While Ash turned to watch Emma progress, his wives and other companions were still out with the conquest on full force.
In the isolated depths of Reality Twoâa realm that had long cut itself off from all others, neither speaking nor allowing visitorsâthe air hung thick with an ancient tension.
This was both the second oldest and second strongest Reality, yet it guarded a deep secret the Ancestors had kept hidden for eons.
Well, perhaps secret wouldnât be the proper term, but it all revolved around why they cut their connection off from the rest of existence.
And since the cycle they went off the grid... They had been preparing for the day the threshold would break.
Currently, Aurelia and Khaos stood together on a high dark balcony overlooking the central chamber.
Aureliaâs long golden-red hair cascaded like living flames down her pale back, her golden-red eyes sparkling with mischief while multicolored phoenix flames danced lazily along her feathers and wings.
Obviously, much like Vaeloria, Mira, Morgana and a few others, Ashâs wives have all began to show their original traits.
Beside her, Khaos appeared deceptively humanâwith her long grey-and-black hair framing her sharp face, her grey eyes calm yet simmering with barely contained chaos.
Below them, the strongest Ancestor of Reality Two writhed in mid-air, ensnared in an endless nightmare.
He had been in this state for over 60 Cyclesâor 60 trillion years, to be precise.
Ever since, his body jerked violently, and he muttered nonsense in a hoarse, broken voice.
"...they came from Nonexistence... the things beyond... they donât speak... they only took..."
The two women had not been here for long only just a few hours.
And it was all Aureliaâs plan as who else would want to make things more interesting?
Not only that, for the past few hours... sheâd been teasing one of the newest wives to the Harem....
Aureliaâs lips curved into a playful smile.
"Itâs about time for us to subjugate this place, no?" As she said this, she slid closer to Khaos, her fingers trailing lightly along the other womanâs arm, then drifting lower with deliberate mischief.
Khaos tensed, a faint flush creeping up her neck.
"How many times do I have to tell you to stop it, woman?" she said with a sigh.
"Tell me, what are you planning?" she asked.
She knew, just like everyone else, that their sole task was to grant these inhabitants either a rite of passage into Pantheos or send them into Oblivion.
But contrary to her expectations, Aurelia didnât intend for things to be so straightforward.
Aurelia chuckled softly, her golden-red eyes glinting with mischief.
"Showing up, destroying everything... oh, how boring would that be?" she murmured, leaning in until her voice dropped to a teasing whisper.
"You see.... Weâre going to make a nightmare come true."
Then while they were standing breast to breast.... Her hand grew bolder, sliding down to squeeze Khaosâs ass while she leaned forward and gave the side of her neck a slow, warm lick.
"Hmm, I bet Hubby will enjoy you~" She whispered with a giggle.
Khaosâs breath hitched sharply. "Woman!"
She stepped back, cheeks burning.
"Only Daddy can touch me like that," she muttered, voice tight with both embarrassment and lingering heat.
Aurelia smiled as she laughed more. It wasnât that she was actually in the mood for those activities....
She just was enjoying seeing the Goddess of Chaos become so flustered.
"Well, Daddy allows all his girls to play... as long as we send him a recording~."
And that... was not a lie.
Even though up till this point, none of his wives have had any fun between themselves since becoming his....
The possibility was always up in the air.
Hearing this, Khaosâs face grew even redder.
With a frustrated huff, she vanished in a swirl of chaotic energy and reappeared farther away beside Sonna, Sia, and Fay.
Aurelia lingered for a moment, her gaze fixed on the muttering Ancestor below, phoenix flames dancing with quiet amusement.
"Hmm, maybe Iâll call Lithia..." she mused, because as she thought of it....
She wouldnât mind sending Ash a recording to show him just how much they missed him.
With that thought, she disappeared as well, heading off to join the others.
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High above the clouds in Reality Two, the sky stretched endless and serene, soft golden light filtering through drifting white mists.
Sonna sat regally upon a floating throne woven from condensed clouds, her voluptuous, motherly figure accentuated by a flowing sundress that clung gently to her curves.
Her long blue hair spilled over her shoulders like a tranquil waterfall, matching the calm depth of her blue eyes.
And..... Sia and Fay were currently tending to her like devoted maids.
Sia, slim yet blessed with generous breasts, moved with graceful efficiencyâher long blue-and-white hair swaying as she adjusted the folds of Sonnaâs dress.
Her white cloud-like eyes shimmered with quiet focus.
Beside her, Fay worked in elegant silence.
Slim and nearly flat, she was still a striking beauty with delicate pointy ears, long green hair that shimmered like fresh leaves, and striking green-and-white eyes that sparkled with mischief.
And.... they had been this way ever since they returned from the ball.
Aurelia reappeared in a burst of multicolored flames, chuckling warmly at the sight.
"Look at you two, still working so diligently for forgiveness. Quite adorable."
When Aurelia appeared, Sia and Fayâs lips twitched, knowing she was the one person who could make the situation seem far worse than it really was.
"Tsk, donât you ever act... normal?" Sia asked, tilting her head slightly.
Sonna sighed softly, waving a hand in a lazy gesture.
"You already know this whole punishment was Seris and Yonnaâs idea... Iâve long since forgotten and forgiven."
Khaos stood a short distance away, her grey eyes filled with curiosity as she watched the scene unfold.
Even before leaving, she had wondered what the punishment was really about, but kept silent, deciding not to push for more details.
Aurelia smiled and slipped behind Khaos, playfully wrapping an arm around her waist and pulling her close.
"So... what do you all think about a little foursome right now?" she purred, voice teasing.
"Before we destroy everything... We could send a nice video to hubby. Iâm sure heâd enjoy it."
Sonnaâs cheeks flushed instantly.
"Absolutely not," she said, shaking her head with firm motherly authority.
Fay turned away slightly, ears twitching. "Iâm not interested either."
Sia, however, tilted her head more with a small, intrigued smile. "I... wouldnât mind."
Khaosâs face burned bright red once more.
She quickly broke free from Aureliaâs embrace, stepping back with heated embarrassment.
"Focus," she muttered, voice tight.
"Weâre supposed to be conquering this Reality, not... this."