Chapter 84: Amber’s Awakening [IV] *
"Huh? What’s happening to me?" Amber muttered, feeling streams of warm liquid shoot into her womb as Aurelian’s grip over her ass loosened, his cock slipping out of her pussy.
She could feel the warm liquid morph into a warm essence before surging across her body, exploding into waves of pleasure and wisps of energy as her pussy twitched.
The sensation was familiar to when she awakened her F-rank talent, only far more intense.
She curled up softly, enveloped in all the bliss raging through her body as an ethereal purple light flared across her, a slew of changes unfolding deep inside.
Her bright multicolored hair, brought about by her F-rank talent, shimmered away—strands flickering into glowing purple until it encapsulated it all.
Her skin grew more moist, her height gaining a few centimeters. The drops of blood glistening across her thigh and pussy wore away, dissipated by the energy circling around her.
And as all this unfolded, she could feel something fundamental about her being shifting, as if her fate was being rewritten.
Was this the power he promised? She blinked, multiple questions flooding her mind as the purple light flaring around her faded.
Her figure came into view soon after, only this time far different. Her body glistened in a pure radiant glow, her hair fully shifting to glowing purple, stretching all the way to her butt. Her eyes seeped with the same mystical purple glow.
But all of that was lost to her as a system notification flicked in front of her, drawing all her attention.
[Congratulations for awakening A-rank talent: Iron Mirage!]
"T-this... i-impossible." Amber muttered, finally finding her voice, her eyes glowing at the notification screen.
But the prominent changes thrumming deep inside her spoke of something else. She could feel a powerful presence anchored to her, tying her to this Iron Mirage talent, wisps of information flooding her brain on how to utilize it.
It... didn’t make... any... sense... but as she spiraled deep into her thoughts, her eyes suddenly widened in shock, turning to the youth beside her who had been monitoring the changes taking place, a warm smile hanging across his lips.
Had he given her the talent? Was this what he meant when he said he’d tweak out a talent for her? Multiple questions flared. This was by far an impossible feat... but the youth before her had accomplished it, granting her another chance at power.
The more the thoughts flooded her mind, the more sense they made. She suppressed the sour feeling between her legs and rushed to him, embracing him tightly, unable to suppress the joy bubbling deep inside her as tears broke free from her eyes, all the pent-up energy bursting out.
"How’d you like your new talent?" Aurelian whispered into her ear, easing her up.
"I... I... love it..." Amber whispered, wiping away her tears. She didn’t know how this was possible, or how he had done it. All that mattered was that, out of all the people, he chose her. And as she followed that train of thought, a glint of determination flashed across her eyes.
"I don’t understand... but I don’t care. You gave me everything I thought I’d lost forever. If this is real... if you’re real... then I’ll follow you anywhere...I’ll do whatever you want me to..."
"Shhh," Aurelian whispered, pulling her out of his embrace before placing his finger on her lips, staring deep into her purple eyes, a grin stretching across his lips.
"You are my woman now, and you shall walk with me on my path to power... as an equal. Understand?"
"Un." She nodded, her eyes staring blankly at him for a moment before mumbling, "Thank you for everything... I... love you."
"No, thank you," Aurelian whispered, his eyes staring at the notification hovering before him.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host! You have chosen a vessel and imbued her with your seed laced with A-rank Iron Mirage talent. Triggering x1000 rebate drawn. You have gained SS-rank Aegis of Illusion!]
[Do you wish to integrate with it?]
<<Yes>> <<No>>
"Huh?" Amber whispered, her brows furrowing, unable to understand the implication of his words.
"Be a good girl and go to the other side of the room," Aurelian whispered, placing his hand on her shoulder. He was itching to merge with the talent already, but he understood well that doing so would cause a commotion—it would be best if no one was close to him.
"O-okay," Amber whispered, trailing away without questioning him, huddling beside the bed where Amelia had collapsed, far lost in sleep.
Yes. Aurelian issued a mental command, satisfied with the distance. And just as the words slipped out of his mouth, an overwhelming golden burst of aura broke free from his body, spreading across the room, encasing it in a terrifying pressure—enough to snap Amelia awake.
"Huh?" Amelia whispered, her eyes narrowing at the source, before widening at the sight of Aurelian. His figure radiated a bright golden hue pulsing around him, and as it did, mirages of his frame spilled outward. One broke into two, two into four, until a thousand filled the room, all indistinguishable from the real him.
An illusion skill that even I can’t pierce through? Amelia frowned, sitting up fully intrigued. Was this the skill he was on the edge of advancing? The more she watched, the deeper her frown grew. Even as the illusion maestro she fancied herself, she had to admit—she couldn’t conjure this number of illusory mirages indistinguishable from reality.
"You truly are full of surprises," she whispered, taking it all in before her gaze drifted to the girl next to her. Her eyes arched in surprise.
"You’ve grown more beautiful... your hair... and eyes," Amelia whispered.
"Huh? I have?" Amber blinked, reaching out and grabbing a fistful of her hair, drawing it closer to her sight.
"It’s purple..." she whispered. Her hair had grown softer, almost silky, her skin glistening with an entrancing jade sheen.
She had been too absorbed by the talent to notice the rest of the changes.
"How?" Amelia whispered.
"I... I... don’t know," Amber murmured, taking it all in.
[Ding! Congratulations! The SS-rank talent Aegis of Illusion has successfully merged with the host!]
(With a thought, call upon a thousand mirages indistinguishable from the host to confuse enemies, while holding the power to switch positions with any one of them during combat. Making you elusive and hard to kill. You wield power to shift reality to illusion and illusion to reality.)
"Sweet," Aurelian breathed as streams of information flooded his body. His form flickered, vanishing from sight, reappearing before Amber and Amelia, a grin stretching across his lips.
"It’s time to leave. Get dressed." Aurelian patted the startled girl before shifting his eyes to Amelia, a smile cracking his lips.
"Thanks for the favor, I owe you."
"Ohh, yes you do, and I’ll be calling them in real soon," she whispered, her eyes locking onto his.
"As long as it’s within my power, I’ll grant them," Aurelian nodded, flicking his wrist before a black robe sprang out of his interdimensional storage ring, draping his figure.
"Till next time," Aurelian breathed, circling behind her before swatting her huge ass, eliciting a surprised shriek from her. He flickered away, appearing before Amber, who was already draped in her white robe. He leaned close, whispering into her ear.
"Ready to give your new talent a test run?"
"Un," Amber muttered, anticipation lighting her eyes as she reached out, clasping Aurelian’s hand in hers before nodding excitedly.
"Good," Aurelian muttered, curious too about his new talent. Wonder how it will fare in comparison with the Embers of Illusory Spectral Death Blades? he mused as he exited the chamber.
Back inside, Amelia watched the two figures leave as she whispered softly, "Till next time then." One hand reached out to rub the spot Aurelian had just spanked, a crimson shade coloring it, while the other slipped into her pussy, drawing drops of residual cum before licking her fingers deliciously. "I can’t wait."