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14) I am the Star Emperor
🕑 Added 2025-12-02 19:05:06 +0000 UTC...
{3rd Pov}
Astreo had finally turned eight years old just a few days ago.
During the past year, his magic cultivation had not shown much significant progress in most elements — except for his Summoning Element, Psychic Element, and Space Element, all three of which had easily broken through to the Super Tier despite him barely cultivating them seriously.
First of all, he had successfully comprehended his Psychic Domain back when his Psychic Element was still at Advanced Tier.
After that achievement, his Psychic Element advanced to Super Tier without encountering a single barrier.
Other than his cultivation environment — which was nothing short of godly in every sense — he had faced no resistance in crossing from High Tier to Super Tier.
And honestly, why would he?
He had already created a domain, even if it was still in its infancy, while still at Advanced Tier — something most people could only dream of achieving after reaching Super Tier.
Furthermore, he had 49 of his stars upgraded to Tier 8, all of them strengthened with Emperor Essences.
Because of that overwhelming foundation, Astreo doubted he would face any difficulty even when attempting to become a Forbidden Tier Mage in the future.
In fact, he realized he might not even require the Essence of Heaven and Earth, which was considered an absolutely mandatory resource for every mage advancing from Super Tier to Forbidden Tier.
This was because Astreo possessed something that even the majority of Forbidden Tier mages did not have — his stars were all upgraded using Emperor Essences, granting him a foundation so absurdly strong that it allowed him to bypass requirements that others viewed as absolute laws.
With such advantages stacked in his favor, Astreo felt his future path toward Forbidden Tier was practically guaranteed.
Now, since he possessed both the Space Element alongside the Psychic Element, and because he had been focusing on building its domain as well, he eventually managed to break through to Super Tier in the Space Element.
Even though he had not succeeded in creating a proper domain for his Space Element back when it was still at Advanced Tier, he still managed to form one immediately after reaching Super Tier, which was more than enough progress for now.
As for his Summoning Element?
In order to ensure that he would be capable of summoning Xyra at her full power without unnecessary restrictions or weakening, he deliberately invested extra time and attention into nurturing this element.
Because of that consistent effort, his Summoning Element also reached Super Tier, although it only happened after the breakthroughs of his Space and Psychic Elements.
Still, the overall result was exactly what Astreo had been aiming for.
Now his kindergarten had started becoming more serious, mainly in terms of the amount of effort they expected from the children.
Although kindergarten obviously did not have as many academic hours compared to middle school or high school, the situation was slightly different here, especially with the added bonus — or drawback — that he lived in a world where Science was practically considered a fairytale, meaning people rarely relied on logical explanations for anything.
Even so, Astreo still didn’t like wasting the hours he had to spend in kindergarten.
He considered every moment valuable, regardless of how simple or childish the environment around him was supposed to be.
Naturally, the solution he had been preparing for a long time to handle this problem had finally shown results, and now he was ready to use it effectively to prevent any unnecessary waste of time.
Lisa, who was supposed to adopt him, had finally become an Advanced Mage after he provided her with three Galaxy Veins.
With those resources helping her, she had now reached Advanced Tier 1 in the Lightning Element, making her capable of releasing genuine Advanced Tier 1 Magic.
She also reached Intermediate Tier 2 in her Summoning Element, Novice Tier 3 in the Space Element, and even awakened a new Light Element, in which she stood at Novice Tier 1.
Although her progress might not look particularly impressive when compared directly to Astreo — especially since she didn’t even manage to push her Summoning Element to Intermediate Tier 3 — one must remember that her situation was completely different from his.
Lisa did not have access to any sort of Holy Ground for Cultivation like Astreo did.
Astreo was literally bathed in mana on a daily basis, inside an environment created by the system itself, one that constantly supplied pure energy and, most importantly, did not generate whatever absurd magical antibodies normally appear in most cultivation environments.
Seriously, that entire concept still annoyed Astreo.
Magical antibodies?
Why?
That was such a stupid thing.
Magic was not some kind of disease.
Why would the body even think of developing antibodies toward it?
In this world, magic was literally an evolution, something meant to strengthen beings, not something their bodies should resist out of habit.
Leaving that rant aside, the fact that Lisa managed to reach even Advanced Tier within two years of her awakening was already a terrifying feat on its own.
It was mainly due to her naturally high talent in the Lightning Element, combined with the fact that he regularly provided her with cultivation resources for all her Elements—such as special Element Crystals of various qualities—that she managed to grow this fast.
