Chapter 51: Officially Dreamer’s Peak (3)
HUMMMMM!!!!
A soft, ethereal glow enveloped his body for a few moments before fading, leaving him standing there with a faint, luminous quality to his skin and a subtle, graceful shift in his presence.
His obsidian scales had completely vanished, replaced by smooth, pale skin that glowed with an almost ethereal beauty.
Two elegant white and green horns curved gracefully atop his head, catching the light of the seven suns with a subtle shimmer.
His hair had shortened into neck-length locks of pure white, streaked with green strands that swayed softly in the gentle breeze of the domain.
His ears had grown longer and more pointed, enhancing his already otherworldly allure.
His eyes shifted for some time, swirling with galaxies before settling into a mesmerizing, intricate pattern.
They held vibrant green leaves adorned with tiny drops of blood resting lightly on the petals, lending them a haunting yet captivating beauty.
Akasha stood in silence for a moment, feeling the new power settle into his body.
Then, with a casual flick of his wrist, he summoned a mirror using his Dream Affinity. The reflective surface materialized in front of him, floating effortlessly in the air.
He took his time examining his reflection.
A slow, satisfied smile spread across his face as he turned his head slightly from side to side, admiring the changes.
He ran a hand through his white-green hair, then lightly traced one of his newly pointed ears with his fingers.
"Well, well..." he muttered to himself, voice laced with open self-satisfaction.
"Even I have to admit... I look dangerously good."
He gave himself a small nod of approval, clearly pleased with what he saw.
After indulging in his own appearance for a few more seconds, Akasha finally dismissed the mirror with a thought.
His expression shifted into something more serious as he pulled up the Favorability Meter he had been ignoring until now.
Several names appeared before him:
[Tyron Alabaster’s Favorability - 25/100]
[Amber Salvatore’s Favorability - 75/100]
[Liliana Salvatore’s Favorability - 96/100]
[Harlan Steele’s Favorability - 63/100]
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Seeing the flood of notifications, Akasha raised a brow, genuinely surprised by a few things—especially since these four names were only the very top of the list.
The roster of those with favorability stretched into the thousands.
’Hmm, this must be from my little showcase...’ he mused, figuring it was the only reason so many people would even know his face.
Still, the numbers only made him more curious.
’And who the hell is Tyron?’ He questioned, ’Looks like I’ll have to make time to end this guy...’
If the outcome of Nova Caldera wasn’t enough to make it clear, Akasha wasn’t the type to leave loose ends or let problems grow before they became serious.
Trouble either showed up ready to challenge him, or he would track it down to its root and stamp it out before it started.
And seeing such low favorability... well, that wasn’t something he was about to ignore.
He understood that any score above 50 meant someone thought well of him to some extent, with higher numbers reflecting more exaggerated positive feelings.
Conversely, anything below 50 indicated they held a low opinion of him or harbored some kind of animosity.
Naturally, a straight 50 meant they were neutral.
"I knew this woman was fucking crazy!" he muttered seeing Liliana’s favorability, though he couldn’t that he found her beautiful.
At the same time... she made him feel nothing but danger. And not the kind that would come from battles....
"Yandere tendencies.... but she doesn’t even know me!" He said exasperatedly as dealing with Luna’s teasing’s was more than enough for him at the moment.
While he wanted a family in the future... he didn’t plan on going around sleeping with every beautiful woman.
"I’ve spent so long on my own... there’s no need to let someone into my life so easily."
He was quite fine spending long amounts of time boy himself, but now that he had Luna and Yume, he was satisfied at the moment.
If not for Luna sharing her memories with him, perhaps there would still be a thick wall between them.
In the beginning, he had only intended to take advantage of her presence, knowledge, and eventually, her power.
But over time, after seeing her memories and spending every single moment of the day with her, he’d grown a bit attached.
And with his Dragon lineage, it wouldn’t be wrong to assume a touch of possessiveness had woven itself into those feelings as well.
After looking for a bit longer, he turned his attention to more pressing matters—namely, gaining more power.
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"Alright, looks like I’ll be busy for a while," Akasha said, cracking his neck before summoning the Divine Physique Awakening Pill.
After this, he planned to truly master the scythe and forge an actual weapon instead of relying on his affinity.
"But first, I’ll create a Guardian for Melvin... otherwise, the boy might never rank up."
Thanks to the Domain Expansion token, he could still form a guardian capable of wielding his full power.
And since it would only be a construct, Melvin would have no trouble perceiving it.
Without another word, he took the pill.
HUMMMMMM!!!!
This time he found himself encased in another cocoon as a massive wave of creation and divinity enveloped him.
The world around him faded into darkness, the cool mountain breeze cut off completely as the cocoon formed around his body with a soft, pulsing hum.
And a single screen appeared before him in the void.
[Create your own Divine Physique - God Ranked]
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"Mistress Luna," Yume spoke with a bright smile, her hands clasped behind her back as she floated gently beside the massive Golden Apple Tree. "Do you think Master will like it?"
Luna stood a short distance away; arms crossed beneath her chest as she looked up at the towering tree.
A small, amused smile played on her lips as she took in Yume’s work.
"I think he’ll be surprised," Luna replied, her voice calm but warm. "You’ve gone far beyond what I expected. It’s... very you."
Yume’s smile grew even brighter at the praise.
The massive tree didn’t lose its natural majesty — its thick, ancient bark remained, and its golden leaves still shimmered under the light.
However, the trunk had been carefully hollowed and reshaped into a living home.
A wide, elegant wooden door now stood at the base of the tree, framed by smooth, natural wood that looked as though the tree itself had decided to welcome guests.
From the main trunk, several graceful bridges extended outward, connecting to the surrounding trees.
These bridges weren’t crude constructs — they curved naturally, their railings formed from interwoven branches that still bore small clusters of golden leaves.
Some bridges led to smaller, elevated platforms nestled among the canopy, while others connected to additional tree-hollow rooms that seemed to be grown rather than built.
It gave the entire structure an organic, breathing feeling — as if the forest itself had decided to birth this home.
Yume had even shaped small balconies that overlooked the vast, cloud-piercing view of the Divine Domain.
Gentle streams of water flowed along some of the thicker branches, feeding into tiny hanging gardens that grew fruits and flowers unique to Dream Land.
Luna walked closer, running her fingers lightly along one of the bridge railings.
The wood felt warm to the touch, alive in a way that normal wood never could be.
"Truly impressive... You made it feel like him," Luna said quietly, almost to herself. "Strong. Hidden. But welcoming, once you’re inside."
Yume turned to her with a soft, hopeful look.
"Then... you think he’ll like it?"
Luna glanced at her and gave a small nod, her pink and purple hair swaying gently.
"I think he’ll like it very much."
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