Maturity, A Letter
“Over here, my sir,” Zafey stopped where a dozen Godly guards lined up half their numbers to either side of 4 meters wide gates. It had a spotless white color, merging with the wall, and contrasted the guards before the 9 meters tall gates. Heian Ciemnosc looked at them before turning to Zafey, saying as he patted her lower back, “Thanks. See you another time, then.”
“Mn! But of course!” Zafey joyfully nodded. She pushed her clothed armor torso’s hem down and appeared cute. Heian Ciemnosc left her side and walked forward, leaving a slightly sighing Zafey behind, who then showed a slight trace of determined coldness in her eyes before departing.
“Open the gates!” - “Open the gates!!”
When Heian Ciemnosc stopped before the closed gates, the 2 Godly guards before him shouted without harming him. It was a simple show of might and pride, but they were also honoring Heian Ciemnosc to have him served by these Godly cultivators while in the Third Step. The gates opened after their shout, revealing the interiors to a slightly nodding Heian Ciemnosc.
“You may enter,” the guard on Heian Ciemnosc’s left solemnly said. Heian Ciemnosc didn’t react and went in. He was welcomed by a ‘paradise’ of white. There were a few walls to differentiate certain divisions in the room. Heian Ciemnosc walked directly forwards, where a person standing by waiting for him.
“Welcome, sir black monster.” The person Heian Ciemnosc walked up to was a butler serving the guests who came into the room. After greeting him, the butler brought Heian Ciemnosc through different hallways before finally leading him into an open room.
The room was 200 square meters with potted, green and yellow ordinary flora set in an arching cross with a few pieces of furniture in the middle. The butler didn’t enter the room and gestured Heian Ciemnosc to go ahead. There, Heian Ciemnosc stopped momentarily as he saw a familiar face. Heian Ciemnosc wore a casual expression, walking forward.
When he entered this room, which was as white as everything else, with the only difference in the middle and the flora, Heian Ciemnosc felt a sensation of divine pressure land on him. It was as if the world was asking him that if he wouldn’t submit to a higher being now, then when?
However, the sensation rapidly dissipated as Heian Ciemnosc simply walked. His shoulders moved up and down, somewhat appearing like a predator on the move.
With his head straight, Heian Ciemnosc arrived before a set of beige sofas and a 1-seater white sofa. Sitting on the latter, a man placed his cup of tea on the table in the middle of the furniture. Heian Ciemnosc was 2 meters before the 1-seater sofa. The person sitting in it was already smiling before lifting his chin to stare at Heian Ciemnosc with a cheeky, victorious grin.
“Heian Ciemnosc! What a fortuitous reunion,” the Heraxle Clan’s envoy voiced, directly addressing Heian Ciemnosc as he leaned back on his sofa. Heian Ciemnosc bowed with his left arm over his chest slightly before taking a seat on one of the beige sofas. “Yok Kasau, it’s a nice meeting to see you again. How have you been?”
Heian Ciemnosc placed his chin on his right palm as his fingers delicately landed around his chin. The envoy smiled and nodded before calmly saying, “It’s been a good half a century, heh heh. That’s right, you’ve been in the Crimsonbreaking Faction for almost 4 decades, right?”
“Almost 42 years, in fact.” Heian Ciemnosc slightly nudged his head upwards. The envoy nodded again while squinting his eyelids. Then, Yok Kasau grabbed his drink again before leaning his back on the backrest and took 2 sips before speaking again.
“Black monster. Hah. It’s a fitting title. You’ve always been a powerful, hidden monster. From the Wrath Nihility Academy, to the growing legendary Crimsonbreaking Faction. You’ve become a Silhouette realm cultivator in less than a century. It’s almost as if you want to tell the world you’re going to make everyone shocked with every step you make. Haha!”
“I do my best,” Heian Ciemnosc lightly voiced. The envoy nodded and blinked simultaneously before lifting his chin, “Aahhhh… You know, Heian Ciemnosc. People like you, who have an enormous talent to reach a high cultivation base in a short amount of time, are usually the target of countless organizations who do not have you.”
“…” The envoy’s words caused a silence between them. If one belonged to only 1 organization, and they were too attractive to let others have him, then anyone could gang upon their organization. But if that organization was the Existential Sixth Step organization ruling over a Universal Land, none of that would be a problem.
“I consider my heart to be at ease. Anything that comes, be it a challenge or something as shadowy as an assassination, I will be contented with dealing with them.” Heian Ciemnosc responded amidst the uncomfortable silence. The envoy looked at Heian Ciemnosc wordlessly.
