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......"Oh, okay," Aarav replied, feeling stunned for a moment before reluctantly agreeing. He had no choice but to comply, even if he was unwilling to witness the humiliating scene."Hehehe, baby! Look, your ex is going to film you having fun with this young master. Aren't you excited?" Darius Blackthorn turned to Isla DeVere, blatantly flirting with her while completely ignoring Aarav's existence.Aarav's heart sank, the weight of humiliation pressing down on him.Forced into a situation he never imagined, he struggled to maintain composure, his dignity slipping away piece by piece.Isla rolled her eyes, amused by the attention from Darius. "Whatever, just get this over with. Make it quick, Aarav, and leave."As the camera started rolling, Aarav felt a deep sense of shame, playing a part in a scene that tarnished not only his pride but the fragments of his past relationship with Isla.The world around him blurred as he went through the motions, each second adding to the anguish etched on his face."Ahhh, hmmn!" Isla felt excitement, not minding her ex's presence. In fact, his being there added to her excitement, and she experienced an unfamiliar pleasure from her current boyfriend's touch."How is it? Are you excited? Come on, speak up!" Darius Blackthorn teased Isla, fondling her enthusiastically as he continued his activities in a doggy-style position.Aarav could see everything clearly. At first, he felt humiliated seeing his ex with another man, and the fact that it was his archenemy made it even worse.As he watched for a few minutes, a boiling anger and rage began to well up inside him.Despite the turmoil, he kept his emotions in check, his face already turning red from all the rage boiling inside him.He watched them for a whole hour, during which they experimented with various positions and engaged in activities he never thought Isla would ever do."Alright, I'm done. Can you keep your promise now?" Aarav asked as he tossed the camera to Darius, who caught it and examined it casually before turning to Aarav."Nah, man. Your filming skills are garbage; the video's trash. No money for you," Darius Blackthorn sneered, lounging on the couch, unclothed, and giving Aarav a disdainful look."You think this is a joke? Are you mocking me?" Aarav shouted, the humiliation gnawing at him."Hahhahaha! Isla, look at this pathetic clown, throwing a tantrum!" Darius Blackthorn laughed, pointing at Aarav. Beside him, Isla, also undressed, regarded him with pure disdain."You... don't think I'll just let this slide!" Aarav seethed with anger, his voice cracking with frustration."Huh, what can you do... come on, show me!" Darius Blackthorn provocatively gestured toward Aarav with a malicious grin."You... Damn it, damn...!" Aarav's anger boiled over, and his body trembled. Scanning the room, he seized a cigarette ashtray and flung it directly at Darius Blackthorn's head.The ashtray struck Darius Blackthorn, who tumbled backward onto the couch."Aarav Veridian, how dare you try to harm Young Master Blackthorn? Do you even know who he is? You're just a pathetic beggar compared to him!" Isla screeched at Aarav, her words cutting like knives."Bang...Bang...!" Two deafening gunshots echoed through the room, plunging Aarav into a nightmare of escalating torment.Darius, smirking, added insult to injury, "You're nothing but a pitiful spectacle, Aarav. This is what you get for thinking you can play in our league.""Thud!""W-what... you... bastar...d...!" Aarav collapsed, having been shot in the chest, with two holes on either side of his chest.Blood gushed from the wounds as Aarav's vision began to dim, and he couldn't even curse Darius Blackthorn."Ohhh, no... nooo, what have you done? Why did you shoot him?" Isla was terrified, seeing Aarav collapse to the ground with blood pouring from his injuries.She also noticed the gun in Darius Blackthorn's hands, and fear gripped her, worrying that she might get caught up in a murder case that could harm her store's reputation, which she desperately wanted to avoid."Don't worry, he's just a nobody. I'll take care of it," Darius Blackthorn assured Isla as she hurriedly dressed, joined by Darius Blackthorn.After dressing, he called two henchmen into the room."Put this guy in a bag and toss him in