Limitless Human

Immediately the crystals started vanishing as a weak light covered Ethan body as beads of sweat could be seen falling down his face.

Rias didn't stay put as she also started absorbing the mental crystals.

Not much time passed before a knock came from the door. Standing up Rias opened it finding Vera outside with a more relieved face than before.

Vera: Lord, Martha has woken up.

Ethan: Okay. Let's go see her. Rias in that time finish reaching the Rank 3. The moment you do so go give the Agility Crystals to Josephina and Ana.

Rias: Yes.

Walking with Vera, Ethan came to Hugh room where Martha was sitting on the side of the bed weakly.

Martha hearing the door open lifted her head finding Ethan and Vera at the entrance.

Martha: Thank you. I heard from Vera everything.

Ethan: There is no need for that. I should be saying sorry. I forgot about the consequences.

Martha: What should we do now?

Ethan: For the time being I think of one solution that will benefit you tremendously but while causing you extreme stress and pain.

Martha: What is it?

Ethan: Continue what you have doing so for him. In the meantime everyday and every time you feel weak you shall drink another portion of my blood like today. I know that this isn't the most conventional way, but you need to hear me out.

Martha had a pained expression hearing Ethan. She pain she was feeling was something she haven't felt ever in her entire life.

Ethan: The cold energy that is battling inside Hugh comes from his Moonlight ability. I think as time passes and you go through the way I suggested while consuming my blood will improve and refine your body increasing your power.

Ethan: Of course you don't need to do it, but be warned that I am not sure about if my blood will be able to cure Hugh.

Martha: I.....I understand.

Ethan: Good. Vera will be in charge of taking care of you in the meantime. You don't have to worry about anything else.

Walking out of Hugh room, Vera and Ethan walked back to his room.

Vera: I am sorry my lord. But could you please enlighten me?

Ethan: The problem of Hugh is basically two different energies clashing inside of him. Martha job is too heal and feed him while keeping the energies inside of him in balance so as not to hurt him.

Vera: But won't your blood solve it?

Ethan: No. My blood only possess a strong regeneration attribute. That is the reason why Martha recovered so easily. You can think of it like this. Hugh problem is a disease while Martha is just exhausted.

Vera: Oh, I understand. Thank you my lord.

Ethan: I don't mind. Tell me something.

Vera: Everything my lord.

Ethan: Why the f.u.c.k are you calling me like that? Didn't I told you to address me as sir.

Vera: I can't my lord. The respect I have over you doesn't allow me. You can banish me away or even beat me up but nothing can change this.

Ethan: Sigh... okay. Fine. What about everything going on the mansion?

Vera: I am not sure, my lord.

Ethan: Do me a favor and get me a report of everyone, especially Mike and Veronica. "They are taking for far too long to build the sheds."

Vera: Yes my lord.

Separating from him Vera walked out of the mansion as Ethan returned to his room finding that Rias was now with her eyes closed as a strong aura was being emanated from her.

Ethan: "She broke to Rank 3. She must getting used to her new power. The Mental Crystals will strengthen and improve her mind."

At the same time Ethan was gazing at Rias, she opened her eyes staring back at him.

Ethan: Have you finished?

Rias: Yes.

Ethan: Good.

Saying this Ethan sat down.

Rias: Can't you show any affection to me?

As Ethan was about to continue absorbing his crystals, Rias voice came from the side. Turning around he saw that there were tears forming in the corners of her eyes while looking at him.

Ethan: …...Rias I will tell you this right now so that you won't waste your time. Until I feel safe and satisfied I won't stop searching and acquiring power. If what you want is a relation, then I can already tell you that I won't be able to provide you with that.

Rias: ….why..... why do you want so much power?

Ethan: Just think of Hugh as one of your loved ones like Veronica or Martha. Do you think I am glad to have make him do that and suffer? If you really think that of me then you don't know me at all.

Without sparing another look at Rias, Ethan immediately started absorbing the crystals causing a small light to cover his body. At the same time a awful smell came from him.

Rias didn't move from her spot as she continued looking at Ethan.

Rias: "What should I do?"

knock

knock

Suddenly knocks came from the door, standing up Rias walked to the door opening it finding that it was Vera with papers in her hands.

Vera: Oh, I am sorry Rias. Lord Ethan asked of me to get reports from Mike and the others.

Rias: "Maybe." Don't bother him for now. He is gaining strength. In fact I need to speak with you about something. Follow me.

Dragging Vera away Rias left Ethan Room.

Vera: What is it Rias?

After a while they started walking to the outside. Vera seeing the conflicted state of Rias couldn't help but ask in worry. She had bonded in these last days with their group.

Rias: Vera I have something to ask of you? Can you not judge me.

Vera: Okay.

Rias: Why do call Ethan your lord?

Vera: Because he is it.

Rias: Don't you think it's weird? All of the sudden you start calling someone your lord without thinking about it.

Vera: What should I think about? Lord Ethan provides food, shelter and security to me. It's the least I can do.

Rias: What if he asked you one day to give your body to him.

Vera: I will do it.

Rias: Huh? How can you be so sure!? Don't you have your own pride?

Vera: Hahaha.... pride... that is something that doesn't exist. You must think of me as a bimbo with no brains at all... I have read books and saw series and movies about this kind of situation. Do you know what women become when they don't possess power and strength to protect themselves? A currency and entertainment.

Rias: …...

Vera: Think like this. Ethan and I haven't met in our entire lives but he recently gave me power. I can see by myself that I am different from before you gave me those crystals.

Rias: Yes, but that was...