Ch. 2

Y/N POV

Finally! I convinced her to let me get the groceries instead, defeating an ancient beast is WAY easier than convincing my mom to go out. Ah.. I'm getting old, my back hurts but at least I slept fairly well last night. You can't even tell the difference between me, a pig or a log, because I'm clearly all of them. Anyway, what should I cook for dinner tonight.. I'm thinking of maybe French or Korean cuisines since mom loves Korean dishes..

20 minutes ago

"Morning mom.." *yawns*

"Morning sweetie-"

"Is it just me, or you look... different."

"You look.. Taller. And slightly more... matured-looking to be precise....?"

"One thing's for sure, it's not my baby faced Y/n anymore~"

"A-ah, about that.. I think there's no difference mom.." I shrugged.

"Alright, if you say so, now come sit and have your breakfast~"

"Okay.."

She's so sweet and considerate.. Mom is such a kind figure to look up to.. I smiled at the thought.

And by the way, I need to catch the opportunity to go out..

"Mom, I'm going out for today's groceries and I'll cook tonight."

"Hm.. May I ask why so sudden dear..?"

"Just because, I want to make something for you for a change."

"Hm.. Okay~"

"Then I'll go with you."

"Uhm.. Can I go on my own mom..?"

"And why is that hun?"

"Don't you want your mom to come with you...?" She started fake crying.

"No no no, it's just that I'm old enough to go out by myself now.." Clearly.

"Hm... But in my eyes you're still my baby Y/n, no matter how old you get.."

"I'm going with you."

"But mom-"

"No buts, I'm going with you, okay hun?" I sighed, do I really need to resort to this? I guess I have to.

With the wave of my hand Mom came to agree to everything I say, uhhhhh I think I should turn the talisman down a notch.

"Alright sweetie, you may go on your own but on one condition." Anticipating, she finally state the condition acquired.

"You must call me if anything happens okay?"

"Okay!" I immediately agreed as the condition was not too excessive.

"Now quickly finish your breakfast and get ready dear."

Back to present

So French? How about Confit de canard.. Maybe some bibimbap for an extra dish.. Hmmm... guess these will do.

I've reached the grocery store and found myself a cart and a recipe in my head to go with. It was slightly windy outside so I wore a cozy khaki overcoat which matches with my outfit for today. Mortals have such a nice sense of fashion, why didn't my origin world think of such an idea in the first place?

The breeze brushed my untied hair as I went in, and a lovely lady greeted me with a wide smile across her face. There were not much people, and my divine sense could only detect 10 people in here. All were under the age of 30 to my surprise, I didn't bother to turn down my aura since no one on Earth cultivates, I don't think it's a problem anyway. They are all mortals living their norms and striving their way of life.

One by one I placed the ingredients into my cart and the item on the list in my head slowly started to fade one by one and disappear completely. Ingredients they sell here are inexpensive too, walking down the aisle by the freshly picked fruits by the stall. Hm.. I do like grapes, I should buy them for mom too..

After I've done picking up the items needed, I was ready to checkout. While I was heading over to the counter, an adorable toddler who which had trouble walking, waddled towards me. "M-Ma Ma." He hung onto my legs, "ma ma!"

What. In the name of Lord. Did he just say.

What did I just hear.

Do I even have children..? No.. That can't be right.. I only had 4 disciples in my lifetime.. But anyways, I can't ignore him.. He's the cutest bean I've ever seen..

I picked him up and scooped him in my arms, "are you lost little one?" He giggled and with his tiny hands, he cupped my face that was way bigger than his. I can't help but to laugh at this little ones behavior. He's this young but he knows how to flirt already, how cute~

"Where are your parents little one?" I nuzzled his nose with mine, He just giggled and played with my fingers, "alright then, we'll wait for them together okay?" He nodded and pecked my cheek, how adorable~

Ah.. it's been long that I have taken a like to children..? I remembered how my disciples ran in the fields of Derived heavens just when they were his age. I took them in when they were just 6 and some were 7 or 8.. I love them just like my own children, I watched them grow and now I hope all of them are leading their ways of life with full of Adventures as of they are still in their youths. hm.. If I'm not mistaken, all of them have reached the immortal realm and are around.. 300 years old?

