Isabella, Ethan and Aiden only listened. Both Ethan and Aiden wasn't that smart. As for Isabella she didn't know what Purcell clan did to Anderson clan in the past. She was planning on asking Meg about it.
After dinner, Ash bought every to Bull hill castle. Eva, Green, Ethan and Aiden was busy choosing their own rooms. Meanwhile, Ash gave a tour to Isabella.
" Why did you cover this whole place with Dark Fog?" As a Elf, Isabella liked sunlight and moonlight. This was very elves habit.
Ash patted her head and smiled. "because I don't want outsider to know a about this place. Come on, let me take you to your room." Isabella blushed and followed Ash.
"This is your room. Like it." Ash asked Isabella. Isabella and Ash enter the room and looked here and there. Isabella was very satisfied with her room.
Seeing Isabella smiling, Ash whispered in her left ear. "My room is next to yours." Isabella face immediately blushed. She also panicked when she heard his words. Her heart was beating faster.
" What.... Are.. You. Going.. To?" Isabella stepped back as Ash walked towards her.
" I am going to eat you" Ash said with a smile as he stepped towards her. Her stepped back until her back was touching the wall.
Isabella was blushing, her heartbeat had increased to another level.
Ash put his one hand on the wall, light above her right shoulder. His Another hand slowly raised her chin. Ash heard was also beating faster as he stared at her. Ash bought his face near near ear and whispered again.
" Don't forget that you are my slave. That means you're my mine."
For some reason, Isabella was very happy when she heard Ash's last words. She didn't know how to describe this new feeling. It was very warm, sweet, exciting, and affection. Seeing Isabella face red and not rejecting his words, Ash knew that she also liked him. Ash closed his eyes kissed her left cheek and ran away from her room.
Isabella didn't know what happened in last 5 seconds. She was feeling so sweet and happy. Ash kiss was the spark she needed to light her love candle. She was so happy that her and excited. Her heart beat was wildly beating.
Ash on the other hand was very excited and happy. Although Ash was a Otaku, his personality became bold after he gained Shadow Monarch powers. But Ash was still very excited. Ash also felt that he needed to tell Meg about Isabella. After all, he also had some feelings for Meg.
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Ch'ang O was calmly sitting in the carriage, while Nier was sitting beside her. This carriage wasn't like the ordinary one they had used to get to Montenegro Fortress, where they had to remain low key. This carriage was an ornate one pulled by four snow stallions.
Snow stallions were fourth level water spirit beasts. They looked like ordinary horses, but they had a white body with some water magic elements. These horses were docile, so they were easy to tame. The only problem was that they were very expensive. There were even some nobles in the Continent that couldn't afford them. Snow stallions were like status symbols.
As for the carriage that Ch'ang O was sitting in, it was an ornate one built with two layers. The outer layer was made of iron driftwood. Not only was it as hard as steel, but it could also block most magic attacks. The inner layer was made of bread cotton. This material came from a very particular plant, soft as cotton but also highly elastic. It was excellent for making a variety of furniture. Unfortunately, bread cotton had a very low yield. In the Continent, an average person wouldn't be able to afford it.
In other words, you would need thousands of gold coins to buy this carriage. And the total value of the four snow stallions were worth fifty thousand gold coins.
While riding in this expensive carriage, Ch'ang O had a calm face. Her transaction had been completed. However, her losses were not small. She had lost a total of three hundred guards, and if it weren't for Ash, she might not even be alive herself.
And Ch'ang O noticed another thing. Someone from her clan must have found out about her trip to Montenegro Fortress and arranged for people to mess with her business. This wasn't a surprise since she knew that the road wouldn't be peaceful. However, Ch'ang O didn't want to retaliate yet. She didn't know if the ones who were against her was from the upper echelons of her clan or just one of the other heirs.
If it was the upper members of the clan, then that would be troublesome. Those people represented the entire clan, so no one would help her if she decided to fight back. But if it was one of the heirs, then that wasn't a big deal. She was ready to fight them to see who was more powerful.
With this thought, Ch'ang O couldn't help but frown. She wasn't afraid if it was a battle of wits, but she also knew that she was missing something: a master
Her father, wasn't a good choice because although he was a seventh level mage and could be considered an expert, he had very little actual combat experience. Even though his level of magic was high, he wouldn't know what to do in a battle. It was like her father had chosen the wrong career. Instead of a mage, he should have just been a alchemist.
Thinking of choosing a master, Ch'ang O couldn't help but think of Ash. He was a mysterious black mage that was really amazing.
Ch'ang O had done a background check on Ash, but she came up with nothing. It was as if he came out of nowhere.
