Subash's eyes glowed a deep purple. Slowly—cell by cell—his body began to move inside Chloe's frozen world. Chloe's eyes widened for a second before Subash looked directly at her.
Subash: "Well… it wasn't that hard to move in this stopped world of yours. If I were still level 90, you would've killed me again. But now I'm level 95. That means it's time to end this battle."
His voice was cold, steady.
They rushed toward each other.
BOOOOM.
The frozen world shattered like a mirror. Subash was thrown thousands of miles away, Chloe slammed into the ground. Both looked toward the figure now floating above them. Their eyes widened—Subash smirked.
Subash: "Oh? Old man, why did you come to the material world?"
He teleported over, Chloe following.
Roshan: "I came because you two are destroying the world with your fight."
Both Subash and Chloe looked away like scolded children.
Subash: "Sorry… I got too excited. I didn't notice the destruction. It's my fault, so if you want, you can punish me."
Roshan smiled, while Chloe stared at Subash in disbelief. He ignored her completely, which made her grit her teeth.
Roshan: "In that case, I'll leave. Chloe— I have work for you. Keep an eye on Subash. Not because I don't trust him, but because he likes fighting too much. Who knows—he might destroy the world by accident."
Chloe nodded seriously.
Chloe: "Yes, big brother. I'll watch him."
Roshan vanished.
Chloe immediately pointed her sword at Subash's neck.
Chloe: "Tell me. Why did you defend me and take all the blame?"
Subash: "I don't know. I just chose to. Who are you to question my choices?"
He smiled, then snapped his fingers. The dimensional barrier vanished, revealing the Nova Nation. Chloe stared, surprised.
Chloe (thought): What a beautiful nation he built…
They teleported inside. The moment Subash arrived, his subordinates greeted him warmly. They glanced at Chloe, confused.
Subash: "Everyone, this is Chloe—Roshan's sister. From now on, she'll be living here. Prepare a room for her."
Velyra stepped forward with a gentle smile.
Velyra: "Miss Chloe, follow me. I'll show you your room."
Chloe followed her silently, surprised at the kindness.
Meanwhile, Subash teleported to his room.
Subash (thought): This is my first time using my true body... I still can't fully control its power. Better to create an avatar and leave this body in my stomach dimension. My dragon core—my real body—needs rest.
He closed his eyes, not from exhaustion, but simply because it felt right.
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Chloe walked behind Velyra.
Chloe: "Why are you treating me like this? I literally killed your master."
Velyra smiled softly.
Velyra: "Because Subash-sama allowed you to enter the nation. We trust him. If he lets you stay, then he knows you're no longer a threat. Besides, you killed his avatar, not Subash-sama himself. So it's fine."
Chloe was left stunned.
As they walked, she noticed children running through the halls and maids working peacefully.
Chloe: "Why are there children here? Aren't you afraid they'll break things or disturb others?"
Velyra giggled.
Velyra: "Subash-sama allows children inside the mansion. He doesn't care if they break anything or disturb him. In fact, when he's bored, he plays with them."
Chloe blinked, confused—but a small smile appeared on her lips.