the river with a heavy stone so the fish can feast today," Darius Blackthorn ordered his four henchmen.As they picked up Aarav's lifeless body, Darius sneered, "You thought you could get away after trying to hurt me, Aarav? Now you're nothing more than fish food."Isla, her voice dripping with disdain, added, "Pathetic fool. This is what happens when you dare to disturb those who are far above your pitiful existence."They picked up Aarav's lifeless body from the ground and placed it in a bag before carrying it out of the room."Use the back door to remove that trash body; I don't want you to harm my store's reputation!" Isla yelled at the henchmen before they left."Leave them alone, let's have more fun. That guy just spoiled my mood earlier!" Darius Blackthorn commented with a grin as he picked her up and headed to the bathroom to continue their activities.The henchmen placed the bag in their car's trunk and drove to the outskirts of the city.They reached a hill, parked the car, and then retrieved Aarav from the trunk, taking him out of the bag."Is this spot good, or should we find another one?" one of the henchmen asked, scanning the surroundings on the hill."Forget it... just shove him off, and there won't be anything left of him!" Another henchman remarked as he pushed Aarav's body toward the edge of the cliff and let it fall........................."Huh, Ahhhh...whaAhhh...!" Aarav Veridian, who was falling from a cliff, suddenly woke up, feeling the rush of wind on his face. He realized he was plummeting and screamed in fear."Somebody...yyyy...hhhhelp...meeeee...!" He cried out, desperate as the ground approached slowly."Ahhhhh....!" Just as he was about to hit the ground, he closed his eyes, but he didn't feel the impact."Huh...!" He opened his eyes and found himself in an endless, white expanse. He sat there, feeling confused and bewildered."Siiiing...!" Suddenly, a bright light appeared in front of him, and he saw a human-like figure, although the light made it hard to see their features.He felt a stinging sensation and then lost consciousness. When he woke up, the figure was still there.Then he heard the words from the white figure."Congratulations, my Heir," the mysterious figure declared, "you have proven your worth, and now you are the chosen Heir of Elandor, the God of Healing and Medicine!"In the n
............I followed the instructions, drawing energy from within my body. I could feel it flowing like blood in my veins, gathering around my heart.The energy radiated from my fingers and traveled through my sister's forehead, directly to her heart."Mmmnn, Brother, I feel warm, the pain is gone. What did you do, brother?" After a little while, my sister left my embrace, looking at me with happiness and excitement."I'm glad you feel better. From now on, you won't feel pain, and I promise you'll be completely cured in a few days!" I smiled at her, though inside, I felt upset as the holographic screen showed a similar condition as before with only minor changes.[She has eased her breathing, reduced her pain, and stabilized her condition. This would offer a temporary respite while she awaits a heart transplant.[Note: You need to awaken your divine powers if you want to fully cure your sister.]'So, my divine powers still need to be awakened, but how can I do that?' I pondered, g
............After she fell ill and he married into the Messi family, this house stood empty.Aarav, juggling work at a clinic and duties as a live-in son-in-law, had no time for visits or upkeep.The door creaked as they entered, a dusty silence enveloping them."Creak...!""Cough...Cough...!" Brother and sister, choked by dust, confronted the neglected space."Why's it so messy, brother? Look how dirty it's become!" Aria scolded, unaware of the burden on Aarav's shoulders."Haha! I didn't have time. Just wait, I'll take care of it." Aarav laughed awkwardly, concealing the weight of his dual life.Setting Aria down, he closed the door, and entered the house."Broth-brother...you...!" Aria stood there, helpless, hearing the noise, realizing her brother was likely cleaning."Done, now you can come inside. Also, welcome home, sister!" Aarav opened the door, beckoning her in, his greeting masking the struggles he bore. Aria moved, teared up and embraced him."Okay...okay, let's go in!"
