Novels by Aster_Pheonix

Robert's facial expression turned sour as he was utterly displeased that Sarah was able to see right through his facade without much difficulty. She had always been sharp witted but he expected that her sense of reasoning would be clouded by the excitement of being given a chance to return back to t

At this moment, Robert was only concerned about forming a successful collaboration with Ace Enterprise more than paying attention to his kinship.“Thank you, Father. I'm glad you finally understood what I was talking about earlier. As you can see, there's no need for us elites to mingle with the low

Theodore hurriedly used the clues he had gathered and was able to realize that everything happening right now was Thomas’s idea. It occurred to him that Thomas must have made some sort of deal with Robert to allow Sarah to become an Anderson again in exchange for her helping the family establish a c

Meanwhile, Ryan was utterly disgusted by Sarah's remark and concluded that he was being arrogant considering her lowly status. As a result he was unable to refrain himself from lashing at her in a stern voice despite Robert's warnings. “You are just an ungrateful bitch, Sarah. This family has rules

“I don't know how you were able to pull it off but one thing is surely clear and that's the fact Miss. Evans must be really treating you well if you are able to afford such a lovely dress and luxury car.” Thomas commented in a flattering tone as he made the assumption that Sarah could only afford to

The party progressed without any more significant ruckus after Robert had stated his verdict. Everyone could only hold onto their thoughts and respective dissatisfaction about Sarah and William’s presence since nobody wanted to take any chances of offending Robert. They could grumble and glare at S

The evening settled gently over the White family mansion, bringing with it a rare sense of calm. The chaos of the past days had finally receded, leaving behind a quiet that felt earned rather than fragile. Warm lights glowed through tall windows, and the dining room—grand as ever—felt softer tonight, less like a place of strategy and power and more like a space meant for family. Dinner had been prepared carefully, with dishes chosen to be light and comforting rather than extravagant. Eva sat at the table beside Chris, her posture relaxed, though his hand remained subtly close to hers, as if either of them might reach out at any moment without thinking. Across from them sat Elliot and Amanda. Amanda had been unusually quiet since they arrived, her usual easy chatter replaced by a barely contained energy that made her shift in her seat more than once. Eva noticed, of course. She always did. Amanda barely touched her food, glancing between Eva and Chris, then at Elliot, who looked com

The garden was quiet in the way only the White family grounds could be—manicured perfection softened by night air, lantern lights glowing low among hedges and rosebushes. Gravel crunched faintly beneath their steps as Elliot and Amanda walked side by side, the distant mansion behind them slowly fading into silence. Amanda had her arms folded loosely, her expression still bright with lingering emotion. She hadn’t quite come down from the joy of the moment—the surprise, the warmth, the sense that something good had finally taken root after so much chaos. Elliot glanced at her, studying her profile. “You seemed genuinely happy,” he said at last. “About Eva’s pregnancy.” Amanda smiled without hesitation. “Of course I was.” She slowed her steps, turning her head slightly to look at him. “Eva isn’t just my friend. She’s been my best friend since we were kids. I know every ugly chapter it took for her to get here. The losses, the fear, the times she almost gave up.” Her voice softened.

The door closed behind him, and for a brief moment, laughter lingered in the air—soft, disbelieving, almost fragile. Then the room settled again. Chris shifted slightly against the pillows, his expression sobering as he turned his attention to Ethan. “What about Mason?” The name carried no heat now. No fury. Just a need for finality. Ethan straightened. “Cara transported him to the Crimson Legion headquarters shortly after you arrived here. He’s been placed in their highest-security prison—isolated, monitored, and restrained.” “No loopholes?” Chris asked quietly. “None,” Ethan said firmly. “He’ll never be a problem again. Not to you. Not to Eva. Not to the White family.” Chris exhaled, a slow breath he hadn’t realized he’d been holding. Something inside him loosened—not triumph, not satisfaction, but relief. “Good,” he said. He glanced around the room then—at Amanda hovering near Eva, at Elliot standing near the window, at Ethan waiting silently. “Please,” Chris sai

