Chapter 298: First Familia mber [Part 2]
Ian didn’t answer William’s question right away. Instead, she recalled the first ti she t the red-headed shepherd who just happened to be going to the sa temple as them. Back then, she didn’t know why she felt irritated whenever she saw him.
After pondering about it for a while, Ian might have beco irritated when she saw the collar on William’s neck. Just like Elves, other humanoids like Beastkins, and the more exotic creatures were sold as slaves.
Ian was half Human and half Nymph. Her mother was a rmaid, while her father was a Human mage that specialized in Earth Magic. Although such unions weren’t rare, they were frowned upon by many.
Just like the Half-Elves.
Fortunately, Ian’s and Isaac’s Nymph bloodline was stronger. They were more Nymph than Human and had the ability to take on Human form. Due to the secret relationship between the Ruling Family and the Nymphs of the Kingdom, a certain agreent was made in order to strengthen their ties with each other.
“I regret… not being able to take this collar off your neck using my own power,” Ian sighed. “You know, I hate slavery. Perhaps, I hate it more than you do. I wish that a day will co where all slave traders will be taken to the guillotine to be beheaded.
“That way, the next generation won’t have to worry about getting abducted while walking on the streets and being sold to the nobility to beco their playthings. No. William. I do not regret giving you half of my heart. So, don’t make regret my decision, understand?”
“I won’t,” William replied. “I promise.”
Ian closed her eyes and gently brushed the hair on William’s head. Five-minutes passed in silence before Ian took the initiative to break the silence.
“Is there sothing you want to tell ?” Ian inquired. “I can feel your hesitation through the fluctuations coming from my Spirit Core inside your body. What’s wrong?”
William sighed internally and decided to co clean. He told her about the newly awakened ability that had appeared after she had given him half of her Spirit Core.
“You want to know my True Na?” Ian was surprised, but it didn’t last long. She had thought long and hard about this topic, even before William had asked her about it. One could even say that she had already made her decision the mont she gave him half of her heart.
“Yes. May I know your True Na?”
“William, do you know? Asking for my True Na is the sa as asking my hand in marriage. Are you sure you want to know?”
“I want to know,” William answered firmly. “I promise I will take responsibility. I will not let you go, no matter what happens.”
Ian felt her heart skip a beat upon hearing William’s sincere promise to keep her by his side. The beautiful rmaid lowered her head and whispered her na in William’s ears. Although it was only the two of them inside his Sea of Consciousness, her cautious nature didn’t allow her to say her True Na out loud.
“Ashera,” Ian whispered. “Ashera Dy Cordelia. With this, I now belong to you. Please, keep my na in your heart.”
“I will,” William replied. “I promise.”
The King Chess Piece appeared above the two of them. Golden particles that were similar to snowflakes fell down on the two lovers as both of the Spirit Cores within their chests turned golden.
Among Nymphs, especially the rmaid race, giving one’s heart to another person was a sign of love. Once that person made a vow of love to the rmaid, the color of the Spirit Cores would change, which signified that the two were now partners for life.
It was also a sign that the Gods had recognized their union.
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[ Familia ]
[ First Familia mber ]
— Ashera Dy Cordelia
— Host is able to use Wave Rider Skill
— Host is able to use Water Whip Skill
— Host has acquired Familia Oversoul Skill
— Increase 10 enhancent bonus to all stats
[ Strength of Stats and Abilities will increase, or decrease depending on the Synchronization Rate between the host and his Familia mber. ]
— Synchronization Rate: 30%
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William and Ian felt a stronger connection between the two of them as the King Chess Piece and the System synchronized together to register William’s First Familia mber.
“From now on, I’ll call you Ashe when it’s just the two of us, or when you are in your rmaid form,” William said. “Also, call Will from now on, okay?”
“Ashe… it’s been so long since I heard my nickna,” Ashe replied with a smile. Deep inside, she was very happy. Although Wendy was William’s first lover and had called dibs as his First Wife, the bond that she and William shared now was that of a real husband and wife.
William also understood this, but he wouldn’t take back his word to the blonde beauty whom he promised could be his First Wife. Ashe also had no intention of making things difficult for Wendy and decided to just keep this secret in her heart.
She was already feeling a bit guilty for taking a shortcut in order to make William her partner for life.
‘Ashe, I don’t have much ti left,’ William said softly.
‘I understand,’ Ashe replied as she planted a kiss on William’s forehead. “I’ll wait for your return. Please, don’t make wait too long.”
“I will do my best. Until then, please watch over my body for .”
“Don’t worry. I won’t let you cheat on . See you soon, Will.”
The glow of the crystal in William’s chest dimd then faded away completely. It was now ti for him to return to the Temple of the Gods to continue Issei’s Divinity Training.
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Sowhere within the Temple of Ten Thousand Gods…
A celestial beauty, wearing a black dress, sat on a black throne and looked into the distance. She was currently looking at a Pink Teddy Bear holding a Water Whip in its hands.
A mischievous smile could be seen on her face. Her eyes, which were darker than black, locked onto the precious soul that resided inside the stuffed toy’s body.
The beautiful woman watched as the Teddy Bear accidentally wrapped its body with the water whip in its hand. Clearly, the Teddy Bear was not used to its current body and was having trouble using the whip as a weapon.
A giggle escaped the lady’s lips as she watched the Teddy Bear’s futile attempts to free itself from the whip that had turned it into a spring roll.
William was not aware that one of the Primordial Gods within the Temple had taken a keen interest in him. A Goddess that would one day make her presence known, not only to William, but the entire world of Hestia.
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