On top of that, there was also the Nebula Grade Magic Tool he had given her, a tool that permanently boosted her overall cultivation speed.
With those advantages and her own hard work, since she never wasted even a single day of her required cultivation time, she was able to achieve this impressive feat.
By now Lisa had already become the strongest Advanced Tier Mage in all of Bo City, and once she absorbed a Soul Grade Element, she would basically become an invincible force within the same realm across the entire district, possibly unmatched by anyone else of similar level.
Without waiting any further, since she was clearly ready for the next step and he himself had just turned eight years old, he contacted her.
He met her using his Star Emperor Form, directly entering her mind through his Psychic Magic.
Inside that mental connection, he calmly gave her a command: to go to the Bo City Orphanage and officially adopt “Astreo.”
Lisa was completely stunned by this unexpected order.
She had originally assumed that her first mission after obtaining such strength would be something dramatic or highly ambitious—like growing her newly founded company, establishing the foundation of a new clan, hunting down powerful monsters, or even carrying out dangerous assassinations.
Instead, her first command was… to adopt a child from the orphanage.
But instead of receiving some grand mission, she was suddenly given the task of adopting an eight-year-old brat?!
The abruptness of this order shocked her to the core.
Astreo, who was currently in his Star Emperor Form, did not reveal the truth that he was actually the very same ‘brat’ she was being asked to adopt.
He deliberately kept this hidden because he wanted to surprise her later when the time was right, and because he found some amusement in seeing how she would react.
Although Lisa felt disappointed and deeply confused, she still questioned him honestly and cautiously, asking, “Lord Emperor… Is that boy some sort of sacrifice? Do I need to kill him?”
Hearing those words, Astreo was completely speechless and even felt chills run down his spine!
This woman was genuinely ready to kill a boy who was literally just eight years old! It was beyond disturbing.
It seemed like her personality had twisted and changed a lot compared to the last time he had met her.
The difference was so drastic that he had difficulty processing it for a moment.
He had to control his urge to facepalm in frustration, and instead, he forced himself to maintain an impassive and calm expression as he replied, “No. Your task, as I already said, is to simply adopt him and raise him.”
Her face visibly fell the moment she heard that extremely simple command, clearly showing her disappointment.
However, she quickly corrected her attitude and responded obediently, “As you command, Lord Emperor. Is there anything else?”
“No… not for now,” he replied in his Star Emperor Form, keeping his tone neutral before his figure vanished entirely from the space, leaving no trace behind.
Lisa found herself back in her room, already having realized by now that her Lord uses to speak to her directly inside her mind rather than appearing physically.
The sensation was still slightly surreal, but she didn’t waste any more time dwelling on it.
After making several quick preparations, confirming her appearance, gathering her belongings, and steadying her emotions, she immediately departed for the Orphanage that her Lord had specifically told her about.
She instructed her driver to head straight to the Bo City Orphanage.
The driver was momentarily surprised by her sudden and unusual command, since she rarely visited such places, but he drove quietly without asking any unnecessary questions, understanding that it wasn’t his place to interfere.
When the car finally stopped at the Orphanage’s main gate and Lisa stepped out, she pressed the doorbell.
A volunteer soon came out, approaching her politely to ask the purpose of her visit and why exactly she was there.
The volunteer already had a general idea of why most people came to an orphanage—typically to donate funds, offer supplies, or to adopt children.
However, upon seeing how beautiful, elegant, and visibly young Lisa was, and the fact that she had arrived alone without any family members accompanying her, the volunteer did not immediately assume that Lisa had come with the intention to adopt a child.
Instead, she thought Lisa was here for something else entirely, since people like her didn’t usually show up with adoption as their main purpose.
“Yes, Miss, may I enquire about the exact reason for your visit to this orphanage?” the volunteer asked politely.
Lisa answered calmly and confidently, removing her sunglasses in a smooth motion, allowing her beautiful crimson-red eyes to directly meet the volunteer’s gaze with a cool expression.
“I am here to donate some money to the orphanage,” Lisa stated as her official reason. Hearing this, the volunteer immediately gave a big, relieved smile.
‘As I thought, she is here to donate money,’ the volunteer said internally, genuinely happy about such a possibility.
A donation was always greatly appreciated, and considering how Lisa looked, the volunteer assumed she was definitely wealthy.
After all, who other than a truly rich person would casually wear branded clothes costing tens of thousands of yuan, paired with accessories that screamed luxury, and then arrive in an extremely expensive car with a personal driver waiting outside as if it were completely normal?
