Chapter 283: Domain Overlap....
Alysia stood there frozen, her fingers lightly grazing her cheeks in disbelief.
'Snort' Scylla, with a disdainful look, let out a contemptuous snort. She left for her Maid classes, knowing that Eli had been training in Aadya's Private Arena, and she wasn't allowed there. It left her with no other choice but to join her classes early.
Zera clicked her tongue in annoyance, fully aware of the dynamics at play, while Mia's gaze remained fixed on Alysia, her eyes shooting daggers.
Alysia returned to her seat with a blank and frustrated expression though.... Her lips curled upward in understanding of Eli's sudden action.
Eli simply marked what was his in front of everyone.....
Yes, He had asserted his claim in front of everyone, a stark contrast to Alexander, who preferred not to announce his lover due to potential repercussions with future partners. Eli, however, didn't concern himself with what others thought of him.
It shows the how much Eli difference from others...
A smug smile played on Alysia's lips as she glanced at Pearl Harper and then surveyed the reactions of those around her.
It became clear to everyone: The message was straightforward... Alysia Hill Morgan Flora was targeted by Asher Eli and what's more she was fine with that.
But then, doubt crept in.
'Why am I doing this?!' Alysia slapped her face, deciding to ignore Eli. She resolved to focus on her goal..... 'Yes, my only goal is to make that father of mine suffer and....' Her slightly vacant eyes drifted towards Eli's seat, '.... Maybe... I mean, maybe after that, I can try...' Lost in her thoughts, she contemplated an uncertain future.
"...." Amber Fox observed Alysia before glancing at Pearl, who appeared to have nothing but lifeless eyes. The atmosphere in the class remained heavy with unspoken tension and unresolved emotions.
'Sigh' Amber sighed not understanding what Pearl saw in that backstabbing bastard. She was still fuming over Eli's deceitful tactics, particularly his use of Fake Alexander as bait and the unauthorized touching of her sensitive and fluffy tail.
Suddenly,
"A-Amber?" Pearl called out to Amber.
"Yes?"
"C-Could you... teach m-me how to s-s-s-seduce?" Pearl Harper was a stubborn girl, she had lost a little, but she wouldn't cry....Really, she wouldn't.
Yet, deep inside, a sense of shame and embarrassment made her teeter on the edge of tears.
Controlling herself, she asked Amber for help, as it was her last resort. If not, she had no choice but to give up.
Amber observed Pearl for a moment, a mix of concern and frustration playing on her features. After a few seconds,
"Sigh, Why do you even like him?" She asked with a wry tone, genuinely worried about her friend.
"Oh... that..." Pearl hesitated, unable to reveal the truth due to the confidential nature of her mission.
Seeing her friend's inner turmoil, Amber sighed and said with a more serious tone, "Pearl, let me say this, he isn't the suitable person for you. He's just a pervert who will use women for his own pleasure" clenching her tail, still feeling the pain from being pulled.
Even though she was the one who eagerly watched Eli's live 'P*rn'.
"I-It's fine!!" Pearl scoffed off, convincing herself that her relationship with Eli would be temporary.
"Pearl, you can't be serious!!" Amber was taken aback by her friend's determination.
"I am dead serious" Pearl showed her resolve.
".... Sigh...." Amber visibly sighed, genuinely concerned about what Eli had done to her friend.
"Amber, please!!"
"Fine, fine. It's your loss if you don't listen to my advice....." Amber showed an annoyed expression and said, "I don't know about seducing.... Well, let's call my mother, she might give us some tips."
"Oh! Okay!!" Pearl's eyes sparkled.
"...." Eva Dolphus, the wolf girl with arsenic-colored hair, watched her friends completely ignoring her existence, shaking her head in worry.
But then suddenly,
"Hello, ladies!!" The cheerful entrance of a newcomer broke the tense atmosphere, and everyone gasped in surprise.
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Inside Aadya's Private Arena,
Eli locked eyes with Lilith, who had just dispelled her invisibility spell, her curious gaze fixed on the arena.
"Are you sure, Darling~?" Lilith inquired, maintaining a playful tone while keeping a safe distance from Eli.
"Yes" Eli replied with a stern expression, firmly grasping Celestria, his trident.
Just as Eli was about to make his move, a sudden snap echoed through the arena.
'snap'
His consciousness wavered, but instead of collapsing onto the ground, he found himself nestled between two soft mounds.
Fifteen minutes passed.
Eli's eyes fluttered open, greeted by the sight of two sky-blue eyes staring intently at him with lovely expression.
"Arhh.....Sigh, I lost before it begins... ah"" Eli groaned, realizing he had lost before the duel even began. Lilith giggled, ruffling his hair gently as she provided a comfortable lap pillow.