Me and this little guy in my arms were having fun, he's so small and tiny yet he brings joy and laughter to the ones around him wherever he goes. A few moments had passed, "Young-Jae ah!" A tall and well-proportioned young man came running towards me and the little boy. He halted and hold on to his knees and tried catching his breath. Hmm.. He looks like he's in his twenties? With that face of his, I could have mistaken him for a young male celebrity. "Young-Jae ah, why do you keep running away from daddy? Don't ever do that again okay? That scared the shi-"

Then his eyes met mine, he repeatedly bowed 90 degrees. "A-Ah, I'm so so so so so sorry for the inconvenience caused by Young-Jae.. U-uhm.... Miss...?"

"Y/n, just call me Y/n." I gave him a smile and slightly chuckle at his goofiness. "Don't worry, Young-Jae was a good boy, right Young-Jae?" He nodded his head vigorously. Seriously, how can this kid be so cute?

"T-thank you of taking care of Young-Jae while I was away.." He scratched the back of his neck while his face turned red and avoid any eye contact with me. Oh, Mortals do have such feelings, so this is what they call, shyness. It's somewhat entertaining to watch..

I passed Young-Jae over to his father but he grabbed a hold of my sleeve. "No! I want Ma ma!"

"Y-Y-Y-Y-Young-Jae!!"I believe Young-Jae doesn't have a mother, but that's just my hunch.. Maybe it's just my wishful thinking but who knows.. I might be right.

"Young-Jae ah, go to your daddy okay?" I nuzzled his nose once again and he sniffled. "I'll buy Young-Jae some ice cream if you behave, how's that sound?" He hesitated but slowly nodded and pouted as a result. Aish My heart.

"Thanks.." I smiled, "It's no big deal, uhm.. May I ask of your name Mr..?"

"K-Kim Hyun Woo.." He stuttered.

"Nice to meet you Mr Kim~" I hummed, "May I also know how old are you?"

"A-Ah, 24.." He answered looking down to his knees.

"Oh, you're older than me!" Not even close.

"O-Oh really..?" I nod. "I-I know it's rude to ask a woman her age but, m-may I know how old are you..?" Should I tell him that I'm actually 15..? or just tell him I'm 20.. Lies one tell are better off telling the truth in the end.

"Oh, I'm 15." His face showed that he is in utter shock, "o-oh, you're very young.." He smiled.

"Yes, I am." I gave him a small and genuine smile. Then, Young-Jae hold the hem of my skirt, "Ma ma.."

"Y-Young-Jae! How many times I've told you not to call her Ma ma?" He sighed, "You can call her Noona okay?"

"N-Noona!" I bent down to Young-Jae's height and ruffled his hair, "Young-Jae is such a good boy~ Now let's go get you some ice cream, shall we hmm?"

"Uh huh!" He giggled. I held one of his hands and we went off to the ice cream parlor nearby.

If you're wondering where my groceries are, they're in my universal pouch. Well, I was lucky enough that no one had see me constantly putting it in my bag once I checked out. Hehe I should become more aware next time though.. And I found my spatial ring in there too, I was wondering where I had it placed long ago. At least I found it now, my spatial ring contains many priceless herbs from my world and many other things from my treasury. It has unlimited space plus things that are placed in there will not age either, the time in there does not flow.

A few minutes later

We are sitting at a bench right outside the ice cream parlor, while Young-Jae was licking his chocolate flavored ice-cream. "U-Uhm sorry about Young-Jae if he was bothering you.. You didn't have to treat him to ice-cream.."

I chuckled, "It's fine, Just a little treat this little munchkin over here."

"He does resemble his father." I chuckled. "But way more confident per say."

"O-Oh d-did he say something weird again..? I'm so sorry-"

"No no, he's just a smart and lucky child." I glanced at Young-Jae, one lucky child..

He possesses a heavenly divine immortal root, a cultivator's dream to obtain such a divine treasure root to bond as their soul sea. And yet, here, he has one, but it's still undeveloped. If raised right, he'll be at the pinnacle of the cultivation world after me, but still one of the rising generals that could lead worlds to either chaos or prosperity.

