Returning to my destroyed residence, I gracefully landed atop the pile of rubble before shifting my gaze to the entrance of my residence, where a group of curious cultivators had observed from a distance, causing me to wave my hand, manifesting a massive purple palm that slowly descended until it covered the residence, concealing myself from prying eyes.
Floating toward the two trees where the corpses of my royal guards hung, I uprooted both trees and created two palms, sealing them together before I stored them within my dimension ring. Speaking of the dimension ring, Illumia was still unconscious, which was beginning to annoy me; though I wasn't upset with her, I couldn't be when she had unknowingly ingested an Immortal-tier poison; after all, who would think someone would be crazy enough to use an Immortal-tier poison just to rape someone?
'Well, it was me, so I can't call Nerthus crazy, just desperate.' Thought Elif with a faint narcissistic smirk as he brushed aside his hair while glancing at Illumia within his dimension ring, only to summon a crystal ball.
Holding the crystal ball in my hand, I injected my Qi into it and quickly found Elaine's Qi as I initiated a call with her; thankfully, she mustn't have been busy as she answered almost immediately.
"~Brother~! It's been so long, why haven't you called!?" Exclaimed Elaine happily with a seductive purr as a projection of Elaine appeared, causing Elif to flash a small smile.
"I apologize, Elaine, but I had been busy following the tracks left behind by the Chaos Lord's Inheritor; however, some things occurred… I would appreciate it if you could quickly return." Replied Elif with a faint smile as he looked at Elaine before a scowl adorned his face, causing her to frown deeply.
"Brother, what happened?" Asked Elaine with a deep frown as she intensely eyed Elif, who sighed before shaking his head.
"Remember what I had warned you about after the Spire of Generational Might?" Asked Elif softly as he gazed at Elaine, who furrowed her brows in confusion before suddenly nodding with widened eyes.
"Has it started, Brother? Have they officially formed an alliance?" Remarked Elaine in surprise as she gazed at Elif, who shook his head, further confusing her.
"No, not officially, although it is in the making as we speak; it won't be much longer until rumors begin to spread that Cordelia, Aurora, and Tiamat have united to combat me. However, we've already been tested. Sarah… Sarah has been kidnapped, and two of our Royal guards have been brutally slain." Declared Elif solemnly as he narrowed his eyes at Elaine, whose gaze hardened, only for a smile to quickly flash when he wasn't looking.
"I see, Brother. I'll cut our training short and return immediately. We should arrive at Bubble-Dome City within two days at the longest." Stated Elaine firmly with a nod as she stared at Brother before glancing at Maxim to her right, who silently nodded, already knowing what to do.
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"Love you, Brother." "Love you, Elaine." Said Elaine and Elif, respectively, as the former flashed a faint smile while the latter ended the call.
Storing my crystal ball into my dimension ring, I glanced out the carriage window, eyeing Maxim, who had just stopped Marley, Idonea, and Ember from finishing the slaughter of a small city, which had been their biggest job yet. However, since we needed to return immediately, they hadn't finished the job, and some woman still lived, prompting me to wave my hand, manifesting a massive fiery-yellow palm above the city before it slammed down, devastating everything with a fiery explosion, leaving behind nothing but a large crater with not a single soul surviving.
'Perfection.' Mused Elaine with a faint smile as he gazed upon her burning destruction before glancing at the carriage door while Marley, Idonea, and Ember entered.
"Is something the matter, Your Highness?" "Did we make a mistake?" Asked Marley and Idonea, respectively, as they gazed at Elaine with fear, hidden behind their respect for her.
"Ah, no, you three were doing fantastic. Brother just called and requested we return immediately. Someone has attacked." Replied Elaine lightly as she lay on her seat while glancing between the three before shifting her gaze to Mandy, who was standing outside.
"Mandy, we're returning to Bubble-dome city. Inform Zulo and Zala to hurry." Ordered Elaine firmly as she glanced at Mandy, who nodded with a slight bow before approaching the front of the carriage while Maxim closed the door.
"Someone has attacked! I-Is His Highness okay!?" Exclaimed Ember in shock as she stared at Elaine, who yawned before nodding, causing her, Marley, and Idonea to heave a sigh of relief.
