Chapter 948: A More Humanly Vaan

Chapter 948: A More Humanly Vaan



Shortly after Vaan killed off Hurgas, he descended to the surface and welcomed Astoria's emotional embrace. Through her warmth and heartbeat, he could tell how much she missed him at that moment.

Much of Astoria's concern had also disappeared with that one simple hug.

Vaan didn't find it surprising that Astoria would feel burdened with concerns. After all, he had disappeared for more than two weeks.

If not for Valefor making waves in Gehenna and exposing his traces to Pangea, Astoria and the rest of his women would have been worried sick about his wellbeing.

Vaan tightened his hug and brought Astoria in closer. He sunk his head into her delicate neck and sniffed the sweet, floral scent of lavender in her beautiful blonde hair. It was as if he was trying to imprint her scent in his memory.

When he did that, Astoria felt his deep affection. She couldn't help but feel shocked yet pleasantly surprised at the same time.

Although she didn't know what had happened to Vaan in the past two weeks, he seemed to have become more normal and human-like. He felt less mechanically driven by calculations and more by emotions.

A normal person might not be able to notice it. But as one of Vaan's lovers, how could she not feel his changes?

She also didn't know if this change was good for Vaan or not. However, she at least didn't hate it. In fact, she liked it very much. She felt like a young girl who had just fallen in love again.

Being feel Vaan's raw affection gave her a never-before sense of bliss and happiness. She could feel the jittery butterflies in her stomach as Vaan held her in his arms.

Astoria refrained from asking questions and simply enjoyed the moment.

At the same time, Vaan sensed Astoria's emotions and smiled with satisfaction.

Although he couldn't predict how the future would unfold from now on, he believed this bit of happiness gained was worth the price he paid to acquire.

Naturally, his change was brought by the recreation of Valefor's persona and autonomy. Half of his computational power had been given to Valefor.

In exchange, Vaan had also learned a bit from Valefor's courage and decisiveness. He understood that sometimes, he had to take risks for the greatest reward. He couldn't always take the safest route dictated by his calculations.

It was only after Emperor Carpus saw Vaan in person did he realized he had greatly underestimated his strength. He had never sensed such a horrible vigor and aura in a person.

It was as if he was not looking at a person but a miniature star-Vaan's body felt oppressive and heavy even when he wasn't trying to pressure him on purpose.

They were clear signs of a truly strong person, even more powerful than the Great Devils.

But how could that be? - Emperor Carpus wondered with disbelief.

He never imagined it was possible for someone so strong to be born on Pangea. Vaan's rise was simply meteoric.

Meanwhile, Vaan briefly studied Emepero Carpus's imperial attire and glanced over the information provided by the system and his Fourth Dimensional Sense.

"Who's side are you on?" Vaan asked simply.

However, when Emperor Carpus heard this question, he couldn't help but put on a bitter and wry smile. He naturally understood Vaan was talking about the UN and the newly emerged

Celestial race.

He had taken that hidden super civilization as a god-like and invincible existence.

Yet, when one of the celestials emerged for the first time, he also died so pathetically. Vaan had beheaded him so effortlessly. Even if stronger Celestials still existed, it no longer

mattered.

That one scene had shattered his illusory image of the Celestial's invincibility.

"What will become of me and my Divine Serpent Empire, Your Excellency?" Emperor Carpus

asked humbly.

In front of Vaan, who was more celestial than the actual celestial human, Emperor Carpus did not dare to put on any airs.