Apex Star-Chapter 13: Imperia Vientienne

After he managed to calm himself down, his rage dissipated, and he could think properly once again.

For the first time in his life, Nova was absolutely taken aback by seeing the face of a girl.

She was perfect in every way one could think of. With the perfect traits at the right places, perfectly bridged nose, her skin white as a fairy who stepped out of a fantasy. Her blue hair and eyes would make one think of the ocean.

Only now did Nova have enough time to check her body completely. And he was amazed by what he saw.

She had a perfectly round chest, that could barely be hidden from her strained clothes. Her long and fleshly legs that were also suffocated by what she was wearing. It was an image so enticing for a young and hot-blooded youth like Nova.

She looked to be about 21 years old, just like Nova, and her air of royalty and submission, was replaced by a feeling of wanting to protect her.

He really wanted to rush and hug her, especially seeing the blood tricking down her lips. He suddenly regretted not being born a vampire, so he could have an excuse and taste that good-looking blood.

After what seemed an eternity, she was the first to speak, her voice so melodious like a summer breeze, "What's your name, human?" That was the first question she asked.

'Strange way of addressing someone.' thought Nova, but he still replied, "Nova, my name is Nova."

Seemingly not bothered by the fact that she lost her hand, Imperia asked again. "How did you get so strong all of a sudden?" Asked Imperia, genuinely curious about Nova's sudden burst of strength.

"I guess my bloodline acted on its own, to be honest, i don't remember that much." said Nova, also confused by the whole situation. For a strange reason he couldn't even imagine trying to harm this girl he met for the first time.

Nova was honest, he didn't really remember much, only the fact that he was absolutely furious, fact he forgot when glancing at Imperia's face again.

Imperia was stunned for a while, 'What kind of bloodline could make one so powerful, and also not have any side effects?' Imperia almost fell to the ground hearing such a simple, but almost impossible reason coming from Nova.

She was also feeling a certain familiarity toward Nova. After pondering for a while, she asked again,"What kind of bloodline do you have?"

Not expecting an answer, knowing how important it was to keep your bloodline a secret, Imperia was stunned again.

"Apex." A short and concise answer came from Nova that didn't seem to have anything to hide from her.

When Imperia heard that, she was speechless. 'This boy doesn't like to keep secrets at all. And what is this Apex?'

"I'm sorry, but what exactly is this?" She was confused, never in her life did she hear about such a strange name for a bloodline.

"That's how I felt my bloodline should be named." Answered Nova with confidence.

"Wait, you said you felt it?" Asked Imperia. This was a shocking information for her, it was the first time she heard someone say that.

Nova thought she was a lively person by how much she talked and was curious about everything, 'What's wrong with this girl? Did she hit her head or something?'

"Haa, I already said it. It felt as if it was telling me to call it Apex." Nova was also thinking how bad this sounded. A bloodline talking to its owner?

'A bloodline talking and transmitting thoughts to its wielder? How could that be possible?' Imperia was sharing Nova's thoughts.

"It's not that I don't believe you, but it sounds ridiculous. I mean, my family is full of Stage 9 powerhouses, but I didn't hear a thing about a bloodline talking to its user." replied Imperia softly.

Nova arched his brows and was secretly shocked that the beauty who was supposed to be the final boss is actually a part of the universe, and not only that but comes from a family so powerful that it's filled with Stage 9 powerhouses.

Still, he asked, "Wait, so you're not the incarnation of the dungeon or something like that?" Nova seriously asked this question and waited for Imperia to answer.

When Imperia heard him say that, she laughed so hard that tears were coming out of her eyes, "Ahaha, you're so funny, I'm dying of laughter."

Nova was staring at her like a fool in love(which he was)until she stopped laughing, "What are you staring at?" Asked Imperia with a slight blush on her cheeks.

"At you." Responded Nova absent-minded. This answer just made her blush even harder.

'Ugh, this guy is completely different from 5 minutes ago with his cold expression and all that cool looking eyes that seemed to see through my entire being.' thought Imperia.

The more the two of them talked, the more they felt close to each other, the tension that was in the air previously was almost gone. But not even Nova or Imperia knew why, it was just so inexplicable.

There was something inside both of them trying to get them closer to each other. Like a feeling...

"To respond to your question, no, I'm not the dungeon's incarnation, clone, or whatever goes through your head.

In the Ninth Realm, the Awakening is choosing once in a while a few talented youths to lead a Peak Dungeon and become its final boss.

I was selected for this and will be rewarded very handsomely after I kill you." Imperia said to a nodding Nova.

"Ah, so it's like this..." Nova barely managed to finish his sentence when he caught on what Imperia just said.

"Wait, after you kill me?" He was once again caught off guard by her.

"Relax, I'm not going to kill you. Congratulations on clearing the Peak Rank C grade dungeon!

As a special existence inside the dungeon chosen by the Awakening, I have a privilege that can make me kind of a referee who can announce the end of the match.

So i just gave up, and the Awakening will shortly announce your victory."

Just as she finished saying these words, a flash of light entered Nova's mind.

— "Congratulation human! You are the first one on your planet to clear a Peak Rank C Grade Dungeon. You can select 2 rewards" --