Eli lay there, staring at the ceiling. He had initiated this duel to understand Lilith's power in her sealed form, hoping to gauge how much he had grown and what lay ahead on his path of improvement. However, he hadn't anticipated being defeated so swiftly.
"Still... that's a long way to go," Eli muttered with a pondering expression.
After Zera managed to corner Eli, a newfound curiosity ignited within him. He became genuinely interested in understanding the true extent of Lilith's power. With a sense of humility, Eli approached his wife and requested a duel. His intention was to gauge the gap between their strengths, to comprehend how far he had progressed and how much further he needed to go to catch up with Lilith.
As Eli lay on her lap, his mutterings reached Lilith's ears, and a pang of concern flickered in her heart. She questioned her decision, 'Maybe I should have at least given him a time prepare....', Lilith's worry extended to Eli's pride, fearing that the swift loss might dent his confidence.
However,
"Damn, my wife is super powerful!" Eli's heartfelt words snapped her out of her thoughts. Lilith met his eyes, sensing genuine admiration and pride in his gaze.
"You are too much!! ~~MMM~~" Lilith's lips trembled in happiness as she sealed his lips.
Eli might not have realized, but in a world where women outnumbered men, only a few held actual power and freedom.
The world of nobles was more cruel to women than Eli could imagine. While he had witnessed instances in Dawn Kingdom where father / son forced their daughters / sisters into consanguine marriage, there were far darker realities silently endured by noble women and any woman seeking to rise in power.
Even a commoner's wife struggled with limited freedom.
Even though this world holds a higher number of women, it also harbors a greater degree of cruelty.
Lilith found herself pondering in the midst of this patriarchal society. Here stood a man who was not only proud of his wife's power but celebrated it, refusing to succumb to jealousy.
If she shared this observation with others, they would likely scoff, not comprehending the rarity of Eli's mindset. Even Lilith, who had lived for a millennium, would have found it amusing had she not witnessed Eli's unique perspective.
'You are sometimes mysterious~ Darling~' she thought to herself, cherishing the peculiarity of their relationship.
After some passionate time,
"First, I use my domain, okay?" Eli said with a serious tone as he positioned himself at a distance.
Lilith nodded.
Mana Breathing
Deep Inhale
Terra Arts: 2 Form
/Domain/
"Hmmm" Lilith nodded her head, her eyes fixated on Eli's ranged domain, which now enveloped the entire arena.
Eli patiently awaited her use of the domain.
"...I..." Lilith hesitated for a moment, her concern evident as she feared her power might dent her husband's confidence.
"Lilith"
"I am sorry" Eli's call made Lilith chastise herself.
'Tap' This time Lilith gently tapped the ground, and soon the entire room transformed into a dark void, Eli's domain getting absorbed into Lilith's.
'Hmm' Eli nodded in approval, and then,
Ocean Arts: 2 Form
/Domain/
Lilith's domain, which had been absorbing Eli's, suddenly trembled, but then it returned normal and again attempting to assimilate Eli's domain.
"!" Lilith raised her eyebrows, seeing her domain tremble, and glanced at her husband, who maintained a calm demeanor with closed eyes.
/Interspersion/
'Crack, crack'
Lilith's eyes widened in shock as her domain exhibited small cracks around Eli. 'Is he overlapping each domain...? That's new!!' Lilith was genuinely surprised. Even though the cracks were minor, it was an unprecedented technique, overlapping domains in such a way.
Lilith saw Eli's domain flickered back and forth with two different unique colours...
One should understand that each person possesses only one domain corresponding to the elements they control. In some unique cases, like Mia, who can manipulate two elements, she can wield two elemental domains. However, individuals like Eli, who practice Mana Breathwork, enjoy a significant advantage.
Through diligent effort, they can create up to five elemental domains, showcasing the versatility of their abilities.
And this was Lilith's first time seeing some one using three domains to overlap each other, 'Where is he even getting those ideas?' She lost in thoughts however,
'Cough, cough'
When Lilith noticed Eli coughing blood, she immediately halted her domain and materialized in front of him.
Lilith gently wiped a small amount of blood from his lips, looking at him with concern, "Darling?"
Eli glanced at her before winking, assuring her he was fine. However,
"You are an idiot!!" She scolded, pulling him into her bosom, making him inhale her comforting scent.
Eli reciprocated the embrace as the fiery tension in his body subsided.
Lilith smiled awkwardly as she surveyed the arena; everything was in ruins.
As if it had witnessed a fierce battle, the entire arena bore the scars of deep cuts, a deformed surface, molten areas, and dark patches... It truly looked like a scene of devastation.
Aadya was likely to shed tears over the state of her precious arena now...