Chapter 134 - Sneakily taking the harem's leadership position

After creating the delicate balance between the light and dark seeds, Aile hoped that he can maintain them in equilibrium so that his elements' affinity does not change him.

He then started to cultivate the primary stage of his dark cultivation method. It was a dual cultivation method called Harmonization of Hearts, and it was an intimate-cultivation method. If it is done between loving couples, it will increase the love and stabilize the energy between them after exchanging yin and yang. However, it can also increase the user's cultivation feeding on hate. In a loving relationship, both people will gain. In a one-sided relationship, it would only benefit the cultivator.

Aile absorbed the dark element and guided it into his energy channels after the first path was created. The energy slowly moved in it automatically. With this first step completed, the next steps could only be done on the bed with his partners, Aile was now a dual cultivator to develop the dark part of his soul.

In the meantime, there was a gathering a few doors down. The people in there were Hazel, Emily, and Leia. Soon after Diana join in with a red face. Then began a conversation to get a better understanding of their roles in Aile's life. Each time they discussed something, it would not be accepted unanimously.

Leia did not want to give up sleeping next to him.

Diana did not want to lose her opportunity to spend the day next to him.

Emily was not only fighting for her self but also Fiona and the others that have left for Fort Bot. She was trying to divide Aile's time up between Port Kiar and Fort Bot.

Hazel wanted to be a part of his life in each aspect. She had not felt this loved ever, and she was hoping to get as much time as possible. Therefore, the meeting had derailed. No one took their argument too far, but at this rate, no conclusion would have been established.

Finally, Emily, who had only spoken a few times, said authoritatively, "I knew this was going to happen, so I asked all of you to gather. First, whether we like it or not, we will have to give up some privilege that we have received so far. As much as, we want to have him all to ourselves, the truth is, that will not happen unless we get rid of everyone else here and then die by his hand."

Emily's word brought the needed calm to the meeting. They all looked at Emily, who seems to have found the crux of the problem to continue.

She then sighed, "I am sure you are all aware that he had spent most of his time behind closed doors so far and there is already this many of us in here and in Fort Bot. Now imagine what will happen when he starts to move around the kingdom."

Everyone had a worried expression at the same time they did not fully believe Emily.

Emily looked at them and then said, "Hah, I thought you might not believe me, so let me ask you a question, Hazel. Can you give us all, an account of what happened in the recent trip to the sacred mountain?"

Hazel then explain the trip and Emily highlighted Violet and Ellie's actions. She had always been responsible for the news and intelligence in Port Kiar and close to One, Two, Three and Four, so getting this news was not a problem.

"Now you might not see this as a problem. But Ellie moved into the house and has been searching for him ever since. I am sure that Violet will not be too far behind."

Diana was surprised hearing this. However, she had not been with Ellie for long and had not asked her about this stuff. What she knew was the fact that Ellie indeed has been asking about him in the past few days. So this made her think, and many complex emotions appeared on her face.

Hazel, on the other hand, was shocked and muttered that Violet too, had found a way to enter his life. She then explained the situation of how she will join Aile in missions, as a part of Moon Merchant Hall's adventurers' union. She also said that Violet had explicitly asked to be put into Aile's group.

Emily continued and said, "That is not all, there are also others that will try to find opportunities to be with him. Isn't that right Zero. Have you heard enough, why don't you join us? I admire you. Spying on us will not bring you anything. Plus you are the only one that has done a good job in my and Fiona's absence."

Zero timidly came out of concealment from the side of the room. Gritting her teeth, she did not leave and sat down next to Diana. She looked at everyone and then made eye contact and glared at Emily.

Emily continued and said, "There are also those waiting for the right opportunity to get into his life before anyone else finds out," She then looked at Zero. "Well, if I am honest, she truly deserves to be next to him. Zero likes him and accepts it. She is working on a plan to succeed, in the meantime, she is also keeping others away from him. Something you guys have not done. Why don't you tell us who else is trying to get close to him, Zero."

Seeing Zero, the calm and quiet girl also having a crush on Aile made them all realize the accuracy of what Emily was talking about. It seemed that they had not paid attention.

Zero did not want to comment initially. However, she also wanted to show her worth and said, "There is that Luna, Xue.... some of the maids... Oh yeah, there is also the two sisters from the bandits."

Emily then said, "This is all during the time he spent indoors. Now there is also his dark element cultivation, the dark seed of desire and his adventures away from us. If we do not accept each other, then someone will come and replace us."

Everyone looked at each other, making eye contact and realizing their situation.

Emily then continued, "Therefore, I bet you do not want to be replaced, and I do not want to deal with new unknown people either. All of us are already acquainted, so I propose that first, we drop the issues among ourselves and fully accept each other. We have lived together for this long without a problem, we can continue like this in the future. Second, we need to keep other people's paws away from him. If we can not, we should at least make sure that they can fit with us and we can live with them. We also have to try and go with him on his adventures, that way, every adventure will not result in a new Violet."

Emily's words, along with today's meeting, made all of them realize that their lack of attention had already reduced their time with Aile. Many people had already entered into Aile's life, and many more were planning to enter.

They were not happy with Emily initially, however, now they realized that only she had paid attention to many aspects that they had neglected. Plus the relationship of Hazel and Diana had only recently flourished. So she was even more concerned as they did not have enough time to leave their mark in his heart.

They all looked at Emily to find out her plan. They had been thinking to improve themselves so that they can proudly stand next to him. But they had forgotten that the longer they stay away from him, the less he will notice them, limiting their advantage.

Emily then said, "Well, it is not a huge problem, currently, as most of this was unavoidable. However, from now on, at least one of us has to always be next to him. This way, we all get an opportunity for some alone time, and we can prevent situations where more people will demand his time."

Emily also whispered a plan to them. To which, they all reacted astonished. After that, in Port Kiar, it was decided that Leia, Hazel, Diana and Zero was responsible to always stay by his side.

Then they all came to an agreement that if anyone else tries to join, and they fail to block her. She must accept the rules of the harem before she can enter into their circle.

Emily also said that she and Fiona will be responsible for anything in Fort Bot. She also made them agree that Aile should divide his time equally between the two places. She claimed that there are more people in Fort Bot so they will actually receive less of him compared to here.

With that, the meeting came to an end. Emily told them that they should also have another gathering by the end of the week before she leaves. This way, they can grow closer and also notify each other of possible threats. Leia, Hazel and Diana left. However, they had a disturbing feeling deep down, and they felt they had been swindled.