"You do have him in kinder garden am I right?" He nodded. "Does he.."

"Have a mother..?" Hyun woo slightly flinched. "N-No.."

"I'm sorry to have asked-"

"N-No, It's okay.." His face remained calm, clearly he was trying to fight back tears. I gave him a pat on his back, "I guess you're trying to fight for a living, no?"

He smiled, "yes, all I ask, is for him to live a normal life just like every other kid, and have a regular study environment, and hopefully can make it to university if financial still allows.."

"Hmm.. How about this," he look at me confused. "Let me tutor him."

"U-uhm I-I beg your pardon..?"

I gave him a warm and genuine smile, "if you're worried that I'm too young to tutor him, it's totally understandable."

He lowered his head, I think humans really doubt too much, but my knowledge is far wider than any of the mortals here. The knowledge I possess far surpasses any other being in the universe.

"I'll be frank. I'm a teacher." I might as well consider myself as a teacher to get him to agree, sigh. "R-Really?" I nodded, "I'll tutor him privately, if it's okay with you." When the time is right, I will definitely fill him in on the details of Young-Jae.. He seems shocked, "I know it's hard to believe because I'm a teacher despite my age." He chuckled, "yeah.. But I believe you."

"Woah, that was unexpectedly fast for someone to agree." I chuckled, "so you're up for it?"

"Y-Yes!" He repeatedly shake my hand with both of his. "T-T-Thank you so much!"

"Uhm.. But I can only tutor him on Sundays.. Is that okay?" He immediately nodded.

"But aren't you afraid that I'm might be a bad person?" He looked at me, "I don't know why, but I get this feeling of warmth from the atmosphere and aura you're giving off.." Wait, he can see my aura?

"W-What I meant is, you seem far too kind to harm a child.." He smiled. Oh.. "But you won't know if that person can be two-faced." I fought back but with a calm face and mind, he understood what I've said.

"Although we've met a few minutes ago," He grin. "I trust you."

"Hah.. you're way too gullible you know." I chuckled. "I know,"

"But it led me to you."

I giggled, "Now I know where Young-Jae got his flirtatious side from." He chuckled and scratched the back of his neck. "You guys are truly like father like son." We laughed.

"We'll start at the end of next month, is that okay?" He nodded. "Yes, thank you again.."

"Uhm.. Can I get your number? F-For the tutoring of course." I smiled, "of course." We exchanged numbers and bid our goodbyes.

I am on my way back home, you could say I'm empty handed since I only have my phone, some money and my universal pouch with me. The Earth's aura sure is thin.. The Qi here is very depleted.

I could see an old man, with a well built guy in a suit walking towards my direction but their initial destination was not me. I somewhat sense a faint aura coming from them, I didn't put too much heart into investigating with my divine sense. I assume they're from a wealthy family? Famous even maybe, too bad the old man won't be able to live for 3 more years with that illness of his.

As we almost crossed paths, the old man stumbled. "Master! Are you alright?" He tried helping him up but failed. His whole body trembled and he hold onto his walking stick to try and support himself. He was ever so eager to raise up his head but it was like he was suffocating. I wonder why.. But suddenly,

"A-Ancient immortal deity.." He mumbled barely audible but I was able to comprehend.

"What?" Then realization hit me, how'd he know.. That's highly impossible, the only way he'd know, the only way he could possibly find out, is.. My aura.

Is he suffocating from my aura? Hm...That only means one thing, but I need to confirm of it first.

I lowered my aura and the old man stopped hyperventilating, "are you a cultivator?" I asked bending down to his level, stern yet firm.

"Who are you to talk to the old master like that!?" He man slightly raised his voice. "Do you have the right to interrupt?" I glared at him and he immediately on his knees.

"I'm sorry but you're in my way so I had to, no hard feelings though." I walked passed him. "Master!"

I helped the old man to get up, "I have no intention to harm either of you, I don't get why you get so worked up for."

By the time I helped the old man to get up he kowtowed to me, "YOUR GRACE!"

