Talk With Mil—*Kuhum!*—Mother!

Hyyaaah! Swoosh!...

CLANG! SLASH! SLASH!!

In an open training area, Arther could be seen practicing with his sword.

He was trying to master the three types of sword styles prominent in this world, known as the [Sword God Sword-Style], the [North God Sword-Style], and the [Water God Sword-Style].

Each of them had specialties in different areas, like the [Sword God Style] that believed in moving first and attacking, aka direct offense; the [Water God Style] focused on defense; and the [North God Style] depended on trickery and using the environment to fight.

To Arther, these sword styles were extremely easy to learn; in fact, right now, in terms of concepts, he has already learned them to the zenith.

'After all, compared to [Omni-Origin Sword Art], these are children's plays.'

In fact, right now his Touki, which was a form of neutral condensed Mana in this world, had also reached its extremity by human standards, so basically he was a [Sword Saint] right now.

In this world, the cultivation ranks for both mages and knights were stated as follows:

Beginner >>> Intermediate >>> Advanced >>> Saint >>> King >>> Emperor >>> God.

When the Touki of an individual evolved to [Battle Aura], a person became eligible to be called a [Sword Saint], and that's what Arther achieved just now, but…

He was not satisfied, as Arther knew there was something better than [Battle Aura] and wished to achieve it.

[Saint Dragon Battle Aura]!

Yes! Arther knew about the [Saint Dragon Battle Aura] that only dragons possessed after they reached perfection in their arts.

But he had a way to learn it!

'By consuming the heart of a saint dragon.'

Indeed! By consuming such a heart, he should be able to wield the [Saint Dragon Battle Aura].

'I need to find the corpse of the first [Dragon God] to get the heart, which is most likely in the destroyed Dragon World.' Arther mused as he swung the sword one final time before stopping his training.

'By the way, All-Seer, can you tell me the time difference between my Earth and this plane?'

[It's about 500 times faster here than on Earth.]

[Also, another thing is that it is also connected to the known Multiverse, as it will soon have transmigraters from a parallel Earth.]

'Not the OG Earth or Central Plane Earth?'

[Nope. The OG Earth is a part of the Sacred Timeline so it will not have any other reincarnater until of course Multiverse Goddess whims again.]

[As for the Central Plane, it's the center of the known Multiverse if we count out the OG Earth.]

'I see. So basically, Rudeus, aka the ugly bastard, is from a parallel Earth, huh. By the way, show me my new status.' Arther commanded.

[Opening Profile and Stats.]

[Name: Arther Grayrat, Rev Kusakabe.

Points: 320.

Age: 5 years old (13 years old – Central Plane).

Status: Overall- D+ Rank.

Talent: Multi-Aligned.

Cultivation: Saint—Six-Faced World (Mana), Actual—Sealed (Qi, Soul).

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral.]

[Status.]

[Health- 39 {D+}

Strength- 38 {D+}

Stamina- 39 {D+}

Endurance- 37 {D+}

Agility- 38 {D+}

Mana- 40 {C}

Charm- 50 {B}]

[+ Host has obtained and assimilated a new identity.]

[+ Qi and Soul Cultivation sealed as per the world requirement using GUL. Compensated by removing actual stat barriers.]

[+ Mana Core is active, giving you a nearly infinite Mana Pool, but usage is limited to 40 Mana at a given moment.]

[+ Host's stats will be upgraded as per his actual cultivation level. Progress made in this world will be quantified into statistics. Stat ratio: 1 to 1000.]

'Not much changes in stats except I can now use my actual power in terms of stats, but Qi and Spirit are out of reach.

Another interesting thing is that the progress I make in this world in regards to my physique and Mana will remain in my stats; that's good.' Arther reflected as he received the towel from his maid cum protector.

Of course, as he looked at the tan, bimbo-like figure of his maid, he couldn't help but smile evilly.

His maid was none other than Ghislaine Dedoldia, after all!

"Young Master, you have improved your swordsmanship to the point that even I feel threatened now." Ghislaine said, ignoring Arther's ravenous gaze on her bazookas.

