“I still can't believe my level has risen so fast.”

  For months she had to focus on her pregnancy, so her level remained stagnant at 409.

  “Level 470... Serene Will, these are not common demonic beasts, are they?”

  On her own, Serene Will was able to unravel all the mysteries of the depths of Ice Petal City, reaching level 450 by herself. In response, Lawrence took care of the paperwork to acquire a property in White Utopia City, their new current residence.

  “You're right, these beasts only appear when it's raining. We couldn't miss this opportunity, it rarely rains this season.”

  Initially, she was extremely cautious, her previous experience in White Utopia City was not pleasant. Today, she is able to discern the slight changes in the environment, and few are the demonic beasts capable of surprising her.

  “Not much longer…”

  She should be happy about the level increase, but two things are troubling her mind. Her son Ryan and reaching level 500.

  Serene Will can see through her thoughts and tries to reassure her.

  “Everything will be fine, you'll see your son again. I promise.”

  +++

  The advances with Coldness Divine have seen various twists. Sometimes he feels everything is smooth sailing, only to see her anger and displeasure days later.

  With each look of disdain from Coldness Divine, Lawrence retaliates in his thoughts. He shouldn't forget the work of this dragon girl, she should be grateful that someone like him bothers to try to win her over.

  Because unlike the other dao protectors, he genuinely tries to help her in her goal. While nothing is free in this life, Serene Will and Sky Petal don't seem miserable by his side, quite the opposite.

  “This can't go on like this.”

  Coldness Divine expresses her true feelings after allowing Lawrence's advances for these weeks.

  “What you and I are looking for is different, this moment was bound to come. Lawrence, leave for today. I do not wish to fight.”

  Although Lawrence seems to have much to say, he accepts her opinion and leaves without a word.

  Outside her residence, he shows that his true feeling is not anger, but joy. He has prior experience in these matters.

  “I'll take some vacation.”

  He wishes he could see Coldness Divine’s face when he doesn’t show up for work for several days. Loneliness will soften her, just as it did with Serene Will.

  “The conditions are met, it’s time to challenge the Forbidden Area Cloudsea.”

  Thoughts of Coldness Divine are left behind, what occupies his mind today is the Forbidden Area that brought him back to his senses the first time he escaped to the Inferior Plane. Serene Will and Sky Petal have reached level 500, just like him.

  If level 500 is not enough, then what is? Natives of the Inferior Plane can only reach level 300 at most, it's unthinkable that they could fail in this raid.

  After requesting a few days off due to life-or-death circumstances, Lawrence goes to fetch his women in White Utopia City.

  “You've made your preparations, well then, let's return to the Inferior Plane.”

  Both women wear elemental clothing, which not only provides defense but also enhances the wearer’s basic attributes. While Serene Will’s outfit makes her look refined and attractive, for Sky Petal it’s delicacy and elegance.

  “Sir, ladies, welcome.”

  Initial Spark greets them politely upon their return, holding Ryan in her arms did not prevent her from showing her respect.

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  “How have you been, Ryan? Did you miss your mother? Oh, you feel comfortable… You can’t sleep yet… Ha-ir, that's what it's called.”

  Sky Petal can understand all of Ryan's intentions. In her arms, he demonstrates liveliness, as a child would instead of a baby. But because his intentions change depending on his curiosity, their conversations are mostly random.

  ‘The rankers wear too many artifacts on their bodies… Are they preparing for a war? But who could--?’

  Serene Will interrupts her thoughts and says: “Initial Spark.”

  “Y- Yes, my lady?”

  “We'll be away for an undetermined period, you'll be in charge of the home until then.”

  This news comes unexpectedly for Initial Spark, her masters showed no signs of preparing for a long trip. She knows that Serene Will and Sky Petal mostly do not live in the mansion, that they have matters to attend to that prevent their stay at the place.

  She has seen for herself the ranker’s ability, it must be a teleportation skill, that would explain why they only return once a week.

  ‘Perhaps… Just perhaps… Are they striving to reach the maximum level?’

  Initial Spark might be very smart, but not even the wisest man in the world could suspect that the people in front of her had just returned from the Divine Plane. Even if spelled out, it would be hard to believe.

  In her mind, the immortals in front of her are below level 300.

  “Take good care of Ryan.”

