One day later, Alex's group was back in the floating capital.
Before reaching their manor, the group heard that people were waiting to greet them, especially Alex.
''Let's take a detour.''
Alex suggested as he didn't wish to deal with such a troublesome thing. The girls smiled; Gracier was still sleeping; she woke up shortly last night before going back to sleep again. When Alex inquired if there was anything wrong with his sister, Silveria reassured him, saying Gracier only need time to be perfectly fine again.
The group disguised themselves before taking a detour to arrive at their Manor; however, even disguised Artemia and Lilith recognized them.
''Welcome back, Mr. green-hair.''
''Welcome back, Alex.''
Alex had his long hair turned green by Sera; he scratched his nose in embarrassment. The latter had already left to make a report of what happened.
''Hello, everyone. How are you doing?" He asked as the group entered the manor.
''We are fine. You are quite something. While you were rescuing your sister, you send your master deal a blow to the organization behind your sister kidnapping.''
''What are you talking about?"
Alex was confused; he didn't understand what Artemia was implying by saying that.
''Oh? Do you want to play the modesty? Didn't you send your master to erase to the ground a secret hideout of the mysterious organization?" Artemia asked as she sat on the sofa.
The maids and butlers have brought Gracier to his chamber, while Alice and Pandora got new rooms. Luna followed; she was tired and needed rest.
~Back to the main hall
''I really don't know what you are talking about."
Alex responded, although he learned about what happened today, he had the feeling that it has something to do with the sisters; maybe it was Silveria's doing; either way he would know once he asks.
''I see. Please tell me-"
Before Artemia could raise a question, the door was burst open, and two beautiful girls entered; they instantly smiled when they saw what they were looking for.
Naturally, it was Maria and Sakuya.
''Welcome back, Alex.''
''I'm happy to see you again, Alex.'' Sakuya winked coquettishly at Alex.
''How is Gracier?" They asked.
Alex did not immediately answer; he flashed next to the girls and hugged them; although they were momentarily surprised, they didn't push him away; on the contrary, they hugged him back.
''I miss you guys; however, now isn't time for a catch-up. Gracier is fine; she is sleeping at the moment. Hehehe! Later, you shall kiss your husband.'' Alex decided to tease them.
Artemia was watching this with a warm smile on her face while Lilith had a boring look.
Seeing Alex in the mood to finally tease, Maria was happy; the same goes for Sakuya; however, they decided to teach Alex a small lesson.
''Ouch!"
Alex cried in pain as his waist got pinched from two sides.
''Why don't you go see that new wife of yours for her to kiss you? Maybe even more.''
Both girls said at the same time, Alex started sweating while Artemia was embarrassed; the atmosphere turned weird. The smell of jealousy was intense.
Lilith looked at the four; she couldn't help but ask.
''What with the drama?"
''Hahaha! It's nothing. I heard that Leonardo went missing? Have you found any lead?"
Alex switched the subject.
''Nothing! We are still searching for him. But there's one thing you must know."
Maria said before looking at Alex in the eyes; the atmosphere changed again. Because he was too focused on sneaking back to his manor, Alex didn't pay attention to gossip in the capital, nor did he read the newspaper; if he had done that, he would have learned about that shocking news that sends shockwaves through the continents.
''What is it?" Alex said with a severe expression.
''Damien was found dead in his room. The cause of death was concluded to be a heart attack.''
Silence!
''Say it again!"
Alex thought something was wrong with his ears; how can someone so young, not even twenty, die from a heart attack? Not to mention that this is a magical world where people can live for hundreds of years; basically, there is no disease like on Earth.
''I know it's unbelievable, but Damien did indeed die from a heart attack. As unbelievable as it sounds, that is the truth.'' Artemia helped Maria.
〖Sigh! I was wondering where she went, but it seems she was busy taking care of this trash.〗
Silveria whispered, it was intentional, and from this, Alex concluded that whatever happened to Damien and the disappearance of that base, Silveria's big sister must have done it.
''Sigh! I see. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to deal with him, but he got what he deserves.'' Alex said with a smile.
Seeing Alex's smile like that, the girls stared at each other; there was a joy in that smile, not because one of the enemies died like that but because Alex knew what happened and he was happy.
This assumption was not wrong; when Alex first learned that Damien died like that, that it was Nyx's doing, he was a little bit angry. However, Nyx sent him some images of what Damien went through before dying. Alex couldn't help but shudder at Nyx's ruthlessness. What Damien experienced could be put into two words: Eternal Hell, even with his soul scattered, he would still be trapped in that eternal hell, never to escape, never to reincarnate.
''Tell me what you know?" Artemia was curious, so she inquired, the others were curious as well, and when Alex told them what happened, they sucked in a breath of fresh air.
''I almost feel sorry for him,'' Sakuya said before suddenly asking.
''Where is Lû?"
''She went to rest with Gracier,'' Alex responded.
''I see; we will see them,'' Maria said before dragging Sakuya with her; before leaving, she stopped and said with a smile.
''By the way, I heard that you brought two females with you?"
Alex flinched before he could talk, Maria said.
''Relax, I'm just casually asking. I will look for them later. New sister, please kindly join us; us sisters have something to talk about.''
Alex didn't look at the three women as they maintained a smiling face as they left the room, immediately Lilith asked.
''Alex, when are we leaving for the demon continent?"
Alex sighed; he finally understood why Lilith kept looking at him as if she wished to devour him; it was because of their special mission on the demon continent.
''Yeah! Let's talk about it.'' Alex said.