To tell the truth, Ch'ang O didn't feel entirely at ease with Ash. His timing was too coincidental, and he seemed to be living outside Casa city as if he was waiting for her. This made her skeptical of what his motives were.
Although Ash did rescue her, do not forget that it was the undead black mages of the Immortal Mercenary Group that attacked her, and Ash himself was a black mage. Who knew if there was someone kind of collusion between them.
Ch'ang O's home was in the Xicheng District of Casa city, a wealthy aristocratic neighborhood where rich people lived. Although Ch'ang O was only part of a branch family of the Markey clan, in the Continent, no one would dare underestimate anyone in that clan, especially in such a small territory like the Purcell Duchy. After all, Ch'ang O's father, Kevin Markey, was the second heir to the clan, which was an even higher position than the Grand Duke of the Purcell Duchy.
The power of the Markey Company spans across half the Continent, making it a lot more prestigious than a mere duke from the Aksu Empire. Because of that, Ch'ang O's home was placed in the best position in the Xicheng District, a gorgeous area that covered acres.
Just as Ch'ang O got out of the carriage, an old man went up to meet her. This old man was the housekeeper of their home, but to Ch'ang O, she respected him like he was her grandfather. Ch'ang O mother died when she was small, and this old man had raised her as if she was his own grandchild. He taught her a lot of things, and if it weren't for him, she wouldn't have accomplished any of today's achievements.
Anderson was the butler of Ch'ang O father. So Ch'ang O always respected him as her own grandfather.
" Welcome back." Anderson said with a smile. Anderson and Ch'ang O began to walk towards the Mansion.
" Grandpa, How is the situation in Casa city? Anything new?" Ch'ang O asked. Anderson took a deep breath and said. "Someone slaughtered the entire Miller clan. Today, I just received the news." Ch'ang O frowned and asked. "Did they find out who did this?"
Anderson shook his head and said. " The king have temporarily sent his man to take control of the territories of Miller clan. He said that he already have sent a team to investigate. The whole Continent was shocked by this. After all, the Miller clan was one of the main pillers of Purple Star empire."
Ch'ang O wasn't too worried about Miller clan or the future of Purple star Empire. She was more concerned with The Black mage who saved her life.
" Another news, Today a black mage had Slaughtered 1000 armies of Ivan and some other small forces." Ch'ang O face turned ugly when She heard this.
"Grandpa, tell me in detail." Ch'ang O anxiously asked. Anderson was surprised by Ch'ang O sudden anxious look.
".... So after killing everyone that Black mage sent a message saying that he doesn't want to be disturbed. Meaning that if we act against him he won't hold back." Ch'ang O turned very ugly when she heard about what Ash did.
" Grandpa, that same black mage also saved my life.... "Ch'ang O explained how she was saved by Ash and his shadows.
" What!" Anderson was very shocked after hearing Ch'ang O words.
" If The black Mage is truly a 9th rank expert, Then we can't go against him. I have to share and warn the Purcell clan and other small forces."
Ch'ang O nodded. " I hope the Purcell clan would stay away from disturbing him after learning about him being a 9th rank expert. I should pay a visit to him tomorrow and make things clear." Anderson nodded.
" I will also accompany you tomorrow." Anderson said.
" I don't understand why did the small forces join hands to attack Him?" Ch'ang O asked.
" Because they felt threatened when Sasuke Uchiha the Black mage decided to make Bull Hill Mountain as his own home." Ch'ang O was again surprised.
" Grandpa, what do you mean?" Anderson smiled and said.
" He have renovation the old castle into a grand castle and covered the entire Bull Hill mountain with thick black fog."
" Ch'ang O, this might be the perfect opportunity to gain a powerful alliance. With Sasuke being your friend, your reputation in Casa city will increase." Anderson said.
Ch'ang O nodded said." I was thinking the same thing."
Ch'ang O turned around, saw the look on Nier's face and gave a slight chuckle." Tomorrow we'll be going to visit Mister Zhao."
"Miss, aren't you worried of what he might do to you? Why do you have to go see him?" Nier felt surprised.
Ch'ang O smiled slightly. "First, we have to thank him for saving us, and second, to deepen our connection with him." Nier nodded. She didn't know many things, and left these sort of machinations up to Laura.
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Name:- Ash Anderson
Wealth:- 96.9 million BCG
Chakra reserve:- Low ANBU rank
Powers:-
Tenseigan
Rasengan
Shadow Clone Jutsu
First five gates of the eight inner gates
Ruler's Authority
Shadow Extraction
Shadow Preservation
Shadow Exchange
Monarch's Domain
Longevity
Immunity
Detoxification
Tenacity
Immense amount of strength
Chidori
Lightning Release Chakra Mode
Wood release
Flying Thunder God
Total Shadows:- 11,578