"Hello, my lady, it's good to see you again. I saw you on the family broadcast. You actually became Bhaal's disciple?" Liza says as he kneels down to hug Aria. " I don't care about that. How are your injuries?" Liza says as tears start trickling down her cheeks. " Hmm, it seems the master really cares about this maid."Yinrou says mentally. "Of course she does, although their first meeting was filled with hatred, their friendship has grown, especially with the fact that it's Liza who usually takes care of her." Dream tells Yinrou telepathically. " I see if she is a friend of my Master, then she is a friend of mine."Yinrou says as Liza takes notice of her. "My lady, is that your pet?" Liza says as she looks at Yinrou. "Pet? Listen, human, I am no one's pet. I am Aria's familiar Yinrou, the legendary pet, I mean familiar," Yinrou says. "Wait, you can talk?" Liza says. "But isn't a familiar just a classy name for a pet?" Liza continues. "Ha, ha, ha I mean shes not wrong."Dream says mockingly, laughing at Yinrou. Yinrou momentarily pauses for a moment, then says, " I am just gonna leave before I do something that I will regret." He says as he starts disappearing into the shadows and returning to Arias' internal world, where he is welcomed by the mocking laughter of Dream. " I hope I didn't make him angry." Liza says, "Don't worry, he will be fine." Aria replies. "Now enough of that, tell me what Joon did to you when I was at the reflection hall." Aria asks Liza as she wipes the tears from her face. " My lady, please don't push this issue, although you are now Bhaal's direct disciple, Joon is one of the red scarves, one of the highest ranks within the family; he will undoubtedly target me if you pursue this issue, Further." Liza says, seemingly in fear of Joon. " Make no mistake, Liza, this is personal, now I order you, as your mistress, to tell me what he did during my time in the reflection hall. Aria replies. " Very well my lady when you were first taken to the reflection hall I was just notified of you situation by a normal guard of the reflection hall who told me that for the next 2 months you were going to be staying in the reflection hall as per your mothers orders, I was given a timetable for your meals and told that each day I will be escorted to the reflection hall by an assigned guard of the reflection hall, when the guard who was to be assigned to me came it was when I discovered that Joon had made several arrangements with Elysia who is the head captain of the red scarves elite core and Elizabeth's mother. After that it was just pure hell Joon used his rank to make the head maid I work under assign me more tasks than usual, making me have little time for myself, but nevertheless I tried to wake up early at around 2am so that I could finish early and have time to produce your meals whenever I made any mistake he would whip and hit me, even when the other maids wanted to help they were forced to leave me alone for fear of what Joon would do, as for your food he took all the food ingredient's which was stored for you and brought me so I had no choice but to scrap by and feed you the servants food which he would sometimes step and drop before you when I brought it to you the rest you probably know he also told me to keep quiet if I knew what was good for me." Liza says as she momentarily sits on Aria's bed. " I am so sorry you had to undergo all that because of me."Aria says in an apologetic voice. " Don't be Aria, I am just a slave in the end, whether I live or die, I am forever grateful for having such a wonderful master, plus I have been promoted to the position of head maid, so I don't have to worry thanks to you becoming Bhaal's direct disciple." Liza says as she hugs Aria. "Forgive me, my Lady, we will talk later. For now, I have to go prepare your supper. Feel free to call me should you need me."Liza says as she exits Arias' room while Aria waves goodbye to her. After Liza leaves, Aria momentarily remains silent, "Hey, Aria, what will we do about Joon? Aria, can you hear me?" Yinrou calls for her master but no reply is heard from her master, he decides to leave Arias internal world and see why she isn't replying, As Yinrou returns to the real world an aura of dread passes across his body as he turns to look at her master he is completely terrified with what he sees. Aria stands holding the edge of her bed tightly to the point where it starts to crack. Her eyes have become blood red, and an ominous red aura is coming from her body. "Aria!! Get a hold of yourself," Yinrou shouts in a loud voice. On hearing Yinrou's voice, Aria began to come down. " Yinrou, what's going on?" Aria asks as she holds her head. " How long have you been using demonic energy? Do you even know how dangerous that was?" Yinrou shouts, seemingly worried and annoyed at Aria. "What are you talking about?" Aria asks. "That red aura you're emitting is similar to Bhaals when we were in the world of murim." Yinrou says.
