"If you really want me to stop, just say the word and I will. Just say, 'I do not like you Nux. You and I, can't happen. So stop harassing me.' Just say these words with the utmost serious expression and I would step back." Nux spoke with a small smile on his face. This time, however, Astaria realized that he wasn't joking at all. Rather, he was the most serious he has ever been. And she was right. If Astaria says those words right now, Nux would step back and stop wooing her. He would act just like he has been acting with Arvina. 'Hello Teacher Arvina, I hope you have been well.' Nothing more. He would treat her just like he would treat any normal teacher, or how one would treat an elder. Even Nux had his pride after all. Going after women who had already rejected him wasn't something he would do. As for how he would become an Emperor Stage Cultivator? Well, he would think of something later. A minimum of Exceptional level Talent was required to even have a shot at becoming an Emperor. Don't forget, Amaya is someone who has King level Talent. It is something that has never been seen before. He would simply rely on his wife and once she grows, he and others would grow as well, living a long, happy life. And no, he can't do it on his own, he has tried it already, but because of his System, he can't cultivate on his own. So that was out of the question as well. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶 Of course, he wasn't really complaining. Anyway, he was already sure Astaria wouldn't do something like that. Unlike Arvina, who for some reason still worried about what others would say, Astaria wasn't someone who cared about things like that. Also, Nux could notice it as well, though she didn't care much about him at first, she is indeed showing some interest in him as well. The only thing that was stopping her was the warrior inside her. A situation similar to Ember and for some reason, Nux didn't wish to embrace Astaria without defeating the Warrior Astaria. Heh, you can say that deep there, somewhere, a Warrior Nux was being born as well. "So you are saying that you won't go after Arvina no matter what?" Astaria questioned. "Mhm." Nux nodded. Astaria nodded to herself. 'I need to talk to that girl.' To be honest, even she supported Nux right now, a man has his own pride as well. If Arvina was forcing Nux to step over his pride because of her stupid thoughts, then maybe… Maybe Arvina was not worth the effort… With that thought in her mind, Astaria stood up and, "Alright then, enough chit-chat, if you have the power to talk about all this, then I am sure you have the power to spar again." "H-Huh? No! Of course not! I am still tired!" Nux retorted. There is no way he could fight again, he was barely feeling his legs right now. "Heh, just take your words back, you won't ever get into a position to 'challenge' me with that spirit." Astaria teased. And of course, Her teasing worked. Nux's face turned serious and he stood up, although he still needed his sword to support him. Seeing this, Astaria smiled and, "Round 2, let's start." Then, Astaria disappeared. 'Fuck.' Nux cursed inwardly as he prepared himself to embrace another punch. … "Haah… Haahhh… haahhh…" Nux lay down on the ground and breathed heavily again. "I didn't say you can rest right now…" Astaria narrowed her eyes. "…" Nux glanced at her and froze. "Pfft!" Seeing his expression, Astaria couldn't help but laugh out loud. Nux's face twitched. 'Just you wait… just you wait!' He cursed inwardly. Astaria continued to laugh as she waved her hand, "I was just joking, you can rest. You have been working hard. Now don't make that face. Hahaha~" "…" Nux didn't reply and continued to imagine different scenarios in his mind. He would definitely create a new game for their first time. He swore in his heart. He would have his revenge. "Oh? You look tired. Now that is something I have never seen before. Training with an Emperor really is different huh…" Suddenly, Nux heard a voice. He turned around and saw Ember and his other wives walking towards him. "Why are you all here?" Astaria narrowed her eyes. "It has already been 6 hours, do you plan to have him all to yourself for the entire day?" Evane narrowed her eyes. "I apologize, Queen Evane, I forgot this man has prior engagements." Astaria laughed. Then, she glanced at Nux and a playful smile appeared on her face, "Though I don't think he would be able to 'perform' that well today." "Tsk." Nux, who was still lying on the ground, snorted. Astaria's smile widened. "That's not a problem, we are here to discuss something else." Suddenly, Amaya spoke. "Huh? You are back?" Astaria frowned. "I just returned," Amaya replied. "How was it?" Astaria questioned. Amaya gave her the contract that was signed, "Wait… 2 weeks?" Suddenly, Astaria frowned. She didn't read the contract properly before, but they need to attack in 2 weeks…? She then glanced at Nux… She had ordered that Nux won't go anywhere until she is done training him and, "Even with this man's monstrous talent, 2 weeks won't be nearly enough. We need to postpone this attack." Astaria spoke. "The deal is already signed," Amaya replied. "That doesn't matter, we just need to sign it again. Make it two months." Astaria ordered. Amaya, however, shook her head, "That would be too late. I don't think we should postpone it anymore." Amaya then glanced at Nux who was lying on the ground and spoke, "Also, you don't need to stop training Nux for this. I have a proposal." "Oh? What is it?" Astaria questioned with an interested look on her face. "We will be attacking the soldiers in Nux's stead." Amaya spoke and the other women nodded. "No way." Nux was the first to deny the proposal.