Earthling in Uncharted Dimensions

Lee fled the scene and headed towards Paulo's home. Paulo himself had taken the responsibility of accommodation for Lee and An. Fero, who was waiting for him at the doorstep, sprang up at the first glance of Lee's figure. It made a low purr as it came near Lee rubbing its legs. It sat in front of Lee as if expecting something. Lee was clueless to Fero's behaviour, until D started to yell.

[What kind of tamer would forget to feed his beast? Oh, I'm sorry, YOU! Fero has not eaten anything since it came with you. Remember to feed him on time hereon!]

Lee felt guilty as he saw Fero staring at him in expectation of food. Lee patted and caressed it's fur and mane, as he desperately scrolled through the Consumables. Within a minute, he spotted Rain Rabbit's raw meat and brought a kilo of it for 16 Essence. Unfortunately, it was a Split-jaw Hyena he was dealing with.

80 Essence flew away as Fero finally burped in satisfaction. Lee stood up, but Fero conveyed through his laughs that his stomach is full and likes to rest. He also added that the soil and dirt suits him more than the wooden floor. Lee was amused by the reply that only he could perceive. He nodded and gave it a kiss on the forehead before going inside. Fero moved a little away from the door and found a good spot of soil to settle down. His mind and stomach was content as Lee was the first and only being with which it can actively communicate.

After greeting Mrs. Paulo, Lee went upstairs to his allotted room. He found An sitting on the single cot bed with a mixture of emotions. She was so absorbed in the thoughts, that she didn't see him nearing her.

Lee sat on the bed and that slight movement brought her back to reality. She stared at Lee, who was staring back into her eyes.

"Would you be kind enough to let this lowly human know of your request, madam?"

Lee had a relaxing smile as he spoke. She averted her eyes from him and stared outside into the dark.

"I want us to be married. I want to live with my children and you."

Lee was taken aback by her request. He was expecting her to be worried about the recent events and the disappearance of Freya.

"But it has to wait. We have a more serious problem at hand!"

An completed her words after a pause. Lee shrugged and commented-

"This village will survive the ongoing earthquakes. The Dimension Sovereign had given me a set of things to let you know. He said that the next steps must be taken immediately, and that he will appear in our consciousness tonight."

An heaved a sigh and nodded. Her chin rested on her palm as she was evidently in deep thought. Lee did not disturb her and slowly crawled into the bed. He took off his tee, just in case of any overheating!

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9 P.M.

15045 Essence harvested.

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'....why should I have so many affinities, again?!'

[...you had to be kidding me. I have been telling the same thing for more than 20 minutes and you were not paying any attention?! Okay, listen well, because this will be the last time repeating it!

The elements you bind with are part of Law fragments. So you will naturally feel the fragment when in range.

Secondly, the elements you bind with can be manifested in your image, when it reaches a sufficient grade, and while in the Soul Manifestation realm. This gives an overall advantage in number. You can surround your enemies with the sheer number of affinities you have!

Thirdly, the elements you bind with becomes your forte. So the chance to be injured by one you have already bound with is non-existent.

Since you have stackable affinities, you can possibly create a sentient elemental form in your image, in future. It is a form that complementary elements can take conjointly. But it takes a lot more than focus and Essence. I will brief the details and descriptions in later days.]

Lee nodded as his body lay straight on one side of the bed. His hands were behind his head and supported to incline it. His legs lie flat on the bed with comfort as An was sitting next to it.

"Are you not hungry?!"

Lee asked without looking at her face. She raised her brows as the question fell in her ears. A loaf of Honey Bread appeared in his hand and he extended it to her.

"Want one?!"

Cultivators train themselves to refrain from material objects like food. But it was that one thing which made and kept them human. She took the bread without any second opinion. She slowly chewed on it as she was in deep thought again.

"What bugs you, tell me?"

Lee extended his filial helping hand. He peered at An with anxiety. She sighed and stated-

"My cultivation is not progressing any further!"

[What?]

'What?'

"What?"

Lee jumped up from his comfort and took hold of her shoulders.

"Why did you not tell me earlier?!"

She did not reply, but turned her head away.

"Because you were busy helping others. This information would only have distracted you."

She spoke as if it was entirely the truth. Her desire to not be a burden kicked in. If Lee had not asked, she would not have told him and it would take D a long time before noticing her fixed cultivation.

'D, help!'

[Her cultivation is probably hindered by the emotional and psychological barriers that she cannot overcome. There are only two solutions; either use your Essence to help her, or tame a Dretril and use its presence to ignite the Qi reception. Former method can make her strong and powerful, but the latter is natural. I advise to tame a Dretril as soon as possible.]

'Hmm….'

"There is a way. But I want you to be patient, because it may take several months to do it. Do not do anything stupid in the time being, understand?!"

Lee gently flicked his finger to her forehead. She nodded with a relieved smile.

"Why don't you join me?!."

Lee said as he let go off her shoulders and lie back down. His arms were wide open like an invitation. Though not married, they have shared body and mind with each other. They gave their virginity to each other in trust and honesty.

An took his invitation and leaned on to his bosom. The arms wrapped around her as she felt his warmth. Intimate moments between a husband and wife blossomed. They were cautious to not cause distress for those under the same roof.