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......"You were so eager for this fight, but it seems you underestimated who you were dealing with." Aarav's voice carried a hint of disdain as he spoke, emphasizing the consequences of underestimating his strength."What's going on, Brother Tiger...Ahhhhh...help...me...Ahhhhh!" The man stood frozen, fear etched on his face, one hand outstretched in a punching pose, screaming for help.The rest of the kidnappers were shocked, unable to grasp how this happened.They only saw him throwing a punch at the punk who interrupted their activities, not realizing what that guy did to their brother.Only Aarav knew the secret move he pulled off.When the man attacked, Aarav skillfully dodged the knife thrust, swiftly moved beside him, and tapped various points on the man's body with rapid precision. A surge of burning pain coursed through the man, freezing him in place."Nothing much, you'll feel the burning pain for a while and won't be moving anytime soon!" Aarav's gaze was cold, emphasizing the power he held over the incapacitated man.If it were any normal person, they would have been in dire straits against these kidnappers.However, Aarav was no ordinary individual; he was God's Heir, possessing various methods to deal with ordinary people.Even though Aarav could easily handle these guys effortlessly, he held back. Using his knowledge and powers might make dealing with them a piece of cake, but he thought twice.Taking their lives would mean big trouble for him.Aarav knew that if things went south, getting away from the police and avoiding a jail cell would be impossible.So, he took a different route, choosing not to cross that dangerous line.As the scene unfolded, Bella experienced a mix of emotions – relief that Aarav had come to her rescue, awe at the display of his abilities, and an underlying concern about the dangerous situation she found herself entangled in."Hmmn, aren't you going to attack? I don't have all day, you know!" Aarav raised an eyebrow, taunting the kidnappers with a dismissive gesture as if their impending assault was merely an inconvenience.The ten men and Brother Tiger, lost in their arrogance, completely forgot about their twelfth man standing frozen in front of Aarav, still immobilized from a few seconds ago.The irony hung in the air, unnoticed by the overconfident group."Ah, this bastard! Go deal with this trash! He can't play tricks with everyone attacking him!" Brother Tiger's face contorted with disdain, his anger fueled by the belief that Aarav was beneath them, an insignificant obstacle."Alright, let's go, guys. Show this punk who he messed with!" The kidnappers, looking down on Aarav due to their sheer numbers, shared smirks, underestimating the lone figure before them."Haaaa...!" The ten men charged, their shouts filled with overconfidence.The place crackled with tension as the kidnappers, convinced of their numerical superiority, closed in on Aarav, disregarding any potential threat he posed.Aarav, surrounded and seemingly outnumbered, couldn't help but smirk at their arrogance. "You really think numbers make you invincible?" he scoffed, his words laced with a subtle challenge.The kidnappers exchanged glances, dismissing Aarav's words with derisive laughter. "Look at this trash, thinks he can talk his way out. Let's thrash him up!" one of them mocked.As the clash drew near, Aarav's calm demeanor persisted. "You might want to reconsider your strategy," he suggested with a hint of amusement, knowing that their underestimation would be their downfall."Swish... Swish...!""Oto, you almost got me there." Aarav gracefully dodged the fists aimed at his face, throat, and chest by the first three kidnappers, his voice laced with a mocking tone."Swoosh... Swoosh...!" Another trio lunged at his lower body just as he evaded the initial attackers."Whohhh... you almost got my hair!" Aarav danced away from their encirclement, his taunt provoking them further."Ahhh...fuck...fuck...die, you bastard!" Frustration etched across their faces, the last four kidnappers unleashed a barrage of attacks aimed at both his upper and lower body."Bamn... poke... poke...!" Aarav chose not to dodge entirely this time. Instead, he skillfully avoided the attacks aimed at his lower body while expertly blocking those aimed higher.Seizing the opportune moment, Aarav unleashed his unique technique, immobilizing the four attackers."Wh-what... What the hell is this, fuck, I can't move, Ahhh... pain... It hurts...!" The quartet, suddenly frozen in place and writhing in pain, cried out in shock, the unexpected turn leaving them incapacitated and vulnerable.As the cries of pain echoed from the four immobilized kidnappers, Aarav wasted no time."Swiish...Swiish, Ahhhh...!"Swift as a shadow, he flowed through the remaining attackers, a series of calculated strikes."Thunk... thunk... thunk...!" His precise blows landed on pressure points, rendering the remaining kidnappers frozen in a staggered sequence."Ahhhh, pain... pain, Ahhh!" Their shouts of