Life Before Becoming an Omniverse Entity

And after all that talking, it finally came—Renan had reached the front of the line. It had taken nearly an hour to reach that point.

"Release your aura," the Elf guard at the gate said with a serious expression.

Renan did exactly what the guard asked and released his aura, but only to the level of a fourth-stage warrior. Due to his perfect control over mana, it was absolutely impossible for anyone to see through his real power—unless the person attempting to sense it also possessed the same level of flawless control over mana, which was extremely rare and difficult to achieve.

The guard, who happened to be an eighth-stage mage with high-level mana control, tried to sense it, but even he couldn't see past the carefully disguised aura that Renan emitted.

"Hmm," the guard hummed softly with a nod, seemingly satisfied, and after asking Renan for his name and stamping a tree-shaped mark on his hand as proof of entry, only then did they permit him access.

"You can go in," the Elf guard said formally.

And with that, Renan walked forward, entering the Elf Empire and seeing the capital city for the very first time.

"Well, as expected of the Elves," Renan muttered to himself as he looked around the grand cityscape, observing the environment closely. The city itself wasn't much different from the Dwarf cities in terms of structure and layout, but what set it apart was the abundance of trees and lush greenery. There were trees and various plants scattered all over the place, adding a natural, serene atmosphere and making the entire city appear greener, fresher, and more peaceful compared to the more stone-heavy and metallic Dwarf cities. Another noticeable difference was just how remarkably clean the Elf city was.

"Wow, Renan, you're in the fourth stage of the warrior path while only being seventeen? That's amazing!" said Siara, who had already entered before Renan with her friend beside her. Since she hadn't gone too far from the gate, she still stood nearby and had clearly felt Renan's aura as he passed through. As a sixth-star mage herself, she was more than capable of evaluating such things accurately.

"Well, it's nothing special, really. I've just been practicing since I was a kid, so it's kind of expected that I at least reach this level by now," Renan replied humbly, keeping his voice calm and grounded.

"I see. So what are you going to do now that you're in the Elf City?" Siara asked him, her tone casual but her eyes curious.

"Well, for now, nothing in particular. Since it's already getting dark, I think I'm just going to find an inn, rent a room, get some rest, and think about what to do tomorrow," Renan said, clearly understanding where the conversation was heading and what Siara was possibly trying to hint at.

'She's totally going to ask you out, isn't she?' Elaris said inside Renan's mind, her tone laced with a subtle and slightly hidden jealousy that Renan could easily pick up on.

'I think so too,' Renan replied inwardly with a small smirk, 'but does it really matter? We just met, and honestly, I don't think we're ever going to see each other again after this. After all, I plan to leave the Elf Empire right after clearing that dungeon.' Renan smiled to himself, already certain about his plans.

And, just as he expected, she asked the inevitable question.

"Umm, so... if you're not busy tomorrow, maybe we could hang out?" she asked, her voice nervous as she drew little circles on the ground with her foot, clearly anxious and shy.

"Sorry, but I'm married," Renan said bluntly. To further prove it and eliminate any doubts, he raised his hand to show her the ring, indirectly and ruthlessly crushing the budding feelings she had developed for him. While others might interpret this as a cold rejection, for Renan, it was better to end it early than to let it grow. In his view, if he allowed her to continue spending time with him, her feelings would only deepen, and eventually, there would come a day she might seriously confess her love—only to be rejected then, which would hurt her far more. It was better to be honest and straightforward now.

"Ohh... I see," she said, feeling a little awkward. But before she could even try to say anything else, Renan quickly interrupted.

"Okay then, I'll be heading off now. I'm feeling quite tired, so goodbye," Renan said without giving her time to respond. He turned around and started walking away.

"Tsk tsk. What did I tell you? Guys like that are already taken. You were just making yourself look like a clown," Siara's friend commented sarcastically from the side, making her even more upset.

"You bitc—" she began to respond angrily, but Renan had already walked off and was chatting silently with Elaris.

"Wow, that was pretty ruthless—but I like it," Elaris said proudly in his mind. "You need to be decisive. You already have me, and at most, you can only have four more partners, so it's important to know who you like and who you don't."

'Yeah, and honestly, I didn't feel anything for her. She really wasn't that... you know... good looking,' Renan said casually. While that Elf might have been considered a top-tier beauty in his previous world, here, in this world, she was just average in Renan's eyes.

Suddenly, Renan stopped walking and thought, 'Wait, I think I've gotten spoiled from seeing Elaris in my arms every day. Now I think of other girls' looks as average.'

After all, that was to be expected. Who, after regularly enjoying five-star luxury, would want to downgrade to a one-star experience? Renan had been spoiled. After constantly having Elaris close to him, with her beauty so striking, his standards had shifted.

'Good that you understand,' Elaris said with a smug, narcissistic tone in his mind.

'Of course, I understand. After all, my wife is the most beautiful woman to ever live,' Renan said sincerely, praising Elaris's beauty wholeheartedly.

'Hehe, good. Continue,' she giggled sweetly in his mind, clearly loving the praise.

Renan continued to flatter her while walking until he finally reached the Sunshine Inn and booked a room for the night.

The room was on the third floor. Once he got there, he opened the door, entered, and looked around. The interior wasn't bad at all. It was clean, spacious, and came with an attached washroom. The bed was also large—easily big enough for two or three people.

Just as he closed the door, Elaris transformed back into her human form from her earring form. She appeared in the room, her back facing Renan, and looked around.

"Hmm, it's not bad. The bed is also big enough for us to sleep comfortably," Elaris said as she surveyed the room. Suddenly, she heard the sound of rustling clothes and turned to find Renan undressing.

"Wait, Renan!" she said in a slight panic, her cheeks flushing red. "We can't do it here—the inn would get destroyed!" She remembered vividly how rough Renan had been the first time, and while she had liked it, she also knew the damage it could cause. For a moment, she thought, 'Well, we can do it if you control your strength' but before she could say that, Renan spoke in a teasing tone.

"Huh? What are you talking about? I know the inn would get destroyed if we did it here," Renan said as he walked toward her—completely naked.

"Then why are you getting naked?" she asked, looking to the side, embarrassed.

"Did you forget what we talked about back in the forest?" Renan said as he stood right in front of her.

"Huh?" Elaris looked confused for a second before saying, "Ohh," as she remembered their earlier conversation.

"Good. Glad you remember. Any more questions?" Renan asked.

Elaris shook her head.

Renan nodded. The next second, Elaris's clothes disappeared, leaving her bare. Renan scooped her up in his arms, their naked skin pressing together. Her soft chest pressed against his firm, muscular one, making the contact feel perfect for Renan.

He lay back on the bed with Elaris resting on his chest. They lay quietly like that for a moment until Elaris finally spoke.

"So, Renan, can you tell me about that attack now?" she asked, remembering his last attack, which had surprised her due to its raw power and unusual nature.

"Oh, that attack," Renan said thoughtfully. "That was the combination of every element I possess. At that moment, I don't even know how it happened—I just combined them instinctively."

"And to explain the feeling I got from it," he paused, closing his eyes as if remembering it vividly, "it felt...

Chaotic."

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