...

What.

"Why are you kowtowing to me old man?" I tried to help him up again but he refused, he must be a peculiar one.

"Old man, it's bad for your reputation if you don't get up from the ground-"

"I CAN ONLY PAY MAY RESPECTS TO THE GREAT ANCIENT IMMORTAL!"

I sighed, "okay, keep your voice down, I have a question."

"Yes your grace." He muse, "I believe you are able to see my aura, am I right?"

He nodded. "Okay, before I ask any further, please get up old man. It's not right for someone to be kowtowing to a mere stranger." I helped him up yet again.

"Thank you your grace-"

"Y/n, just call me Y/n." He hesitated, "But-"

"I don't think calling me "your grace" is necessary old man."

"Then at least let this old man call you miss instead.." His bodyguard refused, "Master! How can you-"

"Can't you sense her aura Nate?"

"Yeah, there's nothing special about it, she's only in master realm-"

"She lowered it dimwit." The old man smacked the back of his bodyguard's head. "Really? I don't believe that to be true! No one can be any higher than that-"

"Nate, did your body supply enough oxygen to your brain to cope with that stuck up head of yours?" The old man raised his eyebrow, "I-I'm sorry for my rudeness master, I had forgotten my place."

The old man sighed, "it's okay Nate." While I was there listening to their conversation, crossing my arms and was ready to go home.

"My deepest apologies your- Miss.." He turned to me and was already trying to get on his knees again, "old man, I told you there's no need for you to kneel." I sighed as I squinted my eyes and massaged my temples.

"Okay, let me get this straight."

"This old man, is a cultivator, no?" He nodded aggressively. "And so is your subordinate, hmm?"

"Yes, Miss."

"And I thought Earth had no cultivators. This is really getting more and more interesting.."

"Uhm.. Miss, if you don't mind if I ask but.. Are you perhaps, not local?" I answered, "you can say it like that." I think there's no need to hide it from him.

"If you mean that I'm not from Earth, then you should know the answer by now." He showed a slightly shocked expression but still nodded. "Keep this as a secret for now."

"And you were able to sense a whiff of my aura, but how this old man was able to comprehend my identity so quickly?"

"Oh that! I was born with a special ability miss, whenever there's a presence of someone stronger, naturally they'll emit a stronger aura. Therefore, I would not be able to withstand it since I'm only in warrior inner strength realm."

"Foundation realm."

"I beg your pardon?" He looked at me, "you're in foundation realm."

"Foundation realm?" Oh. I totally forgot. Earth is a modern society, their ranking system might differ..

"Uhm.. Can this old man tell me about the ranking system on Earth?"

"Of course! So as you know by far, cultivators are not disclosed to the public but rather underground warriors. We do have a history of cultivation but mostly everyone have their different methods of cultivating one's path."

"The ranking on earth are divided into 10 realms. Bronze body, silver bone, warrior realm, master, grandmaster, general rank, god, star, void martial rank and deity. Bronze being the lowest and deity being the highest."

"So as you said, no one knows this except the underground warriors?"

"Yes, miss."

"And you said you were in warrior realm?" He nodded. "Our methods are far different than any of your earth cultivation ranks."

"For example, you said you're in warrior realm, but what I sense from you, your level of cultivation is only in foundation realm early stage, which is only the second realm of my world's cultivation rank."

The old man kneeled once again, "please take me as your disciple!"

"Old man, please get up, you're drawing too much attention." Sigh, when will this old man stop kneeling..?

"Sigh, I can't accept that request but I can help you with another thing you're struggling with." I had enough disciples. And I can't possibly accept this old man either.

"Clogged meridians, causing pain from time to time in your lower abdomen and an internal injury caused by forcing too much inner strength."

"H-how-"

"You would sometimes cough up blood and dizziness accompanied by it, hyperventilating as a result of asthma and limbs would also feel numb, no?"

"I can help you." He took my hand and squeezed it tightly. "THANK YOU SO MUCH MISS Y/N!"

