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The Alien Within

The Alien Within Grinwall is no ordinary country, and Riverdale Academy is no ordinary school. Both are covert battlegrounds where powerful beings, hidden identities, and secret alliances shape the destiny of those who inhabit them. Among these is Tessa Caldwell, a Kaelrian alien with unmatched speed and a mysterious, water-like fragrance. Adopted by her teacher, Ms. Caldwell, Tessa tries to blend in, but her distinct blue eyes betray her origins to those who know where to look. Her life changes when Adrian, a fellow Kaelrian with a fiery aura and god-like confidence, arrives at Riverdale. Their connection is undeniable, but it attracts dangerous attention. When Adrian’s alien nature is revealed during a dramatic hospital incident, chaos erupts. Government agents are dispatched, and Principal Hammond is forced to defend Riverdale’s reputation, as students react with fear, admiration, and jealousy. Bridget Mills, Tessa’s rival, mocks her defeat by claiming she lost to an "alien," while others, like Oxlade and Karl, recount how Adrian saved them. Yet the growing tension at Riverdale is only a glimpse of greater dangers. The SSG organization, a sinister force with eyes on Tessa and Adrian, is joined by an even darker figure: Ikehara, the shadow of the sun god, and a loyal follower of Rhemon, a devil with a grudge against Solaris the true sun god, whose plans threaten the survival of the Kaelrians loyal to Solaris and Lunara (moon goddess). In the midst of a high-stakes escape from SSG, Tessa and Adrian encounter the mysterious Rhemonic people. The Rhemonics, regarding Tessa as the successor to their moon goddess, worship her, forging a powerful alliance. This new found bond brings new challenges, including a dangerous quest to gather ingredients to awaken the Rhemonic people from their limited lands and blocked memories, a curse wrought by Rhemon—a devilish force once thought to be their salvation. As Rhemon rises, threatening to control both Kaelrians and Rhemonics alike, Tessa and Adrian’s mission becomes a race against time. Along the way, Tessa uncovers her heritage as the daughter of Lunara, the moon goddess, and Solaris, the sun god. Adrian, the son of Solaris and a maid, shares a complex, divine bond with Tessa, yet both are haunted by the legacies they inherit. Amidst this conflict, Ashley Duve, a woman who shares the bed and secrets with Rhemon, fools Tessa into believing she was the moon goddess, and she entered her conscious thought, gradually eroding it away while she appears helpful and wise and seemingly innocent, Ashley’s actions soon reveal her true agenda. She uses her powers to impersonate the moon goddess, taking over Tessa’s body, manipulating events to help Ikehara gather the ingredients needed to awaken Rhemon. As Ashley’s allegiance becomes clear, Tessa and Adrian realize they cannot trust anyone, not even those closest to them. Against overwhelming threats, Tessa and Adrian must fight not only to protect each other but also to save their world. Grappling with questions of identity, loyalty, and love, their journey unfolds across various chapters of betrayal, alliances, and epic confrontations with cosmic powers. Only by unlocking the potential within themselves can Tessa and Adrian hope to survive this battle, protecting the very essence of their people and the world.

Nicholas_Morgan213 · Fantasy
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270 Chs

Chapter 118: Soul Restoration; A New Found Path!

Chapter 118: Soul Restoration; A New Found Path!

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Adrian looked at Tessa gently. She had just told him everything she had seen in that strange plane she was sent to, along with other pieces of information she hadn't shared before.

"So, I am the true son of Solaris, born from his union with a maid, while you are the sole living heir of Solaris and Lunara… When you first told me, I found it hard to believe. In fact, I wondered if you were joking, but it's difficult to deny once you mention Rhemon's involvement. Judging by his actions, that guy is pure evil." Adrian spoke with his arms folded, his left hand resting under his chin.

"We don't know what's going to happen now. We might need Solaris and Lunara to intervene in this war. We don't know what Rhemon is planning or if we're able to stop him. I haven't inherited my full Sun legacy; I only have a portion of my Moon legacy," Tessa confessed.

"Other than the eternal flames that respond to my command, I haven't inherited the Sun's legacy either," Adrian replied breathing deeply.

As the two continued their discussion, the broken remains of Ikehara, which had long turned to ashes, began to reconstruct. Ash particles slowly knitted together, forming flesh that was returning to a purer state, untouched by the earlier burns. The process, initially slow, accelerated as legs formed, followed by thighs, a midriff, chest, shoulders, and finally a head.

