Im Not a Regressor

The Heavenly Demon isnt human?

In that case, just what were they?

A celestial?

No.

You could think of them as a celestial in the ranks of the North Stars if they were just revered by the Black Stars, but it became a completely different story the moment the word created came into play.

To his knowledge, there was only one being that could make celestials.

Titan

He thought of the giant born into existence at the beginning of time that created worlds and celestials to hand the duty of managing those worlds to.

Titan was undoubtedly the closest being to the Creator that commonly existed in everyones fantasies.

The Heavenly Demon is Titan?

In that case had he killed Titan and taken the title Heavenly Demon from them in his past life?

Ohjin?

He didnt answer and continued thinking.

Somethings strange.

The puzzle pieces connected, but the completed image felt hideously distorted.

An unpleasant sensation ran down his back and spread across his body.

I dont understand. Just what did I get wrong?

It felt like he was walking down a pitch-black street at night.

He was able to instinctively realize that something was wrong, but he couldnt figure out the cause behind it.

Whats wrong?

Ah. Ohjin stopped thinking and raised his head.

He noticed that Isabella was looking at him with worry.

Its nothing. Ohjin shook his head with a bitter smile.

It didnt seem like there was anything he could figure out by racking his brain at the moment, but there was one thing he was certain about

The Heavenly Demon

It was absolutely necessary to find out who and what they were.

You dont happen to know where the Heavenly Demon is, I assume?

I heard that theyre in the Demon Realm.

The Demon Realm?

It was the land of demonic beasts that hadnt even been 5% explored.

Yes. They say that the Heavenly Demon is the master of that world.

The Master of the Demon Realm, huh?

There were a couple of things he could ascertain with that.

The Black Stars, Heavenly Demon, and Black Star Organization are all connected to the Demon Realm.

Visiting the Demon Realm himself would be the best way to find out more concrete information on how they related to each other, but there was a problem.

Its dangerous.

Humanity had little to no information about the Demon Realm.

Just about the only things they knew were treacherous rumors about how humans should never dare set foot there.

Either way, it wasnt a place Ohjin could go at the moment.

I need to get stronger.

The bare minimum was being a 9-Star Awakener.

There was a need to achieve the explosive increase in power obtained after the body went through reconstruction.

Come to think of it, what rank are you right now?

Ah, me? Im a 10-Star Awakener.

A 10-Star Awakener.

Its the same as Damien.

Correct. Isabella nodded her head.

Well theres still a big difference between us.

Thats true.

Ohjin was very familiar with the fact that the difference in strength between Awakeners of the same rank became more uneven the higher the rank.

What do you think would happen if you fought Damien one-on-one?

Hmm. Im not sure.

Isabella gently touched the end of her plump lips and became lost in thought.

I think I would lose in the day and win at night.

Does the time of day make such a big difference?

Its a characteristic of the stigma of Hirudo.

Hmm. I see.

That was definitely a restrictive condition.

That being said it doesnt matter anymore.

It doesnt matter?

Dont I have you now? Isabella embraced his arm with a charming smile.

Ohjin couldnt help but flounder once he felt the indescribable softness of her profound chest.

What do I have to do with that?

I can use the full extent of my powers regardless of day or night when I drink your blood.

My blood lets you use your powers to their full extent?

Hm to be exact, it does even more than that.

Normally, she would have a tough time staying sane because she would get an intense desire for blood in exchange for her enhanced powers at night. Since drinking Ohjins blood got rid of that issue completely, she could display even more might than before.

Not to mention, his blood also made her mana a degree thicker.

Your blood may not make me a match for an 11-Star Awakener, but I could probably be considered a 10.5-Star Awakener.

Wow.

There naturally existed no such rank as a 10.5-Star. It just meant that she would have the upper hand against regular 10-Star Awakeners.

Is this also thanks to the Black Heaven?

He thought that it might have something to do with the Black Heaven since she said her powers were enhanced at night.

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Translator - Maccas

Proofreader - ilafy

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In any case

Weve obtained a reliable ally.

Since even her restriction of daytime had disappeared, it was the equivalent of gaining the might of over a thousand soldiers.

Hmm a reliable ally Is that what I am? Isabella pouted with a sad expression as she pressed herself against Ohjin.

She slyly put her hand into his clothes and gently stroked the stigma engraved on his chest.

Blowing warm air over his ears, she whispered in a seductive manner, I can be even more than that if you want.

Isabella smiled and quickly removed her hand from his clothes once his expression started to stiffen.

Please tell me whenever you need my strength. I will put everything on the line and fight for you. She spoke in a heroic manner as if she were a crusader about to leave to fight in a crusade.

Ohjin chuckled when he saw the intenseand almost crazyfeelings reflecting in her eyes.

You dont have to go so far.

No. My body, mind, my life all of it exists for you. There is now nothing that's important to me besides you.

Uh

Thats kind of scary.