“I will donate ten million yuan,” Lisa said without hesitation.
The moment the amount left her mouth, the volunteer nearly blacked out on the spot.
Because that was an enormous sum!
An amount that could practically transform the entire orphanage!
Thankfully, the volunteer quickly composed herself, although the shock from hearing such an immense amount still lingered visibly on her face.
She bowed deeply, almost bending forward more than necessary due to how overwhelmed she felt.
“Ma’am, your donation will help the children in the orphanage greatly! I thank you deeply for that!” the volunteer said, her eyes genuinely filled with emotion and gratitude at the unexpected generosity.
Lisa nodded calmly, acknowledging the gratitude, and then added with a charming smile that made her appear even more elegant and confident, “Also, I am here to adopt a child… Ah, somewhere around seven to nine years old.”
This time, the volunteer was even more stunned than before.
Her mouth almost fell open because she hadn’t expected such a request at all.
Lisa looked far too young, far too glamorous, and far too independent for anyone to assume she would be adopting a child.
From the volunteer’s perspective, there didn’t seem to be any logical reason for someone like Lisa to adopt a child out of nowhere, which made the whole situation even more surprising.
“Ah, if you want, I can show you my identity proof.” Lisa spoke smoothly as she quickly searched through her purse and pulled out her Hunter Union card.
The moment the volunteer’s eyes landed on it, she froze in shock.
Lisa’s Hunter Identity Card clearly displayed that she was an Advanced Hunter with Advanced Tier magic cultivation!
In Bo City, where even Intermediate Tier mages were extremely rare and could be counted on one hand, someone possessing Advanced Tier strength was practically a major bigshot.
She belonged to the class of individuals who, in one way or another, directly influenced and controlled the entire city’s power structure.
“I am also the owner of the newly established Star Industries,” Lisa added with a confident smile, casually dropping another bombshell.
The volunteer was stunned yet again, her mind barely able to process the sudden overload of information.
If not for the fact that she possessed a fairly strong mental constitution, she genuinely felt she might have fainted purely from shock.
“Miss Mage! I apologize for my earlier lack of courtesy!” the volunteer said instantly, bowing even deeper than before, showing as much respect as she could now that she understood Lisa’s status.
After straightening up, she spoke politely, “Please come inside and have some tea. In the meantime, I will inform the Keeper about your visit.”
Lisa nodded with a polite and composed smile, maintaining her calm demeanor as the volunteer respectfully guided her toward the guest room.
After making sure Lisa was comfortably seated, the volunteer hurried off to inform Grandma Yu about the important visitor.
The moment Grandma Yu heard the news, she rushed over as quickly as her aging legs would allow, eager to greet someone capable of donating such an absurdly large amount of money.
Grandma Yu expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the donation, thanking Lisa multiple times and explaining that all the children had already returned from kindergarten.
She added that she would prepare them properly before bringing them out to meet her.
Still, while speaking, Grandma Yu couldn’t help but reveal a small hint of confusion in her expression.
Considering how young and elegant Lisa looked, it was natural for her to wonder why someone like Lisa would come alone to adopt a child.
Sensing the unspoken question and deciding to clarify things, Lisa spoke softly but firmly. “Grandma Yu… My own parents kicked me out of my home when I failed to meet their expectations. I had nowhere to go at that time. It was only later that I met a certain person who recognized my talent and guided me, allowing me to eventually grow into the successful person I am today. I have no intention or interest in marrying right now, but I sincerely want to do something meaningful for children who have been abandoned and left without support.”
Hearing Lisa’s straightforward and emotional story, Grandma Yu was deeply moved, her eyes softening with both sympathy and understanding.
“I also want to adopt an older child, mainly because I am fully aware that most people hesitate to adopt children who are already older,” Lisa continued, explaining her reasoning clearly.
“I want to help the orphanage not only through adopting but also by supporting it financially. I have my bank cheque prepared already, so please take it and have the money transferred into the orphanage’s fund as soon as possible. I sincerely want these children to have a better future and better living conditions.”
Hearing those words, Grandma Yu felt her heart warm with genuine emotion.
She replied, “Miss Lisa, you truly are a kind-hearted person. These days, when so many people are abandoning innocent lives just because they face some difficulties or troubles, someone like you—who has experienced similar hardships and still chooses to come here to help these innocent children—rarely appears. I thank you deeply for that from the bottom of my heart!”
Lisa nodded gently, maintaining her calm and composed expression.
“That is simply my duty,” she said, her tone steady yet appearing sincere.
