............"What... how... is she alright? I am coming right now. Please wait for me. Don't worry; I won't let anything happen to her!" Aarav responded in shock and surprise.He stood up immediately and ran outside, in a hurry."Uncle, please go fast!" Aarav emerged from the hospital and immediately hailed a cab, urging the driver to go fast and take him to the Vasu Family Estate.After a short while,"Thank you, you can keep the change!" Aarav hurriedly paid the fare before entering the estate with an anxious expression."Ohh, it's Mr. Veridian. Thank you for coming. We were waiting for you. Please follow us this way!" He was greeted by the guards and the two brothers of Maya.Aryan Vasudeva and Arjun Vasudeva led Aarav with worried looks on their faces. Aarav's mind was occupied with Maya, so he didn't pay attention to them; otherwise, he would be surprised by their sudden change in behavior."Here, please come in!" They led Aarav into a spacious bedroom with feminine designs, m
............"Hmmm, I do have orders for you!" Lord Moon spoke, a small grin on his face."Please...!" Cyrus gestured, indicating that he was attentively listening.Cyrus knew that this was the perfect chance for his Blackthorn family to rise from this small Verdiara city to the capital.The man sitting in front of him could make that possible, being one of the five great ruling families in the capital, Lord Kieran Moonshroud. Cyrus was prepared to fulfill any order that this man had for them."Hmmm, I need you to find me a person!" Hearing Lord Moon's words, Cyrus got intrigued about what kind of person he was looking for in their small city. Was it someone who offended Lord Moon, or someone with such a significant background that even Lord Moon was on the lookout for him?Cyrus had no idea and could only speculate while also asking about what characteristics that person should have, something they could use to find him."Hmmm, let's see. He should be a great doctor and should loo
............"So, my lady, do you have somewhere you want to go before I take you to your hotel?" Eina asked as she started to drive the car away from the airport."Yes, I do have a place, but we will go there later. Before that, I want you to guide me to various good spots in this city," Phia Lumara nodded, her expression thoughtful."Hmmn, alright then. Please sit tight; I will take you to the nearest best spot to have a breath of fresh air!" Eina said with a smile before she drove Phia Lumara towards a place she always liked to visit......In the Vasu Family Estate, It had been an hour since Aarav asked Mr. Allen to bring him the rare herbs to treat Maya."Here, I brought the herbs. Please check if these are the correct ones!" Arjun returned, carrying the herbs in old wooden boxes, and handed them over to Aarav. The boxes looked weathered, hinting at their age and rarity."Hmmn, great, these are the ones I needed. Now I can start the treatment!" Aarav carefully examined each her
............"It's great, Sister. We were worried sick about you when we found you unconscious," Arjun spoke in a relieved tone, his voice filled with concern and affection, which Maya found a little surprising. The lines of worry on his forehead softened as he spoke, showing the depth of his care for Maya."Big Sis, I am also here!" Aryan spoke up, showing that he was also present in the room, feeling ignored."Ahh, yes, Little brother, it's good to see you too," Maya replied in a flat tone, still feeling a bit upset with him for his previous rude behavior."What's with that reaction?" Aryan felt wronged for some reason, sensing he was being given the cold shoulder. His shoulders slumped slightly, hurt evident in his voice as he sought to understand Maya's response."Hahaha!" Arjun and Allen burst out laughing at his expression. Their laughter echoed in the room, breaking the tension and bringing a sense of lightness to the atmosphere."Grandpa...!" Aryan felt embarrassed, thinki
............"Aurora Imperium"That's the name that came to his mind when Aarav's vision stopped on the car.He observed the car closely, trying to remember the details about it.He had only seen this car on TV screens or from a faraway distance in showrooms, as he was never allowed near one before.This vehicle screamed luxury, innovation, and unparalleled elegance.Imagine a car fit for royalty, crafted with the finest materials and cutting-edge technology.The Aurora Majesty, as it was called, stood before him, gleaming under the sunlight with its lustrous pearl finish and shimmering gold accents.Just seeing and touching it made Aarav feel like he had no right to drive such a car.'No way, I am a God's Heir for goodness sake, and this is the fitting ride for me,' Aarav thought to himself after beating himself up."Umm, sorry to interrupt, but this is Mistress Vasu's car," one of the guards said with a thoughtful expression, noticing Aarav admiring the car."Ahhh, yes. I know, but
............"About that, actually, I have some information related to another Family that might be similar to Lady Starcrest's family," Eirik spoke up upon hearing what Lady Astrid Starcrest wanted from them.He had already obtained information regarding another powerful man from the capital who had recently come into contact with the Blackthorn Family. His voice was filled with a mix of anticipation and excitement as he shared the details."Hmmm, go on!" Astrid Starcrest gestured for him to continue, her expression unreadable yet commanding.Eirik told her about the Blackthorn Family and how a man had come into contact with them. He also informed her that his Valethorne family had picked up news that Blackthorn men were searching for something in Verdiara."Good... good, this is great information. Keep me updated on that man and the activities of the Blackthorn Family," Astrid said, her eyes gleaming with newfound insight as she pieced together the puzzle in her mind.She nodded at
............"Who the hell attacked her? They were really merciless for not even leaving her any body part missing," Aarav muttered to himself as he checked Astrid for injuries. He also tried to assess any fatal injuries with his Divine Energy, but it reacted unexpectedly to something within her, surprising him.[Name: Astrid Starcrest[Race: Human[Health: Unconscious, Exhausted, Tired, Injured with multiple wounds.[Condition: Slice marks all over the body, causing significant blood loss and rendering her unconscious.]Aarav read her name and realized she was from the Starcrest Family, the same family that was after him."Let's just treat her for now, and I'll figure out what to do with her later," Aarav muttered, deciding to focus on her treatment.He called for assistance from a nurse on night duty, hesitant to handle Astrid's injuries alone.With the nurse's help, Astrid's torn clothes were removed and her injuries cleaned. Aarav handed the nurse herbal medicine to apply to he
............He couldn't shake off the unsettling feeling and fury seeing Darius with his wife, Elara Rossi."I need to see what that bastard's up to," Aarav thought out loud before making a beeline towards the café.In his hurry, he forgot to take a look at the name of the café; otherwise, he wouldn't have recklessly entered. "One coffee, please," Aarav said to the receptionist and sat down right behind where Elara and Darius were seated."Thank you, Young Master Blackthorn, for your generosity. I will surely give you my reply in the given time," Elara said with the same stoic expression, though her tone hinted at politeness."Hahaha! No problem, Ms. Elara. Before you leave, please enjoy your Golden Brew. It would be a waste to throw away such a precious coffee," Darius laughed, feeling pleased that he had Elara cornered and confident that she had no choice but to accept his offer.He gestured to Elara, who was ab
............"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.“