Liberation of The Slaves

Chapter 117 – Aethralunian

The divine light that had bathed the clearing had long since faded, and with its departure, the forest seemed to exhale. The reverent stillness lifted, and the breeze returned to its lazy meander. Birds began chirping in distant branches, and the world resumed its gentle rhythm.

Len and I remained seated on the dew-kissed grass, the warmth of the celestial touch still lingering on our skin. We sat in quiet reflection, inspecting the subtle shifts within ourselves.

“I don’t feel exhausted at all,” I murmured, flexing my fingers and clenching them lightly into fists. “Even though I emptied all my mana, aura, and chaos energy… there’s no fatigue.”

I tilted my head, puzzled, and reached inward.

【All your energies were fully replenished, Master】

Aza answered calmly, though her voice carried a faint undercurrent of awe.

I blinked. “So… full restore just for leveling up. That’s definitely fantasy logic.”

It reminded me of those web novels, when the protagonist unlocked some final form mid-battle and magically recovered from near death. Except, well… I wasn’t in a fight. Just sitting under the sun with the woman I loved.

Len tilted her head, then looked down at her hands, flexing them slowly as the morning breeze stirred her silver hair.

“Likewise for me,” she said. “No fatigue. None at all.”

I smiled. “That’s good, then.”

Then her golden eyes turned to me, brows slightly furrowed. “But… why did your race change too?”

“I thought so too,” I admitted. “Aza? Any idea?”

【I don’t know.】

【As The Voice of the World said, it was a directive from the Goddess Libertas. Perhaps, since no immortal half-elf existed before, she saw the chance to inaugurate a new race, and decided to bind your fate to it as well.】

I nodded slowly. That did make sense, in a way. It would’ve been strange to establish a “race” with just one person.

A familiar myth bubbled up in my mind. A tale from my past life, about a god creating two humans, Adam and Eve, so the race could flourish.

Wait… Hold on. If this is similar to that…

A slow, creeping realization slid down my spine.

Is the Goddess expecting us to have descendants now? Is that what this is?!

My face flushed instantly and gazed up at the sky.

You damned perverted Goddess! Are you just up there playing matchmaker, using celestial light like some divine wedding bell?!

I screamed internally.

“Hmm?” Len leaned in, her expression soft with concern. “Why is your face red? Are you feeling unwell, darling?”

“NO—I mean, no. Nope. Perfectly fine. Absolutely fine. Yep.”

Her eyes narrowed suspiciously. “Are you sure? You look like someone just got caught sneaking lewd books into a monastery.”

“I—I just remembered something. From my past life. It’s fine. Everything is fine.”

She giggled, clearly not buying it. “Well, I feel fine too. Although…” Her gaze lowered to her own body. “There don’t seem to be any physical changes. My body feels exactly the same.”

I let out a quiet sigh of relief. “Then that’s all that matters.”

And together, beneath the early sun, we invoked Appraisal, ready to learn who we’d become.

⟬ Aethralunian ⟭

Born of a rare cosmic convergence, the Aethralunian embody the harmonious unity of diverse races. They emerged as a testament to the extraordinary possibilities of unity among disparate races. Each Aethralunian bears a unique blend of characteristics from their original races, contributing to the creation of a rich and varied community. Drawing from this diverse ancestry, Aethralunian quickly adapt to various environments and cultures. Gifted with everlasting life, they do not succumb to the ravages of time.

“A race born of diverse races…” Len whispered, awe lacing her voice. Her eyes sparkled as she read it aloud. “How beautiful…”

“Though technically, we only come from two races,” I added, chuckling lightly, trying to rein in her swelling excitement.

【Ah, but that’s the genius of Her foresight!】

Aza’s voice suddenly bloomed with joy.

【The Goddess Libertas has already foreseen the future, where many more races will gain immortality thanks to your deeds, Master! She created this race in preparation, laying the foundation ahead of time!】

The pride in Aza’s voice was unmistakable. It radiated like sunlight breaking through morning mist.

【To be granted such divine trust… Her vision stretches far beyond mortal understanding. She is truly the kindest, wisest being I know.】

There was no doubt, Aza admired her goddess with boundless devotion, her voice practically glowing.