“Also, I only want to meet the children in the age group I am planning to adopt. I do not wish to disturb the other children or cause any unnecessary fuss. And please, don’t force them to be grateful toward me or make them act overly polite just because I am adopting or donating. I want them to behave naturally.”
Hearing those sincere words, Grandma Yu became even more moved than before, almost to the point of tears.
She had to wipe away the moisture gathering in her eyes, feeling deeply stunned and touched that such genuinely kind people still existed in modern times—times where most individuals only seemed to care about gaining power, securing advantages, and accumulating money.
What Grandma Yu didn’t know, however, was that Lisa’s motivations were far more complicated and very different from what she assumed.
Lisa simply wanted to finish the task her Lord had assigned to her as quickly as possible.
Although Astreo never instructed her to donate anything at all, she didn’t want to appear incompetent or risk disappointing her Lord in any way.
Because of this, she decided to do everything she possibly could in this situation, including donating a significant amount of money to the orphanage to make everything appear flawless and impressive.
She also didn’t want to spend too much time lingering around here.
Lisa’s only real intention was to complete the mission efficiently and properly, hoping that once she fulfilled it, the Star Emperor would appear again, acknowledge her actions, and praise her for being a good girl.
Ahem.
After some additional talking and confirming a few more details, Grandma Yu finally summoned all the children who fell into the specific age group Lisa had requested.
The children came into the room one by one, each of them looking both excited and nervous at the possibility of being adopted.
They had all heard countless stories from the other kids who were adopted in the past—stories about how adopted children received their own personal rooms, better and more nutritious food, access to proper education, new clothes, and an overall improved life compared to the orphanage.
Because of this, every single one of them, despite feeling nervous and unsure, was still extremely excited deep inside, hoping earnestly that they would be the one chosen.
In fact, when they walked in and saw how unbelievably beautiful Lisa looked, many of the young boys couldn’t help but blush, their faces turning pink instantly.
Meanwhile, the young girls had their eyes sparkling with admiration, wondering with great curiosity if this incredibly elegant and stunning woman was going to become their new Mama.
Grandma Yu began introducing Lisa to all the children, and then she introduced the children to Lisa one by one.
Among them was also Astreo, who stood out immediately because he had a clearly distinct expression on his face.
Unlike the other children, who appeared nervous, excited, and had eyes overflowing with hope and anticipation, Astreo’s face could only be described as completely neutral and unusually calm for someone his age.
When Grandma Yu introduced him and Lisa heard the name “Astreo,” she turned her attention toward the boy and instantly noticed that he seemed much more mature than the other children around him.
His posture, his expression, and the steady way he looked at her all indicated that he was fundamentally different and realized he was the boy that her Lord ordered to adopt, since the person her Lord told to adopt will be certainly different and Astreo matched that.
Without wasting any time, Lisa asked directly, “Can I adopt him?” Her words instantly froze Grandma Yu in place.
Even the other children were shocked and fell silent.
For a moment, they all stared wide-eyed before disappointment began spreading across their faces.
Although each of them knew deep down that their chances of being chosen were very slim, they still had those small, fragile hopes of being adopted—of having a mother and father who would love them unconditionally.
Grandma Yu wanted to ask for a specific reason as to why Lisa had chosen Astreo out of all the children.
Although Grandma Yu genuinely felt happy that Astreo was the one being chosen for adoption, she couldn’t stop the sadness that rose within her at the thought of being separated from him.
Astreo, being much more mature than his peers and also silly at times in a charming way, was far closer to Grandma Yu than most of the other children.
And although Grandma Yu loved all of the children equally as a caretaker, some children like Astreo naturally ended up holding a special and irreplaceable place in her heart.
Before Grandma Yu could voice her thoughts, Lisa spoke in a calm and composed tone,
“Grandma Yu… he is a foreigner, right? He will be ostracized no matter where he goes. That is why I want to adopt him.”
Lisa delivered this explanation while maintaining a perfectly straight face, having practically mastered the art of lying without any hesitation.
Grandma Yu was stunned by the reasoning.
Although people in this world generally had similar facial features with variations based more on individuals rather than groups, she could not deny that a foreign child in China would still face difficulties.
Astreo would almost certainly be ostracized as he grew older.
While he was still a child, the other children didn’t think much about his differences, and they accepted him without concern.
However, once Astreo entered environments with older students and more judgmental individuals, he would inevitably face discrimination simply for being a foreigner.
This realization made Grandma Yu sigh heavily in her heart.
