"I won't tolerate any harm being done to my disciple," Helia spoke again, her voice ringing with authority. "From this day onward, remember that he is under my protection. Anyone who tries to harm him or any of his loved ones will meet with the same fate as your friends here.""What have you done? Who are you?" Hendrik shouted, stumbling back from the sudden attack.Helia didn't flinch. She maintained her stance, arms aloft as the ominous clouds above them roiled incessantly. The encircling purple lightning that enshrouded her commenced a rhythmic pulsation, and without warning, it dispersed radially, striking indiscriminately.Shrieks pierced the air as individuals attempted escape, yet the relentless lightning pursued, felling them sequentially. Amidst the tempestuous display, Hendrik and his companions came to a harrowing realization. They were utterly at the mercy of this unknown woman and her elemental might."Stop! Please, stop!" Hendrik pleaded, falling to his knees in front of

And so, they made their way back to Kingsley's home. The journey was long and arduous, but they made it without incident, careful not to attract any unwanted attention.Once they arrived, Merrick gestured for Adam to follow him into his study. The room was dimly lit, with heavy curtains drawn over the windows to keep out prying eyes. Merrick moved behind his desk and took a seat, while Adam settled into a plush armchair nearby.Merrick poured them each a generous glass of scotch, and Adam took a sip, savoring the smoky flavor. He looked at Merrick expectantly, waiting for him to speak."I never wanted to go to Tyria," Merrick began, swirling the amber liquid in his glass. "As the head of the Kingsley family, it is my duty to stay here and protect my family legacy."Adam raised an eyebrow, incredulous. "But if you stay here, you're putting yourself in danger. What about Rose? Do you want to see her suffer?"Merrick looked down at his hands, shame creeping into his expression. "No, of c

Adam quickly intervened, "Hey, both of you calm down. There is no need to fight. There are enough beds for everyone. I suggest we all get some rest, so that we can be ready for whatever happens when we arrive in Tyria."Lilith huffed, and Aria crossed her arms, still glaring at each other. Adam sighed and shook his head before getting up and leading the way to the sleeping area, hoping that they could put this argument behind them and rest for a while.After a few hours of sleep, the pilot announced that they were approaching the city of Ruiyi. Everyone immediately looked out the windows to see a vast expanse of barren land with a city in the middle of it. That was the closest town to where Adam was going, and it was their next destination.The city was surrounded by a vast desert, and the sun was beating down mercilessly on the land. Despite the harsh environment, the city appeared to be quite modern, with several tall buildings and a fairly dense population.As they landed at the Ru

Adam's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "What? Why would you suggest that?"Aria interjected. "Well, we know you're capable of taking care of three wives, and we also think Rosalind would be a good fit for you. She's kind, smart, cute, and has a strong spirit and leadership qualities."Adam chuckled, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the suggestion. "I appreciate the thought, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for that. Plus, I don't want to cause any jealousy or conflict between the three of you."Lilith reached out and touched his arm. "We just want you to be happy. And we think Rosalind could bring that happiness to you."Adam sat back, deep in thought. He had never considered the idea of taking on a third wife, but he couldn't deny that the thought of having someone like Rosalind in his life was appealing.After a few moments of silence, Adam turned to Aria and Lilith and asked, "Are you both serious about this?"They nodded in unison, their expressions serious and sincere. "We wouldn't sugge

The group approached the pond, feeling nervous about what they might see. They looked into the dark and murky waters, and suddenly, visions appeared. Each person saw their deepest fears and desires played out before their eyes.Omar saw a vision of his family, telling him that he had failed them. Aria saw a vision of herself, living a life of regret and missed opportunities. Lilith saw her past, filled with pain and loneliness.One by one, some of them began to sink into the illusion. They couldn't break free and unknowingly walked into the pond, never to return. But the others were not going to give up.Omar closed his eyes and focused on the love he had for his family. He realized that he hadn't failed them, and that he would do everything in his power to make them proud. Aria shook off the vision and promised herself that from that moment on, she would seize every opportunity that came her way and live life to the fullest. Lilith confronted her past and acknowledged that it was tim