I sighed. “Haa… still feels unfair for me. The ‘Great Human’ effect is gone now. Appraisal will probably just show ‘Aethralunian’ instead of ‘Human’ if anyone uses Appraisal on me.”

Meanwhile, Len summoned a flicker of light magic into her palm.

“I don’t notice any difference,” she said, furrowing her brows.

【That’s because you still retain your racial traits from before, Len.】

Aza replied.

【Wait… give me a moment. I’ll run a full analysis of the Aethralunian traits. Every race is granted unique abilities, after all.】

Like the heightened mana sensitivity of elves, the craftsmanship prowess of dwarves, or the physical growth rate of humans. Aethralunian likely boast their own distinct abilities.

【It’s ready. I’ll share the details now.】

⟬ Aethralunian ⟭

Abilities:

Unified EssenceAll Aethralunians share a single spiritual thread, fostering a deep sense of emotional resonance with others of their kind, no matter the distance.Unified VoicesThrough a shared mental resonance, Aethralunians communicate effortlessly regardless of distance, fostering a profound sense of unity.Unified SensesEach Aethralunian can share their senses with others, transcending distances, further strengthening their bond as a unified race.“Unified Essence...” Len read aloud, tilting her head. Her golden eyes flicked toward me. “Could it be like… that intuition women have? You know, when you just know what someone’s feeling?”

Aza answered smoothly.

【Correct. Except this version is… one hundred percent accurate towards another Aethralunian.】

Len gasped, eyes wide. “Wow… That’s incredible!”

It sounded like mind-reading, no, emotion-reading? Whatever it is called.

I couldn’t help but smile at her awe. “What about Unified Voices? Sounds like… telepathy, maybe?”

【Exactly. You and Selena can communicate through thought alone, regardless of the distance.】

“Huh,” Len mused, propping her chin on her hand. “Looks like I won’t need to invent that telephone magic tool after all.”

“You are talking as if you want all our acquaintances to change their race to Aethralunian.”

We both laughed quietly.

“So, how do we activate it?” I asked.

【It’s similar to how you speak with me telepathically, Master. But this time you need to imagine the person you wish to reach and open your mind to them.】

I nodded, then closed my eyes and focused, not just on my thoughts, but on the image of Len. Her voice. Her presence. Her heartbeat in my memory.

A pulse.

I felt it.

Like something warm and familiar brushing across my mind.

“Huh?” Len straightened. “I can feel someone… reaching out to me.”

The connection clicked, soft, invisible, but undeniably real.

I pushed a thought across the thread.

<“Test, test. Can you hear me, Len?”>

(“Oh! Darling! I can hear you!”)

<“I can hear you too.”>

It felt strange, yet completely natural, like breathing through a thought. A kind of closeness that defied space.

Tinkle!

Hmn!

Len blinked. (“Eh? That was Fia… and Nyx? I can hear them too!”)

Pom!

Pii!

<“I can even hear Luna and Noir… and I’m not even touching you right now.”>

【It’s likely because your souls are already intertwined. The resonance carries across your bond.】

Aza explained calmly.

(“This is amazing! We can talk to each other without ever opening our mouths!”)

Len's voice in my mind was giddy, almost sparkling.

I grinned wide, my heart light.

It was like something out of a manhua, the kind where cultivators used sound transmission techniques to speak across mountains.

<“Lastly, Unified Senses.”>

With the thrill of Unified Voices still fresh, I maintained the connection and moved on to Unified Senses.

Len tilted her head, eyes gleaming with curiosity. (“Does that mean I can see through darling’s eyes?”)

【Correct. Not just vision, but hearing, smell, touch, even taste can be shared as well.】

(“That’s amazing! I want to try it!”)

【The process should be similar to Unified Voices.】

(“Alright!”) She grinned, her silver hair bouncing as she shifted excitedly on the grass. (“I’m doing it now!”)

A moment later, I felt a gentle pulse, her consciousness requesting permission to link with my senses. I granted it immediately.

But the result wasn’t what we expected.

“AAAHHH!!”

Her scream nearly made me jump out of my skin in shock.

“Len?!”

I rushed to her side as she clutched her head like she’d been hit by a thunder spell. Her body leaned into mine, trembling with the aftershock.

“Are you okay?” I asked, holding her by the shoulders.