Considering how Lisa's name was in English, Grandma Yu also wondered if she was half-foreigner, but it only made the situation even more understandable for her.
“Lady Lisa, you have truly shown me that humanity and kindness still exist even in today’s world,” Grandma Yu said sincerely, her voice filled with genuine gratefulness.
After saying that, she turned her eyes toward Astreo and gently signaled for him to walk toward them.
Astreo, maintaining his usual calm demeanor, walked forward without any hesitation. When he reached them, Grandma Yu lovingly ruffled his hair with a warm and kind smile, clearly suppressing the sadness she felt.
“Astreo… would you like Lady Lisa to become your mother?” she asked softly, trying to keep her emotions in check.
Astreo, on the other hand, found himself in a truly strange and somewhat ironic situation.
Lisa was actually his loyal subordinate and personal servant, completely unaware of his true identity as the Star Emperor.
Not to mention, he was essentially older than Lisa in terms of soul age, which made the current moment extremely awkward from his perspective.
Yet now, due to the circumstances of his plan, he had to call her “Mommy.”
Nevertheless, Astreo still spoke in a respectful and steady tone, choosing to prioritize Grandma Yu’s feelings and wanting to ensure that his departure from the orphanage would be a happy and comforting one.
“Mom, nice to meet you,” Astreo said, even though the words felt strange to him internally.
He wanted Grandma Yu to let go of him without any worries or regrets, and he knew this was the best way to make the separation easier for her.
Lisa smiled brightly, her eyes lighting up as she observed the child her Lord had instructed her to adopt.
In her own way, she found the boy incredibly cute, and there was something subtly unique about him that caught her attention.
As she continued to ponder what other qualities or traits this child might possess that compelled her Lord to personally order her to adopt him, she turned her attention to Grandma Yu and began discussing the preparations for the adoption papers.
In this world, the process of adoption was relatively straightforward, especially for children of magic users.
Being adopted by a Mage or a Mage family was considered a great blessing, often regarded as a privilege that could provide the child with a better future, both in terms of status and magical education.
Lisa, wanting to ensure everything went smoothly, immediately called her lawyer, who was already en route with all the necessary legal documents carefully prepared.
After a few hours of formal procedures and the completion of all paperwork, the adoption process was officially finalized.
Meanwhile, Grandma Yu received a notification on her phone confirming the deposit of Lisa’s generous donation into the orphanage’s account, thanks to a volunteer who had promptly gone to the bank with Lisa’s cheque.
Understanding that Lisa was a very busy individual with important responsibilities and that it would be unwise to keep her waiting unnecessarily, Grandma Yu made the decision to allow her to take Astreo with her directly that very day.
Astreo himself was somewhat introverted, having spent most of his time reading magic books in order to become mage one day.
As a result, he had not formed close bonds with many of the other children, remaining distant and reserved.
His primary connections were with the volunteers at the orphanage and, of course, with Grandma Yu, who had always cared for him deeply.
Once all the arrangements were complete and Astreo had taken the time to say his goodbyes to the other children, Lisa came forward to officially take him under her care, ready to bring him into his new life with her.
Upon reaching the gate, Grandma Yu could no longer contain her emotions and broke down completely, tears streaming down her face.
She wrapped her arms tightly around Astreo’s small, fragile frame and choked out, “A-Astreo… take care of yourself… I—” Her voice cracked as she began sobbing uncontrollably, unable to finish her sentence.
Lisa felt a bit awkward witnessing the deeply emotional display, but she wisely remained silent, understanding that this was a truly heartfelt and genuine moment between the boy and his beloved caretaker.
Even Astreo, despite his exceptionally high level of Psychic Cultivation, could not hold back the tears welling in his eyes.
Seeing Grandma Yu, the woman who had cared for him like a parent, break down in front of him was overwhelming.
In this world, he had only ever truly known three parental figures—his deceased mother, his deceased father, and now Grandma Yu, who had raised him with love and care throughout his early years.
Wiping away the tears from both his face and hers, Astreo forced a bright, determined smile and said, “Grandma Yu… I promise you that I will become the greatest Mage that has ever lived.”
Hearing his words, Grandma Yu’s own lips curved into a gentle, relieved smile, and she hugged him even tighter.
“My little Aster… this old lady only wishes that you live a happy and fulfilling life,” she said softly, her voice thick with emotion.
After sharing this deeply heartfelt moment, the time came for their final farewell.
