Tower Ascension

For a moment, Peter stayed silent. It was still hard for him to accept such a thing. Yeah, it wasn't too hard but the circumstances were indeed surprising. He could believe if these people had lived inside the tower.

But, on earth, literally, like in any other fiction novels, he had read? It felt surreal for a moment. But, Peter quickly adjusted his mind and accepted her words. He turned at her and asked, "So, what do you want to tell me?"

He knew she only revealed half of the information. He believed it was someone related to his parents. Camellia was silent for a moment before she continued "When uncle and aunt heard that you had an accident, they tried to rush back."

"And, during that time, they made a mistake. They drove in the land what we call forbidden land. That land was ruled by the Vampires. Although they didn't kill them, they still made them unable to live. Sucking their bone marrow, aunt and uncle are living like dead people."

"And, without something regrows their bone marrows, it would be impossible to save them. Either we have to kill that vampire and transfer his blood to aunt and uncle or we have to find an alternative solution. Former is impossible, latter is hard to find."

Hearing her words, Peter clenched his fist. Again, it was his fault again. His family is now suffering because of him. He took a deep breath and said "Thank you for staying by my side, Camellia!"

"Just shut up and rest! After you recover a little, we will visit aunt and uncle." Hearing his words, her heartbeat rose. She bites her lips and hurriedly ran away. When she came out of the door, she fell on her back and covered her knees with her arms.

Tears fell down her eyes as she muttered in her heart 'How long? How much time do we have? Sorry, Peter, this is the last thing I could do to make up for it.'

She didn't notice a certain figure was looking at her. He clenched his fist and gritted his teeth. Suddenly, the wind blew inside Peter's room and the next moment, Peter was on the rooftop. A boy held his neck and shouted "Why? Why didn't you die?"

"Why do you have to keep appearing in my sister's life? Why?"

For a moment, Peter was trying to understand what just happened. He was brought to the rooftop in the split second. That's why he was confused. But when he saw the young man's face and processed his words.

He sighed and answered "Then, why did you save me back then? If you hadn't saved me, I would've died. And, your sister wouldn't have suffered."

"Sniff! No, she would've suffered. But now, she is suffering even more." Tears gushed out of his eyes as he held Peter on air.

'This is only getting worse. Thank god, he appeared otherwise I wouldn't have learned anything.' Peter sighed as he puts his hands on his shoulder and said "You said I made her suffer, right? But, if it was me. Why aren't you killing me?"

"I am weak. And with your speed, no one would find out. Take me miles away and kill me, Daniel!"

Hearing his words, Daniel's hands shook. He didn't know what he was doing. He didn't know anything. He was just trying to keep his sister happy. Was he wrong?

At this moment, Peter made a hoarse voice and continued "So, tell me! What happened? Why is she suffering? She said humanity was saved by them. But, if it is simply the strength then why isn't humans enslaved or even killed by them?"

"After all, vampires, werewolves, they don't seem like friendly people. So, tell me what happened?"

Hearing his words, Daniel felt even more conflicted. He knows Peter has awakened. But, this doesn't mean Peter can solve the problem with his strength. But, this doesn't mean he can't help either. As he said, strength isn't always the king. He puts Peter down and spoke.

"After your accident, sister had a major evolution. She directly improved to the Half-Supreme rank. It was so unprecedented that everyone in this world was shocked. Sister is already a beautiful girl. And, she captured the heart of Vampire Prince."

"Normally, our parents wouldn't have interfered but vampires not only hold sixty percent of the world's economy but also possess incredible strength. As for the remaining forty percent, it is split between humans (15%), cultivator (15%), elves (5%), and werewolves (5%)."

"That made our family unable to reject his offer. First, it was accepted by the member of the Soul Defender's Council. Second, it was accepted by sister."

Hearing his last words, Peter suddenly backed down and hurriedly caught his shoulder "What do you mean she accepted? There is no way she would betray me. And, if she had, why would she take care of me?"

"That's where you are wrong. She didn't betray instead she was fallen because of you. If it wasn't for your parents, she wouldn't have to accept that and with her current strength, even council couldn't force her."

"It's all because of you and your family. Do you think they will let your parent live? Do you think they will return your parents? She sold herself because of you."

When those words rang on his ears, Peter blanked out for a moment. At this moment, tears fell down his cheeks. For the first time, he has ever cried. Even when he found his parent's condition, he didn't cry but now these tears were unstoppable.

"Why? WHY?"

Peter shouted as he looked at the sky. The spirit burst out of him and released the immense pressure. Internal energy and mana collided together and burst out of him. Everything around him was covered in flames.

Daniel hurriedly backed down. Suddenly, a figure appeared between them. Camellia heard the loud noise and felt similar pressure. She immediately checked his room and did not find him. She followed the noise and shout.

"Peter! Stop, this is a hospital." Camellia shouted as she held his shoulders. When she saw her brother, she immediately understood everything and took action.

When Peter heard her voice, his heart calmed down. The guilt and sadness filled his eyes. He looked at Camellia as if he was looking for forgiveness.

"Calm down, okay! It's not your fault. It never was. So, don't burden yourself with all that pain! Our life is not a fairytale where good things will happen to us." Camellia touched his forehead with hers and spoke.

Slowly, pressure and flames vanished as he puts his head on her shoulder. Tears didn't stop. Even though she said that he couldn't stop blaming himself. Because of his, his sister got trauma and couldn't awaken.

Because of him, his parents fell in an accident. Because of him, his girlfriend has to choose something that she didn't like. Camellia turned around and said, "Return back!"

She was referring to her brother. She held Peter in her arms and slowly floated away. Her superpowers were psychic control. As long as she likes, she can control anything she wants. And, after she became Half-Supreme, her powers improved even further.

After she placed him back in bed, she tried to move but Peter caught her hand tightly. He didn't want her to leave. He missed her a lot. He had a certain feeling that she will betray him after his injuries. Although it didn't happen, his fear of losing her increased.

"Don't worry, I won't go anywhere." Camellia shook her head and sat near him while holding his hands. For the first time, Peter was this vulnerable. She had never seen him losing his emotions and crying in these three years.

Peter didn't know why but felt sleepy. While holding her hands, he slowly fell asleep. He held her tightly before that so that she won't leave him. Camellia smiled and hold back his hands tightly.

After two hours, Peter woke up just to find Camellia sleeping while sitting. He sighed and slowly stood up. His body was now fully able to move. But, he was still low on stamina. He puts Camellia on the bed and sat on the chair.

'Alright, now let's think about everything that happened! Mother and Father are in a dangerous situation! Anne is alright but she is traumatized. Camellia has fallen for that promise as well. Although it wouldn't be hard to break her promise, her family won't be able to bear the result.'

'My strength should be around Silver Rank.'

The ranks of this world start from Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Platinum, Half-Supreme, and Supreme. He is far away from Half-Supreme Rank, not to mention, there is still Supreme Rank.

He clenched his fist and thought 'There are three things I need to do now. First, I must join Soul Defender and earn. My best choice would be soloing the dungeon. Second, I must try to stabilize my family situation.'

'Third, I must improve myself using the Tower. The first and Third will help me achieve the Second. But, according to Council rules, one can't enter the dungeon alone. He must form the raiding party before entering the dungeon.'

'Here, I would need a team. It seems I need to call them back.. I separated myself from them since I couldn't awaken but now, it's time to call Obscure Demons.'