"You didn't look like a bad person so I can help you with this issue, western medicine didn't work right?" He nodded. "Take this pill." I handed him a saint grade pill from my spatial ring. He's in luck because I still have some of these pills that I personally refined left. "Is this a Dan tian pill..? A-Are you also an alchemist?"

"Yes, I personally refined them 700 years ago." He gulped. "S-Seven hundred!"

"Alchemist are extremely rare and also a priceless identity.. May I ask this Miss how old are you..?"

I didn't hesitate one bit. "My age? If you're talking about this one's identity, then I'm 80,500 years old."

"E-Eighty thousand??" I placed my finger on my lips, "Don't expose my age nor my identity to your world yet, old man. There will be time for it, just waiting for it when the time finally comes."

"Now, are you going to take the pill or not?"

"A-Ah yes, yes!"

The old man ate the pill and finally stood up straight without his supporter. "M-My meridians, the Qi in my body are bursting with energy.." He took my hand once again and shook it repeatedly. "Thank you so much Miss, I would not forget this kindness, not even once in my lifetime! If there's anything I can help with, please feel free to reach out and contact me!" He nudged his bodyguard and he gave me a card. The Li family eh?

"Many thanks Miss.." The bodyguard scratched the back of his neck, I smiled. "I-I have underestimated you, please forgive me for not realizing your identity sooner.."

"It's okay, no harm had inflicted." I smiled.

The old man spoke, "whatever is within my reach, please don't hesitate to contact me! I don't lack anything that is, estates, money, etc."

"How do I address this old man?" I smiled, "ah, just call me old man Li would be an honor Miss."

I thought for a while, "hm.. Wait, I do have a favor to ask of this old man."

"Please, feel free to state any request you have in mind Miss!"

"I need help to get to the UK." I asked, "Oh? May I ask this Miss why?"

"I want to apply for PhDs from this "Oxford", to get a name, and study qualifications. And on why I do that is for, personal issues." To get recognition of my next step, and also to let my mom to live a better life, to be precise.

"No problem, just leave that to me, My Li family has quite the influence-"

"I need an arranged test, for 4 PhDs."

"But I can just register a PhD without taking the test, for Miss-"

"No. I want to use my own efforts, I just need a favor from you old man." I smiled, "can you just arrange 4 tests for me?"

"Okay- Wait, 4??" He widened his eyes. "Is there a problem?" I raised an eyebrow.

"No, not at all!"

"I just need a registration that's all, can this old man register 4 tests for me?" A warm smile traced my lips.

"Of course M'lady!" I chuckled. "Another nickname for me I see." He laughed.

"Why don't Nate and you try to get along," he nudged Nate's arm. "M-Master!"

"He's only 26 you know."

"This old man still knows how to joke." I chuckled and Nate, the bodyguard, face flushed pink.

"It's true, this Miss is a rare beauty and that's the whole truth." I laughed, "You flatter me too much old man."

"Alright, alright. Let me arrange a private high end jet for you-" I cut him off, "I don't think that should be necessary old man, that would be asking too much of you." I smiled.

"No not at all! it's my pleasure actually!"

"I think I can just teleport there, or even just open a portal would be fine, but I think I would attract more unwanted attention though.." I thought for a while.

"Fine, I'll take on your offer." I smiled, "thank you for reconsidering my kindness Miss."

"May I ask how long is your stay?"

"Hm.. 3 days and 4 nights should be enough.." I took some time to think, then the old man spoke, "Okay, But if you want to extend or shorten you stay, you could just call me by then. When would you like to go ther-"

"Tonight. Maybe 7:00pm, by then I would be arrive in the morning.. So can I have the test the next day right after my arrival?"

"As you wish, but.. The time of sleep is quite limited..? And time zones there differ a lot.."

"I don't need sleep. Sometimes." We immortals don't need sleep, but we do if we want to.

"Well can you arrange the test to be in the morning? By the time I reach there is night time, so I think I could only take my test the next day.."

"Yes of course Miss." I smiled. "Thank you, I really appreciate it."

"No no, it's my pleasure Miss!"

We bid our goodbyes and I am currently on my way home, again. It was 5:42 p.m, the weather was unbelievably pleasant, the sky was slightly cloudy but it wasn't suffocating at all. It was still bright even with the clouds.