Chris slowly lifted his uninjured hand and cupped her cheek, his thumb brushing away a tear before it could fall. “Listen to me,” he said firmly, though his voice remained gentle. “Your kidnapping wasn’t your fault. It was mine.” Her lips parted in protest, but he continued. “I was reckless. I underestimated my enemies. I let my guard down—and you paid the price for it.” His jaw tightened. “That won’t happen again. I promise you. No harm, no danger will disrupt our lives like this anymore.” She searched his eyes, as if trying to see whether those words were merely comfort—or a vow carved in stone. “I believe you,” she said softly. At that moment, the door swung open again. “Well, well,” a familiar, amused voice drawled. “Looks like the hero finally rose from the dead.” Amanda strolled in with an exaggerated sigh, hands on her hips. “I was starting to think I’d need to attend your funeral just to confirm you weren’t actually immortal.” Chris huffed weakly. “Nice to see

A day later, Chris woke to silence. Not the eerie, suffocating silence of unconsciousness—but the gentle, familiar quiet of home. Soft sheets cradled his body. The faint scent of polished wood and clean linen lingered in the air. Sunlight filtered through half-drawn curtains, painting warm streaks of gold across the ceiling. For a few seconds, he simply stared upward, blinking slowly. …My room? The realization came with confusion rather than relief. His body felt heavy, as if gravity had doubled overnight. A dull ache pulsed through his ribs, his arm throbbed beneath layers of bandages, and every breath reminded him that he’d been pushed well past his limits. Still, compared to the last thing he remembered—blood, pain, Mason’s twisted grin—it was… peaceful. Too peaceful. His brows furrowed as fragmented memories surfaced. Eva’s scream. Mason’s grip. The burning fury that had drowned out everything else. Then darkness. How long was I out? As if summoned by the thou

The door opened, and Charles strode in. For a man who usually carried himself with composed authority, his unease was unmistakable. His eyes swept the room immediately, landing on Chris’s battered form before snapping to Eva. “Eva,” he said sharply, crossing the room in long strides. “Are you hurt?” She shook her head quickly. “I’m okay,” she said, then corrected herself. “Mostly. Chris—he—” “I know,” Charles said, his voice softening as he placed his hands on her shoulders, inspecting her carefully. Relief flickered across his face when he found no serious injuries. “Thank God.” Her throat tightened. “He saved me. He got there just in time.” Charles closed his eyes briefly, exhaling. When he looked back at Chris, something dark and dangerous passed through his gaze. Gratitude, yes—but also fury at the cost. The doctor cleared his throat. “Mr. White, I’m going to need the room cleared. Master Chris requires complete rest.” Eva stiffened immediately. “I’ll stay.” Charles hesit

Agent Kwon rubbed the bridge of his nose slightly. “I believe you assumed we came here regarding impersonation during the qualification test.”Mia hesitated before she answered“…Yes.”Kwon shook his head. “That matter is not under investigation.”Miles silently exhaled but the relief was short-lived.Gary’s gaze returned to him. It was sharp and focused. “We are here regarding the rift incident.” he revealed Miles instantly felt that the temperature in the room seemed to drop.Mia looked between them again, confusion returning to her face. “The rift…?”Agent Gary nodded once. “Yes.” His voice remained calm as he explained. “Specifically, the unusual mana fluctuations recorded shortly before the rift collapsed.”His eyes narrowed slightly at Miles. “And how your brother appears to be connected to them.”The heart monitor continued its steady rhythm.Beep.Beep.Beep.Miles met Agent Gary’s gaze without speaking. He maintained a composed demeanor but inside his mind, thoughts moved r