............The old man, oblivious to the underlying tension, nodded appreciatively, "You're doing a great job, young man."Aarav forced a smile, but deep down, the weight of humiliation and desperation lingered in his eyes.He shook his head and concentrated on the matter at hand, as he followed the sensations and instructions in his mind, just as he had done with his sister.A hologram screen appeared in front of him, and the amulet glowed, similar to what had happened with his sister like last time.[Name: Allen Vasudeva[Age: 66 (Human)[Title: Previous Head of Vasu Family[Health: Suffering From Acute Liver Failure (ALF), Immediate need of treatment. [Condition: ALF stands for Acute Liver Failure, which means the liver is rapidly losing its ability to function properly. This can be caused by things like hepatitis, reactions to medication, or exposure to toxins. Symptoms like yellowing of the skin (jaundice), confusion, abdominal pain, and a tendency to bleed can occur once the
............"Vital Alignment Preparation" This technique involves a series of gentle massage-like moves performed on specific points of the body, aimed at aligning and energizing vital organs, especially focusing on liver support.Aarav employs rhythmic and soothing motions to stimulate key acupressure points, enhancing blood circulation and promoting a balanced flow of energy."How are you feeling?" Aarav asked after applying the technique to the old man's body."I feel like my body is light as a feather, and I'm very relaxed at the moment!" The old man exclaimed, noticing the sudden relief from the previous pain."Good, now I only need to administer the herbs concoction to you, but they aren't here yet," Aarav said and asked the old man."Oh, it's been quite some time. Don't worry; they will arrive soon. Speak of the devil, looks like they're here!" The old man nodded, checking the time. Before he could finish, he heard a car screech and looked outside."Grandpa, what are you doin
............"Oh, I feel a warm sensation in my stomach!" exclaimed Old Man Allen as Aarav, using his divine powers, transformed the ordinary herbs into a miraculous elixir during the digestion process.Earlier, the soup Aarav gave to old man Allen was just made from regular herbs. However, once Aarav used his divine powers, the soup transformed into a miraculous elixir.Old man Allen could tell that the effect right after drinking the soup, the medicine was strengthening and healing his liver; he could feel the change happening inside him."I can only do this much for now. You'll need two more treatments to be completely cured," Aarav said, exhaling as he withdrew his hands from the old man's back.Maya, with a skeptical look, scoffed, "Grandpa, we're really trusting this charlatan? I can't believe you're falling for his act."One of the men accompanying Maya chimed in, "This place is a joke. I bet he's not even a real doctor. Who treats patients in such a dump?"Another man added w
............"Accident? Where are your injuries then? Just making excuses for being late. I've told you to quit that useless job so you won't find reasons to slack off!" His mother-in-law, Sophia Rossi, scolded him, and Aarav could only listen silently with his head bowed, knowing he couldn't argue with her in this household.Sophia Rossi, in her late forties, had a timeless charm with chestnut hair flowing in loose waves around her shoulders.Her face, marked by subtle lines that suggested wisdom, carried an air of sophistication. Aging gracefully, she wore well-tailored outfits with understated elegance, radiating a poised confidence.Her kind eyes and glowing complexion completed her appearance, portraying ageless beauty with a hint of hidden arrogance.From his corner, Aarav observed her getting ready for another one of her charity parties.He had grown accustomed to the scolding from this woman who looked sophisticated, but in his heart, there was no hint of respect.He only fel
............This was intensified because the two servants thought they hadn't pissed him enough and made his work even harder by messing with him."Hey, seniors... could you kindly follow me for a bit?" Aarav asked the two servants he met earlier in the day when he arrived.His forehead had a tick mark, twitching from the anger he was holding back."What...what...what do you want?" Both servants looked at him, sensing that something wasn't right based on his tone.Aarav's eyes narrowed, and he replied with an unsettling calmness, "Oh, nothing much. Just thought we could have a little chat about the 'special' treatment you've been giving me.""First, let's go to the back of the estate!" Aarav said as he gripped their shoulders with each hand and dragged them to the back where no one was around."Why did you bring us here...this...this place?" both of them asked, glancing nervously around the deserted back of the estate.Aarav chuckled, a bitter edge in his tone. "Dear seniors, don't
............"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.“