aggression turned into bewildered grunts as they found themselves unable to move, the hellish burning pain coursing through their frozen bodies."W-wha-what... is this, what did you do to my men!" Brother Tiger, watching from the sidelines, felt a cold shiver run down his spine.The mysterious technique Aarav had used left him in the dark, clueless about the torment inflicted upon his once-aggressive comrades.Fear gripped him as he witnessed his men now standing frozen in place, their voices choked with pain, a haunting symphony of suffering.Aarav, having incapacitated all the kidnappers, turned his attention to Brother Tiger.The leader, scared shitless, clutched Bella Rossi tighter, his bravado replaced by a desperate realization of his vulnerable position."So, what do you think I should do with you?" Aarav's gaze, colder than ice, pierced through Tiger Dude.The leader, rendered speechless, could only shiver from fright in the face of the cold demon standing before him."Wh-who are you...!" Even though he had a hostage in his hand, he still felt he was in danger, his spine-tingling under the stare-down from Aarav........................."Hmm, are you sure you want to threaten me with her?" Aarav's voice cut through the charged air like a blade, his gaze unwavering as he locked eyes with the kidnapper leader. The sharp gleaming knife pressed against Bella's neck added a chilling urgency to the scene.Bella's heart pounded violently; fear paralyzed her, making it impossible to voice even a single plea. The cold touch of the knife on her neck seemed to sear into her very soul.She could only plead with her eyes, hoping Aarav could save her from the clutches of the kidnapper."Step... Step...!""Stop... right there. I am not joking when I said I would slice this girl's neck if you take another step!" The kidnapper leader's threat echoed, attempting to assert control, yet a subtle tremor betrayed his bravado when facing Aarav's relentless approach."And if you do, what do you think would happen to you?" Aarav's steps remained unyielding, bringing him within a two-step distance from the leader.His words ser
............"Wait....wait...It's a misunderstanding, please listen to me...!" Aarav spoke in panic.Standing in front of him were four cops with their guns drawn, eyeing him as if he were a dangerous criminal."Don't move, first drop your weapon and put your hands in the air before moving two steps from your position!" The lady cop, ahead of the three male cops, shouted sternly at him."Weapon...what weapon...ahhh, this...this is not mine...!" Aarav, hearing her command, got confused. He didn't have any weapon with him, but when he looked at his hand, which felt a bit heavy, it stunned him, and he immediately dropped the knife he was holding.He tried to explain that it wasn't his, but no one paid him any heed.The knife belonged to the kidnapper leader who had attacked Bella in the last seconds. Aarav had snatched the knife from his hands and forgot to throw it away. The torn piece of his shirt, used for makeshift first aid, added to the confusion as the cops misunderstood it as e
............"'What are you looking at, huh!' The five thugs stood together, exuding intimidation.If only Aarav were a normal man, but he was far from normal, and his annoyance and anger heightened the situation."Bamn...Thud...!!""Huh, were you saying anything... I didn't hear it, come again." Aarav's kick landed on the tattooed guy's head, sending him to the ground in one fell swoop. The other four stood stupefied, mouths hanging open in shock."Wh-what just happened?" The four of them muttered, and even the tattooed man on the ground felt gobsmacked."Hahaha! We were just admiring the great person. Please... please sit here!" The four immediately changed their attitude, flattering Aarav.One quickly wiped the only bed in the cell, and the second fetched water, while the other two started massaging Aarav's shoulders after he sat down."Hmmn, good... good, put a little more pressure. Ahh, that hit the spot...!" Aarav made a relaxed face, enjoying the massage.The four men sighed i
............Verdiara Central Bank, Nestled in the heart of Verdiara City, the Verdiara Central Bank stands tall at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Commerce Street.Its strategic position makes it easily accessible to both business districts and residential areas.The bank is surrounded by a mix of modern skyscrapers and charming historic buildings, blending the city's rich heritage with contemporary architecture.Lush greenery lines the streets, offering a refreshing contrast to the bustling urban atmosphere. Sidewalk cafes and boutique shops nearby contribute to the lively ambiance.The Verdiara Central Bank draws a diverse crowd throughout the day. In the mornings, business professionals frequent the bank, handling transactions and discussing financial matters. During lunch hours, the nearby cafes attract office workers and residents looking for a relaxing break. In the afternoon, families and tourists explore the area, and in the evenings, the bank remains open for those
