Ruler's Awakening: Inheritor of the SSS-Rank Dimensional Talent-Chapter 188: Aaron and Aerith in Adventure

After giving clear instructions, the real Aaron stepped closer to Sokia and Liel. He placed a hand on each of their shoulders, smiling warmly as their eyes met his with deep trust.

"Arthur will look after you. You don’t need to worry. While he’s not quite like me, he’s still a level 162, a fourth-tier Great Wizard," Aaron assured them.

"I’ll also be able to watch over you through his eyes since part of my consciousness is embedded in him," he added.

Liel nodded, showing her understanding. "I get it," she said.

"To ensure your safety, you can join Sky Sword and assist them. I’m confident Andrew will treat you well there," Aaron suggested.

"What about Arthur’s access to the floors? Does he have the same privileges as you?" Liel asked.

Aaron nodded in response. Arthur had identical floor access, meaning he could freely move to upper levels if he wanted.

However, Aaron had strictly instructed him otherwise. Arthur’s primary mission was to stay with Sokia and Liel, no matter what.

"Don’t move to higher floors unless you’re absolutely sure of your abilities," Aaron warned. "Even though Arthur will be there to help, you shouldn’t rely on his strength alone."

Both Liel and Sokia understood. They felt relieved knowing Aaron had assigned one of his powerful clones to protect them.

Arthur smiled, reassuring them that despite being a clone, he was still Aaron in every meaningful way. Sharing the same memories, he remembered everything that mattered to them.

Liel, standing beside Sokia, grasped Aaron’s hand tightly. Her gaze locked onto his as emotions swirled in her eyes. "Take care of yourself, Aaron," she pleaded softly.

Sokia followed suit, wrapping her arms around him in a tight embrace. The moment was bittersweet—she was happy to have Aaron by her side again, even if it was just a clone. But the thought of the real Aaron heading to the upper floors to rejoin the raid left her with a heavy heart.

"Promise you’ll keep in touch. Don’t make us worry, Aaron," Sokia urged.

Aaron smiled reassuringly. "I promise I won’t give you a reason to worry."

Raising his right hand, Aaron summoned a purple magical aura, dispelling the protective dome that had been shielding them. As the dome vanished, revealing the open sky above, Sokia and Liel knew it was time for him to go.

"You’re free to leave now," Aaron said.

Arthur nodded, and so did Liel. Sokia, however, lingered for a moment, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.

She struggled to hold back her emotions, but both Liel and Arthur were there to comfort her, easing her unease.

Finally, the three of them departed, leaving Aaron alone by the cascading waterfall. Watching them leave, Aaron silently hoped they would grow stronger than he could ever imagine with Arthur by their side.

’You’re clever, Aaron,’ Aerith’s voice echoed in his mind. ’Using a clone to keep tabs on the situation at the 10th floor.’

’There’s no need to overthink the 10th-floor city,’ Aaron replied calmly. ’That clone exists solely to assist them.’

’You could create countless Origin Clones and spread them across all the floors to crush the Night Liberators,’ Aerith pointed out.

’That would drain too much energy, and the odds of defeating them with just clones are slim.’

’So that means…’ Aerith trailed off.

’Exactly,’ Aaron confirmed. ’The best strategy is to destroy the Night Liberators’ headquarters. Once their main base is gone, every branch across the floors will collapse on its own.’

With that, Aaron activated his talents. His ultimate sub-talent allowed him to traverse floors effortlessly.

[Main Talent Activated]

[Sub Talent Activated]

[Dark Dimensional Portal]

[MP -60000]

[Name: Aaron Lewis]

[MP: 1139000/1375000] [-60000]

A purple light glowed at Aaron’s fingertips as he sliced through the dimensional boundary, creating a rift. Without hesitation, he stepped into the portal, heading back to the 25th floor to rejoin the raid.

Upon entering the Dark Dimension, Aaron was greeted by Aerith. She was lounging on her favorite throne of black roses. With a warm smile, she floated gracefully toward him, her delicate hand extended.

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"Where are you off to, darling?" she asked sweetly.

"I’m heading back to Lilith City. Care to join me?"

"If you don’t mind, I’d love to," Aerith replied, her voice soft and filled with anticipation.

"Alright then. Let’s go," Aaron agreed.

***

Lilith City, 25th Floor

"No. You just finished the raid on the 24th floor. I’m not letting you join this one," Eloise declared firmly, sitting on the throne in the Sky Sword’s branch hall on the 25th floor.

The seat next to her was empty. Emily, who was supposed to occupy it, had left days ago with Aldo to search for Arthur. Two groups were hunting for him, each with different intentions.

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Sky Sword wanted to reward Arthur for his heroic efforts in healing Emily, a deed that had deeply moved Eloise. Many of their members were scouring the city for him.

Meanwhile, the Night Liberators sought Arthur to put him on trial. Max was obsessed with him, halting their raid efforts to focus entirely on finding him.

If the week-long hunt proved fruitless, Max planned to exact a deeply personal revenge. The Night Liberators’ determination far surpassed Sky Sword’s.

In a cozy inn within the Sky Sword district, a dimensional rift suddenly appeared in one of the rooms. A couple, deeply engrossed in a private moment, was startled when Aaron and Aerith stepped out of the portal.

The couple hastily covered themselves with a blanket, the man’s face turning beet red.

"Aerith, you might want to consider more suitable clothing," Aaron remarked as he stepped out.

"What’s wrong with what I’m wearing?" Aerith asked, examining her elegant black gown. Its sweeping train was undoubtedly beautiful, especially when paired with her striking features. But Aaron knew that in this city, such attire would draw too much attention.

"Your gown is stunning," Aaron admitted. "But it’s best to blend in. Let’s find you something more practical at a nearby boutique."

He gently stroked her cheek, causing her to blush slightly. "Alright. I’ll go with you," she agreed.

Before they could leave, the man in the room stood up angrily. He was a middle-aged adventurer who had been cheating on his wife with a younger companion.

"What’s the meaning of this?! You barged into my room! Are you looking for trouble?!" he shouted aggressively.

Aerith’s eyes narrowed. "Silence, you filthy human!" she snapped, releasing a burst of maron magic that struck the man. He dropped dead instantly.

His companion screamed in terror, curling up in the corner of the room. Aaron stepped in to calm Aerith. "There’s no point in killing them. Let’s not waste our energy here."

"Fine. Consider yourself lucky, my beloved spared your life, wretch!" Aerith spat at the trembling woman before leaving with Aaron.

Out on the main street, Aerith’s striking appearance drew countless stares. Men whistled and catcalled as she passed, her graceful presence captivating everyone around her.

Aerith, unused to such behavior, quickly grew irritated. With a snap of her fingers, she sent a wave of maron magic at the offenders.

BOOM!

The men’s bodies burst like overinflated balloons, creating chaos on the street. Alarmed citizens fled, and Sky Sword members rushed to the scene. Aaron quickly grabbed Aerith’s hand and used his Venerable Sage abilities to whisk them away.

Every step he took created a gust of wind powerful enough to shatter nearby windows. Within moments, they arrived at a boutique far from the commotion.

Aerith’s eyes lit up, not at the boutique itself, but at the dazzling array of white gowns displayed in its windows.

"Welcome to our boutique. Are you shopping for a wedding dress?" one of the staff members asked, surprising Aaron.

"No, we’re actually—"

Before Aaron could finish, Aerith stepped forward, clutching the staff member’s hands eagerly. "I want to see all your gowns!" she exclaimed with excitement.