Hearing Ayame's words, Blake commented, "Well, I don't really mind whether we are in our home world or this new foreign world. What matters to me is that you are with me."
"As long as you are by my side, everywhere is home."
Listening to Blake's heartfelt words of love, Ayame was touched but she still sighed, "As much as I want to be as carefree as you, I am still the princess of the Tengu Race and I have my responsibilities and duties."
"Of course, if push comes to shove, I'd still choose you over my race since you are my husband and mean more to me than my people."
Blake chuckled, "If your people heard that, I wonder what they'd feel."
Ayame smiled in response to Blake's jest. "Well, I don't owe them anything. I've been a good princess, focusing on my royal duties for the past eight years after we were separated due to my father's insistence."
"I've repaid them by increasing the Tengu race's net worth and economic wealth by 50% in just eight years. My achievements surpass those of my father and previous rulers, at least economically."
"So even if I left them abruptly, I wouldn't regret it. My father is still young and vigorous. At most, he can just bed my mother and create another heir."
"Anyway, the lifespan of the Tengus is far longer than humans, so my father is still in his prime. It's not a problem for him to create ten or so children."
Blake grinned, "If you say that, I'm more assured."
Ayame leaned closer, her eyes softening. "Your presence gives me strength. We'll face whatever comes our way, together."
Blake nodded, his heart swelling with love. "Always. Together, we're unstoppable."
They stood there, drawing strength from their bond, ready to face the unknown challenges of this new world. Their love and commitment to each other were their greatest assets, ensuring they could overcome any obstacle.
The fantasy world around them was breathtaking.
Majestic mountain ranges stretched across the horizon, their peaks kissed by the golden rays of the sun. Verdant forests, rich with the hues of emerald, sprawled beneath them, the trees swaying gently in the breeze.
Their mansion was perfectly situated in a forest clearing, a tranquil oasis amidst the wilderness. The air was crisp and fresh, filled with the subtle scent of pine and blooming wildflowers. It was in contrast with the slightly polluted air of the urbanized Sakura City.
Blake and Ayame stood hand in hand, taking in the serene beauty of their surroundings.
The scene was idyllic, a perfect blend of nature's grandeur and their deep, everlasting love.
They felt an overwhelming sense of peace and unity, their hearts beating in sync with the rhythm of the world around them.
While Blake and Ayame were immersed in their own world, the mansion spirit appeared and coughed to get their attention, causing Blake and Ayame to snap back to reality.
The mansion spirit apologized, "As much as I don't want to be a light bulb in your relationship, it's paramount to obtain information about this world. We need to explore and understand our surroundings."
Blake sighed lightly, "You're right. I got caught up in the moment. We need to find out more about this fantasy world if we're going to survive and eventually find a way back home."
Ayame looked at Blake with a mix of concern and determination. "I know you're right, but I worry about you out there alone."
Blake smiled reassuringly. "My Adaptation Sage Authority means I have a higher survival rate. I'll be fine. Plus, we need someone to protect the mansion."
The mansion spirit nodded in agreement. "Master Blake is correct. His abilities ensure he can adapt to and survive any danger. Lady Ayame, your presence here will safeguard our home."
Ayame reluctantly agreed, "Alright. I'll stay here and protect our home. But promise me you'll be careful."
Blake nodded, his expression serious. "I promise. Think of it as me going out on a business trip."
To ease Ayame's worries and facilitate easy communication, the mansion spirit used ancient magic. Drawing mana from the surroundings, it focused the energy into a single point.
Gradually, a mirror and a spherical orb materialized in the air.
"This," the mansion spirit explained, "is the Surveillance Mirror and the Surveillance Orb. The mirror will show whatever the orb sees. You can control the orb with your thoughts using the mirror."
The Surveillance Mirror was a sleek, ornate object, framed in a silver material that shimmered with an ethereal glow. The Surveillance Orb was a small, translucent sphere that floated effortlessly, its surface swirling with faint, magical energy.
Ayame received the mirror from the mansion spirit, feeling an immediate connection with it. As she held the mirror, she concentrated, and the orb responded, hovering in the air and displaying its view on the mirror's surface.
The mansion spirit continued, "By touching and moving the screen like a touchscreen, you can adjust the angle and view of the orb. It will allow you to see the surroundings as if you were there with Blake and stay connected."
Ayame experimented with the mirror, and the orb responded seamlessly, providing her with a clear, real-time view of the surroundings. She smiled, impressed by the magical technology.
"This will help," Ayame said, her voice steady. "It's almost like I'm with you."
The mansion spirit added, "It also acts like a phone and speaker, enabling you both to communicate from a distance."
Blake raised an eyebrow. "What about the signal? Won't it be weak if I go too far?"
The mansion spirit boasted, "As long as it's within this world, the signal will remain strong. Even in another dimension or a secret realm, as long as it's in this world, it will stay connected. Ancient magic related to space and dimension is my specialty."
Blake felt reassured. "Alright then. Let's get started."