CHAPTER 42: _IT’S ALL FOR THE PLOT

Elian’s POV

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[Well, that happened.]

Elian grunted to himself when the metal doors of the Ascension platform leading to his floor opened. He walked out of it and navigated his way down the hallway, brushing aside strands of his hair.

"What? The part where my two mates almost killed each other and then were called aside by the Alpha King for hell knows what?" He asked with a whisper, his face scrunching up.

He walked past a few maids and smiled awkwardly when they stared at him like he was going insane.

"Maybe he’s making a call to someone." A maid muttered with uncertainty to her colleague when they walked past him.

[You do realise that no one... And I mean, NO ONE, is allowed to know about this system. Right?]

Elian held back the urge to roll his eyes when he finally got to his room door. But then his eyebrows furrowed when he spotted two guards standing on either side of the door.

Their faces were expressionless, their chins raised high and their eyes distant. Elian looked between them and their sleek-looking armours before responding to the system.

’Yes, yes... I understand the stakes of if you get discovered—’

[It’s if YOU get discovered. I’m a gift from the moon goddess, fruitcake. I carry a... piece of her divine essence. What do you think the people of Lunaria or another kingdom will do if they discover a mere Omega carries divinity within him?]

Elian clenched his jaw, barely managing to plaster a smile on his face as he opened his room door and stepped inside while trying to ignore the guards who barely spared him a glance.

He felt like asking them why they were standing there but he soon realised it might have something to do with the fact that he was almost assassinated TWICE today.

At least, the guards seemed to know how to mind their business.

When he stepped into the room and closed the door, he slowly unbuttoned his white blazer, breathing out before answering the system.

"Listen, I get it, okay? I’ll try to be more careful with you."

[You’ll have to do more than ’"try".]

He rolled his eyes as he finally slipped out of the blazer, flinging it aside on a couch at the other side of the room. He walked to his bed, flipping his blonde white hair back before snorting.

"Relax, would you? I can’t believe it’s not even been up to a day with you. How do I handle the rest of my life?" He paused when he said that last part, squinting his eyes. "Wait, how long am I stuck with you?"

There was a short pause, only for a second or two, but it sure as hell was noticeable.

[You mean how long I’m stuck with you. And for that... Possibly the rest of your mortal life.]

Elian furrowed his eyebrows, sucking in a breath. His mind suddenly reeled with different thoughts, one of them standing out more than the rest...

Mortality.

"Who’s to say I wouldn’t become immortal the more I ascend." He drawled, hoping to get a positive response from the system.

[Immortal? Wow, talk about delusional.]

Elian parted his lips to speak but the system continued.

[How do you expect to be immortal when you’re sitting there doing nothing?]

Goddess, have mercy...

"No need for the roast system." He sighed silently, finally resting on his back and staring at the ceiling. "The next main course of action now would be... Increasing the Rogue King’s seduction bar. But what’s the status of it right now?"

The system suddenly flickered a translucent blue screen in front of his face, causing his eyes to light up with interest.

When he saw the number attached to "mate #3" seduction meter however... His eyes widened and he was forced to sit up.

"Twenty per cent?" He nearly yelled but then covered his mouth quickly, staring at his room door.

After a few more seconds, he managed to calm himself, drawing in a deep breath before speaking mentally. ’How? It’s barely been a day and his seduction bar is so high already. Is this a glitch or something?’

[Funny... But no, it’s not a glitch of any kind. His seduction bar is so high because of the... Uniqueness of your mate bond with him.]

Elian furrowed his eyebrows, brushing his right hand through his hair. "And I’m guessing you have no explanation for the uniqueness of the—"

[He can sense everything you feel. Including, probably your heat and your pleasure during sex with Beta Axel. And he’s not only interested, he’s getting some form of... Arousal.]

Elian swallowed hard, dimming his eyes.

He had an idea...

"I think it’s time to head to the Dark Lands." He whispered, closing his eyes briefly before lying on the bed again. His eyes opened slightly, allowing him to stare at the ceiling for a bit before shutting again.

[Oh, you’re finally making a smart decision. Excellent. A little heads up though...]

Elian’s eyelids fluttered with both confusion and frustration as he listened to what the system had to say.

[As you noticed last night, you wouldn’t be able to communicate with me once your consciousness lands in the dark lands. You’ll be cut off from me and you wouldn’t even have access to those strength ascension pills.]

Elian swallowed hard but nodded slowly, closing his eyes again.

’I understand...’

[And others might not be able to see you... But the rogue king will. So if you’re going there, you’re going with the mindset of interacting with him.]

A cold shiver ran down his spine when he remembered the cold red eyes of the so-called rogue king.

Would he have the courage to stare into those eyes again? Probably not.

But hey... It was all for the plot.

"Thanks for looking out for me, system. I think I’ve got this..." He drew in one final breath before closing his eyes for the last time.

Slowly, the exhaustion of everything that had happened today crashed on him like a tidal wave, numbing his limbs. His mind became a blur and he slowly let himself relax.

But as the final bits of his consciousness slipped out of his body... He could’ve sworn he felt a presence observing him.

Watching him...