You are now my new hope no, my only hope.

Ohjin felt that Isabella was somewhat vulnerable from the way she spoke and leaned her head on him.

Then do you have any plans going into the future? Ohjin asked to quickly change the subject.

The vulnerable light in her eyes disappeared, and they returned to their original blue color.

Hmm I think our faction will have to stay in hiding for a while. The damage the Colagrande Household took was also too severe.

Isabella stopped in the middle of her thoughts and held his hand, a faint smile on her face.

I want to follow you and lend my strength in the fight with the Black Star Organization.

Youre also a part of the Black Star Organization. Is that fine?

Well, we only share the same name. Were pretty much all different groups, anyway.

Thats true.

Then should we start with the Felis Faction? Didnt you say youre in contact with them?

Ah, the Felis Faction is fine.

What do you mean by that?

Similar to us, they are a faction that isnt Black Star Organization-like.

Aha, so thats what she meant.

Ill introduce you to them when the opportunity presents itself.

Alright.

If they considered the Felis Faction taken care of, there were only two left.

The Flies and Snakes.

You said that the Musca Faction is located in South America, right?

You shouldnt go there right now. Isabella shook her head, her expression hardening.

Ive never met him myself, but the King of Flies is famous for being strong even amongst the Executors. People also say that his disposition is extremely twisted.

Is it no use even if you help?

Yes. Isabella nodded, a heavy look on her face.

Okay. Then lets head there later.

It was wise to avoid going there for the moment. Especially when Isabella was the one to warn him so sternly.

Looks like I should focus on getting stronger for the time being.

He had indeed become stronger at an unprecedented pace, but it was nowhere near enough when he considered the foes he would have to face in the future.

Ill help you. Isabella pulled his finger and gave him a charming look. Naturally I could help you with other things, as well.

She slowly dragged his hand to her chest.

The moment it was about to fall into the deep ocean

Bang!

How long does it take you guys to organize the luggage?

Ha-eun opened the door and entered.

She discovered Isabella pressed against Ohjin and frowned ferociously.

I guess you arent called a leech for no reason. Look at this bitch not being able to hold her urges for a second and trying to get close to Ohjin.

He thought sparks would appear between them again.

Im sorry. Cleaning the table alone was tiring, wasnt it?

Huh?

Sit down here. Isabella quickly stood up and led her to sit down on her bed.

Looking at it now

Wh-What?

Youre really beautiful. This red hair and oh my, your skin is also so lovely.

Eek! Ha-eun stayed guard like a cat that had its tail caught as Isabella suddenly stroked her face.

Wh-What the hell?! Why are you acting like this all of a sudden?

Fufu. Its just that I want to get closer to you. Arent we a family thatll have to live in the same house now?

Isabella sat right next to Ha-eun with a gentle smile on her face.

Oh, right. How old are you?

Me? I Im twenty-nine.

Ah, youre three years older than me. That makes you my senior.

H-Huh? Your senior?

Yes.

Ha-eun looked perplexed at Isabellas sudden change in attitude.

Ooh, what lotion do you use?

Me? I dont really use lotions

Eh? You dont use lotions? Isabella raised her brow like shed heard the unimaginable.

She rummaged through her trunk and took out cosmetics that clearly looked luxurious.

This is a product from Cosme Decorte. Try it out.

C-Cornsome Teriyaki?

Cosme Decorte. Its a brand I use often.

Ha-eun took the lotion Isabella gave her and asked her a question with a bewildered expression on her face. How much is a bottle of this stuff?

Im not sure. I dont know the exact amount, but it should be around 3,000 per bottle.

Lets see, 3,000 is what the fuck?! What kind of daylight robbers sell a single bottle of lotion for that much?

Ha-euns mouth fell open once she searched for the transfer rate on her phone.

Fufu. That much is nothing to me. Here, Ill give you this mist spray and mask pack, too. Ah, dont you also smoke cigarettes?

U-Uh, yeah.

Please wait a moment.

Ring

Isabella took out her phone and called someone.

Ah, Roberto. Didnt you say before that you were collecting cigars from Cuba? Can you bring all of those here right now? Oh my, you want to know why? Bring every single one of them. Hm? It was hard to build up that collection? Hmm. Since when were you allowed to speak back to me?

Isabellas eyes shone coldly.

Bring them all. Immediately.

Cheer up, Roberto.

Fufu. Ill also gift you limited-edition cigars from Cuba if you would wait just a moment.

C-Can I really accept all of this?

Of course. Arent we family now?

R-Right.

Ha-eun looked at the cosmetics and gulped.

Considering her heated gaze, it appeared that she just never had the opportunity to get interested in cosmetics until then.

Here, everything here is now yours, Isabella whispered in a sweet voice and handed over the expensive cosmetics she took out from her trunk.

A memory crossed his mind as he watched the two of them.

-I dont mind being your second.

She wasnt serious, right?