The room felt smaller the moment the two men stepped inside. Not physically. But the atmosphere changed in a way that was difficult to describe. The quiet rhythm of the heart monitor continued its steady beep… beep… beep, yet the sound now felt sharper, more intrusive—like the ticking of a clock counting down to something inevitable. Miles watched the two men carefully. They moved with a kind of practiced calm that only came from authority. Their dark suits were immaculate, their posture straight, their gazes sharp without appearing openly hostile. But there was no mistaking what they represented. The Hunter Association. People didn’t simply get visits from association agents unless something serious had happened. And in this case… Something very serious had happened. Miles’s mind ran through possibilities rapidly. The irregular Mana signatures that came from the rift. That was what Director Han had mentioned. If the monitoring teams outside the rift had rec

Mia stirred, sensing movement through their joined hands. Her eyelashes gently fluttered.For a moment, confusion clouded her expression as she lifted her head but her eyes widened instantly when she saw Miles sitting up on his bed and fully awake..“Miles?” Mia called, her voice cracked on his name.Before he could respond, she leaned forward abruptly and wrapped her arms around him, pulling him into a tight embrace.The sudden movement startled him but he remained calm“You idiot!” Her voice trembled—not weak, but overflowing with emotion.“You are an absolute idiot!”He blinked, stiff for half a second before carefully returning the hug, mindful of the IV lines.She buried her face against his shoulder.“I was here for hours,” she said, her words muffled. “They said you collapsed after the rift closed. You wouldn’t wake up. They didn’t know when you would wake up.”Her arms tightened.“Do you have any idea what that does to someone?”He opened his mouth.“I—”She pulled back just e

The Lich eacted immediately, summoning his strongest barrier yet. Layers upon layers of condensed dark energy stacked over one another, forming a thick wall of swirling emerald-black force.The demonic slash collided with it.For a split second—Everything went silent.Then—CRAAACK.The barrier shattered.All layers.All defenses.They exploded outward in fragments of dying light.The demonic energy continued forward unabated.And struck.It tore through the Lich’s left side in a brutal diagonal arc.Bone split.Robe disintegrated.The emerald flames flickered violently as half his skeletal torso was severed and blown away into ash.The Lich let out a distorted, fractured sound—somewhere between a scream and static tearing through a broken speaker.Miles was falling from the apex of his leap but he wasn’t done.Midair, demonic energy gathered in his free hand.It condensed and hardened as it Formed another dagger materialized—crafted entirely from dark purple energy.Miles flipped hi

Miles lay still. Pain radiated through his body. His ribs were cracked and vision blurred. His regeneration worked—but the damage had been severe. His bones groaned as they forced themselves back into place. And beneath the pain— Something older stirred. Weak. Trash. Useless. The words echoed in his mind like ghosts from his past. The same look of contempt. The same way of being stepped on. Even now. Even after everything. Even after growing stronger. He was still being looked down on. Still being crushed beneath someone else’s heel. His jaw tightened. His hands trembled. Not from weakness. From rage. Slowly— His hand rose and grabbed the Lich’s ankle. [Ding] [Hellflames Activated] The skeletal monarch looked down, mildly annoyed. “What are you—” . It couldn't finish its sentence before it felt a surge of heat. Suddenly a Violent Crimson flames erupted from Miles’ palm. Not normal fire. Hellfire. It ignited in an instant—dark red at the core, edged in black,

Miles braced himself, but the force still slammed into him like a tidal wave. He was thrown backward, boots carving deep gouges into the stone as he fought to remain standing.The wind screamed past him.It wasn’t normal wind. It was compressed death energy—razor sharp.Invisible blades carved across his skin. Thin lines opened along his arms. His cheek split. Blood sprayed lightly before being ripped away by the gale.The sensation burned—cold and biting at the same time.But just as quickly—His regeneration activated.The cuts sealed.Flesh knitted itself back together leaving only the trail of Blood that had escaped the wound.The wounds vanished as though they had never existed. Miles straightened slowly, exhaling through his nose. The storm of death energy raged around him, but his eyes remained steady and Unshaken.The Lich watched closely.Miles rolled his shoulder once, testing it.Then he looked up at the floating monster“You done warming up?”The chamber trembled beneath th