RISE OF EROS

In the spacious and luxurious room provided by Damon, the atmosphere was one of relaxation and confidentiality. The room, adorned with opulent tapestries and elegant furniture, contrasted sharply with the seriousness of the conversation about to take place.

Andrew, along with his two wives Aki and Zany, and his guardian Oliver, were in the main room, preparing to discuss the recent events and the information they had acquired.

Andrew sank into a comfortable velvet sofa, glancing at Aki and Zany who had settled beside him. Aki, with her long dark hair, appeared thoughtful as she looked at Andrew, something not very common for her, as thinking wasn't her strong suit. Zany, on the other hand, with her wavy hair, showed an expression of concern.

"What do you think about all this, Andrew?" Zany asked, breaking the silence. Her voice was soft but laden with palpable curiosity. Her question surprised everyone, as no one expected her to start the conversation.

Though surprised, Andrew quickly composed himself. He took a deep breath, trying to organize his thoughts before responding. The conversation with Zaros had been both revealing and unsettling. The weight of the responsibility and the potential confrontation with the fallen god was a lot to absorb.

"What Zaros told me is terrifying," Andrew began. "The threat of the fallen god is not something to be taken lightly. The idea that this ancient being could come back and destroy everything we've built is… chilling," Andrew added.

Oliver, who had been listening silently, leaned slightly forward, his eyes fixed on Andrew. His presence, always vigilant and calculating, seemed more relaxed now, but his expression showed concern.

"Zaros's warnings are serious," Oliver said, pausing before adding, "But there is also something we need to consider, the history of gods and wars always has multiple layers. What guarantee do we have that the information he gave us isn't biased or has some hidden motive?"

Aki nodded, her gaze fixed on Andrew. "Oliver has a point. We can't just accept everything Zaros has told us without questioning it. We need to investigate on our own and verify the truth of his words," Aki said, surprising everyone again. Your journey continues on My Virtual Library Empire

Aki and Zany were Andrew's only wives who usually stayed out of serious conversations like these, as they were more brawn than brains and didn't enjoy overthinking things. However, today seemed different.

"What's with you two?" Andrew asked, genuinely concerned. If it weren't for his Eros eyes telling him they were truly his wives, he would think they were impostors.

Even Oliver was confused and surprised by the behavior of the two girls, which was not easy to achieve. Aki and Zany looked at each other, wondering why their husband would ask such a question. They turned to Andrew and answered in unison, "Nothing."

Andrew and Oliver realize that these girls really don't understand Andrew's question, but not wanting the discussion to be derailed by it, Andrew lets their strange behavior pass and resumes the conversation.

Andrew returned to the topic at hand and began to share his genuine impressions of the conversation with Zaros. "There was something in the way Zaros spoke, an intensity that seemed genuine, but I couldn't shake the feeling that there was more at stake," Andrew said.

"We need to be cautious. But we also need to prepare for the worst. If the fallen god returns, it will be a threat that endangers everything we love. We need to be ready to face it," Andrew continued firmly.

Zany looked at him, her eyes filled with a mix of admiration and concern, "And what do we do now? How do you plan to prepare for such a great threat?" she asked sharply, confusing Andrew once more.

"Are these girls just lazy thinkers?" Andrew thought, as their sharpness on the situation was not their usual behavior. He was sure that these muscle heads were only this sharp when they wanted to be, but since this was a serious topic, they were more focused.

Despite thinking this, he didn't pursue the topic and chose to lean back on the sofa, look around, and then turn to his wives and Oliver. "First, we need to understand the extent of our own strength and the possible alliances we could form."

Pausing, he added, "Zaros suggested that I unlock my fifth divine seal and seek out Elidyr. That might give us an advantage or at least more information on how we can confront the fallen god."

Oliver nodded, understanding the strategy, and commented, "That sounds reasonable, although I'm not sure how reliable this Elidyr is. Additionally, we need to stay informed and keep an eye out for any signs of activity related to the fallen god. If his followers are starting to make moves, we need to be aware of it."

