Chapter 205: Demi-God Origin Fragment

Amon sat on the sofa after taking his bath, leaning back against the soft cushions.

His thoughts returning to everything that had happened during the past few days.

’....Things are not looking good for the kingdom.’

If the situation continued developing at this pace, a war might not be something he could prevent simply by informing the right people.

He needed power, enough to protect the people he cared about when everything eventually went wrong.

Amon slowly lowered his gaze toward the system window floating in front of him.

It was the notification he had received after giving Nadya the Moonwell Liquid.

The familiar blue window expanded in front of his eyes.

[20x Return System]

[Genuine investment toward a registered wife has been detected.]

[Investment Grade: Mythical.]

[Current Rebate Multiplier: ×20.]

[Rebate Activated.]

[Calculating the return...]

Amon raised an eyebrow. ’..The calculation took considerably longer than usual.’

That alone made him suspicious.

The previous rewards had appeared almost immediately after his investments, but this time things were different.

Several seconds passed until another notification appeared.

[Congratulations!]

[Special Return has been triggered.]

[You have received: Demi-God Origin Fragment.]

[Grade: Demigod.]

[Description: A fragment containing a portion of the origin power of a Demi-God.]

[Effect: When absorbed, the fragment will permanently change the foundation of the user’s body, mana, spirit, soul, and origin.]

[Additional Effect: The fragment will reconstruct damaged or incomplete parts of the user’s origin, allowing the user’s potential to evolve beyond its race’s limits.]

[Additional Effect: The user’s body will become increasingly compatible with higher forms of energy.]

[Warning: The transformation cannot be reversed.]

Amon stared at the screen as complete silence filled the room.

"Demi-God..."

The word eventually escaped his mouth in a quiet voice.

This was not simply an incredibly powerful weapon or a rare cultivation resource.

It was something connected to the origin of a Demi-God.

Amon slowly rubbed his face with both hands before letting out a quiet chuckle.

"Well... this is going to change my life."

He leaned back against the sofa again, staring at the notification with a strange mixture of excitement and disbelief.

Amon remained doubtful. "To evolve the race’s limits...?"

’Am I going to become some kind of higher being?’

He already possessed the Spirit Lord Physique, the Mana Furnace, all elemental affinities, and an abnormal amount of mana.

How much more would he gain from this fragment?

He was still thinking about it when he heard the main door open.

Amon immediately looked toward the entrance as Seraphina walked into the living room.

The moment she saw him, her tired expression brightened. "Amon!"

She crossed the room almost immediately and wrapped both arms around him,

She jumped into his arms like a child who had finally returned home after a long day.

Amon instinctively caught her and supported her weight while she rested her head against his shoulder.

Her blue hair brushed against his cheek, carrying a faint scent from whatever she had used earlier.

"You look exhausted," Amon said while gently rubbing her back.

"I am exhausted." Seraphina’s voice was muffled against his chest as she tightened her arms around him.

Amon smiled. "How was your day?"

"Better than ever." She finally lifted her head, and a small smile appeared on her face.

"I had a lot of fun. My friend dragged me around several historical sites, and we even visited some old buildings near the university."

Amon chuckled. "So you’re the one having all the fun."

Seraphina pouted. "I would’ve loved to go with you, but my friend wouldn’t let me."

"Well, I can’t wait to meet your good friend."

Amon lowered her carefully until her feet touched the floor.

Seraphina immediately narrowed her eyes. "Don’t seduce her."

Amon placed a hand over his chest. "I would never do something like that."

"You better not."

She stared at him suspiciously for another moment before leaning forward and giving him a quick kiss.

"I need to take a bath." She leaned slightly toward him. "Unless you want to join me."

Amon chuckled. "I would, but your aunt is home."

Seraphina’s eyes widened.

She immediately took several steps backward. "I thought Aunt Marielle was going to come home late because of the meeting."

Amon nodded slowly. "That’s what I thought too."

For some reason, the thought wouldn’t leave his mind. ’Had Marielle lied about the meeting?’

Just then, the door to Marielle’s room opened and both of them turned toward it.

Marielle stepped out while drying her hair with a towel.

Amon and Seraphina froze in their place.

Marielle was wearing a loose white sleeveless shirt and a pair of short black lounge shorts, with most of her usual formal clothing nowhere to be seen.

The simple outfit revealed far more of her arms and legs than the modest dresses she normally wore, making her look unusually relaxed and casual.

Seraphina’s eyes widened. "Aunt... what are you wearing?"

Marielle looked down at herself and shrugged casually. "It’s too hot today."

Amon glanced toward the windows. The weather hadn’t changed.

The temperature had been practically identical for the past few days.

Neither of them believed her excuse.

Seraphina crossed her arms. "You’re not afraid of Amon seeing you dressed like that?"

Marielle slowly turned her head toward Amon.

A strange hateful smile appeared on her face.

She looked him directly in the eyes. "Why would I be afraid of that worthless boy?"

Amon’s eyebrow twitched.

Marielle continued drying her hair. "He doesn’t have the courage to do anything. I don’t need to hide myself from such a manless boy."

Amon’s lips twitched, but he maintained his smile.

Seraphina looked between the two of them.

Marielle ignored both of them and walked toward the kitchen.

The moment she disappeared around the corner, Seraphina moved closer to Amon.

"What happened between you two?"

"Nothing."

Seraphina stared at him. "Did Aunt Marielle ask you to fuck her and you refused?"

Amon sighed. "It’s nothing like that."

Seraphina continued staring at him as though she didn’t believe a single word.

Amon decided not to continue the conversation. "I might not eat tonight. I have something I need to work on."

Seraphina immediately made a pouty expression. "No bedtime for us?"

Amon leaned closer and gave her a brief kiss. "Next time."

She sighed but eventually nodded. "Fine."

Amon gave her one last smile before walking toward his room.

He closed the door behind himself and sat down cross-legged on the floor.

The room was quiet.

Amon took out the small bottle he had received from the system.

The liquid inside looked completely ordinary at first glance, but the longer he stared at it, the more he could feel something immense hidden within it.

There was no visible light yet his instincts were screaming at him that the contents of this bottle were anything but ordinary.

Amon uncorked it.

The moment the seal was removed, the surrounding mana subtly shifted and even the Mana Furnace inside his body seemed to react.

"Maximum effort."

He didn’t hesitate. Amon raised the bottle to his lips and drank the entire thing in one go.

A tremendous force suddenly erupted from within his body.

His back slammed against the floor as an invisible wave of energy spread through every part of him.

Amon gritted his teeth.

"What the--"

His voice was cut off as another wave struck.

Amon’s vision blurred and a world of pain hit him from every direction.