On the horizon, the long-standing battle between day and night seemed to have reached a resolution, with day emerging victorious as the morning rays broke through the clouds, gradually illuminating the Jade Dominion.
This light particularly favored the main peak of the Celestial Phoenix Order, where the surroundings were gently washed in a soft, ethereal glow.
As the sunlight pierced the cool morning air, it enveloped a solitary figure whose raven hair danced in the breeze.
A man sat on a rock, dressed in a tailored black suit, his tie tousled and carelessly intertwined with the strands of his hair.
His striking amber eyes were fixed on something glowing with the same warm hue, giving him an almost otherworldly presence.
His bare face exuded a timeless beauty that was sure to linger in memory.
In the background, the garden came alive with vibrant blooms, bordered by a tranquil lake that mirrored the awakening sky.
Nearby, a woman sat in a meditative lotus position beneath a tree, her focus turned inward as she worked to master her internal energy.
After engaging in a rigorous workout, the energy now coursed through her dantian, filling her with a sense of vitality and purpose.
[How was it, Host?]
'How long will it take for her to rush here?' Ryuk mused, seated on the rock while absorbing yawl yaan. He contemplated the evident differences in their bodies. While he had effortlessly broken through to the Golden Core realm without needing to balance his energy, she, on the other hand, was deep in meditation, striving to stabilize her internal energy.
His eyes narrowed as he tried to observe her breathing technique, attempting to discern her intentions. It was clear she sought to establish a strong foundation for her newfound level, and while the system usually handled these matters for him, he wondered about Esme's approach.
[Given the distance of Aura from this place to its source, it is estimated that, considering her strength as a Zenith Ranked individual, it will take approximately four hours by ship and four to five days on foot.]
The system, having had ample time to analyze the situation, confirmed that a certain individual had become so angry after peeping on someone's heated moment that their aura leaked from the artifact's coverage.
This insight allowed the system to not only assess power levels accurately but also pinpoint the artifact's projected location.
It was similar for Ryuk too.
In conclusion, he inferred that due to Drishti being a variable in proximity to him, others—particularly those of much greater strength or those seated at the head of their families—were unlikely to act against him.
Most could only try to restrict their minions, who might possess similar strength to Ryuk's.
In essence, the leaders would likely prevent them from engaging with him, either directly or indirectly.
Additionally, with the specter of Edward's backlash lingering, they would be vigilant in keeping other prodigies in check, including the head of the Riantain family, who was one of those trying to look inside Titanora that day.
Thus, Ryuk deduced that Diana would probably lack support from the Riantain family in her quest to reach him.
Not that he could just trust his conclusions about the stranger, so he had unwittingly amplified her anger by allowing her to witness a particularly enticing sight of him.
During the entire fray last night, he had realized he could not attack her directly due to her artifact, which meant that any strikes would need to be mind-based.
Last night, shifting his focus, he considered utilizing a mind attack suggested by the system while he monitored Diana's heart rate and the visible changes occurring within her mind.
Even in a split second, it was evident that she was losing control of her own body.
Given her current state of rage, it seemed improbable that she would take a calm and measured approach; instead, she would likely act impulsively, revealing her desire to leave the continent in pursuit of a member of the Devereaux family—an individual who commanded battleships and an army—especially Ryuk himself.
At that moment, it became clear to him that even if not all were conscious of his existence, the onlookers from a distance would be aware and probably take precautions to avoid losing yet another gifted person to him.
Such an impulsive action suggested that her family would not endorse her reckless pursuit.
Thus, it was likely that Diana would not have any ships available to reach this place and would have to run here on foot.
[ .....Host, see on your left .· ́ ̄`(>▂<) ́ ̄`·.]