Aria goes and lies on her bed " I don't know what you are talking about Yinrou, I just got a little angry for a moment after hearing what Joon did to Liza, then suddenly felt an irresistible urge to kill, no that's putting it lightly I want to slaughter him in the most brutal way possible, that's when that red Aura begun coming out of my body and all went blank all after that all I was seeing is the various ways I could torture him." Aria says as she looks at his hands. " My lady, what you released just now was demonic qi, or what is commonly known as demonic energy. When I was still tamed to your father, I saw him fight an entire army of martial artists. They called themselves the Murim Alliance composed of powerful martial masters whose attacks could split lakes in half, only for Bhaal to release a similar energy like yours slaughtering all of them in minutes ,on that day bodies layed on the ground as far as I could for the first time I saw a lake of blood, and when I looked at your father his eyes were blood red only leaving his black pupils similar to how your eyes turned red leaving only your golden pupils." Yinrou says to Aria. "You keep saying father tamed you. Did he not make you his familiar?" Aria asks. "Although Bhaal could have easily made me his familiar, he kept me as a war beast, why I don't know ?."Yinrou Answers. "Okay, Yinrou, I will try not to use this demonic energy until I have some understanding of it." Aria says, " Promise me, Aria, you won't use this power until you've mastered it. I don't want you to lose yourself to the demonic energy. , Should you lose yourself to the demonic energy, you may even kill those you hold dear," Says Yinrou. " I promise," Aria says as Yinrou looks at her, seemingly worried. "Hey Aria, since we have time, why don't we check out the items in your space ring more thoroughly as we come up with a plan for handling Joon? Send your ring into your internal world." Dream says as Aria removes the space ring from her finger, opens a portal, and sends the ring into her internal world, she sits in a meditative position and begins entering her internal world in spirit form.
As Aria enters her internal world and teleports to Dream, who is currently in the training room. "Shit how do you open this ring, oh Aria you have arrived seem the ring can only be access by those given access, oh don't look at me like that I am just curious about the books Bhaal was talking about tell the ring to add me to those who are given access to the ring" Dream says as Aria takes the ring " Fine but you better not reck my stuff. Space ring administrator privilege," Aria says as the ring glows momentarily. "Genetic signature confirmed, what does the user require?" a voice from the ring says. "Grant Dream, Yinrou, and Azu access to the ring." very well genetic signature is required to complete user authentication. Kindly point towards the intended targets. Aria calls for Yinrou and Azu, who appear after hearing Aria's call. "Stand still for a moment," Aria says as the ring begins scanning the three individuals. "Dream, Yinrou, and Azu's genetic energy signature updated and given clearance," says a voice from the ring. " Confirmed all targets have been added and granted level one access," Aria says as he gives Dream the ring. Dream telepathically sends a signal for the ring to open, and suddenly a portal appears before them. As they put their heads inside the portal, Aria, Dream, Yinrou, and Azu are left mesmerized. Inside the portal, an infinite-looking corridor of advanced, cubed, moving, shaped technological constructs. Imagine a vast, luminescent tunnel that extends endlessly into the distance, surrounded by shimmering panels and holographic displays that flicker with vibrant nebulae, starfields, and cosmic phenomena. The walls are lined with sleek, glowing cubed like interfaces and intricate circuitry, pulsating with luminous teal and turquoise lines that trace the contours of the structure. These lines pulse rhythmically, suggesting an active flow of energy and data within the ring's core systems. Floating holograms and digital glyphs drift in mid-air, providing real-time information about the ring's contents, security status, and environmental controls. The entire environment exudes a high-tech, otherworldly ambiance combining the elegance of a luxury space artifact with the formidable presence of a highly secure storage system. The corridor's dynamic, shifting geometries and vibrant light patterns evoke a sense of deep space exploration and advanced artificial intelligence, making it feel like a portal to the universe's most secretive and powerful resources. As they remove their head, several interfaces appear in it showing a database categorically organized. Aria and her companions begin looking at the ring's contents as the scene shifts to Bhaal's private quarters.
