"Can you please stop being stubborn and wear your mask, Holy son"
Aetheris slowly lifted the plain wooden mask, its surface unadorned and unremarkable. As he covered his face with it, the mask suddenly radiated a soft, ethereal glow.
The light enveloped his head, and for an instant, his features seemed to blur and shift Then, the glow vanished, and the mask itself disappeared, leaving no visible trace on Aetheris's face.
Despite the mask's disappearance, Aetheris felt a subtle, unsettling change within himself, like a whispered promise of power or a hidden truth revealed.
He looked down at his hands, half-expecting to see some visible sign of transformation, but they remained unchanged. His reflection in a nearby surface showed no difference either – yet, he sensed that something was now different.
"I... expected more, nothing about my appearance has changed... Remiel, appraise the mask and the ring... please" Aetheris requested with a polite tone; despite Remiel's inability to feel and have desires, he wanted to treat it as an equal.
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Chameleon mask: a wooden mask crafted from the Tree of Sins, the mask is able to create a veil that hides the secrets of the wearer from any prying eyes
Rank: Celestial rank
The Solaris storage ring: A ring crafted by a mysterious black Smith who used the flames of a dying Sun. It has a large storage unit but it is not unlimited like the inventory
Rank: Mystical(sealed state)
Type of storage ring: it falls under countless varieties such as...
Limited Access Storage Ring:Has different compartments that can be accessed by specific people or under certain conditions.
Spatial Storage Ring:Contains a pocket dimension with a significantly larger storage capacity.
Time-Frozen Storage Ring:Items stored inside do not experience the passage of time.Ideal for preserving perishable goods or keeping items in pristine condition.
Invisible Storage Ring:The ring and the items inside are invisible or undetectable to others.
Bound Storage Ring:Bound to a specific individual, making it unusable by others. Often linked to the user's soul or aura, offering enhanced security.
Due to my restrictions that is all I could appraise >>
'I see, having this storage ring contradicts the point of having an inventory but at the same time it offers more...it might be useful for deception in some scenarios ' Thought Aetheris as he looked at his left index finger while staring at the ring with the blazing sun symbol
"Follow me, holy son," Yuuki suggested, as she took his hand while opening the carriage door. He saw the outside view from the carriage and was shocked and amazed.
" Wow, this is.. better than I expected" muttered Aetheris with bewilderment
He gazed up at the sky, mesmerized by the canvas of countless stars that twinkled like diamonds against the velvet expanse.
As he turned his attention to the street, he was swept into a bustling atmosphere, alive with the vibrant hum of activity
The sounds of laughter, music, and chatter blended into a symphony of urban energy, while the neon lights of street vendors and shops cast a kaleidoscope of colors across the pavement
"Yuuki where are we" Aetheris questioned with a sparkle in his eyes, the sight of seeing other individuals filled him with expectations
As he breathed in, his nose began to twitch with excitement, detecting a medley of scents that wafted through the air.
Some were pungent and overpowering, while others were subtle and faint, a few were even repulsive, making his nostrils flare in distaste.
The cacophony of smells was almost overwhelming, but he was determined to sift through them, to identify the sources and piece together the story they told.
Yuuki did a swift and secretive gesture that tore through the fabric of space, unleashing a shimmering rift that seemed to pulse with an otherworldly Energy.
Before Aetheris could even process what was happening, Yuuki's hand closed around his wrist like a vice, and she dragged him into the heart of the swirling portal.
The world around them dissolved into a kaleidoscope of colors and distorted sounds, leaving Aetheris disoriented and helpless to resist the pull of the unknown.
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"Greetings your lordship and welcome to the
Scarlet Ruby Inn, how can we assist your stay" Bowed a beautiful female beast woman to be precise a lycanthrope as she saw two people suddenly walking in the Inn.
'Remiel.... what is she, her scent is so... I don't know... Unrefined ' pondered Aetheris as he sniffed the air
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Beastmen are a product of humans who mated with magical beasts therefore they are born with a humanoid form and some traits of that magical beasts
The bloodline dominance and resonance only apply to ' high' races meaning if two mortal-ranked races reproduce, the offspring will not be a hybrid but a variant
The law of speciation varies from race to race>>
"It's been a while since I came here, how much is a suite for a night.. Ruby " inquired Yuuki as she observed the receptionist tag, they were currently in a lobby and booking a room in an inn.
Yuuki immediately came to an inn while depriving Aetheris of any chance to explore the Luminous state; she wanted to give him a chance to rest and prepare him for the following day.
"Will you use Mortal currency or Mana stones, your lordship?" inquired Ruby as she typed information into a floating tangible holographic monitor.
"Mana stones and make it quick"
"Well, the junior suite is 3 low-grade Mana stones per, but this suite excludes any services, which is why the billing is upfront.."
"What is your best suite for two people, and how much does it cost per night, including all your best services? " Aetheris abruptly interrupted Ruby with a polite tone; his patience was very thin, especially after Yuuki's stunt.
"Our presidential suite is available for 350 Mana stones per night, which may seem steep, but it comes with all the amenities and services we offer... " Ruby slowly gulped as she saw Aetheris's golden eyes and his facial features, and Aura made her mind hazy for a split second
"We'll take it for 14 days. Holy son, the card, please." Yuuki stretched out her right; this was her simple gesture of asking for the card.
"Yuuki...No, Non, Nein,iie,bù, nyet, please remember the fact that you are the one that brought us here without filling me in therefore you're more than capable of paying by yourself without spending my hard-earned money" Spoke Aetheris with a Condescending tone
"From a Maid to a babysitter, I wonder what's next" Sighed Yuuki as she took out Mana stones and paid the receptionist.
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