-Few Weeks later-
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It took a while for Ren to get in a better mood. Most of the time was spent dealing with several projects as well as guiding his Followers. He pushed them a little harder each. Hints of fear tricking in his eyes.
He was not worried about the "Mainland" returning to cause issues. He was worried about the Green Sun in the Shoreline. Worried about the Dead Soil that was all over the Empire. Worried about the problem of the North Building up.
Elder Tani had taken to her task at utmost speed. Showing Four, Three, and the boy Setsu some tricks. As well as the basic mixes she first started with. Mo Lan also attended the lectures when she could.
Natsu, unlike his brother Setsu, could not stand that type of work. He enjoyed blacksmithing more.
Ren showed him the basics and nothing more. The boy did not interest him enough to train. So he would wait to see if he amounted to anything more. The drive from him was just not there. Two
"We have been over this. The answer is no and always no. The Empire reaped what it sowed. I did more than enough to save the populace and my duty." He then moved over to draw a large archway.The Archway looked the same as the Warp Gate used today. However, it was able to travel furthur and breach different Realms that the activator had been to."I will fulfill my promises and that is all. As for the Royal Family, the others will take care of it. Since they know what is best." Ren had an angry look on his face. His rage flowed into the drawing causing him to mess up a little. "Dammit!"Placing it on his inventory, he took out another to start up. His bit of anger changed the Archway to much. It would take him to the "Nightmare Palace" automatically. It still called for him to return."Never going back there! To much crazy shit." Ren calmed himself. He starts drawing slowly from the top down.Reap System: But if your sister is involved, I take it yo
Ren stopped in his tracks and turned to look at the man. "I do." He smiled behind his fan. Two and Mei could see his smile. It reminded them of a monster they heard stories about. Mei did not like it at all. Two just stared. "If you want the "cure" for them. Kill Second and Third Elder.""What!?" The second Elder said shocked. His disciples armed themselves just in case."Foolish boy!" The third Elder chimed in. The Sect Master and a few others were thinking why he would want that.A few thought Ren was a spy. But his family was to protective of the Sect for that to be the case."Hmmmm!" First Elder turned to the two men. He was actually thinking about doing it. His other two daughters who were Inheriting Disciples grabbed his hands. They shook him from his stupor. "Right, I am sorry. A lapse in judgment is all.""Oh how boring." Ren sighed. "It is going to get worse soon. But I will let you figure that out. I can hear the screams now." His smile t
-A day later at Ren's place-.The princesses had come to visit to settle some things with Ren. Namely the engagement and to mend fences from their Ancestor messing things up. Ren paid most of it no mind. But a few people loyal to the "Royal Family" informed them about what happened at his "parents" estate.Apparently, the Royal Family was not completely useless after all. That or someone opened their mouth in the Sect themselves."You are crazy!" Valli said. She stared at Ren as if he was the devil incarnate. "How could you do that to them?""Sit down and shut up!" Ren said with steel in his voice. Valli listened and tried to settle down. The others looking shocked that she obeyed. "They are strangers to you, you should not care so much. How I treat people is up to me alone. No one else.""But..""What did I say?" Ren asked her. Valli closed her mouth and listened. "Good. If you have a problem, you can break the engagement. They have
"Correct." Ren said smiling. "Those two are a hell of a lot stronger though. Also has some impurities in them.""Thank you. I will make sure the 1st Emperor gets it. He will need it to help him recover.""Which Emperor? Her father or her father?" Ren pointed at Melinda then at Balli. "I can tell their fathers are different.""Melinda's father. With him restored, the Empire will become even stronger. As the first husband, his standing is quite powerful." The aide answered. "Those who back him can stop fretting.""That is nice." Ren said plainly. "Then you should have Melinda drop a little blood on it. That way if someone beside her bloodline takes it, they will explode.""That sounds terrible." Melinda said. "Let's do it!" She said happily."Perfect for each other. " Her personal guard added. "Ren are you interested in the Royal Academy?""No. But I do believe Five is." Ren said. "He can attend if you want. That way I can show up as so
"Ask Two. It is the same as hers." Ren smiled. Two froze in place almost dropping her drink. "As well as Three and Four. That reminds me, it is time to award you three fully."Ren waved his hands an out popped three cultivator robes. These were twice the level as the ones they wore and provided more protection. The robes were at the Reformation Rank. Awarded to him after he broke through. As his tailoring skills returned."Congrats on regaining your names. You earned it.""Eh.. Ehh... Ehhhhhh!" Four said uncomposed. "You cannot be serious? Are you yanking my chain?""No. Out of everyone, you three have shown the most dedication out of my followers. As for Zero, One, and Five.." Ren shook his head. ".. they have a long ways to go."Zero was not bothered by it at all. Especially since they differed so much from him and Lan Su. The others did a little self-reflection on recent events. Thinking about what they could have done wrong."Even your l
-A Month Later- . Melinda had gone and come back after an Imperial edict was delivered. Balli on the other hand stood back. A few were trying to make trouble for the "little girl" and made threats to get their way. Ren had taken a few back to the Shoreline to gather a few things from the Realm. Namely a chunk of land. As well as deliver a message to the Snow Palace. Name changed with the Snow People taking it over now. Those who went, searched on their own. Princess Melinda stood at Ren's side. Accompanying him and talking to him about several things. "What do you want to do Ren?" Melinda asked. She sat in a chair opposite of Ren. They were outside enjoying the sunlight with the others training nearby. She had use every resource available to get ready for the manual Ren would give her. "I will stand by your decision, of course." "I will do nothing really." Ren smiled. "She is my disciple. That is the end of it. All the people I care ab
'Will you die or succeed? My last few glimpses didn't have you in it. I will see why today!' Ren's eyes were beaming with excitement. The connection to their souls growing more and more with each passing second."What!? Why would you do that!?" Melinda grabbed his hand and pulled it tightly. "We have not even moved forward much. I do not want to be a widow. I do not want you two to die!"Ren gave her a squeeze back. He did not look away from Zia. After all, she was with him much longer than Melinda had been.*Woom, wooom, woooom!* Ion Energy from the outside gathered behind Ren. All going to one other who never looked away. Jackson couldn't look away either. Something about the process reminding him of a vacant past.The False Soul that was Jackson reinforcing more with the memories of the original. He was unable to determine who he was fully, but the connection to the Reaper Palace was something else to look into."They won't. Do not worry."
-A few hours later-.It was late in the evening as everyone tried to relax. Some went to cultivate after witnessing what Zia (Two) did, others just made do.They were not that crazy and the pain she went through was not what they wanted. Why she pushed so hard, they could never understand. Felicity (Three) and Jackson (Four) could, however.Zia, (Two) was relaxing next to Ren in a chair. Full of Ion Energy wanting to burst out still. Kolinda the Snow Person stood to the side as her personal guard and now caretaker. She stood still, as she fed off the excess Ion energy that rolled off Zia.A byproduct of the girl's second Main Cultivation. Kolinda was able to assist Zia with restructuring a few of her apertures. She now shared a few traits with the Snow People. Her little raptors would benefit as well in the future more.Zia had trouble keeping her mind from thinking over several things at once. She had to stay seated and circulate her body