996 I seem so desperate "Does this solve your problem now? As I said, Nux Leander, the Order does not wish to harm you. We are not your enemies." Vyriana spoke with a calm look on her face. Nux observed her for a while, then, with a serious look on his face, he questioned, "What do you want then?" "..." Vyriana didn't say anything. "Doing a thorough background check, even going as far as interrogating the people I interacted with before, revealing everything in front of everyone, and even going as far as breaking the contract that represents your own Organization, I am sure you didn't do all this without thinking, right? So what is your goal? What do you want from me?" Nux questioned as he looked into Vyriana's eyes. "You suddenly got a lot braver." Vyriana commented, "You were all tense and scared just a few seconds ago." "You just said you are not my enemy, so I don't have to fear you," Nux replied. "That is good." "Now please don't dodge the question, Lady Vyriana. What do you want from me?" Nux repeated his question. Vyriana paused for a moment, then, she pointed at Astaria. "Her." "Not happening." Before Astaria could even react, Nux shook his head and replied. "I think you misunderstood. I don't swing that way. I want her as my student." Vyriana explained herself. "Why me?" Astaria questioned as she narrowed her eyes. She felt like it was a trap, it was Vyriana's way to get close to Nux and get to know his secrets, however... This woman could deal with Divine Stage Cultivators and wipe their memories, even for Ambrosia, peeking into Nux's mind was a matter of seconds. Nothing was stopping Vyriana to capture Nux and then peek into all his secrets. There was no reason for her to do something so roundabout. "You don't know?" Vyriana questioned. "How would I know why you would want to train me?" Astaria tilted her head in confusion. But then suddenly, "Is it because of how she defeated her opponent in the Event?" Nux questioned. Remembering how Astaria did something that was said to be impossible. Even he was surprised about the matter and wanted to talk about it, however, he didn't get the opportunity. Then suddenly, Nux's expression changed, "Wait... that was the time when you left the event... I thought it was because you were bored but...but you wanted to look into us because you were interested in Astaria and wanted to know how she did it." "As I thought, you can sense my presence. You are quite perceptive." Vyriana praised. Nux smiled a little. "Honestly, I wanted to make you my student as well, however, I have nothing to teach you to a 20-year-old Complete Great Sage Cultivator," Then, Vyriana glanced at Astaria and, "You, on the other hand, can definitely benefit from this." "..." Astaria turned silent. She still had many questions in her mind, the first and the most prominent one was, "Why are you doing this?" "I think the Order's intentions are pretty clear from the rules we have emplaced, is it not?" "Let the people with potential grow..." Nux replied. "That is correct, and I see immense potential in you, Astaria Leander. A potential that is high enough to make me act personally." Vyriana replied as she glanced at Astaria. "My potential...?" Astaria was taken aback. Coming to Yrniel, she could tell that if it wasn't for Nux, she wouldn't have been able to keep up with the 'prodigies' here with her talent. Astaria felt that she was lacking... But now hearing someone like Vyriana say things like that about her potential... Astaria's emotions were affected. "How strong can I get? Can I defeat the Seven Heroes if I agree to become your student?" She questioned. "Huh? You think I would want to take you in if your potential wasn't even enough to defeat these 7 brats? Look, I will be honest here, the training I am talking aboutwon't be like the one you might have in your mind, I will tell you the basics and guide you, however, that does not mean I will teach you anything. You would need to pave your path on your own, I will only be telling you when to stop and start looking for another way, though I will say this, Once you do manage to successfully find your own path and start walking on it, then let alone these seven brats, even defeating him won't be an issue." "I can defeat... Nux?" Astaria was shocked. "Well it won't be easy, might be even more difficult than walking on the path of Complete Cultivation but you have the potential, that is why I want to take you in as my student, it would be a waste if you do not capitalize on your talent." Vyriana replied as she glanced at Astaria. Astaria's emotions were a mess. When she realized that Nux was a Complete Cultivator, she had already given up on her thoughts of defeating Nux, she missed the time when she sparred with Nux with the intention of defeating him. However, Vyriana's words... it filled her with hope... A hope to challenge Nux again, a hope to get stronger and stand side by side with the man she loved. An Incomplete Cultivator defeating a Complete Cultivator. It was a strange concept, honestly, it was impossible to even think about. Especially when Vyriana, a Complete Cultivator, had done this to all the Incomplete Cultivators. However, since Vyriana was the one who was saying these words, Astaria's hope was ignited. But, "I can't trust someone I can't see." Astaria spoke as she glanced at Vyriana. The intent in her eyes was clear. Vyriana glanced at Astaria for a while, then, she closed her eyes and shook her head. "I am glad none of my peers are seeing me act like this. You have so many demands, And do think I am fulfilling all of them, I seem so desperate." Vyriana sighed as her hands moved toward her cloak's hoodie.