They hugged one last time, exchanged one final glance filled with unspoken emotions, and then, with heavy hearts, they separated, each stepping away from the other as Astreo prepared to start the next chapter of his life under Lisa’s care.
Astreo watched quietly as the car slowly drove away, the orphanage and its familiar surroundings gradually shrinking in the distance until they became little more than a small, fading dot.
Lisa sat in the seat next to him, her posture slightly stiff and awkward, her gaze occasionally flicking toward Astreo, who remained silently staring out of the window, lost in his own thoughts.
The driver maintained a respectful silence as well, though internally he was overwhelmed with astonishment.
First, he was shocked at the sheer decisiveness of Lisa adopting a child, and second, he was even more amazed at the enormous sum of money she had donated to the orphanage.
A quiet sense of pride settled within him, knowing that he was serving someone with such generosity and influence.
Lisa cleared her throat lightly, trying to catch Astreo’s attention.
She hesitated for a moment, unsure if it was appropriate to call him “son” so soon, but decided that in order to carry out her mission properly and establish their new relationship, she should do it anyway.
“Son… are you enjoying the ride?” she asked gently, her voice a mixture of warmth and cautious formality.
Astreo responded with a simple, noncommittal “Hmmm,” and fell silent again, leaving Lisa uncertain about how to continue the conversation.
She shifted slightly in her seat, debating whether to attempt another topic or simply wait for him to speak first, realizing that getting him to open up might take some patience.
Soon, they arrived at her mansion, and Lisa cheerfully guided Astreo through the grand halls, showing him every corner as they made their way toward their rooms.
She had already decided that the bedroom beside hers would be assigned to Astreo, ensuring he had his own space while remaining close to her.
When they finally stepped into Astreo’s new room, he took a slow, deliberate scan of the surroundings, observing every detail with quiet scrutiny.
“Not bad… you really worked hard, Lisa. And you’ve completed your mission excellently,” Astreo remarked, his tone calm and deliberate.
Lisa froze instantly at his words, her mind momentarily blank.
She turned to look at him, studying his composed demeanor, which bore none of the usual childish qualities she had expected from an eight-year-old.
“A-Astreo… what do you mean by that?” she asked hesitantly, a mixture of confusion and curiosity in her voice.
She couldn’t help but wonder if he somehow knew about Star Emperor as well, and the thought made her heart skip a beat.
Before she could process further, the entire environment around them suddenly shifted.
Lisa let out a startled shriek, her eyes widening in shock as she realized that the familiar mansion had vanished.
Instead, she found herself standing inside a massive, luminous blue square room, its walls and floor covered with perfectly aligned white grids, stretching endlessly in all directions.
The sudden transformation left her momentarily disoriented, her mind racing to understand what had just happened.
Then, without any hesitation, Astreo’s Aura as a Super Tier Mage erupted violently, filling the entire space with an overwhelming presence.
The sheer magnitude of his power caught Lisa completely off guard, and she stumbled, falling to her knees under the intense pressure.
Because Astreo had absorbed Emperor Essences, his Aura was extraordinarily powerful, rivaling that of a True Low Emperor.
To Lisa, it felt as if the presence of a god itself was towering above her, watching her every move with piercing scrutiny.
The sensation was so immense, so suffocating, that she could barely breathe under its weight.
Casually, as if the immense force surrounding him were nothing more than a gentle breeze,
Astreo sat cross-legged in mid-air, effortlessly floating as though he were seated on a chair.
He then deliberately weakened his Aura just enough to allow Lisa to rise to her feet again without being crushed by the oppressive power.
Lisa stood up, trembling, her body still unsteady, and looked up at Astreo.
In that moment, a familiar figure flashed vividly in her mind, an image she could hardly believe.
‘It can’t be!’ she thought, her eyes widening in disbelief, as the figure of the Star Emperor suddenly manifested behind Astreo, glowing with awe-inspiring majesty.
“I am the Star Emperor,” Aster revealed, his voice resounding powerfully throughout the massive room, echoing off the walls and filling every corner with authority and grandeur.
His majestic Aura radiated in every direction, leaving no space untouched by the palpable energy of his presence.
Instinctively, without even thinking, Lisa knelt immediately, her forehead touching the floor in absolute reverence, her voice filled with both awe and devotion.
“Servant greets the Emperor!” she declared, her words firm and respectful, her posture unwavering despite her inner shock and amazement.
In that moment, Astreo felt as if he were truly living in China, fully immersed in the solemnity and formality of the culture, where respect and hierarchy were paramount.
Ahem
To be continued...