"That is a rather presumptuous accusation, Ember. Who is strong enough to possibly severely injure, Brother?" Asked Elaine lightly with narrowed eyes as she glanced at Ember, who nervously lowered her head while Maxim came to her rescue.
"There are quite a few. However, within the same generation? No one." Stated Maxim lightly as he glanced at Elaine, who blankly stared at him before nodding.
"Yes. However, two royal guards have been killed… So whoever attacked was someone Brother most likely couldn't deal with, even with his Immortal Will, as all Royal Guards are at least a Half-step True God, and brutally yet silently kill them would require someone with at least a True God Cultivation." Stated Elaine solemnly as she shifted focus between the three servants, prompting them to nod with furrowed brows, only for Marley's eyes to widen.
"Sarah! W-What about Sarah, your Highness? I-Is she..." Asked Marley anxiously as she looked at Elaine, who barely resisted the smile that nearly crept onto her face.
"Sarah? Brother has said she's been kidnapped. Maybe they wish to blackmail Brother or I? If that is the case, and it comes down to it, I will refuse to save her on Brother's behalf." Stated Elaine calmly as she glanced at Marley before narrowing her eyes, causing her to lower her head and bite her lip.
"I-I understand Your Highness." Muttered Marley softly with a furious yet sad expression, prompting Idonea to softly rub her back, soothing her.
"Do you know who is responsible for this attack, Your Highness?" Asked Ember softly with a hardened expression, causing her to nod.
"As this happened within the Immortal Ocean Clan's territory, Cordelia is responsible, though I believe the main one at fault and who orchestrated everything is Aurora. Tiamat is too dumb and simple-minded to do anything like this, yet for a ruthless demon like Aurora? This is probably child's play for him." Replied Elaine with a thoughtful expression as she tapped her chin before holding up two fingers, causing Marley to dangerously narrow her eyes while clenching her fists.
"We will retaliate?"Asked Idonea lightly with a deep frown, earning a smirk and a faint chuckle from Elaine, who nodded.
"Heh, but of course, Idonea. This is merely the start; it'll only grow worse and more dangerous from here on out. However, we shall regroup with Brother and discuss things first; we may retaliate, but we will not make any hasty and foolish moves… Though Knowing Brother, he may very well have retaliated already." Remarked Elaine lightly as she glanced at Idonea before closing her eyes and donning a bloodthirsty expression while a suffocating amount of killing aura emerged from her, only for her to suddenly furrow her brows.
"Anyway, it will take a little bit of time until we return, so I shall cultivate in the meantime; with the actual battles coming, I can no longer take things casually." Stated Elaine with a faint frown as she stood up and stretched, unknowingly emphasizing her ample breasts and causing the three servants to gaze enviously at her chest.
Entering the bedroom, I closed the door, activating the numerous formations, prompting me to jump in joy as I summoned Brother's body pillow before tightly hugging him.
"Hehehehehehe! Now, all that is left is Illumia. But she'll have to wait; she's strong." Muttered Elaine with a maddened expression as she tightly embraced the body pillow while staring at the bed.
Although I should be cultivating, I couldn't do so without at least pleasuring myself once; I was far too horny knowing that Sarah had practically been dealt with.
"~Ahh~, right there, brother." Said Elaine softly as she gently rubbed her womanhood through her clothes while leaping onto the bed with a lustful expression.
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While waiting for Elaine to return, I patiently waited in the middle of the residence, floating in the air with my eyes closed; though I wasn't cultivating, I wouldn't dare to do so without someone watching over me.
'Aurora. This was all you, wasn't it? Why do you require Sarah, though? I can't figure it out.' Thought Elif indifferently as he deeply contemplated Aurora's plan, failing to realize that Sarah was an entirely other matter.
It truly confused me since, while I did care for Sarah, if he planned to use her to blackmail me or something else along those lines, then he'd be sorely mistaken; there is only one woman who I care for enough like that, and if she had been captured, I wouldn't be here patiently waiting.
'Tsk, the cowardly bastard isn't even in this city yet.' Thought Elif with an annoyed expression as he scoffed before taking a breath and calming himself.