............"Hey, lady, make it loud and clear that we need a quick way out, and get the cops to clear a path. Otherwise, I'll start shooting in this bank!" the robber warned Emilia, who looked uneasy being part of this."Alright, fine..." Emilia reluctantly agreed, eyeing the guns the robbers held. She was scared inside but tried to maintain a tough exterior."What are you waiting for? Say it now!" the second robber impatiently pointed at her."Hehe, if you don't want to help, we can figure something else out," the third robber leered, making lewd gestures toward her.Emilia wanted to slap the bastard for giving her a dirty look, but the guns made her hold back. She had to cooperate to avoid anything worse.Emilia has lovely chestnut-brown hair falling in elegant waves. Her hazel eyes show confidence, and her bold lip color suggests both sensuality and defiance.Her style blends elegance with edginess, reflecting her rebellious nature. The robbers couldn't be forceful with her beca
............"Screech...fuck...fuck...fuck...what the hell was that...Cough...cough...!" The first and second robbers got flattened against the front glass, their noses crooked from the impact, and they coughed from sudden short breaths."Bang....craaaack...!" Just as the robbers were cursing and struggling to calm down from the scary incident they almost got into, the roof was hit heavily again."Shit...what the hell, see what's freaking happening!" The first robber turned to the second one, asking him to check outside and see what was really going on.The car was already standing still; the first robber feared he might get killed by going out of the lane on the overbridge."Crashhhh...'Ahhhhhh'!" Before the second robber could get out, the front glass broke into pieces, flying over and hitting both robbers. "Ahhh...shit...it fucking hurts....Ahh!" Both screamed in agony as the pieces stuck in their faces, shoulders, and hands while they tried to shield themselves.The third one wa
............The robber felt stupid for being haughty in front of this man who made him feel helpless, a chill settling in his heart."P-please spare me, my eyes were blind for not seeing the great man; I am stupid for offending a great man!" The robber knelt down, knowing he didn't have any choice but to beg for his life."Huh...what did you say, I didn't hear it," The man looked at him, pretending not to hear his words."Pl-please forgive this impudent little shit for offending the great man, so p-please think of me as a fart and spare me!" The robber knelt completely on the ground and begged again in a loud voice, making it loud and clear for the man and Emilia to hear."Ah, what a clear sounding voice. Say it again, louder this time!" The man taunted, reveling in the humiliation of the robber."Please, I'm sorry, forgive me! I'm just a worthless piece of garbage in front of the great man!" The robber continued to plead, his dignity shattered.Emilia, witnessing the scene, felt a
............As for Aarav, he was on his way to his in-law family's estate.How he came out from the police station? By running away from there, no... no.He came out in a legal way. Let's rewind to the moment when the lady officer left the police station.Two hours earlier,"Hey... officer, can I have a moment, please?" Aarav shouted towards an old officer who was the only one left in the police station along with two more elderly officers.Others left, following the lady officer to handle the bank robbery incident case."Huh, what...!" The old man looked back at him, hearing someone calling."Can I have a talk, please... It's urgent!" Aarav said with a polite tone, hoping the old officer would be willing to hear him out."Ahh, yes. Young man, you look polite and quite upright. How did you end up here?" The old man, leaning against the cell bars, scrutinized Aarav with a mix of curiosity and suspicion."Oh, well. It was a misunderstanding. I didn't get the chance to explain myself a
............"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
............In the middle of the cultist Camp,The clash of metal and the roar of power filled the air. "Whoosh... Boom!" "Swiish... Swiish... Claanng! Claanng!" Two figures were locked in a high-speed battle, while four others stood on the sidelines, amusement clear on their faces.“Is this all you’ve got, Heir of Elandor?” The bald man, wearing a black robe with dark tattoos on his head, sneered sarcastically at Aarav Veridian, who met his gaze with a cold, steely stare.“Are you really that eager to meet your end?” Aarav shot back, his voice dripping with sarcasm."Swiish... Bannng...!!"Aarav swiftly blocked the cultist’s strike aimed at his throat and, in one smooth motion, delivered a powerful roundhouse kick to the man’s ribs. The bald cultist’s eyes widened in pain as he stumbled backward, trying to regain his balance.“Argh... you bastard!” the cultist cursed, groaning in pain as he stood up, clutching his side where Aarav’s kick had landed. His eyes burned with fury.“