Different POVs

1st Heaven, Shana POV

Shana was currently standing in the exact place where her master had ascended. She had not left since the incident, unlike the others who were gathering their resources, and was simply quietly cultivating. She was extremely close to 9th level, her master's departure having motivated her like never before.

When Alex had fought all of them, she was low level 8th along with that pesky angel and demon. Alex was high level and he had insanely good techniques, so he was able to hold them off as he ascended. She had never seen too much use in being stronger than her master, unlike the others who wanted to get strong enough to kidnap him, but she made sure to not be far behind anybody so as to not get killed by her rivals or be useless to her master.

And yet... she had been left behind. However, she was sure it was those bitches faults and not her own. She was a good, loyal maid who watched over her master and made sure to check every crevice of his... perfect... muscular...bod*Ahem* body, for injuries. Every night. Her master was a very deep sleeper after all. Every one of the seven knew that. Extensively.

Normally, Shana would rush back and gather resources to go faster, like the others, however, she had none. She was a perfect maid and needed nothing else, so instead she just quietly cultivated with a passion. No one would surpass her in speed... except for maybe the other six who were rushing.

Shana knew that she had to get stronger. Strong enough to protect and serve.

And care...

And love...

However, none of that mattered. She needed to get back by his side. With his eyes being as potent as they are, it was only a matter of time before he caught the attention of another whore.

Indeed, all seven of the girls knew that Alex's eyes affected them. Perhaps, had they desired, they could have resisted the temptation. It wasn't an absolute thing after all. Had Alex been evil or lustful, they all most certainly would have. But Alex was actually a really nice guy. He was kind for a person who lived in a world as cut throat as this one, but he wasn't annoyingly kind either. Alex was perfect and the girls knew it. They hated one another and would not provide Shana with resources even if she asked, but they also knew that she needed to get up there and put a leash on Alex.

The angel, Athena, had been watching him for a long time. She also knew Shana's character. She trusted her to do her duty.

More importantly, each of the girls knew Shana's power signature and had the means to track her. It would take a lot of time, due to her high stealth, but even if she kidnapped Alex, she wouldn't get away forever. It was only a matter of time.

Shana was nearing the threshold. The others who were in the 7th had already broken through to the 8th. Such was the motivation and power buff of a yandere. The angel and demon were close behind as well, and Shana knew she wouldn't have much time to keep her master to herself as soon as she reached the 2nd Heaven so she had to make every second count. So she cultivated. And waited for her time to come.

Crow POV

She was only getting greedier.

As a being that specialized in stealing things, she was a greedy being. She liked shiny things and she took shiny things. She was not very strong in the 2nd Heaven, only at 2nd level Lord, but she was an expert among expert at stealing things. Such was her bloodline and her passion.

And a very shiny thing was standing in front of her.

Unfortunately, this thing was living and breathing and his name was Alex.

However, she found herself more and more greedy. More and more she wanted to steal him... no... not yet steal him. Not quite yet. But be close to him.

One night, on the way to Blanc. She decided to experiment.

Still in her crow form, she decided to nest of top of him. She picked at his golden, shiny hair and was pleasantly surprised to see that he did not wake up. She enjoyed his warmth and though she dared not stay and risk being caught sleeping with him, she would remember this. She would experiment again. Just one more time... One more...