Chapter 1605 I am really thankful, Elijah. "Nux! I didn't expect to see you here!" Inside the Elven Kingdom, Nux had a surprising encounter. "Elijah, it has been a while." Nux greeted with a light smile on his face. Even though he wasn't especially close with him, he still considered him to be a friend. "What are you doing here!?" Elijah, the Vampire Hero questioned with a big smile on his face. "Well, I had a few things to do." Nux replied, he then glanced at Lyriana, trying to understand what was happening her. "Though I could ask the same, what are you doing here?" "W-Well…" Elijah blushed. Nux frowned when he saw that, then, his eyes fell on Ariana and seeing the expression on her face, a playful smile appeared on his face, "So that's how it is, eh?" The moment he said those words, both Elijah and Ariana blushed. "Quite a lot has happened in these few years, huh? To think even someone like a Frostwillow would fall." "…" Ariana slowly walked behind her mother, not showing her face to anyone. It was quite different compared to her usual cold attitude. Nux's smile widened when he saw her act that way. He then turned towards his friend and, "A Vampire and an Elf, eh?" "S-Stop this, will you? Did I ever tease you when it came to your relationships?" "You can't tease me, my wives are what makes me the proudest. I'll probably just lift my chest in pride and arrogance every time you talk about my wives." "I-I am proud of Ariana too!" Elijah didn't wish to back down. Elijah couldn't say anything. "Hmm? Are you sure? With how you were blushing and wanted to change the topic, it sure didn't seem like it." Nux smiled. "…it is not like that." Elijah couldn't say anything. In his excitement, he had forgotten how hard it was to deal with this man. Slowly, Ariana walked out as well, then, she held Elijah's hand and, "Stop making it difficult for him." She spoke out loud. "Look at you taking your lover's side." "As if you wouldn't take your wives' side when it comes to it." Ariana rolled her eyes. She was probably one of the few people who had stayed together with Nux and has observed him up-close. She had seen what sort of crazy being he was behind that handsome mask of his! He has seen how crazy he was when it came to his wives. And honestly… That was the first time she felt this strange spark. She, who had never cared about things like love and only focused on cultivating and getting stronger, for the first time in her life, paused and looked behind. She introspected and it didn't take long for her to realize that she actually wanted what Nux's wives had. Of course, by the time she realized it, Nux wasn't there, and it was then when she started meeting Elijah. It only began with Clan meetings and talks about possible alliance between their clans, soon, a friendship was formed, and as more and more time passed, they got closer and closer and, Something entirely new formed between them. Of course, the fact that Yrniel's Mana became a mess and there was nothing the two of them could do about it and got more time to spend with each other helped as well. But yes, it was the formation of an entirely new relationship. It was one of few inter-racial relationships in Yrniel. Usually, it is looked down upon since this relationship doesn't pass on any heirs, but in this case, neither side nor their parents cared about such things. "Let's stop talking about us and shift the focus to you instead! How have you been? The last time I saw you, You defeated the Dragon Lord, I am sure you are much stronger now, eh? What's your cultivation stage now!?" Elijah questioned with a curious look on his face. "Saint." Nux smiled lightly and Elijah frowned. "A Saint…?" That was… weaker than Elijah expected. After all, he himself was a Semi Saint right now. And considering Nux's talent, he should already be a Divine Stage Cultivator, no? After all, his wives were all Saints now. Elijah's eyes fell on her sister, and seeing the woman who was once weaker than her, standing in front of him as a Divine Stage Cultivator with an Aura so fearsome that even the Elven Queen faded in comparison, it made him feel strange and lacking… However, he was happy for her sister. He nodded towards her, Melia nodded back. Then, his eyes fell on another woman he knew. "L-Lady Vyriana." He bowed his head. In his excitement, he had completely ignored this woman and he wasn't alone, Ariana was the same. The Elven Hero quickly bowed her head as well. "Raise your heads, there is no need for such formalities." Vyriana shrugged. She never liked these formalities from the beginning. "How are you only a Saint when all your wives are Divine Stage Cultivators already?" "What can I say? My wives are amazing." Nux shrugged. "How about a Spar?" Suddenly, Elijah suggested. "Hmm?" Nux frowned. "It has been a while, hasn't it? You versus me and Ariana." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎 Elijah was confident. The couple had come up with a few moves they could use to fight beings stronger than them, however, "Let's not." Nux shook his head. "What? Are you afraid?" Elijah tried to provoke him but suddenly, he felt a hand on his shoulder, he turned around and saw Nux standing behind him, with his fingers on his throat. "I am not afraid, Elijah. It will just be a pointless struggle, You two don't stand a chance." Ariana tried to use this moment to attack Nux, however, she quickly found herself surrounded by Nux's clone. "Let's not, Elijah." Nux repeated his words. His clones disappeared as he then walked towards Ariana and Elijah, then, he placed his hands over their shoulder, "But you both gave me a pleasant surprise, I am happy for you." Nux then glanced at Elijah and, "Especially you, You did a great job." He then glanced at Lyriana, the grin on his face widened and, "You don't know, but you have helped me quite a lot. I am really thankful, Elijah." Hearing those words, Lyriana frowned. For some reason, she didn't like the smile on Nux's face. Her instincts were warning her that something was going to happen. Something that won't end well at all, Or… will it?