“Just make yourself at home… Mi casa you casa.”

Nier told Bella as he open his front door for her to enter, and for the first ever, she saw the villa’s interior not through the eyes of the many flies she previously planted a couple days back.

But with her own eye.

“Wow, you really do got a nice place here.”

Bella said walking into the house, as the villa doors creaked shut behind her, when Nier also stepped in, the heavy scent of pine, and chlorine filling the air.

“Hmm, is someone swimming!?”

Bella asked, and Nier grabbed her shoulder, and reply to her by saying.

“Yeah, I had two girls from the neighborhood come over earlier this morning to take a swim with me, but seeing I had things to do, that being picking you up, I leave them here to have fun alongside their kids.”

Nier said, walked up to catch up to Bella, who was looking around.

She knew Nier had people here, but she didn’t bring it up right away.

She didn’t want to look suspicious.

But as she plays it cool and look around, she notice the Crystal chandeliers cast flickering light across the high ceilings, their glow swarming over on polished black marble floors.

But ignoring the fact other girls where here, was starting to eat on patience.

As her senses, enhanced by her family magic, she could hear Tanya and Imani’s laughter drifted from a distant wing, mingling with the clink of glasses, as they drank to their heart content.

Bella’s boots clicked on the marble, her blonde hair swaying as she took in the sprawling foyer, her mismatched eyes scanning every nook and cranny, mapping the place like it was her turf.

Nier looked at her behavior, this woman insisted she wanted to see his place.

‘She behaves like she isn’t richer than me.’

Regardless though he sighed, as he gave her a reminder.

“You do know your stuff is still in the trunk right!?”

Nier called out.

“Yeah, we time for quick tour, that could wait right.”

Nier sighed again, as he went ahead and said.

“Your free to look around, I will get your luggage for you, and put it in your room.”

With that Nier went to get Bella’s luggage.

Nier at this moment leave Bella to explore a bit, they reach back at his villa very quickly, given he left half an hour earlier to begin with, so she had time to do a little exploring before they need to leave for school.

On that note however, as Nier open his Phantom.

He was suddenly, teleported away, leaving the vehicle open and Bella luggage behind.

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“Ha!?”

“What!?”

Nier exclaimed, startled by the sudden shift in his surroundings. He glanced around, finding himself in an extraordinarily dense forest. The trees were thick, their forms varied and towering.

The air was heavy with humidity, and the clouds above were thick and dark, casting an ominous shadow. Yet, something about this place felt distinctly different from his own Sector.

Flux energy saturated the environment, almost palpable in its intensity. But one thing stood out above all else.

In the distance, a colossal tree stretched toward the heavens, its branches piercing through the clouds. A shimmering barrier of Gaian energy enveloped it, pulsing faintly.

Nier had it guessed, no he already knew what it was but his suprise make him question more important things.

“What the hell just happened!?”

Nier muttered, his voice tinged with confusion.

At that moment, Kaly teleported on his shoulder, her voice calm yet full with urgency.

“It seems you were forcibly teleported here, darling.”

“I see…

Nier replied, but before he could process further, Kaly spoke again.

“Keep your guard up, darling. Someone is approaching from the east.”

With that, Kaly nestled into the vibrant red mane that was Nier’s hair, concealing herself. Nier turned eastward, his eyes narrowing as they shifted to an inky black, activating his Occultist Eye.

Then, he heard approaching footsteps.

The information flooded his senses when the figure caught his eyes, and what he saw sent a chill through his veins.

Name: Suldroxia Zane

Age: 837

Gender: Female

Title: 2nd Lady of the House of Zane

Race: Unclassifiable (Genetic code mixed with numerous lifeforms, defying clear identification)

Titles: Warlock, Demi-God

Status: Curious, Slight Infatuation, Unnaturally Suppressing Emotions.

What followed was the melodic voice of a woman.

“My, my… It seems my daughter has taken an interest in a truly peculiar man. She wasn’t exaggerating one bit at all, you’re quite the enigma. You’re not Hesta, yet my instincts warn me to tread carefully. How curious. Are you even human, or perhaps a remnant of some lost Ancient bloodline?”

From the shadowed depths of the forest, a woman emerged, standing at 5’8”. Her presence was striking, her appearance both elegant and otherworldly.

Her skin was flawless, and her long, flowing green hair cascaded down her back in gentle waves. A headband adorned with small, bat-like wings added a whimsical yet eerie touch to her look.

She wore a form-fitting, ankle-length white dress with subtle vertical stripes, designed to accentuate her graceful figure.

The dress featured off-the-shoulder sleeves, exposing her upper arms and shoulders, and high slits on both sides that revealed her thighs, lending a bold and alluring effect.

Long black gloves extended past her wrists, contrasting elegantly with the white dress. Her sleek, black high-heeled shoes enhanced her poised stance. Her eyes, glowing green in the dim forest light, reminded Nier of Bella’s.

Nier met her gaze and, playing the fool, masked his racing thoughts.

“And who might you be?”

He asked, feigning ignorance.

The woman chuckled softly, her voice carrying a playful tone.

“Ara, ara… Where are my manners? I am Suldroxia Zane, Bella’s mother, nice to meet you young Nier.”

“You’re Bella’s mom!?”

Nier asked, and the woman folded her hands, her breast a tad bigger than Bella’s own mammaries.

“That I am indeed.”