While Alex left the girls to head somewhere, Maria, accompanied by Kuina, went to Eris's room since her arrival. After placing her on the bed, Maria looked at Eris's peaceful sleeping face and couldn't help but praise Alex; at the same time, she sighed bitterly as a woman she knew what would happen if a man spoke as Alex did, she might start developing feeling toward the man.
''Are you worried?"
Kuina discreetly whispered from behind as she could see Maria's expression. The two were present and heard Alex's words, not everything but the last part, so she could understand what worried Maria.
''Not really, she might start developing feelings for him, but I doubt it will blossom soon,'' Maria responded, and Kuina nodded.
''By the way, you're getting closer to my Man; I hope you don't have any funny idea?"
Immediately as the two left Eris's room, the atmosphere turned frosty; Kuina stopped and immediately released a heat; frost and heat momentarily clashed before they vanished.
Kuina chuckled, ''I don't know what you are talking about, but I do find Alex's company enjoyable, maybe- Well, forget it.''
She then shrugged her shoulders and left. Maria calmed down and looked behind her.
''How long are you planning on staying hidden for?"
''Fufufu! Busted.''
There was a green light, and Sakuya appeared and leaned against the opposite wall.
''You don't like her,'' Sakuya commented while looking in the direction Kuina disappeared into.
''Well, it's normal, unlike you or Luna who would be happy just by receiving Alex love, this one would want to stand at the top, above everyone else and that it's something I can't accept, I can't tolerate, there can only be one empress and that it's me.'' Maria declared, and Sakuya sighed.
''Sometimes you overthink. Well, whatever, accompany for a bit we need to talk.''
Sakuya said and headed outside toward the balcony; Maria nodded and followed her.
In another location inside the manor, Alex stood before a door painted red mixed with a pink name tag: Alexandra.
Knock! Knock!
Alex knocked on the door and said.
''Gracier, it's me. Can I come in?"
Then from the other side, Gracier's flustered voice came out.
''B-Big brother? Please wait a moment.''
She said before there was a rustling sound, almost as if she was cleaning a messed up room.
Two minutes later, Alex heard a fuh sound, and Gracier unlocked the door and let him in.
The interior didn't change much; it was as he remembered; Alex wondered what his sister was doing to be so flustered; he almost scanned the room but at the end decided against it because everyone has its privacy and he must respect it.
''Big brother, I thought you should be resting. Why are you still up?" Gracier questioned Alex; from what had been decided, he should rest to recuperate after talking with Eris properly; however, Alex didn't do that. Although he seemed fine outside, does who knew him could see how tired he was hence the suggestion.
Alex scratched his head and laughed.
''Well, I thought I'd at least visit my cute sister and see how far she progressed.''
Gracier felt warmth spread through her chest, and a smile bloomed on her face.
''I did my best, but I'm still lacking. I trained hard with Artemia, Alice helped by protecting me, taking care of all bad guys.''
Alex nodded, thinking that he ought to reward Alice for protecting his sister well, then Alex appraised his sister, and the result made him happy.
『[Gracier Alexandra Touch]
「 Rank 10」
Level 97
Class: Fire Empress
Age: 15
Female
Race: High Half-Elf
Experience Value: 3000/40000
Magic Power: 3520 (+65) ➤ 3585/3585
Magic: Fire Magic
Attack: 1345 ➤ 1410
Defense: 735 ➤ 800
Agility: 885 ➤ 950 (+50 BP) ➤ 1000
Intelligence: 835 ➤ 900 (+100 BP) ➤ 1000
Luck: 735 ➤ 800
BP: 0
SP: 20
Gift: Ignia's Bracelet
Skills: [Cooking Level 4] [Sewing Level 3] [Fireball Level 5] [Fire Arrows Level 4] [Meteor Level 1] [Fire Snake Level 4] [Flame Shield Level 5] [Presence Detection Level 5] [Chantless Magic Level 8] [Fire Lotus Level 5] [Archery Level Max] [Blaze Steps Level 5] [Golden Arrows Level 1]
Special Abilities: [Dragon Eye Level 10 Max] [Flame Wings Level 3] [Dragon's Breath Level Level 2] [Lord of Hundred Flames] {Dark Mode (Sealed due to its instability)}
Titles: [Avenger] [Child of Fire] [The Awakened] [The Diligent] [Lord of Flames]
''Wow! You've become quite strong, my cute sister; keep up. And we must celebrate, you have become fifteen, no wonder you grew taller and became more beautiful.'' Alex said while stroking his sister's hair, the latter nestled in his arms like a kitten.
Suddenly, Gracier asked for something.
''Big brother, can you spare with me later?"
''Oh? Sure, why not. I want to see how skillful my sister has become in controlling the fire element. However, it's good to accumulate skill points, but you should use it. Or is there any reason for you not to use them yet?"
Alex inquired as he remembered that Gracier still had 20 unused skill points.
''Ah! That? It's because teacher, I meant Big sister Artemia, said one must immediately spend one SP on one skill, it might increase the level, but you'd lack the experience, therefore before using the skills, understand it to some extent before spending skill point on it, it's why I still have used none of my skill points acquired since twenty levels.'' Gracier explained.
Alex went silent and thought about what he had just learned. After some time, he nodded while thinking that Artemia suggestion was right, maybe he should start doing the same thing as an experiment to see the result, but he had the feeling that it would end up as the goddess had said, she must have suggested this because she had personally experienced it.
'There is still too much to learn.' Alex sighed.
''By the way, where is big sister Silveria?" Gracier inquired, and there was a silver flash; Silveria appeared and sat on the bed.
''Finally, little Alexandra remember me when everybody forgot about me, sob sob.''
Alex rolled his eyes at Silveria's fake cries; he stood up.
''I will take my leave, please don't sleep late. Good night Alexandra, good night Silveria.''
''Good night, brother.''
''Have a sweet night,'' Silveria said and winked at Alex; she seemed to be implying something, Gracier clueless, looked at them, wondering what Silveria meant.
''Ugh!"
Alex quickly escaped and headed to a certain room, the door was opened, and he was dragged in even before he could knock.
Alex had his lips stolen; he didn't mind his partner being a bit aggressive; he reciprocated while thinking, it's great to be back. I miss this.
Soon, a heated battle followed, with Alex emerging victorious as the two lay side by side, reveling in the afterglow of their intense sex where they both surrendered themselves to sensual pleasure and vented their lust on each other after a long time.