After the meeting concluded, Aria''s father and uncle discreetly pulled her aside into a quiet corner of the pce.
"Alright, can you exin what''s going on, daughter?" Ashter demanded, his tone both concerned and firm.
"Yes, Aria," Astrid added, crossing his arms. "Where did you two go, and who is this new woman? How did she suddenly be an Empress?"
Their expressions reflected their unease. They thought Aria might be too soft, allowing Aengus to do as he pleased.
"If this continues, won''t your position as the primary wife be at risk?" Ashter asked bluntly.
Though Aengus had officially dered both women as Empresses, Ashter and Astrid remained skeptical. How could there be two equal Empresses in an Imperial Harem? Traditionally, there was always a single main wife, with others relegated to the rank of concubines.
Their skepticism and concern were evident as they awaited Aria''s response.
Aria pressed her fingers against her forehead, feeling the onset of a headache.
Still, she exined calmly, "Father, Uncle, Ethan promised there would be no other women in our Imperial Family. You can cross out the idea of him having a typical harem. Be is an exception."
She paused before continuing, "Be saved his life during a moment of desperation when Beelzebub was devouring an entire city. From that point on, their paths intertwined, leading to their journey to the Demon World. Over time, they developed a romantic bond."
Ashter and Astrid exchanged astonished nces.
"Wait, what? The Demon World? How did they even get there?" Ashter asked in disbelief.
"Exactly," Astrid added. "How does this even make sense?"
Aria sighed but maintained herposure. "Because Be is a demoness."
Both men froze, their eyes widening.
"Oh, heavens! A demoness falling in love with a human?!" Ashter eximed, his toneced with concern. "Aria, exin this in detail. If this bes public, it could spark chaos! The devout will curse him as a heretical, tyrannical ruler. This could escte quickly."
Astrid''s expression turned solemn, clearly seeing the potential trouble this could cause.
Aria shook her head firmly, dismissing their concerns.
"No, Father, you worry too much. Nothing of the sort will happen. I believe in him and his vision. People will eventually see the value in his grand ideals—a world free from oppression and endless bloodshed. They will support him, just as I do."
She looked at them with unwavering resolve.
"And if something like that does happen, I will be his shield. I will protect him. When I first met him, he was far too innocent for this cruel world. It''s that innocence that drove him to take on this path. I will stand by him, even if it means standing against the world."
Her determination left her father and uncle speechless.
Aria then slowly recounted Aengus'' story, starting with his arrival in this world from another realm, which left her father and uncle frozen in shock due to the extraordinary nature of his background from a higher world.
It seemed almost ridiculous to them now because in the oast theypared Aengus'' background to theirs.
They were ashamed.
She continued, detailing his vow to take revenge on Beelzebub and his grand goal of liberating the entire world by uniting humans and demons.
Although the idea sounded impossible at first, they began to hope it mighte true.
Aria then narrated his exploits in the Demon World, where he had risen to the rank of Demon Lord. This revtion widened their eyes as they realized the magnitude of Aengus'' ambitions.
The concept of merging both demon and human armies into an unstoppable force, if controlled properly, left them both impressed and contemtive.
As Aria concluded the story, the initial doubts her father and uncle had about Aengus'' character fadedpletely, reced by deep respect and awe.
They also felt immense pride in Aria, recognizing her as a Transcendental figure and a fitting partner for someone as remarkable as Aengus. They were truly satisfied.
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"So, hubby, ready for the journey?" Be asked Aengus on the terrace of the pce.
"Yes. But you seem overly excited. Are you not worried, Be?" Aengus asked gently, gazing down at the sprawling city below.
"Of course not. As long as I''m with you, I have nothing to worry about," Be replied with a soft smile as she leaned closer, wrapping her arms around his waist from behind.
Aengus allowed himself a brief smile before asking, "What if your mother refuses you and your father?"
Be rested her chin on his shoulder, inhaling his masculine scent. "Then I''ll try to convince her. If that doesn''t work, I''ll stay by your side anyway. She''s my mother, but I have found a new family now. "
Aengus leaned against the railing, enjoying theforting warmth of her embrace, his gaze fixed on the horizon. "You''re quite confident, Be. I hope things go as smoothly as you believe."
"Yes, of course, hubby," Be said, her voice filled with confidence. "With you, nothing is impossible."
"Okay, then," Aengus said, turning back and lightly kissing Be''s crimson lips. "Let''s depart."
Be, her excitement barely contained, watched as Aengus opened a shimmering portal to their destination: the Phoenix Empire. The Empirey an impressive 400,000 miles away, but the portal would let them traverse the vast distance effortlessly.
This time, Aengus created the portal using his advanced mastery of Space Law. Hisprehension had grown significantly, thanks to synthesizing the ten Law Crystals with his mind. This feat had elevated his understanding of Space Law to an impressive 10%.
Now, Aengus could manipte spatial fabrics across hundreds of thousands of miles, with the precise locations of countless ces firmly engraved in his mind within this vast radius.
It was an astonishing amount of progress. Should he reach 100%prehension, he would be considered an elite even in the Primal Realm upon his return. By then, his physical strength would undoubtedly surpass that of many powerful figures in that higher ne.
"Whoosh!"
"We''reing, Mother."
Following behind Aengus, Be''s mind was filled with childhood memories with her mother.