“Black monster,” he said, “When are you planning to join the Heraxle Clan? Once you do, both the Crimsonbreaking Faction and the Wrath Nihility Academy will be the Clan’s most prized assets. The Academy will spread throughout the Universitalities of Yore, and the Crimsonbreaking Faction would become a Godly organization whose troops will fill every corner of the Universal Land. With you in the middle, as our Heraxle Clan’s new favored title, I assure you will become one of the most powerful existences the world will ever see.”
The envoy looked deeply into Heian Ciemnosc’s darkest eyes, saying heavily as his heart thumped a beat a little too fast. “The prospect of Lords returning will be there, and nothing will stop us after conquering the world. Even if we are targeted by it, we can survive and wait for the opportunity to strike back. It’s nothing you haven’t heard or read before. We will triumph with your backers and yourself’s help.”
“…” Heian Ciemnosc silently looked at the envoy. Thoughts of focusing on the Heraxle Clan’s operation couldn’t be brought until his stance was solid enough. Thus, he tilted his head and softly spoke, “Envoy Yok must know the minds of the youthful.”
“While formally joining the Heraxle Clan to advance by leaps and bounds is something even my Faction desires. It does not compare to achieving those goals and visions with our own hands, resources, and struggle.” Heian Ciemnosc said and immediately continued to stop whatever the envoy wanted to dribble him with, “We, the Crimsonbreaking Faction, have always been bordering the warrior organization standards. We are always a little behind.”
“When the Great Sage fell, causing the 10 year war, the latter caused the Crimsonbreaking Faction’s abnormal ascension to stagnate, and it even lost its Fleets. Only after the war did the Heraxle Clan let it gather resources from their spoils of war so they recuperate at least a Fleet. But our people couldn’t be brought back.”
“Afterwards, the Faction had no other choice but to employ a big project,” Heian Ciemnosc said and paused for half a second, enough for the envoy, who was waiting for something like this, to interject. “A Mothership whose parade is no longer spoken of, am I right?”
The envoy was suggestive, but he couldn’t be blamed for that in a situation like this. Heian Ciemnosc remained stable like steel and constantly nodded as he commented, “It doesn’t matter that there’s nothing to show. The Crimsonbreaking Faction is always on the move, and we haven’t stopped trying to return to our peak. It’s what we ought to do.”
“These reparations will take a few more decades, perhaps a couple centuries at most. But the Crimsonbreaking Faction is the same as it once showed to the world. Only time is against us for now. With enough time, the Crimsonbreaking Faction will heal. At that time, we’ll need enough enemies to contend for the warrior title. I expect the Heraxle Clan to find our Faction still pleasing to their eyes then.”
“Your words please me already, black monster, haha…” The envoy said, grasping his chin as he was entrapped in Heian Ciemnosc’s vision. The latter continued since the iron was hot…
“Pride is important, but unity is even more monumental.” Heian Ciemnosc made a slight pause before continuing in a softer voice after his nostrils sighed. “When the time comes where the Universal Lands start contending for the domination of the world and decide the Change’s course, this truce that only works as a healing mechanism and the powers within it will stabilize.”
“The Heraxle Clan, among the other Existential Sixth Step organizations, were only the victors of a war left in the middle. All 7 major powerhouses have 2 choices after healing. Confronting each other directly by invasion or offensives, or indirectly by targeting the Neutral Existences.” Heian Ciemnosc’s darkest eyes glowed with intense emotion as he leaned forwards, entrapping the envoy in his charms.
“Whichever it is, the Crimsonbreaking Faction will form part of the strife. Not one year in the upcoming situation will the Faction allow all the other sides to feel lonely and at ease without us in their minds.” Heian Ciemnosc finished elaborating. Immediately after, the envoy guffawed, spilling a bit of his drink in his left hand and slapping his right thigh with the other.
Taken from Royal Road, this narrative should be reported if found on Amazon.
“Hahaha!” Yok Kasau stopped after a while, facing the ceiling and shaking his head slightly, as if disbelieving how good such a pretty image it was. Then, he looked down at Heian Ciemnosc, who stood with his back straight again. “You impress me, little guy. But this is a matter of utmost importance, from the highest hierarchy. The Favored Brothers have paid favorable attention to you, so you must tell me. Are you willing to become the Heraxle Clan’s newly favored titled cultivator, or not?”
The envoy’s facial expression turned obscure and somber, leaning forwards with his left hand clutching his drink. Heian Ciemnosc watched all of this before calmly and casually replying, “I do not intend to abandon the Crimsonbreaking Faction until its goals are achieved.”
“… Hyaagh… well, that’s all. Let it be, let it be,” dissatisfied, the envoy turned his head and swooped his hands forth in a negative gesture. He couldn’t be blamed. After all, he’ll receive a mouthful after reporting to his superiors. Yok Kasau was glad he wasn’t his superiors though, as they’d have to report to the Heraxle Clan directly, and that was…
“About the Lsefattern Kingdom’s task,” Heian Ciemnosc enquiringly commented. The envoy’s unsightly expression stared at Heian Ciemnosc before easing up a little. Yok Kasau finished his drink and patted the seating cushion with his bum twice before settling down.