"You may enter," A voice from the Bhaal's private quarters is heard. Two figures enter Bhaal's quarters, one male, the other female. The male Irenicus is cloaked in a black hooded robe that drapes heavily around him, with hints of gold accents shimmering through the fabric. The robe appears to be made of a heavy, textured material, giving him a formidable and mysterious aura. One of his most distinctive features is the golden, ornate, and sinister mask he wears, which covers his entire face, hiding his identity. The mask is elaborately designed, depicted with intricate patterns, dark metallic tones, and glowing accents that hint at a magical or arcane origin. It conceals his eyes, adding an element of mystery and intimidation, and serves as a symbol of his enigmatic and threatening presence. Next to him is the female Amelyssan. She is dressed in a sleek, black leather-like bodice with intricate gold accents that contour her figure elegantly. Her long skirt features daring high slits, exposing thigh-high black stockings held up by delicate garters, adding a bold, dramatic flair. Draped over her shoulders is a flowing black cape adorned with ornate gold trim, enhancing her commanding presence. She wears tall black boots that rise above her knees, completing her striking ensemble. Her head is concealed beneath a large, hooded cloak that shrouds her face in mystery, exuding an aura of power. "We pay respect to the lord," both Irenicus and Amelyssan say in unison, "Get to the point, what have you learnt?"Bhaal, who is seated on a stone throne like chair, says, waving his hand. Irenicus begins his report: "Concerning Lord Cryic, our spies have learnt that he has obtained Godsbane and has made an alliance with the harpers. His power has grown to astonishing levels. All of the deathstalkers we sent to deal with him are dead; only Lady Amalysan was able to escape." Irenicus says. " Apologies, my lord, but his power is truly terrifying. I doubt anyone in the castle can hold his own against him." Amelyssan replies." It seems we have to hasten our plan, Amalysan. Should I fall, be ready to perform the ritual. I have chosen the most suitable vessel. Should something happen to interfere with our plan, wait till only one Bhaalspawn remains for you to cast the ritual. I hope you understand, you may leave. I wish to speak with Irenicus alone," Bhaal says as Amalysan begins to leave. " As for you Irenicus take this items I will take them back once I have Arias body after Amalysan performs the ritual after my death should something go wrong just find Aria and crush this gold crystal near Aria, the golden ring I gave her will be able to suppress her powers but only for a period of 2 year after that she will regain her abilities in full, remember to use it carefully for its the only one I existence and make sure you use it before she reaches 30 years otherwise it won't work, after that make sure you use the 30 serums on her and integrate this blue eye with her body and as part of our contract once done the soul contract will end and you will be free to take revenge on Suldanessellar, should things go as I foresee I will free you of the contract once I have Arias body and the items." Bhaal says as he hands him a small chest containing 30 glowing serums placed in syringes like containers ,a glass vial containing what appears to be a blue eye and a golden prism shaped crystal. "You may leave Bhaal says, and Irenicus leaves him alone in the room.
Once both of them leave, Bhaal walks toward a nearby statue depicting a claw-shaped monstrosity and twists it to look at the stone thrown suddenly, the stone thrown chair begins moving towards the right, revealing a secret passage. Bhaal enters the passage, and the stone thrown chair returns to its original position, locking him inside on the other side. Another similar statute is seen. To exit, one only needs to make the claw statue look in the direction of the thrown. As Bhaal continues walking down the passage, he finally reaches a large caravan-like opening, and the entire scenery changes into one of a highly advanced technological environment. 2 Silverium Guards welcome Bhaal to the hidden hideout. From Bhaal's memories, we learn that Silverium Guards are a specialized class of protective beings primarily composed of Silverium. Designed as elite bodyguards, they are equipped with advanced built-in AI systems that enable them to mimic human behavior, including communication and performing errands. Their unique water-like body structure allows them to absorb impacts, reducing damage from attacks. Additionally, Silverium Guards can dynamically alter their size and shape to effectively confront opponents of varying sizes and numbers. While their offensive capabilities are modest, they are highly effective at restraining even universe-level adversaries, requiring significant effort and time for opponents to break free. Unlike traditional robots, Silverium Guards are programmed to respond solely to their master's commands and are powered by a C Grade energy source necessary for their survival. They can reach impressive speeds of up to 10,000 meters per second. Owning a Silverium Guard is a mark of prominence across galaxies, with each unit valued at approximately 280 million Black Dragon Coins, primarily due to the high cost of Silverium material. On closer observation, the hideout appears to be a huge pyramid-shaped starship blending seamlessly with the carvan's layout. As Bhaal enters the starship hideout, the inside features shimmering metallic surfaces, glowing blue lights, and white lines that serve as energy circuits, giving it an otherworldly and enigmatic atmosphere. Bhaal continues walking towards an elevator as the two Silverium Guard follow
After a while, Bhaal reaches his destination within the ship, which is his private treasure room. Bhaal's treasure room appears as a vast, sinister vault filled with the glow of arcane and cosmic energy. The room is a sprawling space station-like chamber, lined with sleek metallic walls and high-tech control panels that pulse with eerie blue and red lights. In one corner, a glowing blue orb hovers above a pedestal, radiating dark power, while holographic displays flicker. The central area features a massive, transparent containment chamber that holds various ancient, glowing artifacts on display that make the items hover mid air, and in the middle of the chamber, a female person seemingly imprisoned in a high-tech tube-like container surrounded by floating digital runes. "Hello Rjali, how long has it been, 300 or is it 500 years? Since I came to see you," Bhaal says as he places his right hand on the glass." Suddenly, the glass begins to clear up, and Rjali can be seen looking at Bhaal with a ferocious gaze. Rjali is a striking and beautiful figure with an elven-like appearance, characterized by pointed ears and long, dark hair that cascades over her shoulders. She wears a sleek, dark armor with intricate gold accents, which covers her shoulders, arms, and torso, giving her a formidable and regal presence. Her arms and legs are adorned with detailed tattoo-like markings, some of which include symbols and text, adding a mystical and rebellious aura to her appearance. She is encased in a high-tech, tube-like construct that appears to be a form of advanced imprisonment. Despite the confinement, her posture remains confident and defiant, with her arms crossed as he floats in the tube-like construct. The scene ends as the two look at each other clearly; they have some history.