My Girlfriends Are Hardcore Yanderes - Chapter 169

Chapter 169: Above the Sky Part 2
Asher nodded, understanding the logic behind it. The idea of gaining territory or becoming a king was also pointless to him. In his mind, true power came from within.

One could amass an army, but without the personal strength to back it up, there would be too many variables to consider.

Look at Nala, for instance. Her power was tied to her bloodline, to her family’s legacy, which meant in the end, she had to rely on others to maintain it. If she had the strength to stand on her own, those other cities wouldn’t even dare think of betraying her.

He wouldn’t be shocked if the reason the previous sorcerers rebelled against the royal family was because they were displeased that such people held power simply because they had the Dryads’ backing.

‘Politics sure is complicated,’ he sighed.

As they continued to talk, the landscape beneath them slowly lost its appeal. Tired of the view, they both decided to head back.

Asher pulled out the book on teleportation that she had given him, opening it for further studies. He read through the pages carefully, his eyes scanning the text as he identified some of the flaws.

She mirrored him, her own book in hand, deeply focused on the siphoning spell.

They were heading to Eryx, and she needed to be ready. She was determined to show real progress, especially to those who had doubted and humiliated her in the past.

At her current pace, Lucia knew she might not be able to use the spell at all, but understanding its fundamentals would give her valuable insights that could improve her other abilities.

She also made use of Asher’s presence—whenever she encountered a difficult part of the spell, she would ask him for help.

The more they talked, the more she realized just how extraordinary he was. The way he explained things made it feel effortless for her to skip over the tough questions that would normally take her days, even weeks, to figure out on her own.

Time passed, and they didn’t encounter a single city. The Storm Eagle flew straight toward its destination, gliding occasionally to conserve energy, its stamina more than enough to keep going without rest.

They spotted other flying beasts along the way, but each one quickly fled upon sensing the Storm Eagle. It wore a smug look, fully aware that it was one of the kings of the sky.

On the third, the landscape began to change. The forests and mountains they had seen earlier gradually disappeared, replaced by an endless stretch of ocean that seemed to stretch on forever.

The vast blue water shimmered under the sun, the horizon blending seamlessly with the sky.

They didn’t pay much attention to the changing scenery, focused instead on their own business.

On the fifth day, however, they had to pause their studies.

The calm, open ocean that stretched endlessly began to grow darker. A rumble of thunder echoed in the distance, faint at first, but growing louder with each passing moment.

“Why are we heading straight into the storm?” he asked. “Why not just circle around it?”

Lucia stood by the window.

“This storm… it’s eternal,” she explained, her voice calm despite the rising wind around them. “It’s been here for centuries. We could try to circle around it, but it would take days—time we don’t have. We’ll just have to ride through it.”

As she spoke, the sky cracked open with a deafening roar. Lightning streaked across the darkened sky in a brilliant flash.

“Should I cast an additional barrier to make sure nothing happens?” he offered.

“No need,” she shook her head.

“What if we get hit by lightning?”

Lucia, unbothered by the storm’s fury, turned to face him with a faint, reassuring smile.

“Don’t worry. The Storm Eagle has a natural affinity against storms like this. It’s one of the reasons it’s so powerful. We won’t be struck. It’s safe.”

Asher barely had time to respond before the storm hit them full force.

“You’re saying?” he scolded her, before activating a spell. A golden barrier surrounded the body of the Storm Eagle, enveloping both it and them.

Lucia felt embarrassed. Her knowledge of the Storm Eagle came from rumors and books, so she hadn’t expected it to actually be hit.

“Well, it was just one strike, and this cabin is already protected, so what you did was unnecessary,” she stubbornly defended herself.

To teach her a lesson, Asher removed his barrier.

CRACK!

Another bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, so close that he could feel the electricity in the air.

CRACK!

Then another strike came, this time hitting the Storm Eagle’s head, but it didn’t even flinch. The deadly blows was nothing more than jolts to it.

CRACK!

The next lightning strike hit directly on the roof of the cabin. The electricity coursed around, but it was quickly neutralized by it’s natural defenses.

“See? I told you we were fine.”

The strikes repeated for hours, the storm only growing stronger . It was a miracle that the Storm Eagle continued to fly without faltering, showing just how resilient it was.

Lucia, on the other hand, was growing worried. For some reason, they were like a beacon for the storm, and she could tell the cabin was reaching its limit. Cracks and burns began to form.

“Do you want me to cast a spell now?” Asher asked, making sure he made eye contact with her.

Reluctantly, she nodded.

With that, he cast his spell. Now, despite the lightning still striking, everything was reflected by his golden barrier.

This also allowed the eagle to fly faster, so they reached the edge of the storm much sooner than expected.

Unfortunately, what greeted them on the other side was not sunlight, but a place shrouded in mist, made even darker by the lack of light.

“Are we close?” he asked.

“No, this is just the first part,” she answered.

Just as they were talking, the Storm Eagle suddenly tilted to the right, and moments later, a jet stream of water passed through the air.

“We’re getting attacked!” Lucia exclaimed in panic.