“Ahh, you see, kid. The place is in the Collariverse Star Universe,” Yok Kasau unceremoniously took a device out and planted it on the white table. It projected a series of images before choosing one and showing it both sides to the envoy and Heian Ciemnosc.
“It is the bordering Universe between 3 Universal Land’s borders,” Heian Ciemnosc placed his left leg over his right knee and spread his arms to the sides. The envoy nodded, “Mn, You’re going here, directly at the corner, where the ghost space is just a few hundred million kilometers away. Scary, isn’t it? We- the Heraxle Clan finds it difficult to send powerful people there. They always get curious, too curious…”
“Ahem!” The envoy cleared his throat, hoping he didn’t accidentally tempt Heian Ciemnosc. But looking at the black monster, Yok Kasau saw that his face was neutral and focused on the holograms. He continued at ease, “The Lsefattern Kingdom became the border Kingdom between the Universitalities of Yore, Flora-Sweet White Heavens, and Bluenet Universal Land, so anyone from those Universal Land can come and take as they please.”
“The task is to recuperate the Lsefattern Kingdom’s Turtle Hiding Region, one of its 2 3* Region. I know, quite a border Region to be this filthy rich.” Yok Kasau shook his head and nudged it sideways at the prospect before resuming, “The Turtle Hiding Region’s Heraxle Clan territory became all inhabitants. While that isn’t a problem because they still pay their taxes with resources, it is insulting…”
“Either way, you’ll meet with our previous representative there. I hope he isn’t dead by then. He was assumed missing 2 years ago after failing to meet a reporting schedule for 5 years.” The envoy saw Heian Ciemnosc’s left eyebrow rising and felt a little shamed, but continued. “That’s about it. Its neighboring Kingdoms are the Instranof Middle Kingdom, Portable Memories Upper Kingdom, Adjacent Orange Upper Kingdom, and the Eviscerating Mammoth Middle Kingdom.”
“Is that it?” Heian Ciemnosc asked as his pitchest-blackest eyebrows were lifted, looking at the envoy with upturned, darkest eyes. Yok Kasau looked at Heian Ciemnosc without a care and nodded, “Of course, there is nothing else.”
“Is the Lsefattern Kingdom majorly dominated by the other Existential Sixth Step organizations?” Heian Ciemnosc directly asked after hearing that. Yok Kasau smiled and looked at Heian Ciemnosc for 3 seconds before elaborating. “Mostly, yes. They have spread their forces throughout each Region, but they don’t have any solid base or headquarters in any other than the Turtle Hiding Region.”
“I see…” Heian Ciemnosc fell pensive and watched the hologram depicting the Lsefattern Kingdom’s most important 13 Regions, all near the Turtle Hiding Region. Then, the hologram changed according to his wishes, and the neighboring Kingdoms showed.
Yok Kasau restrained a wide grin until Heian Ciemnosc asked again with a calm tone that failed to hide his blatant excitement, “What about the other Kingdoms near the border Kingdom? Any enemy presence there?”
“None that are significant, but they do have several bases and even a couple headquarters per Kingdom to act as embassies. Why?” Yok Kasau grinned as he asked.
“No particular reason,” Heian Ciemnosc closed the hologram, and the envoy took it back into his pockets. Heian Ciemnosc then rested on the sofa’s backrest before asking as his expression turned complicated. “What are the extents that we can go to, envoy Yok Kasau?”
“Opportunities,” the envoy expressed such word instead of replying to Heian Ciemnosc’s question. The latter tilted his head leftwards slightly and scarcely knitted his eyebrows. Seeing this, the envoy continued, seriously elaborating. “The actions of a strong power like us 7 are not according to the rules, unless it involved the Glorious Nexus Entente, but the opportunities that can or might never present themselves.”
“Oh, I understand,” Heian Ciemnosc turned his head to the right and looked at the empty void for a minute. After a little bit of silence, Heian Ciemnosc stared at the patient envoy and said while slapping his thighs just above his knees once, “I suppose this is all. I will deliver the good news to the Crimsonbreaking Faction and hope we’ll do a good job.”
“I’m sure you’ll manage, hahahahaha.” Yok Kasau heartily laughed a bit. Then, they stood up. The envoy placed his left arm around Heian Ciemnosc’s shoulders before walking to the ‘white paradise’ room’s exit.
Before stepping outside, Heian Ciemnosc turned to look at the fella, who sighed while returning the stare and said, “It’s really a pity, black monster. I hope you’ll find a way to break into the Godhood Step soon enough. Or else, the Heraxle Clan might become impatient, seeing you aren’t progressing enough, and send someone to fetch you. Heh, heh- hahaha. Good speed, black monster!”