"Ikehara…" Both Tessa and Adrian muttered in unison.

"Rhemon must be using the Cloak of Restoration to revive him," Tessa added.

Before they could react, Ikehara blended into the shadows and disappeared.

It didn't end there. In a corner of the room, the floating consciousness of Ashley began to reform, a ghostly apparition taking shape. Gradually, a new body was constructed for her. First, long, smooth legs took shape, giving way to curves that could make a person lose sleep in lust or envy. Then her back and a set of busty curves formed, with a face so striking it could stop hearts. But before Tessa and Adrian could take in the transformation, Ashley Duve vanished.

"Rhemon has restored them both… He's even more powerful than we thought," Adrian murmured.

"He's using the Cloak of Restoration, so it's no surprise he could restore them," Tessa reminded him.

"What about their souls? The restoration of their souls wasn't the work of the Cloak of Restoration, which only repairs damaged bodies. It was likely the work of the Sands of Lino, which he's somehow absorbed. That means he now has the ability to restore bodies with the cloak and to reconstruct souls with his power. That makes it almost impossible to defeat him now…" Adrian's tone grew grave.

"Relax, sis," Adrian noticed the weight of his words on her shoulders. Her shoulders were slumped as if she had become hopeless in the face of impending doom.

"Even if he's powerful, the Sands of Lino are consumable. They have a limit. He'll eventually exhaust it. The same goes for the eternal flames and the moon dew. He wasn't born with them like we were, so he can't sustain it for long. Eventually, he'll run out of borrowed power and be left only with whatever internal strength he has. We just need to play our cards right and hope luck is on our side," Adrian reassured her, placing a hand on her shoulder.

He moved his other hand to her opposite shoulder, drawing closer to her with labored breath. "Part of me wishes you weren't my sister…" he murmured as he gazed into her eyes.

Tessa felt her heart race, as if it might burst under the pressure. She watched as Adrian lowered his head until they were practically nose to nose.

"I want to do one last thing before I continue this role as your brother…" Adrian's gaze held hers, intense with a maelstrom of emotions as his eyes searched through hers.

"Adrian, stop…" Tessa tried to protest, but her hands didn't move to stop him. Adrian leaned closer, his breath warm against her face.

"Adrian…" she whispered, just before he kissed her, deeply, without a care in the world. Burying her his lips in hers in a kiss that left both forgetting the world around them.

A voice sounded from the doorway. "Is this why you've been becoming distant from me…?" Adrian and Tessa broke apart, turning to see Nyala and Nymff standing just a few meters away at the entrance.

"I…" Adrian stammered, unsure of what to say. He couldn't tell them it was his last kiss with her, that sounded absurd nor that she was his sister—that would only make things even worse.

Nymff turned, tears streaming down her face as she fled the room. The warrior Nymff, who had conquered countless foes, was crying like a little girl. Adrian didn't hesitate to chase after her. Tessa took a deep breath, understanding the situation, but with everything else at stake, she decided not to intervene. This drama was insignificant compared to the devastation looming over the world.

"Are you okay…?" Nyala asked, stepping closer to Tessa.

"You're not weirded out by all of this?" Tessa asked, meeting her gaze.

"Nope… I know you wouldn't do anything against your principles. If you were allowing him to kiss you, you must have had your reasons. Who am I to judge?" Nyala replied with quiet reverence.

Tessa was touched by Nyala's faith in her. She went on to explain the situation with Rhemon and her relationship with Adrian.

Nyala was stunned, her mouth opening and closing as she tried to grasp the many layers of complexity.

"So, in other words, we're dealing with Rhemon, a supercharged villainous god on the loose, who can repair flesh and restore souls… albeit with a certain limit?" Nyala asked, her words catching in her throat.

"Yup, that's about it," Tessa nodded.

"So we're entirely reliant on you, Moon Goddess, to save us all," Nyala said, bowing with a new solemnity.

Tessa hadn't expected her to take it this far.

"Nyala… I appreciate your faith in me, but I'm not a god… I'm just…" Tessa began, but before she could finish, Nyala dropped to her knees.

"Moon Goddess, please don't give up on us. You have the power of the sun and the moon in your veins, meaning you have the potential to surpass both Solaris and Lunara. Please, do everything you can to inherit your full legacy and save us in our time of need…" Nyala spoke with her head bowed.

Tessa was struck silent, unsure how to respond. Having potential was one thing; inheriting the full legacy was entirely different. She could only respond with a heavy, wordless sigh.