"Mom!"
Liora, who was sitting at her desk immersed in writing, looked up at the sound of the small voice.
"Wow, look at you! You look so handsome!" Liora praised, eyeing Benny up and down.
"Thank you, Mom!" Benny chirped happily.
"You certainly don't look like a maid dressed like that." Liora teasingly raised an eyebrow. "Is that your dad's doing?"
Benny nodded eagerly. "Dad said we're going to the E-aarth today. Where is that, Mom?" he asked, scrambling into Liora's arms.
"Earth, sweetie. That's Mom's home world." Liora explained with a warm smile.
"Wow, I can't wait to go!" Benny cheered.
Liora smiled, turning her attention back to the papers spread across her desk.
"What is Mom doing?" Benny asked curiously.
"I'm drafting a business plan. Our company's operations back on Earth have taken a hit recently, so we need a solid plan to get everything back on track." Liora explained gently. Seeing Benny's thoroughly confused expression, Liora let out a soft laugh. "You don't need to worry about that just yet, baby. You'll understand when you're older. After all, this business is all for you and Andrea."
Benny giggled happily at his mother's words.
It had been just two weeks since Liora gave birth to little Andrea. They had remained in the sanctuary of the Mo Kingdom so Liora could properly rest and recover. However, when she learned about the recent decline in their company's performance on Earth, she grew determined to address it. Overriding Ronan's initial protective objections, Liora decided that the whole family would visit their corporate headquarters today.
"Alright, let me go check on your father and sister before we head out." Liora said, pushing herself up from the desk.
"Daddy got me ready before picking up Andy and carrying her to the bathroom." Benny informed her.
Liora's eyes widened playfully. "Oh dear... then we might not make it to Earth until tomorrow!"
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Using her spatial teleportation, Liora materialized directly outside Ronan's private chambers. As she stepped closer, soft giggles and splashing water echoed from the adjoining washroom.
Stepping up to the door, Liora peeked inside, a fond smile gracing her lips at the sight of her husband and daughter.
"Ron, be careful!" Liora called out gently. "Her head still wobbles!"
Ronan turned around, offering a dazzling smile at the sound of his wife's voice. "Don't worry, my love. I've got the hang of this now."
It was true. Ever since Andrea's birth, Liora had barely managed to bathe or dress her herself. Ronan had lovingly taken over almost every single aspect of newborn care, making her surprisingly adept at handling the delicate infant.
"Rony~ that's enough for now, or she'll catch a cold." Liora urged, watching the pair play in the water.
"So what if she does? If my little princess gets a cold, Daddy will use his superpowers and make her better in a flash!"
Ronan cooed softly, rubbing his nose against the baby's squishy cheek. Little Andrea responded with a wide, toothless, boxy smile.
Right on cue, the infant let out a tiny sneeze, and a faint burst of purple light flickered from her small, chubby fists.
"Aww~ my strong little girl~" Ronan beamed, nuzzling her cheek again.
Liora shook her head with a affectionate laugh.
Soon, the entire family was dressed and ready for their journey back to Earth.
"Love, before we leave, I need to meet with our guardians one last time." Ronan said, carefully handing the bundled baby over to Liora.
"Is something wrong?" Liora asked.
Ronan shook his head smoothly. "Just a final matter to settle."
"I'm coming with you." Liora decided, cradling Andrea against her chest. Hearing Liora say that, Ronan smiled and nodded.
"Come along then, my prince." Ronan smiled, taking Benny's small hand in his as they walked toward the grand hall.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
"A-Are you truly serious, Ron?!" Maya asked, staring at the Emperor in complete shock.
"Yes," Ronan confirmed with a warm smile. "I am formally releasing all four of you from your duties as guards. You are completely free to live your own lives."
Tears welling in their eyes, the four guardians stood frozen in disbelief.
"Furthermore, I want to give you a token of my gratitude." Ronan continued. "Though no gift in existence could ever repay what you've done for my family. Maya, in exchange for stepping down as my guard, I am appointing you as the Regent Leader of the Simaya Realm."
Maya's breath hitched in her throat. "What?!"
"We discovered the truth of what transpired in Simaya." Ronan explained calmly. "Darken murdered the ruling Emperor and Empress to usurp the realm, and forced their son into hiding. That child is our Benny, the true Crown Prince of Simaya. Since he is still far too young to rule, I am placing the realm under your leadership until he comes of age."
Tears spilled freely down Maya's cheeks. "R-Ron... this is too much-"
"Maya, since the day I arrived on Earth, you cared for me like a mother." Ronan said earnestly. "You protected both me and Liora through countless dangers. I can never fully repay that debt, so please allow me to do this."
Overwhelmed, Maya rushed forward and wrapped Ronan in a tight embrace. "T-Thank you..."
Ronan turned to Ethan. "And for you, Ethan, I am bestowing the ability to freely traverse parallel dimensions, similar to spatial teleportation. Since you mentioned you didn't want to give up your university professorship on Earth, this will allow you to visit Maya whenever you wish."
