Chapter 20: Chapter 20: The Nightrider Sisters

"The outer disciples will guide you to your quarters." He announced, his eyes focusing on Damon. "Damon, stay here for a moment."

"Yes, Elder." Damon replied to Elder Alder before turning to Ariel.

"Go ahead first. Come to my quarters later, or I’ll come to yours." He told her.

"Mm, I got it." She turned and followed the others.

Before long, only Damon and Elder Alder remained.

Then without warning, two figures appear beside Elder Alder. They were dressed in black and dark blue robes with gold trim while their faces covered with veils.

"Elder Alder, we will be going to take care of him from here. It’s the Sect Leader’s orders." Elder Alder gave a single nod and took to the air, disappearing in the direction of the sect.

Once they were alone, the two figures lifted their veils and smiled at him.

"Told you we’d meet again." The girl with black-purple hair tied in a ponytail wore a face Damon recognized immediately.

"Who exactly are you two?" The shock of finding Mio and Mia standing before him left him momentarily lost for words.

"Allow me to introduce myself properly. I’m Mio Nightrider, Core Disciple of the Azure Dragon Sect." Her voice was bright and cheerful.

"I’m Mia Nightrider." A blush crept across her face, her voice so small he nearly missed it entirely.

"Nice to meet you two again, senior sisters." Damon bowed politely, but secretly, he observed their figure.

He saw two attractive bodies with pale skin in front of him. Their soft and huge breasts swaying like full pendulums.

Their ample cleavage showed off the pale skin beneath the dark blue robe that clung to every seductive curve of her body, down to a slim waist and culminating in wide hips.

The curve of their voluptuous bottom was visible as their robe failed to hide it, her plump, pale thighs proudly displayed by vertical slits in her dress that revealed glimmers of silky skin.

Their full lips painted a beautiful pink, their face, mature and attractive, framed deep purple eyes, and flashed a charming smile on Mio, while a shy, blushing smile on Mia.

Their body all the same, only their expression and hairstyles are different.

’God... They both hot...’

[Mio’s Interest increased by 50 points, +100 lust points!]

[Name: Mio Nightrider]

[Age: 23]

[Cultivation: Earth Spirit Realm - Fourth Level]

[Relationship: Stranger]

[Interest: 50/100]

[Chastity: Intact]

[Lust: 0/100]

[Affinities: Dark: 50, Bow: 20]

[Spiritual Roots: Void Spiritual Roots] [Earth Grade - High]

[Bloodline: N/A]

[Physique: N/A]

[Traits: Cheerful, Natural Archer, Loyal, Airhead, Big-Sister]

[Mia’s Interest increased by 80 points, 160 lust points!]

[Name: Mia Nightrider]

[Age: 23]

[Cultivation: Earth Spirit Realm - Fourth Level]

[Relationship: Stranger]

[Interest: 80/100]

[Chastity: Intact]

[Lust: 0/100]

[Affinities: Dark: 50, Dagger: 20]

[Spiritual Roots: Shadow Spiritual Roots] [Earth Grade - High]

[Bloodline: N/A]

[Physique: N/A]

[Traits: Shy, Natural Assassin, Loyal, Intelligent, Love Handsome Face]

"What—" Damon’s eyes widened at their cultivation levels.

"What’s wrong, Damon?" Mio stepped closer, waving a hand in front of his face.

"N-nothing, I’m just surprised you’re both core disciples." He shook himself out of it.

"S-sorry... we are on undercover mission when we met you before," Mia murmured, her voice still barely above a whisper.

"It’s fine..., I understand. So, senior sisters, what are you two you doing here?" Damon asked.

"We’re here to escort you to your private residence and walk you through your orientation," Mio explained.

"Huh? With core disciples? Why not the elder?"

"It’s because of your spiritual roots and sword qi," Mio told him, while Mia gave a quiet nod.

"Not because of the golden token?"

"Also, usually the elder will be the one who guides you. But you show something promising, so we are chosen to be the ones who guide you," Mio said.

"Anyway, let’s go, we’ll explain everything more in detail once we arrived at your place."

****

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Sect. A graceful young woman walk alone.

Ariel’s long hair swaying like dark silk in the evening breeze. Her mind filled with someone else while unaware of the shadow approaching from behind.

"Young Lady Ariel!" a sharp voice called out, breaking her reverie.

Ariel turned around with her expression kind and composed as always. "Young Master Jack. Do you need something from me?"

Jack step closer with his robes embroidered with the crests of his noble lineage while a smug glint in his eyes. He gives her a sealed envelope with Aquaria’s seal on it.

"Here, this letter from your Aquaria Family just arrived moments ago." He gave it toward her, while watching her every move like a predator.

"Oh, thank you, Young Master Jack," she replied softly, accepting it. She broke the seal and open the letter, her brows furrowing as she scanned the letter.

Then the words hit her like a cold wave: arrangements for a betrothal, sealed by her family’s elders without her consent.

Her heart clenched, thoughts flashing of Damon.

She bowed deeply, voice calm despite the turmoil. "I’m sorry, Young Master Jack, but I already have someone I like."

"So?" Jack’s attitude shifted in an instant, his face twisting into a predatory smile that revealed his yellowed teeth.

"Huh?" Ariel blinked. His nonchalance confused her.

"So, what if you do?" he sneered, stepping closer. "I already know the letter’s contents. It’s about our marriage, isn’t it?"

"Y-yes," she stumbles while stepping back instinctively. Now her heart beating faster from fear.

"Exactly as I said—so what? That scrap of paper means nothing to me. Your family has agreed, which makes you mine. Like it or not, you’re my property now, and we are at Azure Dragon Sect. With my sister here, you can even run away. Ahahahaha!

Jack threw his head back in a mad laugh that echoed off the surrounding, drawing glances from nearby disciples.

"No, no, I don’t want that!" Ariel’s voice cracked.

Tears slowly appears in her eyes, then she spun around and fled.

Jack watched her fleeing figure; a twisted grin appears on his face.

"Oh, Ariel... this is what it means to be a noble with real power. Resisting now, are you? I’ll just break you in after we’re married. You have nowhere to run. Hahahaha!"

He roared another bout of maniac laughter into the night with fists clenched in triumph.

But he so oblivious to the storm he had unleashed.