I was easily attracted to the sound of the wind blowing, leaves rustling and the birds that were humming tunes of songs. The birds on the trees were communicating, some were bickering at each other like husband and wife, lovebirds. Some were just arriving to their home and preparing to tell their loved ones how did their day went. Yes, I'm able to listen and comprehend their conversations.

Then realization hit me yet again, how am I going to tell mom.. I have to tell her sooner or later, but I can't just tell her I'm another Y/n from another dimension or something. It's frustrating to even think about it along with the other things I have to do. Sigh.. I will, when the time comes, I'll be ready for it.

I arrived at my apartment and was greeted by my lovely mother. I'll be leaving tonight so I should tell her at least.. I will after I cooked dinner..

Time skip

I fidget my fingers, "mom, I'll be going for a trip.. I'll be gone for a while, as on where and why, it's for my studies."

"Oh my, that's great news!" She jump out of excitement, "where would you be going hun?"

Should I tell her..? Ah, fuck it. Swearing is not my type but sometimes things can get frustrating, you know?

"Uhm, the school arranged a short trip to the UK.. Only a few students got selected for this trip."

"About the financial, it's free since I got in a scholarship for this.." She nodded and thought for a while, "alright, you may go~ My daughter is indeed amazing~~" I didn't even turn up the talisman, I can't believe the talisman still works even without me changing it, I mean it gets absorbed to one's soul.. It's no harm anyway.

"Mom.."

"I'll make sure you will live a promising and prosperous life." She pat my head, "you don't have to worry too much dear.. I'm happy living this kind of life with my precious daughter.."

"Just go on and study, and live the life you want." She hugged me, "and as for your.. Dad, I'll.. let him know."

Oh. Him.. According to the previous, me, He divorced my mom when I was still in her womb. And according to the evidence provided from mom when she was talking over a phone, that bastard divorced her because she was not pretty enough and he went for some younger girls around my age. Even though he still has to give us expenses, he still left the family. Our family. That son of a gun.

Unforgivable.

After we talked over dinner, I brought my suitcase and prepared only the necessities. Clothes, I can just transform what I see into mine to wear, so I just brought a few with me. Then everything was settled, wait. I forgot, how am I going to get to the airport? Should I call the old man? Hmm... Yeah I should..

The phone rang, "Hello?"

"Yes, is this the old man I'm speaking to?"

"A-Ah Miss Y/n, this is Nate. If you are calling to ask about the transport to pick you up then My friend would be assisting you M'lady."

I chuckled, "ah, how about the old man?"

"Okay, please wait for a moment-"

"Give me the phone Nate!" The old man excitedly snatched the phone from Nate.

"Good evening Miss Y/n!" I chuckled, "still bursting with energy I see."

"It's all thanks to you, Miss! I'm very honored!"

"Oh by the way, the pill you ate could also extend your lifespan for another 100 years." Then a thumping sound could be heard.

"Oh my! Master what happened to the phone? Why is it on the floor??" To my surprise the old man took the phone and spoke once again. "O-One hundred years?!?"

I chuckled, "yes old man, you could live for another 100 years, you could even break the world's record." 100 years is quite a normal number if you ask me, the pill was only saint grade.. At least he's happy, seeing people with a joyous smile makes me feel.. Contented.

"T-THANK YOU SO MUCH MISS!" I chuckled, "no need to thank me old man, were acquaintances."

"May I ask where should I wait for the transport?" Nate snatched the phone.

"Ah yes, it's on it's way to pick you up at xxx bus stop, we didn't know where Miss lived and Miss didn't leave an address for us so I hope you don't mind-" The old man snatched it again.

"Miss if you don't mind telling us your address, I'll have Nate to pick you up from there-!" They were basically half shouting since they keep snatching the phone from each other.

"Sigh, alright. XXXXX, this is my address, but try not to attract too much attention in any way possible."

"Okay understood! I'll have Nate will come pick you up in 5 minutes!" I chuckled and shook my head, people nowadays..

