Zeus was as large as a grizzly bear, with paws nearly the size of Kisha's head—perhaps even larger. And when he reared up on his hind legs, he was as tall as Duke, if not taller. Considering how towering Duke already was, the realization made Keith swallow hard in intimidation.
"Yes, this is Zeus, my battle pet," Kisha said with a smile before gesturing toward the massive bee hovering nearby. "And this is Bell, my Scarlet Queen Bee also my battle pet. She's the one who produces the Scarlet Honey I gave you before."
As soon as Kisha introduced her, Bell excitedly flew in circles, her wings flapping vigorously as if greeting the Aldens. Though they somewhat understood her enthusiasm, the sheer size of the giant bee still sent shivers down their spines.
The men of the Aldens forced awkward smiles, pretending they weren't unnerved, while Zeus ran circles around them, tongue lolling out in pure excitement.
Seeing their reactions, Kisha chuckled before continuing to lead them toward the training ground. However, before they could get far, Marcus and his grandchildren spotted Kisha returning to the territory space and immediately came forward to greet her.
"Young Madam! Welcome back!" Daisy was the first to speak, quickly followed by her brothers and grandfather, who bowed respectfully to Kisha. Their gazes flickered nervously toward the unfamiliar faces beside her, but none of them voiced their curiosity.
Kisha offered them a reassuring smile. "Marcus, Daisy, Mike, and Gant, these are my family—my grandfather, Victor Aldens, my grandmother, Martha Aldens, and my little brother, Keith Aldens. We'll be training here for a while before heading back, so you can continue with your tasks as usual."
The Wyatts all nodded enthusiastically before turning their attention to the Aldens with warm smiles.
"Welcome, sir and madam! Please don't hesitate to call on us if you need anything!" Marcus and his grandchildren said in unison, fully embracing their roles as Kisha and Duke's loyal attendants.
Kisha had long given up trying to persuade them otherwise. This was their way of expressing gratitude, a means to find a sense of belonging and purpose in their new lives. If serving in this way made them feel fulfilled, she had no intention of stopping them.
After the introductions, Kisha led her family toward the flower field, where the Spiritual Crystal Gatherer stood, radiating an intense concentration of spiritual energy. The moment Keith and his grandparents stepped closer, they could feel the overwhelming energy saturating the air.
Each breath they took carried traces of this potent force, filling their lungs and coursing through their bodies, leaving them with a profound sense of calm and newfound strength.
Kisha guided them to sit cross-legged on the ground, patiently teaching them the fundamentals of cultivation. She explained how to harness and refine the spiritual energy around them, channeling it into their dantian to expand their internal energy reserves.
With greater spiritual energy stored within, they would be able to sustain themselves longer in battle and wield their abilities more effectively.
One by one, she carefully instructed them on the proper techniques to guide the energy through their bodies, ensuring it flowed smoothly to the right places. Once they grasped the process, Kisha allowed them to continue cultivating on their own.
With her family now focused on their training, she shifted her attention toward Duke, ready to assist him next.
She hadn't forgotten her promise to teach Duke the Manual: Profound Understanding of Aura – Bloodline Tempest, so the two of them sought out a secluded spot, away from any distractions. Once they found the perfect location, Kisha retrieved the manual from her inventory.
However, no matter how much she studied it, she couldn't determine exactly how much Aura she would gain upon using it. This uncertainty made it difficult for her to select the right accessory from the System Mall or Achievement Shop—one that would properly balance her aura levels to match her mana and spiritual energy.
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