"Thank you, Ron." Ethan choked out, wiping his eyes.
A few steps away, little Andrea let out a soft, sweet whimper from Liora's arms.
"Shh... hold on just a moment, my sweet girl." Liora cooed, pressing a kiss to her cheek. Andrea looked up at her mother, flashing a tiny, boxy smile.
Ronan then turned to the remaining couple. "As for Mike and Sophia, I am offering you high-ranking security commands within the Simaya Realm. However, since you both have established lives on Earth, the choice is entirely yours."
"We accept with pleasure, Ron." Michael answered smoothly, exchanging a smile with Sophia. "Now that we're officially off guard duty, we're free."
Ronan chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck, before his gaze shifted toward Richard and Lily standing a short distance away. The new couple was holding hands tightly, blushing as they stole shy glances at each other.
"Lily, what are your plans?" Ronan asked casually.
Lily looked at Richard before turning back to Ronan. "Ah, I don't plan on returning to Earth, Ron. I want to stay here, with Richie. There's no reason for me to go back, but here... I have a home."
"Well, that was fast." Ronan teased with a laugh. "In that case, Lily, I am appointing you as the Chief Physician of the Realm. Your medical expertise and modern technological knowledge will be invaluable to our people."
Lily beamed brightly. "Thank you, Ron!"
"And what about you, Richard?"
"I am perfectly content with my current position, Your Majesty." Richard replied, his dimples showing as he smiled.
Ronan chuckled. "Very well. But if you call me 'Your Majesty' again, I might have to revoke your title as my senior!"
Laughter echoed through the hall.
"And as a final gesture." Ronan added with a sly wink, "I will personally cover all expenses for all six of your weddings."
All six of them rolled their eyes in unison, though smiles broke out across their faces.
"Now that is a valuable gift." Sophia quipped, prompting Michael to affectionately pinch her cheek.
"Ethan, Sophie... thank you both for taking such wonderful care of my angel." Ronan said softly.
Ethan and Sophia stepped forward, pulling Ronan into a warm embrace, joined quickly by Michael and Maya.
After spending a quiet moment saying their goodbyes, Ronan and Liora prepared to head back. Utilizing their combined imperial spatial power, they bypassed the realm gates entirely, teleporting their small family straight back to Earth.
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"E-Excuse me, madam...?"
Liora looked up from the documents on her office desk at the sound of the hesitant voice. Standing before her was a young woman who looked everywhere except into her eyes, shifting uncomfortably. After a moment, Liora recognized her, she was one of her former university classmates who used to lead the cruel taunts against her.
"Oh! Hello! Please, have a seat." Liora greeted warmly, offering her iconic bunny smile.
The girl blinked in shock. Given how horribly she had treated her during their student days, she had expected hostility, or at the very least, cold rejection. She assumed she hadn't recognized her.
She had applied for an executive position at the firm, completely unaware that Liora was the CEO conducting the final interview. After reviewing her portfolio and asking a few routine questions, Liora offered another warm smile.
"Congratulations, you're hired." Liora said, extending her hand. "I look forward to seeing your contributions to the company's growth."
"A-Ah... d-don't you remember who I am?" she blurted out, her curiosity overcoming her professionalism.
Liora let out a soft laugh. "Of course I remember. In fact, it was partly because of people like you pushing me that I found the strength to sit in this CEO chair today."
The girl swallowed hard, her face burning with embarrassment.
"You may report for your orientation tomorrow. Congratulations again." Liora concluded gracefully.
The girl nodded hastily and turned toward the exit.
"Oh, wait a moment." Liora called out smoothly.
She paused, turning back. Liora stood up from her chair, walking around the desk with a calm, composed stride.
"I just wanted to clear one thing up." Liora said softly, a small smile playing on her lips. "You were right that day. I am a slut… but only Ronan Brown's."
The girl flushed beet red, utterly speechless.
Before she could respond, the office doors swung open. Ronan stepped inside carrying a wailing baby Andrea, while little Benny ran ahead, ducking past his father's legs to hug Liora's knees.
"Mommy! Andrea won't stop crying!" Benny reported.
"A-Ah, my love, she's really upset!" Ronan added frantically, looking completely lost.
Liora gently took baby Andrea into her arms. The moment the infant settled against her chest, her cries instantly subsided into soft sniffles.
Liora burst out laughing at Ronan's bewildered expression. "Look at that! Seems she wanted her mom today."
"What? She doesn't want her dad anymore?" Ronan pouted dramatic disappointment.
"I'm her mom, she needs me just as much as she needs you, right, my little Andrea~?" Liora cooed, nuzzling her nose against the baby's tiny hand. Ronan couldn't help but smile at the sight.
Noticing the new employee still frozen near the door staring at Ronan in absolute awe, Ronan turned toward her with an authoritative eyebrow raised. "Is there something else you need?"