“Mn. Let’s go,” Heian Ciemnosc nodded at the envoy before turning towards Zafey, who was sitting cross-legged between the 2 first Godly guards outside. She stood up and bowed at Heian Ciemnosc, but Yok Kasau stopped her, grabbing her by the shoulder, and said to her. “After your duties with sir Heian Ciemnosc, you will return with the returning group to the Heraxle Clan’s core. The Favored Brothers will need several methods to relax. You’ll go and help with the others, understood?”
“Of course, sir Yok Kasau!” Zafey leaned her left shoulder on the envoy’s torso and sweetly said. Then, she added, “I’m content to satisfy one of my sirs with all my Soul and body…”
“… First, make a tour around my chambers, so I can have another taste, hmm. Did you cut your hair? You’re prettier and sexier!” The envoy stopped and drank who knew how much saliva. He spoke those words while squeezing and lightly slapping Zafey’s bum. Heian Ciemnosc ignored their act while mentally rolling his eyes with Sara.
“Hehehe, gladly! Wait for me after my sir Heian Ciemnosc is satisfied, okay~~?” Zafey said, brushing her torso left and right on the envoy. The latter gulped nervously and looked at Heian Ciemnosc, but didn’t dare to take the vixen harlot away from the black monster as a guest.
“…” Heian Ciemnosc drifted his darkest eyes away and turned to head back to the guarding space station’s other districts. Zafey winked and blew a kiss to the envoy before hurrying over to Heian Ciemnosc. She walked beside him until they walked into an elevator and disappeared from their view.
Once in that elevator, Heian Ciemnosc washed Zafey with his dark Vigor Energy. Zafey finally threw herself at him, hugging his left arm and kissing his neck, trying to seduce him into another night full of sweetness with their bodies and wanton desires.
Ting~.
But Heian Ciemnosc resisted it and simply enjoyed her administrations while she hotly breathed on his overly pale skin and nibbled, sometimes pulling his skin. She wasn’t like before, acting stupid like a bimbo and skanky teenager, but like an addicted pet to a drug-like natural substance.
The elevator’s doors opened to reveal a decent, strict mall-like district with towering buildings attached to one another, like walls extending over long and wide streets. Zafey blushed and leaned half her face on his arm, letting him brush her breasts with each pace they took.
“My sir, what are we doing here? There are laws, we can’t reproduce in public!” Zafey said, after walking for 5 minutes, holding his arm even tighter. Heian Ciemnosc let her play around as they walked. Hearing her questioning, he lowered his head and calmly spoke, “We’re meeting someone I want to meet. Did you train like I told you on those guards?”
“Yep!” Zafey nodded before contentedly hopping in her next step. She nearly spoke to Heian Ciemnosc the details, but remembering her slip of words when he was destroying her body while in his True Dominion, and the harsh spanking, she shortened her words. “It was as you said, I’m different now!”
“Even just performing with my oral skills, I could feel something happening to myself and others. I guess I’ll try more things when you, my sir, leaves here. But… it’s strange, I no longer feel the thrill like before… In fact, I think my body is only interested in knowing the new methods I… suddenly ‘just’ know. My sir, why is that? Is there a reason? Are you someone from my family? Are you trying to build a whore army? I only knew my mother, and I was taken from her corpse in the last Existences’ war from here, as a baby. Who are you?”
“You’ll know after time,” Heian Ciemnosc casually elaborated and said nothing else. Zafey frowned for half a second and pouted. Maintaining that pout, she placed his left arm between her breasts, his hand just before her crotch, and seriously asked him. “My sir, when will you tell me?”
“After you prove yourself worth the time. When you prove your gains, that will be worthy enough to know me.” Heian Ciemnosc casually spoke again. Zafey rubbed her enchanting, ordinary face on his arm and proposed. “If I serve you wholeheartedly willing and promise to achieve my goals well, will you consider me worthy?”
“There are no ifs,” Heian Ciemnosc replied. Zafey became silent and pensive as Heian Ciemnosc stopped before a middle-aged man. Immediately, that person looked at Heian Ciemnosc after closing his Universal Conveyance call, startled. “Heian Ciemnosc!”
“Indeed,” Heian Ciemnosc grinned and patted the fella’s shoulder. His darkest eyes narrowed. Heian Ciemnosc didn’t elaborate much and just passed a letter into the middle-aged person’s hands. “This is for my wife, but also for you. Spread my regards to the Academy. Come on, I still have 3 days to leave the station.”
Heian Ciemnosc left as soon as he arrived, pulling a girly-exclaiming, strangely charming pretty young woman with him towards the elevators leading to the residences. The middle-aged man was left perplexed, but he still looked down at the letter in his hand and calmly sighed.
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