CH-30. One kiss, and I unlocked transcendent...

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"Do you know what a warrior competition is?" Diana raised her heroic eyebrows.

Mike spread his hands and responded bluntly, "I vaguely heard the female warriors mention something, but I don't know the specific details."

"You don't even know the details, yet you agreed?" Diana stepped closer to Mike, lightly held his face with her left hand, and asked.

Mike smiled and said, "It was arranged by my aunt, so there must be a reason for it."

"It's settled then." Diana said confidently, "Tomorrow, not only do you have to participate, but you also need to make sure you get first place."

"I'm afraid that's… a bit difficult." Mike sounded unsure. Though he didn't know much about the competition, he was aware it was a contest between skilled female warriors.

"What if I offered this?" Diana asked and suddenly leaned forward, lowering her proud head.

"Um?!"

Mike's pupils shrank as if the universe itself had collapsed. He could distinctly smell the faint fragrance of violets, and warmth spread from his slightly dry lips.

Diana kissed him suddenly, their lips met and a soft moan left from their mouths.

"Mmmm~"

Mike's eyes opened wide, gazing at the stunningly beautiful face so close to his. His pupils shifted to an icy-silver hue, glowing faintly with divine energy.

"Ummm~ Mmmm~ Slurp~"

With slow movements their started kissing each other with passion.

He instinctively placed his hands on Diana's slender waist. At the same time, his black hair turned an ethereal silver, growing wildly and falling to his shoulders.

At that moment, Mike experienced a powerful awakening. Surges of divine energy rippled outward from his body, shaking off dust from the ancient artifacts nearby.

The "Lord of the Dependents" ability had been triggered!

'Kissing my aunt feels so good~' Mike thought while kissing Diana and hugged her waist tightly.

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The next morning, the first golden rays of sunlight fell over Paradise Island. The main island became alive with activity. Fully armed female warriors, along with civilian women in white dresses, gathered into a lively crowd heading toward the ancient arena by the coast.

The arena, shaped like an open-air coliseum, had a flat and expansive square at its center. Surrounding it were rows of stone seats, filled with Amazons.

"Silence! Her Majesty the Queen has arrived!"

As Kathy's authoritative voice echoed, the lively crowd quieted immediately.

Queen Hippolyta, wearing a crown that symbolized her supreme authority, appeared on a platform high above the arena. She sat on her golden throne with dignity and grace, radiating an aura of power.

"Her Royal Highness, the Princess, is here!" Kathy continued.

Diana emerged, adorned in golden royal attire, her confidence and beauty as radiant as ever. However, instead of her usual silver crown, she wore a floral wreath on her head.

The Amazons exchanged whispers:

"The princess gave her crown to a human?"

"That's the Flying Star Crown, the royal family's sacred artifact!"

"And the Queen agreed to this?"

The murmurs of disbelief spread throughout the crowd.

Diana, unperturbed, stood beside Queen Hippolyta with her head held high, radiating both grace and confidence. She remained the Amazon's strongest and most admired warrior.

"Let the competition begin." Hippolyta announced calmly.

Kathy nodded and leapt from the ten-meter-high platform, landing gracefully in the square below. She called out loudly, "The competition is about to begin! Contestants, step forward!"

One by one, tall and athletic female warriors entered the arena, their presence greeted by cheers and applause.

Kathy glanced at the entrance, surprised that Mike wasn't among them, 'Perhaps he changed his mind.' She sighed in relief and looked toward Diana, who remained composed, her gaze fixed on the arena's entrance.

Moments later, a wave of silence swept over the arena as the crowd collectively turned toward the entrance.

There, at the last moment, Mike appeared.

He wore a white casual outfit and carried the **Sword of Vulcan** on his back—a legendary weapon forged by Hephaestus, capable of killing gods. On his head rested the **Flying Star Crown.**

Gasps rippled through the crowd.

"Both sacred artifacts—on a human?"

"He's representing the princess herself!"

Even Hippolyta's eyes flickered with surprise as she watched Mike confidently enter the arena.

In the square, Kathy frowned and addressed him, "Now that everyone is here, the competition will begin—"

"Wait!" Mike interrupted, raising his hand, "Can someone explain the rules to me first?"

A stunned silence followed. The other warriors, already prepared for the competition, stared at him in disbelief.

Kathy clenched her jaw but complied, "The competition is simple. Starting here, you will swim across the sea, land on the far beach, and ride horses to shoot at three targets with a bow. Finally, you must return here, pass through the main gate, and throw a spear into the ring at the top of the coliseum. Whoever finishes first is the winner."

Mike nodded casually, "Got it. Let's start."

Kathy exhaled sharply, "The competition begins now!"

As soon as the words left her lips, the other competitors dashed forward, climbing a tall ladder leading to the sea.

Mike, however, remained still. Many in the crowd assumed he had given up.

Just as the first warrior reached the top of the ladder, Mike crouched slightly.

Then—

Boom!

With a powerful leap, he soared twenty meters into the air, landing on the ladder's peak in a single bound.

Gasps echoed as Mike sprinted forward, his silver hair flowing in the wind. Without hesitation, he leapt into the sea, covering the hundred-meter distance in moments and landing on the far shore.

He didn't bother mounting a horse or grabbing a bow. Instead, he picked up three arrows and began sprinting up the mountain path.

At the first target, he hurled an arrow with his bare hand. It flew true, striking the bullseye. A blue smoke signal rose into the sky, marking his hit.

In less than a minute, all three targets were hit, and Mike returned to the arena.

Finally, he grabbed the spear from Kathy's hands and threw it with divine strength. The weapon pierced through the golden ring and shattered part of the arena's statue before disappearing into the horizon.

Mike scratched his head sheepishly, "Did I overdo it?"

The Amazons could only stare in stunned silence.

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At noon, aboard a cruise ship, Mike leaned against the railing, avoiding the curious stares of tourists. Diana, standing beside him in a white dress, gazed at the retreating Paradise Island.

"Aunt, I messed up." Mike admitted, recalling Hippolyta's stern expression that morning.

Diana chuckled softly, "Just be more careful next time."

Mike sighed, "Next time? I doubt they'll let me back!"

Diana smiled enigmatically, "They've already accepted you. My mother is eager to meet you again."

Mike looked at her, his heart racing. Diana's serene beauty was mesmerizing, her soft smile making him recall their moments together, 'One kiss, and I unlocked transcendent... '