“Y-Yeah… I-I’m fine…” she laughed breathlessly, eyes squinting from the headache. “It was like… BOOM… My head exploded! That was awful!”

【Your senses likely clashed upon connection. You should close your eyes to avoid simultaneous visual input.】

“Ahh… Right. That makes sense,” she muttered, still rubbing her temples. “Okay! Round two, let’s go!”

I blinked. “Are you sure? You just screamed like your brain exploded.”

She flashed a grin, giving me a thumbs-up. “I’ve lived through curse agony. A little sensory explosion’s nothing.”

“...Alright.”

This time, she closed her eyes first, took a calming breath, and initiated the link again. I accepted it again.

A heartbeat passed.

“Oooh… wow! I can see myself!” she said in awe, her voice filled with childlike wonder. “Darling, move your head around!”

I tilted my head upward, gazing at the blue sky above.

“Are you looking at the sky right now?”

“Yeah. So you really can see what I see.”

“Close your eyes for a second!” she chirped.

I did.

“It’s completely black now! Aah~ this is fun!” she giggled. “Alright, now I’ll open mine while you keep yours shut!”

I kept my eyes closed as she opened hers.

“I can see again, through my eyes this time! Haha~ It’s like switching cameras!”

She laughed, clearly having fun. But as the connection faded and I reopened my eyes, she pouted with mild disappointment.

“Too bad we can’t see from both perspectives at the same time.”

【Actually, that should be possible with enough practice. In theory, both of you could learn to process dual perspectives simultaneously, like a shared split-screen view.】

Her golden eyes lit up. “Really? That’s awesome! Darling, let’s train for it, okay?”

I chuckled. “Sure. We’ll need to adjust gradually though… our brains aren’t built for dual inputs.”

“That’s fine~ We can test our sensory limit with this.”

I nodded and asked. “What about other senses? We can turn off vision by closing our eyes, but our other senses cannot be similarly controlled, right?”

【You don’t need to suppress them. Other senses should sync gradually and adapt naturally. You may experience temporary disorientation, but it will stabilize over time.】

“I see. That’s good then.”

Len leaned in close, her golden eyes gleaming like a cat spotting a particularly juicy bird. Her lips curled into a mischievous smile.

“Hehe… with this, I’ll know exactly which shameless girls dares try seducing my darling.”

I froze mid-blink. “Eh?”

Her words hit me like a sucker punch to the brain.

Then, like a divine bolt of betrayal, Aza chimed in.

【Furthermore, Master, if you share your sense of touch during… intimate activities with another woman, Selena will feel everything as well.】

“W-Wait, wait—Aza! Don’t say stuff like that out of nowhere!”

I nearly choked on my own breath.

【And should you share senses while being intimate with her, the resulting stimulation would overlap, effectively amplifying the pleasure.】

Len gasped like she’d just heard angels announce an all-you-can-pleasure buffet.

“Waaah~! I love that idea! Just imagine savoring yours, then reaching that blissful high together…! Triple pleasure! I need to try this later!”

“EHHHHHH!?”

She beamed at me, glowing like a saint who had just discovered the gospel of lewdness. Meanwhile, I sat frozen like a deer in divine headlights.

But it wasn’t over.

Oh no.

The ghostly peanut gallery decided to join in.

Hmn…?

Nyx’s quiet soul movement crept in, tinged with dangerous curiosity. “Is the sense-sharing… only for two people?”

【In theory, it should be possible to synchronize multiple individuals. It may require additional concentration… and practice.】

Pom!

Luna chirped excitedly. “Then once we all get our own bodies, it’ll be sevenfold pleasure!”

“Oho~! That’s genius, Luna!”

Len clapped like a saint discovering salvation in sin.

Tinkle!

Fia’s soul bounced with excitement. “We’ll practice until we can all handle it!”

I flailed my arms in protest. “W-Wait! W-Why are you all treating this like some divine gift to optimize!? It’s not a team sport!!”

Pii…!

Noir’s soft presence whispered shyly, “I-I… I’ll try my best too…”

It’s over.

Surrounded by grinning, radiant, utterly unhinged women, mortal and spirit alike, who had unanimously decided my fate would be soaked in sweat, shared senses, and questionable sanity.

And that was the moment I knew.

I was the main dish at an all-you-can-feel buffet, hosted by soul-linked degenerates.