Chapter 994 - The Night Before the Auction (1/2)

It seemed his choice by not notifying the Luzear Family was right. No one actually paid him attention, including Nella herself for a few days.

During the night before the event, Aria visited him to talk about the details of the auction.

Alex was sitting on his bed while looking at the moon shining brightly outside his window. The view was amazing for both Alex and Aria.

In Aria's eyes, the moon shone upon Alex and illuminated the room. The wind gently brushed his hair, blowing it lightly. His expression looked gentle, but there was a solemnity behind it as if he was thinking about something important.

Aria never thought that she would see this sight with her Sword Eye. Something rose in her heart, but she didn't know anything about it. On one hand, she wished to comfort this guy that had so much burden on his shoulders. On the other hand, she had yet to be qualified to do that, whether in terms of strength or other things.

'Ah, I wonder…Will I regret for not seeing this sight if I don't have the Sword Eyes that allow me to see? Despite showing his relaxed, calm, composed sides, he actually has so much to bear. And I don't know why but he seems to be different ever since Mya left. I wonder why…' Aria gulped down before gradually walking toward him.

Alex turned over and looked into her eyes, smiling. ”You've come…”

”You expected me to come?” Aria asked.

”Yes.” Alex nodded, pointed at the book on the table, and said. ”That's the catalog. I haven't read it yet, so do you want to read it together?”

The answer came in the form of action. Aria brought the book to Alex and sat down beside him.

Alex smiled. This might be the last time they could do something together since Alex had decided to settle this down after the auction.

”Do you have something that you want to buy?” Alex asked while flipping through the pages.

”I haven't found one yet.” She shook her head. ”Besides, everything I need is already there, so I am not sure whether I want something. Besides, this auction is big, so I won't have enough money to buy it.”

Alex fell silent and kept flipping the book until he found something good.

It was called Golden Lightning Brit Root. He instantly recalled the pill called Heavenly Lightning Pill, which seemed to be good to a Lightning Element user. It was perfect for Rose, so he planned to buy one. Other than that, he had no use of them.

”Do you find something?” Alex finished the whole book and asked.

”No.” She shook her head. ”I don't find anything that is useful to me right now.”

”Right now? Then do you have something in your mind?” Alex smiled. ”Well, if you are aiming for this Golden Lightning Brit Root, I am going to acquire it myself. There is a chance to make two Heavenly Lightning Pills with a single root, so I will be sending one to you since I only need to give one to my disciple. You can take it as a bonus payment from me.”

Aria scratched the back of her head with a complicated expression. ”Am I qualified to get something like that? You have been doing everything to me as far as I know. In fact, I am so useless that even without me, you can do it perfectly fine.”

”Nope. You don't realize it, but you have helped me a few times.” Alex smiled and stopped the conversation since he didn't want to explain it.

”I…Really?”

”Yeah. That's why. Don't reject the pill later, alright?” Alex smiled. ”Though I might not be the one refining it.”

”Thank you very much.” Aria bowed her head to him. ”I wonder why you are so nice to people?”

”No, I am not.” Alex shook his head.

”No, you certainly are. You are kinder and stronger than anyone else. You know your conscience and will make a decisive decision…One that you won't regret in the future. You must have gone through a lot unlike me who could only cultivate in my own courtyard in the past.” She sighed.

”You should be more confident. You also have gone through a lot. Just keep living in this world without being able to see alone is already enough. The mocking, oppositions, and pressure. You are strong, and because you know how it feels like to be on the side of the oppressed, you can become kinder than anyone else.” Alex smiled. ”There is one thing that I want to say. You have a talent that you have yet to recognize. And I think you can develop that later.”

”I have another talent?” She tilted her head in confusion.

”Yes. That might be the reason I invited you to work for me.”

”What kind of quality do I have to make you do that?” She started questioning herself to what talent she actually had could impress him. Though, getting praise this high from Alex certainly made one get more hype.

”Anyway, let's go back to the topic. I only have one mission for you. Whatever you do, don't question my decision and just do it. This will be the biggest factor in whether I can achieve my objective or not. Can you do that?”

”What is your plan?”

”I am sorry, but I am unable to tell you that right now.” Alex shook his head. He knew if he told her about him leaving her, she would start questioning or even do something reckless like refusing his order.

”I…Understand.” Aria certainly felt a bit sad that Alex didn't have the intention to talk about the objective with her, but she decided to trust him.

Little did she know, this would be the last time they could have a peaceful talk like this. Due to him accompanying her for almost two years, she had grown too comfortable with him around. The loss would hit her deep, but without him, Aria needed to grow up once more.

This was the best separation that Alex could give with his current circ.u.mstances.

”If you are done, you should rest your body. Tomorrow is a big day after all.” He smiled.

”Alright, then.” She nodded with a gentle smile and walked toward the door before halting her footstep as soon as she grabbed the handle. ”Nyx…”

Alex looked at her solemnly, but the word stuck on her throat, so she could only leave while saying, ”No. Never mind. Good night.”

”Yes, good night.” Alex nodded.