The Sacred Stone,
Due to lost records, its origins are now a mystery.
Currently, all that people know is that the Sacred Stone is a rare treasure formed by the condensation of divine power. It possesses the ability to suppress cursed energy, repel fallen beasts, and even control those terrifying monsters.
Liana, the God-bestowed Daughter, had once used the power of the Sacred Stone to effortlessly drive away tens of thousands of rampaging fallen beasts without suffering a scratch.
Even further back, over four hundred years ago, the legendary Sea Saint, Song of the Fallen, sacrificed her life to fully activate the Sacred Stone's power and used it to forcefully repel the Sea Evil God and its minions, saving the endangered Sea Kingdom of Ronavis.
While the official narrative claimed that the Sacred Stone's power frightened the Sea Evil God, Lakbi knew the truth of that history. The Sea Evil God was not driven away by fear, but instead, it followed the command of Song of the Fallen, killing all the nearby fallen beasts and minions before retreating back into the deep sea under her control.
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In Lakbi’s view, there was no human force capable of standing against the Three Evil Gods alone.
If humanity is to survive, the Sacred Stone is their true reliance.
That’s why Liana has been valued by countless people, even those from other countries. After all, she is the only God-bestowed Daughter in the last four hundred years, since Song of the Fallen, who could resonate with the Sacred Stone.
Many people are curious about why Liana can control the Sacred Stone and how she does it. Many believe there’s something special in Liana’s bloodline or genetics, which is why they’re always trying to obtain her body or kidnap her daughters.
However, because Liana was so powerful, other nations had refrained from acting rashly.
Now, though? With Liana’s power greatly diminished after giving birth to three children, these factions are beginning to make their moves. They want to seize the Sacred Stone and uncover the secrets in Liana’s bloodline to eventually gain control of the Sacred Stone’s power.
This is why Lakbi is so anxious.
The Sacred Stone,
It must not fall into the hands of other nations!
This power, which can control fallen beasts and even the Evil Gods, must remain firmly in the hands of the Western Siwa Alliance! It must stay in his hands!
Thinking this, Lakbi clenched his fists, his gaze growing colder.
“Send the heavy armored mech units from the central military district to assist in the search. If any foreign factions attempt to steal Liana and the Sacred Stone, give the order to open fire.”
“Yes, President.”
The officers lowered their heads in respect.
“Mm.”
After nodding coldly, as though remembering something, Lakbi slightly turned his head and cast his gaze on the brown-haired man in the office— the head of the Alliance’s Intelligence Bureau.
“By the way, what’s going on with Liana’s relatives?”
“Reporting, Mr. President,”
The brown-haired man slowly began to speak:
“The Anlosi family has sent a large number of people and relatives to search the missing area. Aeria and her sisters have intentionally risked crossing the boundary of the Enigmatic Abyss, most likely to seek refuge with their grandfather’s Anlosi family.”
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“Of course, who else would Aeria and those little brats go to?”
“Lord Kobern has been so anxious he’s been crying, visiting several generals, and even attempting to contact the Heaven’s Decree Knights. He wants their help to search for Liana and his granddaughters.”
“Heh, always pampering his daughter and grandson... Fine, keep an eye on them. If they find Liana and her daughters... you know what to do.”
“Yes, Mr. President.”
“Also...”
Lakbi’s eyes narrowed slightly, and his expression turned strange.
The head of the Intelligence Bureau knew exactly what Lakbi wanted to ask.
“The Lingyuan family still has no movement.”
“Still no movement?!”
Lakbi’s brow furrowed, and he slammed his hand down on the table, standing up suddenly.
“Lofe-Lingyuan hasn’t made a move yet?! His own wife and daughter are in such a huge mess, and that bastard hasn’t done anything?!”
“Yes, Lord Lofe is still stationed at the northern front. According to reports from our intelligence officers, he has shown no reaction to Liana’s disappearance.”
“Heh, heh... what a cold-blooded guy. No wonder Aeria and the others would want to escape.”
Lakbi sneered with disdain.
“I really don’t understand how a guy like him managed to marry Liana. A monster who only knows how to kill fallen beasts, cold-blooded and heartless...”
“Mr. President, not many people know this about him.”
“Whatever.”
Lakbi sighed in resignation.
“Though he’s a powerful force, it’s probably for the best he’s not here. If Liana sees him now, it might just cause more problems.”
“That’s what I think as well.”
“Forget it, keep searching. Report to me immediately if you get any information.”
“Yes, Mr. President.”
The head of the Intelligence Bureau and the senior officers in the office all answered in unison.
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Enmm,
Okay, okay, it doesn’t feel cold anymore?
It’s a bit warm...
Also,
This familiar sensation?
Is it... Mommy’s warmth?
No, it’s impossible, Mommy already...
I’m... dreaming, right?
...
After a moment of talking to herself inwardly, Aeria’s nose caught a faint, familiar fragrance. Accompanied by a warm, soft, and comforting sensation, Aeria gradually awoke from her slumber.
“Mmm?”
With that, Aeria slowly opened her blurry eyes.
The next moment, a smooth, snow-white, and enticing skin filled her vision. In her dazed state, Aeria’s gaze slowly drifted down... and she was shocked to realize her face was pressed against the chest of a blue-haired girl. The full, soft contours of the chest caused Aeria to freeze for a moment.
Warm breaths softly brushed against her ear, sending a heart-racing, intimate feeling through her.
Clearly,
The blue-haired girl was quietly holding her, soundly asleep.
The girl slept deeply,
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Her chest rising and falling gently with each breath.
A serene, gentle expression covered her beautiful face, and her slightly curled eyelashes cast a delicate shadow in the faint sunlight.
Her porcelain-like smooth arms naturally wrapped around Aeria’s back, gently keeping her in place. Her soft, azure hair fell over Aeria’s forehead, like a layer of light gauze, slightly damp with the warmth of the evening spring water.
The warmth in the girl’s embrace felt like a soft cocoon, an irresistible sense of peace that made Aeria feel an unusual comfort. The coldness from the night before was completely dissipated in this embrace.
Aeria was deeply familiar with this embrace.
It was Mommy’s embrace.
The one she hadn’t experienced in over half a year.
— "Mom, Mommy." —
With her eyes half-lidded, Aeria slowly closed her eyes again, instinctively holding onto the girl in front of her and nestling her head deeper into the chest, seemingly wanting to savor the warmth she hadn’t felt in so long.
But,
Before she could snuggle in further...
It seemed something clicked in her mind. Aeria’s body jolted, and her eyes snapped wide open. As her eyes opened, the drowsiness in her cherry-colored pupils vanished, replaced with an unprecedented clarity.
“Damn it!! Gaia Lobil!! What the hell are you doing in my bed?! And where are your clothes?!!”