4] Rank and Realm

Daren woke up after about an hour. The sky has darkened. A small distance from him was a man, roasting a small animal on the fire.

"Lord you have woken up. I have prepared food, eat something." said Arius.

"Thank you" Daren took a piece and nodded with a smile.

"Let's rest for the night here and go back to the palace tomorrow." said Daren and went to sleep in the corner.

'System tell me about the ranks and realms'.

*Ding*

[REALMS]

*Human realm

-flesh rank (Lowest)

-bone rank

-soul rank

-C rank

-B rank

-A rank

-S rank

-SS rank

-SSS rank (Highest)

*Spiritual realm

-spiritual trainee (Lowest)

-spiritual master

-spiritual king (Highest)

*Immortal realm

-??

[HOST IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO KNOW MORE. HOST IS ALSO INFORMED THAT STARTING FORM SPIRITUAL REALM EACH MINOR REALM IS DIVIDED IN 3 STAGE, NAMELY,

-lesser

-celestial

-heavenly ]

[RANKS]

-Knight (Lowest)

-Baron

-Viscount

-Count

-Earl

-Marquis

-Viceroy

-Duke

-Prince (chosen)

-Archduke

-Prince (acknowledged)

-King

-Emperor (Highest)

[HOST IS CURRENTLY NOT ELIGIBLE TO KNOW ABOUT THE RANKS IN DETAIL. HOST IS ADVISED TO FOCUS ON THE PRESENT. IN THE GALACTIC EMPIRE, KNIGHT IS THE LOWEST RANK. BELOW THAT ARE THE COMMON PEOPLE. ]

'OK. I get the gist. System can you active my skill'.

[SKILL IS ACTIVATED. SKILL IS CURRENTLY AT LEVEL ONE AND THUS HOST CAN USE ONE SHADOW. NUMBER OF SHADOW FRAGMENT CAN INCREASE WHEN SKILL LEVEL UP. HOST CAN SEE DETAILS IN STATUS]

*ding*

[NAME : Daren Martinos

AGE: 14

RANK: Knight

SKILL : Shadow Leech (lvl 1.)

CULTIVATION : none

CULTIVATION SKILL : 5 elemental indestructible body (1/5)

SUMMONS: 1/1

ß : 5

BLOODLINE : sealed

(body currently injured) ]

'huh?..system how do I have 5 ß'

[HOST IS AWARDED BLACK CURRENCY WHEN HE OR HIS SUBORDINATES KILL ANY BEING. VALUE OF THE KILL IS PROPORTIONATE TO THE LEVEL OF THE BEING KILLED. ALSO WHEN HOST MAKE THE KILL HIMSELF THE VALUE GAINED IS 5 TIMES MORE THAN IF THE SAME BEING IS KILLED BY HIS SUBORDINATES .]

[YOUR SUBORDINATE HAS KILLED AN ORDINARY RABBIT AND THUS GAINED YOU 5 BLACK CURRENCY]

"haha.. This is good new. Why didn't you tell me sooner haha." Daren was visibly happy. But the system didn't value him enough to give a reply, which brought him back to reality.

'Now then, let's check the cultivation technique. As per the first part of the cultivation technique, I have to practice breathing technique in this rhythm which will accumulate elemental energy in my body and refine my flesh slowly.'

Daren slowly started cultivating . Energy from the surrounding gathered towards him and entered his body. He lost the sense of time and got totally immersed in the wonderful feeling. Wound marks on his leg started to heal at visible speed.

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In a large well lit room was a man dressed in quite elegant colorful clothing . Before him was a man, dress in an black leather Armor, in kneeling position. Anger was clearly visible on the face of the elegantly dressed man.

Beside him was a very delicate yet beautiful woman dressed in a blue gown. Only her shoulders and hands weren't covered by the dress. The white skin paired with a beautiful dress made her exceptionally beautiful. But currently the woman has tears in her eyes.

The man dressed in elegant clothing is the current King of the Kingdom of Astina, Odon Martinos. The woman is his 3rd wife Sarah Martinos.

"What do you mean the prince hasn't returned with his guards." said the king angrily.

"Great Lord , we received Intel that 3rd prince Daren was returning with lady Elizabeth from the Holy Kingdom of Light. But the convoy took a detour from the main route and came via the internal border of the wasteland. According to the guards they stopped at the patch of forest that marked the end of wastelands yesterday for a rest. Then they started moving again. But surprisingly the prince didn't board the caravan and stayed behind and ordered them to escort Lady Elizabeth safely." replied the soldier.

"Why would he do that? This makes no sense. Go summon Elizabeth. I'll ask her myself." Ordered Odon.

" Yes great Lord." The soldier said that with a bow and left the room.

" Dear don't worry he will be fine. He is a very intelligent man. And my son won't die so easily. Even if I know that this is a plot against my child, I can't punish or force that girl to speak without proof. She is the only daughter of Sebastian Philip Williams. Any wrong step may lead the country to war with the Holy Kingdom of Light. Even if no war occurs there would be some problems arising. Philip is a petty man, if we do anything without proper plan, he won't let this matter die down. So don't do anything rash. " the king consoled his wife lovingly. She replied with a nod. He then embraced her in a hug.

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In low lit room, a large bed was placed facing a huge window. The moonlight lighted the bed with a soothing moonlight. On the bed lay 2 naked bodies. A man and a woman. Both can be seen giggling and making a happy conversation.

A red haired youth , with flawless white skin, which may even make girls go crazy. Together with his golden colored eyes , made him exceptionally handsome. His hands fondling the breasts of the girl that lay beside him. The youth clearly isn't older than 13. This man is the 4th price of the Kingdom of Astina, Azrail Martinos.

Beside him lay a incomparably beautiful girl that may make the handsome prince look dull in comparison. If one look carefully this is the same girl that was with 3rd prince in his last moments. Yes this girl is the only daughter of Sebastian Philip Williams, Elizabeth Williams.

"hehe... The day you can have me every day is not too far." Elizabeth giggled and said flirtatiously.

"For you, Even killing the God is worth it, let alone my brother haha.." said Azrail while leaning in for a kiss. He pulled her onto him and said cheekily "It's a rare opportunity, let me have seconds.. Hehe."

"Noo you pervert.." Elizabeth said with a pout. Then giggled and went for a kiss.

Just as they were about to indulge in their carnal desires, a knock was heard on their door followed by a shout. " Prince Azrail, the great Lord has summoned Lady Elizabeth. "

They both stopped in their tracks .

"Did he know? How can it be! We.. We didn't leave any proof. Do..did your men betray you? Asked Elizabeth. Her voice contained a mix of nervousness and fear.

" Do not worry. My guess is, he just want to ask you some questions to confirm about the situation. Also he won't touch you without proof. No one will know untill we tell them or he walks back alive.. Haha. Go and act normal" said Azrail, and Elizabeth nodded. Both clearly adjusted to the situation quickly.

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