............"Hahaha! Finally, I got you bitches! Now it's time for you to pray!" Mordan sneered, his sword gleaming in the moonlight as he loomed over them.Once toying with the idea of sparing Astrid for his own twisted pleasure, Mordan's desire now boiled down to one thing: bathing in her blood.Phia was little more than an afterthought, another body to add to his gruesome tally."Hey... Astrid, what do you think?" Phia asked, brushing off Mordan and seeking Astrid's opinion."Well, I think it's about time!" Astrid replied, her voice steady despite the impending danger."What the fuck are you talking about, bitches!" Mordan barked, his frustration mounting at their indifference."Hahaha...!" Both Phia and Astrid laughed defiantly, their laughter echoing through the tense air."Swish... Bang... Crash...!""You think I'm joking, huh...!" Mordan roared, his rage boiling over as he sliced through a nearby tree, his patience worn thin by Astrid and Phia's mockery."You already blew you
............On the same night,In a modest church nestled in a quiet corner of the city,"Father Deniel, the Starcrest hunting dogs have caused trouble again. What should we do?" A middle-aged man, dressed in the attire of the church, stood respectfully before an elderly man, addressing him as Father Deniel.Father Deniel, the venerable Archbishop of the church and the highest authority in Crystalbrook, listened attentively. This unassuming church served as the bustling headquarters of the Crystal Healing Organization in the city, overseeing operations not only in Crystalbrook but also in nearby areas."Just handle it as we always do, Bishop Dominic. Clean up the scene thoroughly and ensure there are no witnesses left behind," Father Deniel instructed calmly, his expression reflecting a sense of familiarity with the situation, as though he had issued such directives many times before."But it involves the Lord Heir. We've received news that he arrived in our city not long ago!" Bis
............"Hahaha, I'm really getting excited hearing you talk about it so much!" Aarav chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement as he observed Phia's enthusiasm for the city tour."Yeah, I can't wait to see all the bustling places Sister Phia mentioned!" Aria exclaimed, her grin widening with excitement for the upcoming adventure."Okay, okay, let's eat first before we get too carried away!" Aarav gently urged, motioning for Aria to calm down before leading everyone to the dining room.As they settled around the table, the aroma of freshly prepared breakfast filled the room, making their mouths water in anticipation.After a short wait, Eina arrived with a tray of steaming dishes, setting them down before the eager group.Once they had enjoyed their meal and shared light-hearted conversation, Aarav turned his attention to Astrid and Phia, ensuring they were both fully healed from their previous ordeal."By the way, Astrid, why did you put your mother in a coffin?" Aarav's brow
............"Damn it... I always wondered why my father showed no concern for my mother's health. Now it all makes sense. Those assholes were behind my mother's suffering!" Astrid exclaimed, a mix of anger and realization flooding her emotions as everything finally clicked into place.Now everything made sense—why she had been given the cold shoulder and why her family's treatment towards her had turned harsher as her mother's health deteriorated.Her anger towards her family intensified. Previously, she had only been angry about them neglecting her mother's health and keeping her confined, but now that anger turned into pure hatred."My Lord, please, can you help my mother and treat her?" Astrid pleaded, reigning in her rage as she turned to her Lord for assistance."I'm sorry, Astrid, but this Ebonite Venom isn't your ordinary poison. It's ancient and potent, and my Divine Energy isn't strong enough to reach its core without dissipating," Aarav apologized helplessly, his expressio
............"Father, good afternoon!" Phia's voice chimed from the marble a moment later, breaking the silence."Yeah, afternoon, brat. What is it this time? Didn't you get your fill of tools already, or do you want more now?" Thaddeus's tone held irritation as he heard her cheerful greeting.He couldn't forget how he had been scammed by her last time, when she took several of the Half-Divine tools."No, Father, what do you take me for, a tool-grabbing thief or something?" Phia's tone sounded offended by her father's remark."Huh, aren't you? Tell me, how many did you waste last time? Can you even remember the count?" Thaddeus rebuked her, unimpressed by her response."Ugh... can you stop bringing that up? I wasn't playing around, you know. I was serving my Lord, so that shouldn't be a problem for you!" Phia defended herself, mentioning her Lord in the midst of their argument."Yeah... yeah, you're serving the Lord Heir, and that's the only reason you still have the freedom to roam
............The scene exudes a sense of longing and farewell, with the man's gesture conveying a desire to reach out to the woman even as she moves further away.The use of warm tones and soft lighting enhances the emotional depth of the painting, evoking a bittersweet sentiment of separation and yearning."Excuse me, Uncles! May I share my thoughts? I have some knowledge of paintings," Phia's voice rang out confidently, catching the attention of the two middle-aged men."Oh, young lady, do you want to give it a try? Go on, express your thoughts!" The first middle-aged man smiled warmly, his eyes twinkling with curiosity."Alright, go on. Young people often have much better views than us," the second middle-aged man nodded, gesturing for Phia to approach the painting."Thanks, Uncles!" Phia smiled appreciatively before stepping closer to the artwork. With a focused gaze, she studied each brushstroke and detail, immersing herself in the layers of meaning woven into the canvas."The p
............"Yes, how did you recognize me?" Phia nodded, surprised by the plump man's keen perception."From this card, young Miss, and coupled with the news we received from the church about the arrival of Young Miss Lumara and Young Miss Starcrest to our city," the plump man explained, pointing to the card and indicating they were aware of their presence.He then bowed respectfully to Astrid, acknowledging her presence."You don't seem like an ordinary worker here. Are you?" Phia inquired, noting his demeanor and respectful attitude."Yes, I am the manager of this Crystal Pavilion, and I oversee the layman members working here," the plump man confirmed, introducing himself and explaining his role."Alright, please complete the billing procedure and have someone load this package onto our car outside," Phia instructed, nodding in understanding."No need to pay, please don't worry about anything. The church has given us strict orders not to accept any payment from Young Miss Lumara
............Meanwhile in the capital,In the heart of Eldoria stood a majestic building, adorned with the words "Council Hall" in bold letters.The Council Hall holds immense importance, serving as the place where the five ruling families have been shaping the destiny of the Realm of Elandor for centuries.The walls, intricately designed despite their age, exuded a magnetic charm.Inside the grand building, a spacious hall unfolded, featuring six elevated platforms, each adorned with a throne.These thrones belonged to the heads of the five ruling families, while the sixth, the most significant, belonged to the highest authority of the Crystal Healing Organization, the Pope.In recent days, after the Current Generation Divine Heir was chosen, the organization sensed division among the five families. Some wanted to serve the Divine Heir faithfully, while others sought to control them for personal gain.Today, Thaddeus Lumara, head of the Lumara Family, informed each family head abou