(Amanda's POV)
The Morning before Dante met her.
It was like any normal day for me, I woke up, finished whatever daily business I needed to do to lead the Clan, lazed around a bit as there isn't a whole lot for me to do, and went to sleep.
I know, someone at my cultivation stage, someone who could be considered to have reached the peak, doesn't need sleep. But I like it, okay?!
What else is there for me to do?? I guess I could cultivate my body and soul a bit more, but things aren't that simple. It's already hard enough cultivating one path, not to mention 3 and now that I've reached the peak in Essence Gathering, it only makes things harder, especially for Body Cultivation.
Since my body has already been transformed due to my high cultivation, the amount of time, resources, and pain I'd have to undergo just for little to no progress are truly terrifying. Those resources could keep the Clan functioning for thousands of years, perhaps more than that.
And for what? A minuscule amount of strength gain? I'm already one of the strongest existences in the entire Immortal Realm and my illusions are by far the best. The other Clans, Sects, or Peak Cultivators wouldn't even be able to find me much less fight me.
And when that madman, Dante, came and tweaked our illusion arrays and formations, it was even more impossible for someone to find us.
Speaking of that man, he truly is a… unique… individual. I truly don't know how to describe him other than 'terrifying eccentric'. At least that's what I gathered when I actually met the guy and from what I heard about him.
He's taken the Immortal Realm by storm and practically became public enemy number one. People are always calling him a Demon Lord, Heaven's Opposition, Immortal Beggar (Which I found hilarious), The Loner Devil, Calamity, and many other titles.
There's a saying amongst the people about Dante and it goes like this, 'If you ever meet the Devil, it's already too late.' Meaning that you are pretty much going to die if you ever meet him.
But from my experiences with him and what I gathered from his personality, that's not really the case. Sure, the guy is a nutcase, but for the most part, he doesn't really care about people. You could probably talk shit to his face and he wouldn't really care. He believes himself to be above the sky, so why should someone who believes himself to be a god care what silly mortals think? For the most part, he doesn't. He'll really only kill you if you get in his way, try to kill him, break one of his bottom lines.
He's a selfish man who only cares about himself, but then again what person, beast, or even plant in the Immortal Realm isn't selfish? People who are selfless are generally the first to die. Even I've been selfish as I've had resources funneled into me in order to raise my strength.
Another thing that the public seems to forget is that these Clans or Sects aren't much better than Dante and in some cases are even worse.
In essence, Dante isn't some Sadistic maniac who derives pleasure at the expense of others nor does he kill people for fun. He does everything, no matter how crazy, with a purpose. Which I have to respect him for as he's never lost sight of his goal and if he wants to reach his goal it's simply impossible for him not to offend people.
The amount of resources he needs is astronomical and that will definitely piss some people off. From what I've gathered, he generally wipes out entire Sects or Families so he can save himself the trouble of them chasing after him later on.
Anyways, I don't know why I've suddenly thought of that man, but I do know it can't mean anything good.
Ah! Whatever! I'll just go to sleep and try to not think about him…
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"AHHH!
"Sup, Amanda. Been a while."
"Eh? T-T-T-That voice… Is that you… D-Dante?"
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And that's how we ended up here. Dante came back thousands of years later and had a child with himself. By himself? I don't know, it's confusing! I don't really get it, but I guess Immortals are really amazing. They can even have a baby with themself!! How useful!
I'm just joking. I'm sure Immortals can do many other cool things or maybe it's just that Dante is too overpowered? Actually, the latter sounds more realistic than the former. A normal Immortal is probably just like me except a bit stronger and can live forever.
You know, when he said he could make me an immortal, I won't lie… I was a bit tempted. I mean, who wants to die?! Death is scary! Sure, I would live on in the hearts of those in the Fox Clan, but I'm still dead!
I don't have the time, talent, nor will to reach the peak in all 3 cultivation systems. And yes, knowing that Dante became an Immortal, it's not hard to figure out some of the secrets behind it.
The guy literally went around chasing resources for the Body and Soul paths after he reached the peak in Essence Gathering. He talked about his bloodline and I know for sure he just had a normal human bloodline when he was born so that means he must've created a new one by experimenting on thousands, if not, tens of thousands of creatures and people.
I'm not entirely sure what the other conditions might be, but it probably has something to do with his foundation and maybe his physique? I'm not entirely sure, but Dante has always raved about becoming a perfect being. So, if he wanted to be perfect then it would make sense if both of those traits were perfect as well.
There's probably something else that he did that's even more impossible than any of the other conditions or maybe he has to complete all of those conditions before he can fulfill the next ones. I don't know, but I do know that any one of those conditions is impossible for even the most talented cultivator. This type of thing has nothing to do with talent and is more about one's mindset and one's understanding of the world and himself.
Dante also had a goal that was a step above everyone else. That goal wasn't to reach the peak, or well it kind of is, but not really. His true goal is to become a perfect being. Naturally, someone that is perfect has to have reached the peak and be unparalleled in all aspects, but I'm sure that if Dante could've just sat in a mountain cave for a million years to reach that point, he would've.
Fufu~ Aren't I just the smartest? Dante didn't even tell me how he did it and I already grasped 90% of it!
There's just one problem though. Even if I wanted to become an Immortal with this information and somehow I managed to gather the resources to do so… The Heavens would be the least of my worries. The real problem is Dante! He wouldn't let someone become an Immortal without his permission!
Not to mention that even if I did become an Immortal, the only person that I could realistically spend my time with for eternity would be Dante…
Well, that might not be so bad…
Although I can't say I really like the guy, we do have a bit of an affinity with each other. Not to mention how fucking cute his daughter is!! I wish I could pinch her cheeks and cuddle with her!
Dammit! Just thinking about how this fucking several hundred thousand-year-old monster is still a virgin yet had a kid!!! Fuck! Now I want a child!
I couldn't help but take a glance at Little Ava and then at Dante and came to a realization. If I were to become an Immortal, with Dante's crazy personality I'd probably never get bored. If we had children together, not only would they be the cutest little things this world has ever seen, but they'd also be never-before-seen talents! I have no doubt that Dante would be a decent father too as I can see just how much he loves Little Ava…
Stop! Stop! Stop! I'm getting off track! Before any of that could even happen, I'd have to somehow worm my way into Dante's heart. Which in my opinion, is even more impossible than becoming an Immortal!
Whatever! I'll stop thinking such useless thoughts! Right now, I just want to hold Little Ava and watch her play with my Clan's cute little fox cubs!
"H-Hey, Dante? Is it okay if I hold Little Ava? She's just so dam-I mean darn cute! I've never seen such a cute child!"
I asked, but the atmosphere became heavy as soon as the words left my mouth, especially when I almost cursed… The glare Dante gave me was almost enough to rip my soul out… Scary…
He stared at me for a few minutes and then looked back at Little Ava. Right now, Little Ava kept reaching for my tails, but her arms were too short to reach them.
"Fine. Since Little Ava wants to touch you so badly then I guess I have no choice, but if you drop her…"
I felt ecstatic hearing that, but then I felt a chill down my spine when he said that last part. I nodded vigorously, but was it my imagination, or did this madman just pout when he saw his daughter wanting to grab my tails?
Dante reluctantly handed Little Ava over to and as soon as I gently cradled her in my arms, I then brought my tails around to the front and wrapped them around her too.
Little Ava's eyes almost lit up as she started to rub my tails.
Cute! So cute! No wonder Dante loves her so much! This little thing is simply too cute! She's so soft and squishy! Her wings feel like little clouds!
I gently rubbed her head and wings. This is bliss…
Now I want one…