  “Yes, my lady.”

  Sky Petal appears very sentimental before handing over Ryan. For a moment she shows signs of not wanting to let go, but after kissing his forehead, she was able to distance herself.

  Serene Will watches this silently and sighing, walks towards Lawrence.

  “Our preparations were thorough, if we can’t do it, then no one can. Today we will be the first to unravel the mysteries of a Forbidden Area, don’t think too much, Serene Will.”

  Sometimes her husband is quite perceptive, capable of reading her mind.

  “You, just like me, want to see what it hides, you can’t fool me.”

  Serene Will listens to his words, looks him in the eyes, and then smiles. "You're right, if I can't overcome this, there's no point in talking about achieving my goal."

  She clearly remembers the words of each of her clients, knows their names, appearances, and locations. If she manages to overcome the Forbidden Area Cloudsea, she will acquire enough power to hunt them down!

  “Not one of them will be left out.”

  Lawrence strokes her cheek and then pulls her in for a hug. Gently, he caresses her back while smiling.

  “All the more reason to put those useless thoughts aside, we will succeed.”

  In front of him, she is just an ordinary woman. Feeling the warmth of his chest and his masculine scent, Serene Will strengthens her resolve.

  “I’m ready.”

  Sky Petal approaches them with the same look as always, though deep down she is concerned. It's the first time she will head to such a dangerous place.

  Lawrence comforts her as he did with Serene Will, and then the three head towards the mansion’s basement. They don’t mind that Initial Spark sees them, because the mansion has an array of magics that not only prevent outsiders from entering, but many of the rooms are soundproof.

  They could be planning against the Sky Blue Mountain Kingdom and she wouldn’t even notice.

  The portal lights up the basement, and one by one they enter through it. The other side is underground, so they ascend to the surface through magic.

  “The Forbidden Area Cloudsea... This time I will conquer you.”

  Lawrence smiles dismissively at the Forbidden Area. Their preparations are meticulous, whatever appears inside, they are sure they can handle it.

  “Can you talk to the plants inside?”

  Sky Petal shakes her head at Serene Will's question, “It’s a restricted space, its interior is a world apart.”

  This was not outside her calculations, Serene Will predicted that this would happen.

  “Be alert, entry will be the most uncertain. Until we find a plant, making it will be our first priority.”

  They never thought that the grass they once stepped on would play such a crucial role in this raid, unfortunately, they know finding it will be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack.

  A thick fog blocks their vision, step by step they move through it, feeling it thin out. Just tens of meters away, their level 500 allows them to see beyond what a resident of the Inferior Plane could.

  “It’s the desert…”

  A desert stretches to the horizon's end.

  “Until we set foot inside, do not be careless. The last time I was in this place, I couldn't shake the feeling of unease, something this Forbidden Area hides made me fear for my life.”

  Since then, he began to see the Inferior Plane with new eyes, hiding all his greed, not daring to make a move against the weak kingdoms.

  They proceed with extreme caution, they are at the peak of their lives, a single moment is enough for them to react with deadly attacks.

  “Nothing happened…”

  Unexpectedly, the entry was as peaceful as the clear sky.

  “Get ready!”

  Only Serene Will is different.

  “I hear someone's thoughts nearby!”

  At that moment, sand mounds explode, giant worms rise from the ground with thousands of fangs in their wide muzzles.

  Lawrence clenches his teeth, prepared for the worst, planning to use half of his mana to prevent his group from exhausting themselves in this place.

  “Human flesh…”

  “Human flesh!”

  Of course, such thoughts disappear the next second.

  “They're only level three hundred! How dare they mock me!”

  Sacred swords float around him and head towards the demonic beasts, they scream in pain as they are pierced by them. One sword is enough to take the life of one, it took 17 swords to do the job.

  Not to mention half, not even a tenth of his mana was necessary to dispose of the trash.

  “Damn it... For the residents of this plane these demonic beasts are fearsome beings, but this is not the obstacle that made me fear for my life.”

  Lawrence doesn't even bother to collect the cores from their corpses, he looks into the distance cautiously. “Let's get out of here. This trash is just bait, the signal of the start.”

  The three vanish without even leaving a trace on the desert dunes.

  At the same time, a sandstorm arises in the depths, unnoticed by any of them.