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......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 condition has advanced beyond its current state.]"Um, I'm not sure if you're aware of your condition, but it's quite serious," Aarav said after completing his health check on the elderly man."Huh, did you find something concerning in my health, young man?" The elderly man looked surprised when he heard Aarav's words.He knew about his health issues, but Aarav's tone made it seem like he knew his condition without running any tests."Did you know your body is dealing with Acute Liver Failure, or ALF for short? Your health is at a point where you could experience sudden abdominal pain and a tendency to bleed without warning!" Aarav said with a serious tone, causing the elderly man to sit up in surprise and curiosity.He hadn't expected this young man to accurately diagnose his condition."How did you find out?" The elderly man couldn't help but ask; he was genuinely curious."Well, how I found out isn't as important as your health. Now, please tell me if you'd like me to treat this condition," Aarav asked, knowing that if he could cure the elderly man, he'd only have nine more to go."Huh, are you really certain, young man, that you can treat me?" The old man asked, seeking confirmation as he had some doubts about Aarav's abilities."Have you heard of Naturopathy?" Aarav inquired, looking at the old man."Yes, I'm familiar with it. It focuses on the body's ability to heal itself through natural remedies, lifestyle changes, and holistic practices. That's right!" The old man nodded and responded."That's correct, and my grandfather used to be an expert in that field. I have a treatment method written by him. That's why I offered to help you," Aarav mentioned his grandfather while explaining, even though it was a complete fabrication.He was confident his grandfather had never dabbled in such things, but he had the knowledge in his mind.Not only in Naturopathy but in various other treatment methods, along with knowledge about countless types of herbs, minerals, and more.The old man sat there, his eyes widening with a mix of shock and surprise after hearing Aarav's revelation about his illness."How confident are you in your treatment method?" The old man asked, a clear curiosity etched on his face.Having a positive impression of Aarav, he was willing to give this young man a chance to prove himself."A hundred percent confident. If there are any issues with your body later on, I'll take full responsibility for it," Aarav said with unwavering confidence, believing that if he couldn't treat an illness like this, he wouldn't be worthy of being Elandor's Heir."Hahaha! Young man, you're really brave and confident. Alright, I'll give you a chance to treat me, but remember, if you can't do what you promise, be ready for the consequences!" The old man laughed, patting Aarav's shoulder, somewhat pleased with his attitude.The old man's last words added a bit of pressure on Aarav, and a serious expression crossed his face.Aarav felt like he was standing in front of a towering mountain, a force that had overwhelmed many before him with its sheer presence."Thank you for trusting me." Aarav smiled, relieved to see the old man's expression return to normal.Aarav could sense that this old man was no ordinary person, and now he recalled seeing the name mentioned on the holographic screen.'Allen Vasudeva, the former head of the Vasu Family. Wait... Don't tell me it's that Vasu Family. Oh, why didn't I notice this before!' Aarav remembered the name and the family the old man belonged to, and suddenly it clicked who this old man is.He felt a bit of pressure now; his shoulders became heavy, and a bead of sweat dripped from his forehead."Fuu... Before we start the treatment, I need you to get a few herbs for me so I can make my full preparation." Aarav exhaled heavily, feeling the tension subside a little. He then wrote down the names of five or so herbs on a piece of paper and handed it to the old man.Hearing the names, the old man's eyes widened. "These herbs... are you serious? You know what you're dealing with."Aarav nodded, his voice steady but weighted. "I do. It's crucial for the treatment.""Hmmm, I can do that. It's not that difficult because these are common herbs, except for one." The old man looked at the paper, read the names of the herbs, identified them, and nodded, indicating he could get them."Alright, please have those herbs delivered here in half an hour. Meanwhile, I need to ensure your body is in good condition for the treatment." Aarav mentioned that he needed the herbs soon, gesturing for the old man to lie on the comfy bed.Apologies for any confusion. Let me make the requested modifications to the previous paragraph:"Let me make a phone call then!" The old man pulled out his smartphone and dialed a number."Hello, dear. Yes... yes... don't worry, I am fine. Could you do me a favor?" The old man's tone softened as he spoke with the person on the other end of the call.After sharing the herb names, the old man hung up and got on the bed."Okay, I'm ready!" He gestured for Aarav to continue with the treatment."Alright, at the beginning, you might feel a little discomfort, so please be prepared." Giving a slight warning, Aarav began using a technique from his memories........................."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
............"Hmmn, it's my sister-in-law. Why is she calling me?" Aarav was surprised to see Bella Rossi's name flashing on the caller ID.Bella, his wife's younger sister and the owner of Bella Couture, rarely contacted him unless there was something urgent."Hello," Aarav answered the phone."Good, the call went through. Hey, listen up, 'cause I won't say it twice. If you want Bella Rossi alive, then bring 100 million Celestial Crowns, in half an hour, at the back of Second Venue Dome Plaza!" Instead of Bella's sweet voice, a gruff man's threatening tone demanded a ransom.(Note: Currency of this world: "Celestial Crown" (C₢))"Du...du...du...Hello...hello...fucker!" Before Aarav could react, the line went dead."What kind of situation did she get herself into, and how the heck did this bastard get hold of her?" Aarav muttered, his mind racing with concern for Bella Rossi.He swiftly changed into simple clothing he found in a drawer before rushing out."Where is the place again? R
............'No...no, please stop...!' Bella pleaded, fear coursing through her as she overheard their disturbing discussion and felt their intense stares. She closed her eyes, shrinking back in terror.Well, who could blame these scums? Any average man would be tempted to touch such a beauty who could awaken their inner beast with just one look at her figure.When she got kidnapped, she had just come out from her office, on her way to meet friends.Bella Rossi, 21, exuded a unique charm in business attire. Her figure, well-proportioned and alluring, was tastefully showcased in tailored suits that seamlessly blended modernity and elegance.On top of her natural beauty, a touch of subtle makeup further enhanced her charm and allure.The timid appearance of Bella Rossi was making these scums hard to control themselves; they just wanted to jump on her and ravage that alluring beauty."Hehe, we sure can have some fun," hearing his men grinning and getting out of control, even Brother Ti
............"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, emph
............"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
............"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.“