Aki leaned forward, a gleam of determination in her eyes, and asked, "So, what's our next step? What should we do first? Can we trust Elidyr?"

Andrew thought for a moment, weighing his options. He knew that activating his fifth divine seal wouldn't be easy, but it was essential for receiving the remnants of the fallen gods.

Although he didn't fully trust Elidyr, and even Zaros didn't have his complete trust, it was true that he needed to prepare properly, and at this moment, they were the closest and most competent allies he had.

"First, we need to ensure that we're ready for anything. We need to train, improve our skills, and seek allies. Then, we will proceed to find Elidyr. His knowledge and wisdom could be crucial for our preparation and strategy," Andrew said.

He then paused and added, "Also, right now we are very weak. Both Elidyr and Zaros will only help us after we strengthen ourselves, as we are currently useless. The first step is to unlock my fifth divine seal."

Oliver stood up, his posture firm and determined, and said, "I will gather additional information and ensure our capabilities are at their peak. We will keep a close eye on any changes or signs that might indicate a move by the fallen god or his followers."

Zany and Aki stood up, joining Andrew's determination. "We're with you on this," Zany said, and Aki echoed her words, "No matter what it takes, we will face whatever comes together."

Andrew felt a comforting relief seeing the commitment of his loved ones and his guardian. Although the situation was dire and the future uncertain, he knew that, with their support and determination, they could face any challenge that came their way.

"Thank you all. With your help, we can confront this threat and protect what we've built. Now, we'll rest for a bit and then start our preparations. We can't afford to waste time, but for now, it's better to rest," Andrew concluded the meeting.

The room Damon had provided was more like an apartment within the mansion, so there were several smaller rooms. Oliver took one of them to sleep, although he didn't actually close his eyes.

Though it wasn't enemy territory, it was still unknown territory. They might have been treated with courtesy and respect, but one never knew what could happen. So, Oliver stayed on guard all night. For a powerful expert like him, not sleeping for a few days was not a big deal.

On the other hand, Andrew's wives seemed to have regained their muscle-head demeanor, as they fell onto the bed without any concern about being in someone else's house.

Seeing them so carefree, Andrew smiled wryly as he thought, "Where did the sharp girls from earlier go?" Though he thought that, he actually preferred this version of them.

Andrew didn't fall asleep immediately, not just because he was in a place where he needed to be cautious, but because his Eros's eyes hadn't detected a hint of ill will from any of the individuals in the mansion, though he hadn't seen them all.

This gave him the assurance that they wouldn't be attacked or anything like that. What kept him awake was the strange divine current he had seen at the entrance of the mansion.

He hadn't had time before, but now that he was free to ask, he inquired, "Fluffy, what is that?" Although he hadn't specified what he meant, Fluffy, being able to read his thoughts, understood what he was asking.

"Only a god or their remnants can generate such a powerful divine current," said Fluffy, and Andrew, surprised, asked, "Are you saying there are remnants of a god in this mansion?"

"It's not unusual. In the war a millennium ago, many gods died, and knowing that the fallen god might revive, it's not hard to believe that the gods left the remnants of fallen gods with people who had the potential to resist the eventual calamity," Fluffy replied calmly.

After a pause, Fluffy added, "If Elidyr has god remnants from fighting and surviving, it's not surprising that Zaros, who fought and survived the war like Elidyr, might have some remnants as well."

Andrew understood what Fluffy meant, but at that moment an idea struck him, "If I can see the divine current of these remnants, can't I also see that of the fallen god?"

"Of course you can, but you should be close. Also, finding those remnants at this time isn't useful to you, as you wouldn't be able to do anything," said Fluffy, as if trying to discourage him, but Andrew wasn't really bothered.

After talking for a few more minutes, he went to sleep. Although he couldn't sleep deeply, as he remained alert to anything that might happen, he embraced his two wives and enjoyed their warmth.

While he was eager, obviously, they did nothing inappropriate since they were in someone else's house and didn't want to be disrespectful in any way, not after what happened in the elf village a long time ago.