lord Veridian. Let's hope he is as great as your words describe him to be," Emilia said with a slight smile, raising the corner of her mouth as she met Aria's eyes, who returned her gaze with a confident stare.After that, Aria and Emilia talked about their plans—how they were going to weather the upcoming storm.The discussion went on for hours before they decided to walk out of the temple."By the way, Lady Emilia, if you are busy and have something important to attend to, then you don't have to personally accompany me," Aria said as she walked alongside Emilia, who had decided to show her around their capital city, Phelia."No way, Lady Aria.
............“LORD HEIR!” The crowd cheered again, even louder this time. Aarav raised his hand, gesturing for silence.“Alright, alright,” he said with a smile. “I get your enthusiasm. But we don’t just need high spirits—we need unity. We need all of you to step forward together, to face this reality as one and bring about a bright future.”His voice was filled with fervor, carrying a weight that seemed to stir the very air around them. The believers of Elandor below shook with goosebumps, feeling the power in Aarav’s words, which were infused with a subtle trace of Divine Energy.Aarav had intended to boost their morale—and it worked far better than he had expected. The crowd stood straighter, their faith and the fire burning brighter than ever.Aarav looked at the crowd one last time before waving to them. He stepped down from the podium and returned to discuss their next steps with the Pope and Cardinals.He wasn’t the only one making preparations. As Aria had promised him, she a
............A sudden, overwhelming pressure exploded from the throne, sending him hurtling through the air and crashing into one of the tree’s thick branches outside the temple."Cough, cough...!!" The High Prophet spat blood but slowly made his way back into the temple. Kneeling once again, he showed no anger or frustration at being injured—only trembling fear in the face of the figure’s fury on the throne.Sylas’s eyes, glowing with an unnatural light, cut through the darkness as he sat motionless on the throne, his presence suffocating. The High Prophet of Pestilence didn’t dare lift his head. The air around them was thick with the stench of rot and corruption, heavy with a crushing pressure.“Elandor’s Heir... and the Heir of Astraia,” Sylas muttered, his voice filled with disdain. “How dare she interfere in my plans?”His words echoed, each one pressing down harder on the High Prophet. Silence followed, broken only by the distant howling wind outside the temple. The elder remai
............“Thank you,” Aria replied, her movements graceful as she took a seat across from him. Between them stood a small circular table, with a basket of snacks and fruit placed in the center, adding a touch of warmth to the room’s otherwise solemn atmosphere."Mr. Aarav, what are your plans regarding the cultists? I’m certain they won’t stop invading this continent and causing chaos," Aria asked, sitting back in a relaxed position, her eyes steady on him.Aarav sighed, his tone dim and unconfident. "What can I do alone? Even with the Crystal Healing Organization backing me, I’m not confident in facing those lunatic cultists." He spoke with a heaviness, aware of the overwhelming power he had witnessed in their last battle.He knew his own limitations. The devastation left by the cultists was a harsh reminder. Even Pope Aurelius, with all his influence, wouldn’t be enough to turn the tide. Aarav understood that unless he reached the fourth stage, the *Virtuoso of Vitality*, he wo
............"Ah... thank you! And how should I address you?" Aarav quickly snapped out of his daze, expressing his gratitude before asking with a respectful tone."Aria... Heir to the Goddess of Stars, Astraia. It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Heir..." Aria smiled, her face radiant like a flower blooming under the soft glow of moonlight. The sight made Aarav's heart race uncontrollably."Aarav... it's just Aarav, Miss Aria. Please, don't be so formal; it makes me feel uncomfortable." He interrupted her before she could speak too respectfully again, gently requesting that she call him by his name instead.Aarav didn’t want to come off like some spoiled young master, or as if they were stuck in some ancient civilization that hadn’t learned how to speak casually about simple things."Oh... alright, Mr. Aarav." Aria seemed a little surprised but then covered her mouth and chuckled. "Fufu...You don’t seem to like the ancient etiquette, do you?"Her soft laughter filled the air, the warm
............"Enough of this!" One of the cultists yelled, raising his hand into the air. A dark aura began swirling around him, corrupting the very energy in the atmosphere. The others followed, channeling the same malevolent force, preparing for a combined attack.Aarav could feel the shift—their power was immense. He flinched, sensing the ominous energy closing in around him."You think that’ll be enough to get rid of me?" Aarav’s voice cut through the tension. "You’ve forgotten who you're dealing with."As the dark energy swirled and gathered, Aarav took a deep breath and raised his weapon high. The blade gleamed with a blinding light, and the ground trembled under his feet as his divine power flared to life."Let me show you what true divine power looks like," Aarav declared, his voice steady. With one decisive motion, he shattered the one-use divine tool he carried, instantly replenishing the lost energy within him.And then, with explosive force, he unleashed it."Craaack... B
............"Clanngg....Boomnn...!!""Swiish....Bammn...!!""Ahh... Cough... Cough...!" Aarav took another relentless hit, sliding back a few steps before losing his balance and dropping to one knee, blood dripping from his mouth."Hahaha... Elandor's Heir, already broken? I was hoping to play with you some more!" The bald cultist cackled, his words dripping with contempt.Aarav wiped the blood from his lips, smirking. "Feeling smug, huh? It’s just a scratch, nothing worth mentioning." He rose to his feet, his body glowing as the injury healed instantly, as though it never existed.The cultist's eyes widened, then his expression twisted with anger. "Damn it! I forgot Elandor is the God of Healing and Medicine!" Realizing his mistake, fury replaced his shock, and he lunged at Aarav in a blind rage, furious at being humiliated.Aarav's smile turned cold. "Heh, let me show you what else I can do," he muttered under his breath."Swishhh... Whoosh...!!"The cultist attacked wildly, but A