As the synthesis continued, Aria showed no signs of pain on her face.
Her extreme endurance was a testament to her unwavering will and resolve.
Aengus accelerated the process, noting that her body was holding up well. Her new endurance level surprised him— it was remarkable. In the past, she would begin groaning in pain after just a few seconds, but now, even after a dozen minutes, she was still enduring without faltering.
Quin could sense that the Empress Consort was growing significantly stronger as she merged with the essence of the fallen corpses.
"Is this how My Emperor awakened me as his doveted follower? And this could be used to level up others as well?" Quin wondered.
It was nothing short of heaven-defying, something unheard of in the world. The thought of what might happen if others discovered this skill sent a chill down his spine.
However, Quin reasoned that his emperor must trust him deeply to allow him to witness such a closely guarded secret.
At this thought, Quin felt a surge of excitement and resolved to grow even stronger to better serve his emperor.
In truth, Quin's belief that Aengus trusted him was a misconception. Aengus permitted him to witness this secret not out of trust, but because of his absolute confidence that he could eliminate Quin swiftly should he ever consider betrayal.
Aria, on the other hand, was leveling up at an astonishing pace.
"Level 83, 85, 89, 91, 94, 97, 100, 101..."
Aengus watched in amazement, realizing the reason for her rapid progression.
Her body now possessed a special physique that allowed its potential to increase to unimaginable heights.
It was as though she had become a black hole, drawing in every ounce of energy and integrating it into her very cells to enhance them further.
Her level continued to soar at an incredible rate.
Starting from level 83, she had now surpassed level 150, and she showed no signs of stopping.
What was even more remarkable was her complete lack of pain throughout the process.
She now looked almost divine—her radiant white hair shimmered, her vibrant green eyes sparkled with life, and her long eyelashes accentuated her newfound elegance. Her body had matured into full grace, exuding an aura of beauty, strength, and maternal warmth.
Everything about her made Aengus's heart skip a beat. For a moment, he was awestruck by the sheer transformation from a girl into a fully realized woman.
Aria, though visibly exhausted, was pleased with the results. She smiled radiantly, her joy amplified by the way Aengus seemed charmed by her beauty for the first time in a long while.
Her heart swelled with happiness as she gracefully moved into his warm embrace. His masculine scent made her feel safe and secure, a feeling she cherished deeply.
The sight of them hugging was ethereal, like a divine goddess embracing a mortal. Even Aengus's own striking handsomeness seemed to fade in comparison to her radiant presence.
Aengus, holding her close, felt a profound sense of peace as if all the turmoil and chaos in the world had ceased the moment she nestled into his chest.
"I have reached level 220, Ethan. Am I close to you now?" Aria asked weakly, her voice tinged with hope.
"Hm... Yes, you did it. You have exceeded my expectations—almost law-breaking," Aengus replied with a proud yet amused expression.
He then shifted his attention to the other three, who were still awestruck by Aria's transformation and newfound presence.
As Aria moved aside, Aengus's focus turned to the next task. "Drake, you're next," he said firmly.
"Alright, brother-in-law!" Drake responded with excitement, stepping confidently to the center. Determined to make the most of the opportunity, his resolve was evident.
Aengus began synthesizing for Drake, pushing him to S-Rank, maximizing his potential within safe limits. The process was intense but rewarding, leaving Drake stronger and visibly more capable than ever before.
"Yona, you're up next," Aengus said, nodding to the archer, who stepped forward with determination.
Yona endured the process with the same fortitude, her skills and strength rising to S-Rank, making her a formidable force in the group.
Finally, it was Quin's turn. He had been waiting patiently, watching the transformations of the others, and now it was his moment.
"Quin, I know your potential. So just try to endure as much as you can. I'm confident you'll reach SS-Rank this time."
"Yes, Your Imperial Majesty!" Quin responded, bowing respectfully before stepping into the center, the focus of everyone's attention.
Aengus nodded approvingly and prepared to push Quin to his limits, knowing this was a crucial moment in strengthening his allies. Read exclusive content at m_v-l'-NovelFire