988 Surrender Nux didn't say anything and just continued to watch the battle. His wives, however, could feel his anger boiling. They knew that Nux was barely holding on. Honestly, if not for his respect for Astaria's warrior pride, he would have jumped into the stage and would have stopped this stupid battle a long time ago. Seeing him so tense, his wives were obviously concerned, "Just what in the hell is she doing!?" Felberta questioned in frustration. She liked the playful Nux who always teased her with a smile on his face, seeing him acting like this... it made her heart ache. The other women were feeling the same thing, they were all worried about Nux, and not only Nux, they were worried about their Sister as well. Currently, Astaria, who was fighting against Selene was covered in wounds, her clothes had cuts all over and all those cuts were bleeding. It wouldn't be wrong to say that Astaria was currently drenched in blood. For the women, especially the ones who came from the Sealed Continent and knew what kind of person Astaria was. seeing her in this state. something in their hearts squeezed. Was it worry? Shock? Anger? Frustration? They didn't know, however, seeing Astaria reduced to this state... It definitely didn't feel good. "Heh, honestly, with how confidently you stepped down from the Box, I thought you were stronger than normal, but a Sword Cultivator who relies on Sword Aura? Now that's just sad. Someone like you doesn't deserve to be with Lord Nux." Selene, who was clearly winning the battle spoke with an arrogant smile on her face. Astaria didn't react, she just took her strange battle stance, this time, her battle stance seemed different than before, and for some reason, seeing that battle stance, Selene was irked. She felt like Astaria was looking down on her. Was she not being cruel enough? Was just ending it at normal cuts wasn't enough? She wasn't trying to be extreme because, in the end, a woman's beauty was not just in her strength, but her elegance as well. She didn't wish to come out as a blood-crazy person, she was here to impress Nux, and chopping his wife's arm off was definitely not the way to do it. Yes, she was holding back, however, seeing how Astaria still stood in front of her even after an hour had passed and her entire body was covered in blood, Selene was irritated. Especially when she noticed the expression with which Nux was looking at her. There was no trace of love or even goodwill in those eyes, those cold golden eyes showed absolute hate. So much hate that Selene even feared that Nux would come and behead her any moment now. Receiving that gaze from the person you love was disheartening. 'It is all this bitch's fault!' Selene glared at Astaria as she cursed in her head. Seeing Astaria standing in front of her, her anger boiled up and she rushed towards her again. And again, Astaria blocked a few of her attacks with her strange stance, however, in the end, her speed and swordsmanship skills were better than Astaria's and she overpowered her. 3 more moves later, Astaria's weight was shifted on her other leg as she got ready to jump down and create more distance, Selene, however, was faster and, *Slash* "Ugggh! Fuck!" Astaria groaned in pain as Selene's sword cut her right shoulder and this time, the cut was much deeper than before. This time, Nux didn't care, he stood up and decided to stop the battle but suddenly, 'Don't.' He heard a voice. He turned towards Ember who had called him and saw the formal general shaking her head. "That woman is not someone who can defeat Astaria." 'I know, that's what's annoying me, just what in the hell is Star trying to achieve!?' Nux questioned in frustration,he didn't like seeing her wife like that at all. "Just what was she doing while I was training inside the Battle Dimension?" Nux questioned out loud. Since the Battle Dimension was another dimension, his contact with his wives was completely cut off, so he had absolutely no clue what Astaria was trying to do. He wanted to ask his wives, however, "We do not know anything about this either," Ember replied. "What do you mean?" "Astaria asked for some Body Cultivation Skills that were related to swordsmanship, then I heard she borrowed like 100 of those skills and walked into the [Core], she only came out a few hours before you." "Wait... she spent this entire time inside the [Core]...?" Nux was surprised, that was equal to 300 days! "That is correct, I wanted to see what she was doing but she just sent me away. I am sure she is trying to figure something out, Nux. Please be patient. You don't want to ruin her hard word, do you?" Ember questioned with a small smile on her face. "..." This time, Nux turned silent. He moved his head towards the battle stage. Although he didn't wish to see it, for his wife's sake... he would beer with it... Thinking about that, Nux clenched his fists, his golden eyes filled with anxiety and worry completely fixed on his wife. "Haahh..." Suddenly, Astaria, who sensed Nux's gaze from far away sighed. His worry and anxiety, even though that man hadn't said a word to her ever since the battle started, she could still feel what he was feeling just from the intensity of his gaze. In the end, Astaria just shook her head, "I guess I can't continue this any longer I don't want that pervert to die from a heart attack..." She muttered to herself. Then, she glanced at the woman standing in front of her, "Surrender." She spoke with a calm look on her face. Selene, who heard those words was taken aback. Was this bitch sane? Just who was she asking to surrender? Who did she think was covered with wounds and blood? "Have you finally gone insane?" Selene questioned. "You were a nice sparring partner, so I wouldn't want to hurt you. He is worried, so I can't continue this any longer. So surrender."