............Next day,"Sigh... Aria, I left a credit card on the table. Use that and order what you need. I'm in a hurry, so I'm leaving!" Aarav shouted to his sister from the kitchen, quickly changing into work clothes before rushing out of the house.The previous night, Aarav returned home late, concerned about his sister's well-being and finding the house devoid of food.In the quiet of the morning, Aria, still lost in deep sleep, remained unaware of her brother's efforts to provide for her. Aarav left a note, carefully placed where she couldn't miss it, knowing she might not have heard his words.Wellness Center,"Good morning, Mr. Veridian!" Passersby and locals around the clinic greeted him with a newfound respect.Word of him treating a patient with magical method had spread, sparking a mix of skepticism, envy, and admiration in the community."Wow, amazing. What is this crowd!" Aarav stood stunned, looking at the entrance of his clinic, usually devoid of patients. There was
............"Screech...!"A car came to a stop in front of a large estate. The entrance stood grand, equipped with multiple cameras and guards looking sharp as the car halted."Open the gates!" When a lovely face appeared alongside a beautiful voice, the guards eased up and opened the entrance.The car passed through into a pavement adorned with glistening crystalline stones, each catching the sunlight and casting subtle reflections.Inside, the estate unfolded across a vast 35,000 square meters. A sense of space and tranquility permeated the surroundings.As the car traversed the path, it was bordered by a profusion of flowers on either side, their colors blending into a vibrant tapestry. The artistic lawns and ponytail trees added a touch of natural elegance.It circled around a thoughtfully designed fountain featuring a statue of an old man in a contemplative pose, water gracefully dropping from his palm. The soothing sound of water added to the serene atmosphere.After smoothly
............"Oh, come on! Big sis, that hurt my feelings a little, and why are you apologizing to this little twerp?" Aryan Vasudeva stood in the opulent Grand Hall, his disdainful gaze fixed on Aarav, who stood uncomfortably in modest attire.Maya, torn between her brother and the guest, wore a conflicted expression."And who are you, trash? How dare you try to fool my big sis!" Aryan's voice reverberated through the room, his posture radiating disdain."Aryan, please be respectful to Mr. Veridian. He's not someone you can belittle. Get that into your thick skull!" Maya's tone grew stern, frustration lining her face as her little brother continued to insult Aarav in front of her."Sis, why are you getting angry at me for this trash? You probably got fooled by this scammer. Look at his clothes; they're all dirt cheap!" Aryan Vasudeva pointed accusingly at Aarav, his eyes scanning the fabric with an air of superiority.Silently enduring the humiliation, Aarav felt the weight of disda
............"This is...!" Aarav stood there, sensing a sudden resonance in his body. Delving deeper, he understood something inside the room, making his divine energy react."Please come in, Mr. Veridian!" Maya, entering inside, gestured for Aarav to enter the room, observing his hesitation."Ohh, yes." Aarav snapped back to his senses upon hearing Maya's words and followed her inside.The interior featured a unique color palette that harmonized with the soothing atmosphere. Pots with various plants caught Aarav's eye, and with a glance, he identified them as high-level herbs, recognizing their potential usefulness in his hands.Apart from that, a simple table and a reclining chair occupied the space.A painting hung behind them on the wall, and as Aarav's gaze fixed on it, he once again felt a tingling sensation, prompting him to take a closer look at the artwork."Are you interested in that painting, Mr. Veridian?" Maya asked with a small smile, noting Aarav's focused attention o
............"What's going on? Why is the room vibrating...!" Maya, standing outside, felt the mysterious disturbance and grew curious about what was unfolding inside."Knock...knock...!!"Maya gently tapped on the door, right after the room stopped vibrating."Yes, Ms. Vasudeva!" Aarav opened the door, looking at Maya with a puzzled expression."Ummn...are you ready, Mr. Veridian!" Maya asked, deciding not to probe about the earlier disturbance in the room."Ahhh...yes, I am ready. Please bring your grandfather here, along with the herbs I mentioned before!" Aarav nodded, briefly forgetting the reason for his visit. Seeing Maya, he remembered that he was there to treat her grandfather, gesturing for her to bring him for the treatment."Ohh...yes, please give me a moment!" Maya smiled and went back to bring Allen Vasudeva.A moment later, she brought him with her, but there were also a familiar and two unfamiliar presences with them."Haha, Mr. Veridian! You got me anxious waiting fo
............Suddenly getting an idea, Aarav cast a provocative gaze at them."How about we make it interesting? If I manage to completely cure Mr. Allen here, you all must bow in worship whenever our paths cross in the future!" Aarav suggested, a mocking grin playing on his lips.Aryan, visibly angered, retorted, "And what if you fail, huh?""If I fail," Aarav responded with a sly smile, "I'll bow to you three and call you grandpa. So, are you up for the challenge, or are you chickening out?""Hehe... who's chickening out now? Alright, the bet is on. Just remember, you started this bet, so no one can accuse us of bullying you later!" Arjun exchanged glances with Dr. Hughes, both nodding as he turned to Aarav, giving him the same provoking smile, accepting the bet."Great... Mr. Allen and Maya will witness this bet so no one can go back on their words!" Aarav grinned widely, seeing them fall into his trap.Both Allen and Maya nodded in agreement."Alright, please enter the room and l
............Arjun shook his head in denial, muttering, "This has to be some trick. It can't be true!"Dr. Hughes, skeptical, crossed his arms, saying, "Miracles don't just happen. There has to be a scientific explanation for this."Aryan, frustrated, argued, "There's no way mere herbs and words can cure someone completely. It's absurd!"Arjun's cold and angry voice cut through the room, "Hey, Trash, what game are you playing? Explain, or you'll know what happens when you offend the Vasu family."Dr. Hughes, still skeptical, insisted, "We need evidence and proper medical examinations. This is too unbelievable."Aarav, calm in the face of doubt, said, "Sometimes, things happen beyond our understanding. Miracles exist in simplicity."Maya, overcome with emotions, blurted out, "But Grandpa is healed! I can't believe it, but it's true!"Aryan, Arjun, and Dr. Hughes exchanged doubtful looks, unwilling to accept the seemingly miraculous cure."Master Vasudeva, let me do a checkup on you. I
............(Aria Veridian POV)"Ahhh... so boring. Seriously, when is my brother coming back?" I sighed, throwing my hands in the air as I lounged on the worn-out couch after savoring the warmth of the breakfast he specially made for me."Oh, what's this card?" I recalled seeing it on the slightly cluttered table. Grabbing it, I discovered it was his credit card, and strangely, he left the PIN code too."Why would he leave this behind?" I wondered, thinking he might have forgotten it amidst the morning rush."Ahhh, maybe he left it for me!" I mumbled, realizing he intentionally left the card for me.Looking at the small piece of paper with the pin code, I almost missed, and understanding that my brother left it for me, a mix of emotions overcame me – a blend of gratitude, confusion, and a touch of melancholy."Ahhh, Big brother. I really...really love you. I hope I can repay you for everything you did for me!" I muttered, hugging the soft pillow tightly, my fingers tracing the edge
............"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.“