I had bid my goodbyes to my mom, she had given me an amount of money in a small envelope. "Mom, I don't need it-"

"Take it honey, you'll need it."

"I can't accept this mom.."

"I said take it, no buts." Sigh.. I should just take it since she keeps insisting, I'll pay her back ten times the money, no, a hundred. Maybe a thousand.

After that, she gave me a huge bear hug. "Come back safe and sound alright?" I nodded. "Yes mom.."

I went over to the car that Nate would be picking me up from. He wore a formal black tux and he styled his hair too. A jet-black S-class Cabriolet Mercedes Benz, red leathered seat, one of the highest quality. Indeed modern, telling from the quality and material, it'll cost $138,600. Maybe if I were to estimate it, I would say, a million or so. Judging from the old man, he added more to the design and it's probably limited edition. Why did that old man arrange such luxury transport.. Didn't I say not to attract too much attention? Mom is basically drooling now.. Troublesome, but I don't mind too much now, things are going to change in the near future and I need to get used to it. And mom, will have her own riches..

Soon, I'll make her happy and pull her out of the darkness her mind had long created. Although she acts all smiley with me.. I could see the frown, the sorrow behind her smile. I could literally see it. And I mean, literally. I'm a living deity for goodness sake.

I will buy a new house for mom and move out of this one, that contains many memories that she doesn't want to be reminded of. I swore an oath and I never break them. Never once in my life.

As it was time for me to go, I gave her one last hug before I really go this time. Nate helped me with my luggage and I sat at the passenger's seat. He begin to drive leaving the roof of the car open, the cold evening breeze brushed my hair back, it hits the spot..

"A-Ah s-sorry miss, I'll close the roof right away-"

"No no, I'm just enjoying the night breeze.." He nodded in embarrassment. "O-Okay.." I chuckled, "don't feel so tensed up Nate, just treat me as a friend."

"O-Okay.."

A few minutes later, I've reached the private plane that the old man had arranged. I get on the plane, sat down on one of the lounge chairs and found myself by my own. The plane had some flight attendants and stewards, the old man said they were personally picked. But why do I get the feeling he wants me to get along with them well.. They are all male, but I might have overthought it, maybe..

The flight had taken off, after a few minutes the plane had balanced sturdily. Then, a flight attendant asked me whether I would like a brew of wine. I've tasted wine from many different dimensions, but yet have tried Earth's. I don't know whether this mortal body is able to withstand my alcohol tolerance. My alcohol tolerance is impossible to comprehend, to be frank I could drink as much as I want back in the day. I won't get drunk even after gallons of wine or any type of alcoholic drinks, but somehow I think this body is the same. It's me, but I'll take it slow for now..

"Yes.." I smiled. "What is your personal preference M'lady?"

"Hm.." I thought for a while, "I personally like to try new things, what would you like to recommend me?"

"Hmm, Strong or mild?" He smiled. "In between," I mused.

He then poured me a glass of wine, "Pinot Noir, imported from France.. It might suit your taste."

"Thank you.." My lips unconsciously curved to a warm and genuine smile. Once he's done he left to the counter and I gaze out the window. The view was simply soothing, a calming sight to see. The night sky looked calm and silent, not in a horrific way, but relaxing. I could see the city getting further and further away, the small twinkling dots of lights were gradually getting smaller but it still traces the shape of the city and the within. It is as if I was watching a stream of fireflies in the dark forest wandering around at night, not worrying about a single thing in life..

I swirled my glass of wine, I wonder how the UK looks like..

11 hours or so.. I'll just have to wait, it's not like I haven't wait for this long.. 80,000 years of waiting for them to show, and yet another 500 years had passed. I still wasn't able to find them, I'm still waiting for them, I'm still waiting for the love in my life that have not yet to come.

11 hours isn't much, but for the years I've spent searching and waiting, 11 hours is nothing. I will find them on whatever the cost.. Even if I have to wait for another 500 years, 600 years, 700 years, or even a millennia. I'm willing to wait. In my case, I've bonded with my contracted spirit animal, the nine-tailed fox..

Because I'm destined with 9 mates.. And as the saying goes,

A fox only mate once in their lifetime.