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Sherpa's body passed through a row of giant, majestic pillars in white. Which are lined up on the left and right. The bright sunlight illuminated the area. White clouds overshadowed the top of the pillar.
After passing through the portal, Sherpa appears in an infinity waterfall at the end of the plain. The man continued to drift through the valley between the two pillars. Heading to a mountainous region that seems to be the end of their journey.
The world above, is not the world of the gods. That place was only one area that was higher than the mortal world, man. However, the place was protected by ancient magic and spells. It can only be entered through a portal.
As the name implies, the upper world is filled with bright light from the sun. Which always gives warmth to every living creature beneath it.
But it seems like a warm and bright place is not Sherpa's favorite. It was evident that the man continued to drift through the place filled with light. Heading to the mountainous area, more precisely the basin between two mountains in the upper world.
Where a tinge of dimness welcomes him. For a moment Sherpa stared at Ara's sleeping face in her sling. The man intentionally put Ara to sleep. Afraid that the girl would rebel on their way.
An ancient Chinese-style palace area welcomes the eyes of the Sherpa. The palace complex consists of two places. On land and floating. Sherpa drifted towards his flying palace complex.
A collection of ancient Chinese buildings that stand on a cliff that drifts. Sherpa landed her body smoothly. In one part of his flying palace. Not in the main palace. But a palace that became his residence. The man immediately stepped in. Sherpa thought how long he had left his world.
When he stepped foot, entered his residence. The waiter line stood up to greet him. They bowed obediently, saluting as Sherpa passed by.
"Zhang, meet me in the west pavilion" Sherpa ordered. And a man in military clothes complete with his attributes, who stood closest to Sherpa instantly nodded obediently.
Sherpa waltzed into a building with a luxurious design. It turned out to be the man's room. Put Ara to bed. Slowly rubbed the girl's cheek. The tears that are still there.
"Lay while you can" Sherpa said ambiguously. Then step out of there.
"Ming, serve your queen well" Sherpa told a female servant. Which seemed to be his trusted servant.
The woman who was called Ming, nodded obediently. So long serving Sherpa, this time the man brought a woman into his palace. Ming knew clearly, how many times his master had rejected the matchmaking proposed by his mother. This time, however, Ming was clearly curious. Long time disappeared. Finally the master finally came home. By bringing a woman who was immediately claimed as his queen. Moreover, Ming had time to smell the scent of women brought by his master came from the human world.
"How was he doing while I was gone?"
"As you know, he's just making a mess" Zhang replied resentfully. Sherpa smiled faintly.
"Are you being disinclined by me? After I left you for so long" Sherpa looked at Zhang who instantly changed his serious countenance.
"You pissed me off. Go not take me. You tortured me by leaving me here" Grumbled Zhang.
Zhang is Sherpa's confidant. As well as Sherpa's best friend. Only Zhang was Sherpa's friend talking all along.
"You're mad at me?"
"Do I have to answer?" Glean Zhang. This time Sherpa chuckled.
"Yes.yes, I will take you on a tour of the mortal world. You know I can just undo that damn curse right now. There's no way I'm taking you for a walk with my half-snake body"
"Why are you back now?"
"I told you I just found it yesterday. Can't you handle that troublemaker anymore"
"Not so, but he always used your father's status to threaten other officials. And worst of all I don't know how but he managed to marry your mother"
Sherpa stared at Zhang.
"What did you say? That jerk married my mom?" Sherpa asked in anger. And Zhang nodded.
"Bad! Since when?"
"A year after your departure?"
"What about the Love Stone? Didn't my mother ever love him?"
"Well that's him...Love Stone instantly turned red once their blood fused"
"Something's wrong with the stone"
"I suspect so too. But how else. The elders confirmed their marriage. So congratulations on having a stepfather" Ledek Zhang.
"So when are you gonna take him down? I'm tired of obeying his orders" Zhang complained.
"Awhile more. Let him enjoy sitting on my throne in a moment" Sherpa replied casually. The man played his long, wiggly fingers on his desk. Closing eyes. The man's mind pierced through the wall in front of him. Go inside his room. Where Ara was still sleeping.
"Who is he?" Zhang's question made Sherpa open his eyes.
"Mine"
"Your wheels?"
"In two weeks I'll marry her"
"You serious? But he's human"
"He's Pure Blood who set my curse free"
"You fell in love with her?"
Sherpa was speechless hearing Zhang's question.
"Fell in love? I myself do not know what I feel for Ara. I just want him to always be by my side. I want him to be mine"
"Sherpa, you and her must pass the Love Stone exam. In order for you to get recognition for your marriage" Zhang said giving Sherpa consideration. And the man could only support his chin with both hands.
***
"Be careful" Luis tells Lucas and Asha that they will sneak into the underworld.
The two men nodded confidently. Then it disappeared, after Luis paved his way into the underworld. At that time Lucas was able to enter the underworld because he was alone. But when he was alone with Asha. He can't do it. Luis has to keep an eye on both. Because Asha's aura as the daughter of the Devil, was so powerful when she returned to her world.
"You're gonna make Lucas cry" Aiden said sharply.
"Then let her cry. If he really loved Asha. He has to prove that he deserves Asha. Not just like playing sosor only" Grumbled Luis.
"Lucas isn't you. He would really cry if he parted with Asha"
"I didn't separate them. Asha had to return to solve her race's internal problems. That way Lucas will have a good impression in their eyes"
"You want to make it look like Lucas is taking Asha home?"
"More less like that. But just calm down. I'm not gonna do that right now. I need to know where the portal to the upper world of the underworld is"
"You're playing with their feelings, Luis" Yoon opened his voice. After just being quiet.
"I'm not playing him. Just testing it" Luis replied lightly.
"Just the same" Hans said quickly.
They all look at each other.
"You're not jealous of those who can be together, are you?" Guess Aiden.
"Jealous? They will also have the same test as me. Lucas and Asha, Vampires and Devils. You and Erika, Vampires and half Vampires"
"And you're the most unreasonable. Vampires and humans"
"Nonsense is not impossible" Luis replied casually.
"I thought your story was over once you found her. Apparently not. There are still actors, snake creatures from the upper world" Hans said casually.
"Your love is more drama than our love" Ledek Yoon.
"You admit you love Erika?" Aiden quickly replied to Yoon.
"Uuppss"
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