Of course she didn't realize that Arther had already reached [Sword Saint] level, or else she would have a heart attack.

"Ghislaine-dear, of course, life and death struggle have changed me for the better." Arther replied as he thought back to the incident with his mother.

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Several bombs blew up in Hilda's mind as she heard Arther's wish to relinquish his family name.

She started having bad premonitions about how all the politics had affected the mind of her most beloved child.

She started sweating since she couldn't handle the shock of her son's demand in her pregnant state as she asked, stutteringly, "A-Arther, w-what are y-you even saying?

Relinquishing your family name? How can it be? P-Please, my son, tell me you are joking."

Seeing this, Arther swiftly said, "Mother, calm down for a moment. You need not take any stress; it may harm you."

He proceeded to rub her back with one hand and used the other to cast a basic spell to remove the sweat on her forehead.

He then proceeded to rub her belly as if caressing her as he spoke, "Mother, the reason I am thinking of relinquishing my name is to be free. Not from you, but from this family.

We both know that the family sees me as a pawn, and the king is trying to get me assassinated, fearing that I may also fight for the throne.

It is only because of me that you are also not getting a loving marriage and have been reduced to a breeding machine.

Even though my second brother will get to be the next head, he hates both me and you and stays with Philip all the time.

It is only because of me that Philip sees you as nothing more than a whore. I am sorry for my language there, mother, but you know how I am.

I just can't see you being treated like this. He doesn't love you because of me, and then, for children, he has copulated with you twice in an unwanted relationship.

What's more, now they have started using me as a weapon against the king too, by supporting Prince Garbell and using me to manipulate him.

This is the main reason I am trying to leave the family and hide somewhere. It will give you room to breathe and give me a chance to stay alive.

I know this is risky, but it is better than staying in fear of constant assassination and manipulation.

Mother, we both know that this is the best course of action, so I want you to think before answering."

Arther ended his long explanation, leaving Hilda dumbfounded and silent.

They both looked at each other with a deep gaze before…

Sigh!

Hilda sighed and replied, "My son has grown big," before continuing, "I know my son. It's all my fault that you are in this situation. I first fell in love with that twisted king, and now I have been reduced to such a state."

As she ended her sentence, tears started rolling out of her eyes.

"Absolutely not, mother! If you hadn't fallen in love with the king, I wouldn't have been born." Arther retorted as he hastily wiped the tears from her eyes.

"Besides, worry not. If all goes according to plan, then maybe we can see each other again." He continued.

"Yes, the past is the past, and I never regretted having you as my son. But what is your plan, son?"

"Before that, mother, let me ask you. Do you still love the king?" Arther asked with seriousness.

"No. In fact, I hate him." Hilda instantly replied.

"What about Philip? And second, brother?"

"No, I don't have any feelings for Philip. As for your second brother..."

Thinking about her second son caused her expression to darken.

Why, you may ask?

It was because her second child hated her to the extreme.

Hell, it was better to say that the family groomed him in such a way that, at mere four years of age, he was extremely hateful of his mother, whom he considered unfaithful, and his brother, whom he considered illegitimate.

She knew the same was going to happen with her unborn daughter too.

Still, how could she, as a mother, hate her children?

"Please don't bring your brother into the mix." She finally said it with hardship.

"Alright mother. You not loving the king and Philip is enough." Arther replied.

"Why? Now tell me what you are up to."

"The reason why I wanted to know that was because I am planning to take you to the Heavenly Continent when I come back next time."

"What?"

"I can't tell you more right now. But you can say that the [Technique God] has taken me as his only disciple." Arther lied through his teeth.

Hearing him, Hilda's eyeballs nearly came out of their sockets!

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Author's Note:

>> Melons coming back soon, and then we will jump to the main story with a time skip. So stay tuned and tighten your pants!

Donate more power stones, and I will upload more bonus chapters.

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Title- LONE: The Journey Beyond

Link- https://www.webnovel.com/book/lone-the-journey-beyond_23576460306682905

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