The girl snapped out of her trance, her eyes wide. She had spent her university years dreaming of ever speaking to the legendary Ronan Brown, but now, faced with his commanding presence alongside his family, she found herself completely tongue-tied. Shaking her head frantically, she bowed awkwardly and bolted out of the office.
"So, my love," Ronan said, turning back to his wife with a bright grin. "we're taking a family trip today! so I can show my little prince, Ben, around here." He kneeled down to Benny's height, playfully pinching his cheek. Benny giggled, wrapping his arms around Ronan's neck.
"Where are we heading first, Rony?" Liora asked.
"Manchester!"
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At a vast agricultural estate in Manchester, Liora's father, Simon, was supervising his team of workers. No longer struggling to make ends meet, Simon's farm had expanded significantly with Ronan's backing, now employing dozens of staff and supplying fresh produce across the nation.
"Dad," a gentle voice called out.
Simon turned around quickly. "D-Daughter?!"
Tears welled in the older man's eyes at the sight of Liora standing there. It had been far too long since they last saw each other.
"Mom? Is this my grandpa?" Benny asked, holding tight to Liora's hand.
Simon stared at the young boy in utter shock. "T-This child is..."
Liora nodded with a radiant smile. "He's your grandson, Dad."
Simon dropped to his knees with tearful joy. "Come here, little one! Come to Grandpa!"
Benny ran straight into Simon's open arms. Simon held the boy close, patting his back while wiping away tears. "I am so happy, daughter... I'm so glad you came to visit me."
As Simon stood up, he saw Ronan approaching from the path ahead.
"Ronan! You're here too!" Simon began stepping forward, but froze mid-stride, his eyes widening in absolute astonishment.
Resting securely in Ronan's arms was a tiny baby wrapped in a soft white blanket, sleeping soundly.
"G-Goodness... W-Where did such a tiny baby come from?!" Simon gasped.
Ronan let out a warm laugh. "She wasn't adopted, Dad. She is our own blood, our little Andrea, born directly from Liora."
Simon was stunned beyond words, but as the reality set in, overwhelming happiness washed over him.
Although the magical mark of pregnancy on Liora's body had faded following Andrea's birth, both Ronan and Liora felt completely fulfilled. Their family was whole.
Later that afternoon, Ronan brought Liora to the quiet, hilltop cemetery where her birth parents rested in peace.
Liora knelt before the headstones, tears softly falling down her cheeks, tears of both tender sorrow and profound gratitude.
"Mom, Dad... you left this world when I was born." Liora whispered, her voice trembling as Ronan wrapped a protective arm around her shoulders. "But you gave me the most precious gift in existence... my Ronan."
Liora looked up at her husband, who gazed back at her with boundless devotion.
"He takes such good care of me... he loves me endlessly." Liora murmured, leaning up to press a sweet, gentle kiss onto Ronan's lips. "I love you, Rony."
Liora then looked down at baby Andrea sleeping soundly against her chest, and at little Benny, who was watching his mother intently from Ronan's lap.
Turning back to the headstones, Liora swallowed the lump in her throat. "I wish you could be here with us today..."
"Shh... my love." Ronan cooed softly, wiping a stray tear from Liora's cheek. "Mom and Dad would be sad if they saw you cry like this."
Liora offered a tearful smile, nodding. "Let's head back to the car."
"Ben, go with Mom." Ronan instructed gently. Benny nodded, taking Liora's hand as they walked toward the path.
Ronan stood alone before the graves of William Johnson and Emily Johnson for a quiet moment.
"Thank you, Mom and Dad, for bringing my angel into this world." Ronan spoken softly to the quiet wind. "Rest peacefully. I promise to cherish and protect her, along with your grandson and granddaughter, for the rest of my days."
With an overwhelming sense of warmth in his heart, Ronan turned and walked back to join his family, his world, his home.
As they settled into the car, Benny suddenly perked up. "Dad! Dad! Mom said we're going to the carnival today! I want to go to the ghost cave too.! Mom said Dad loves ghost caves!"
Ronan turned his head sharply, staring at Liora in comical horror, while Liora hurriedly looked out the window, pretending not to hear.
"LIORA!!"
And so, their life unfolded in peace and joy.
If you were to look forward twenty years into the future, you would see Prince Benny crowned as the beloved Emperor of the Simaya Realm, ruling with wisdom, compassion, and deep care for his people, just like his mother.
You would see little Andrea grow into a fierce, powerful, and majestic Empress of the Mo Kingdom, governing her realm with the strength and brilliance of her father.
And you would see their corporate empire on Earth standing at the very pinnacle of success, guided by the joint talents of two extraordinary souls.
Above all, no matter what challenges or obstacles time brought their way, Ronan and Liora faced them side-by-side, their trust unbreakable, their bond eternal.
For that is the ultimate magic.
That is the true Main Power.
— The Power of Pure Love —