Chapter 118: Soon, I Will Make You Mine Too

Once they finished breakfast, Asher looked at everyone, stood up from his chair, and began speaking.

"Now, everyone, I'll be leaving for the Twilight Mist Sect by going through the Black Forest." He declared his intention as he looked at everyone present.

Aria nodded in acknowledgment while giving him a loving gaze. "Be careful out there, honey. Do take care of yourself and stay safe."

"Thank you, mom; I will. However, you don't need to worry that much. I'm pretty confident that I'll be alright. I'll just teleport back to this realm if I encounter any danger that poses a threat to my life." He smiled and reassured her.

"Well then, everyone, if you may excuse me." Asher waved goodbye to everyone.

"Please take care, big brother Ash!" Lily called out while waving at him excitedly.

"Little angel, don't worry. I'll be fine," he grinned, ruffling his little sister's hair as she jumped out of her chair to hug him.

"Don't get hurt on me now, Asher, okay? I will also go back to the sect after some time." Mia winked as she hugged him from behind, making him chuckle.

Asher flashed a teasing smirk and pinched Mia's cheeks before kissing her on the lips, making all the ladies watching them stare with heated expressions.

"Don't worry, I will be waiting for you then~" he assured Mia, who giggled at his remark while releasing her hug.

Seeing Asher's display of affection for all of them made Aria's mood better. "Okay, that's enough. Asher needs to head off now, or else we'd keep him here all day. Go on, honey."

Asher smiled and walked towards her, hugging her tight as he buried his face on her neck, taking in her unique scent.

He stayed still for a moment before he suddenly whispered in her ear, "Mom... soon, I will make you mine too, so prepare yourself~"

"Hm?" Aria froze for a brief moment upon hearing those words but recovered instantly as a mischievous glint shone from her purple pupils. She smirked while looking at him. "Oohhh, did my sweet son finally decide to claim me as well? That sounds so nice... I would love nothing more than to have my dear son as my man~"

Asher chuckled after hearing that response from his mother and released his hold on her. "Alright, then I'll be off!"

With a nod in their direction, Asher turned around and left the mansion, heading towards the place where the Astral Nexus Core Orb was placed.

Once fitted properly, Asher found that they enhanced his efficiency to use dark element energy and aura more efficiently. He tested his control and manipulation over darkness, and it worked perfectly without issue. Moreover, he felt that even the sharpest sword wouldn't be able to cut his glove.

'These are exactly what I'm looking for—a perfect fit and great for my style of combat.' He thought as a satisfied smile formed on his lips.

'And I don't think it's necessary to check the other weapons since these are more than enough already if I make use of them along with my skills.' He decided not to bother checking the other weapons and equipment since he believed there was nothing much he would like there.

After a final inspection, he was finally done with his preparations and prepared himself to travel through the Black Forest, which was located next to the capital city, in the direction of the Twilight Mist Sect.

"Now, then..." He uttered out loud, breaking the silence of this secluded chamber, before raising his finger toward the exit portal in front of him and tracing a runic symbol in mid-air, activating the spatial doorway. A circle of light formed around his fingertip and grew larger gradually until it reached the size of an open gate.

This gate teleported him outside the Mystic Starry Realm to the mansion of the Blake family in the capital city.

Asher appeared right in front of a marble staircase located next to the main entrance leading into his home and turned his gaze towards the clear blue sky above. "The time sure flies fast... It feels like only yesterday when I woke up as Asher Blake," he muttered with nostalgia as he remembered how everything began.

He took a moment to admire the view surrounding him and enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere provided by nature's scenery. It helped calm down his thoughts, easing away all tension from within himself and preparing him mentally for what lies ahead.

"Let's get this started!" He exclaimed excitedly, cracking a playful smile, and began walking towards the garage, where he could take a car or ride a motorcycle to get to the outskirts of the Black Forest.

Once he arrived inside, Asher saw a shiny new black vehicle parked on one end of the spacious parking lot. Its design was simple yet elegant, resembling the sports bikes that are popular these days.

He inspected the motorcycle thoroughly and found nothing unusual about it except for some fancy details added to it for aesthetic purposes only. This bike would certainly be able to handle rough terrain with ease due to its sturdy construction.

It boasted plenty of power to go along with speed, and having relied on the core of the Star Beast as an energy source, it won't have the problem of depleting the charge anytime.

'What a luxury and convenience,' Asher thought as he mounted the vehicle. He started up the engine, which roared loudly in response, sending vibrations through his body while filling the garage with deafening noise.

Without wasting more time, Asher accelerated forward and drove towards the gates opening out into the world beyond.

As soon as he passed through those giant barriers, blocking off all outside intruders, he increased his speed gradually.

Along the way, Asher admired the scenery he passed by, marveling at the beauty of the cityscape where numerous skyscrapers loomed high above him, stretching out towards heaven itself. The sight of cars zooming past at a distance brought a smile to his lips as he watched everything unfold before him.