Suddenly, a blush appeared on Astra's childish face.
He knew she had arrived. In this life, his mother always treated him very well, but she was quite clingy and seemed to behave more like a child than he was.
Stella couldn't help but be moved by the sight of her beloved son, so she trotted from the doorway and gave him a tight hug, which ended with Astra smothered against her chest, unable to breathe.
"My sweet and cute boy," Stella said as she squeezed Astra.
Meanwhile, Astra tried to stop her and pull away so he could breathe.
"What's wrong, Astra? Don't you want your mommy?"
Stella pouted sadly, her face looking like she was about to cry.
"Madam, I think the young master can't breathe."
A woman's voice called out from behind; it was Lyra Stormweaver, the head maid of the Stardust family. Lyra was dressed like the rest of the mansion's maids, but that didn't hide the capable aura she radiated.
Her black hair reached her shoulders, looking quite neat and tidy. Her brown eyes conveyed unwavering confidence.
Then, with Lyra's words, Stella noticed and let go of Astra, who was already a little dizzy.
"Astra, baby, what's wrong? Don't die."
"Your mother can't live without you."
And then the drama began again.
"Stop it, Mom. I'm fine," Astra's childish voice sounded.
He just sighed, already used to his mother's childish antics.
Although he had seen it many times over the past five years, he still liked to review his family's stats.
As always, his system window popped up to show Stella's stats:
[Name: Stella Devalos
Age: 101
Race: Human
Profession: Mage
Cultivation Level: Intermediate Legend
Actual Combat Level: Peak Legend
Physique: Body of Frost
Talent: Low Supreme
Affinity: Fire, Water, Ice
Techniques: The Flame That Does Not Burn (Low Legendary)
Skills: Ice Dragon (Low Legendary), Icy Flare (Forbidden Spell), Absolute Zero (Forbidden Spell) … (see more)
Artifacts: Scepter of Frost (High Legendary), Flaming Sword (Medium Legendary), White Dragon Armor (Medium Legendary)]
Simply stunning. From what he understands, his mother, besides being considered one of the most beautiful women, is also considered one of the greatest geniuses in the world.
Of course, the first time Astra saw her age, he was so shocked that he opened his mouth wide enough to fit an egg.
On the other hand, after studying the world in his family's library, he learned that the so-called forbidden spells are divine-level spells, only they are commonly called that because of their immense power.
One of the things Astra was curious about states was actual combat power, but then the system explained that cultivation level means life level.
In short, it is an evolution of the being itself, while the actual power level is the strength they can exert.
He also added that it is not uncommon for creatures with a very low life level to appear, yet capable of bursting forth with power that surpasses them by several realms.
Of course, he also mentioned that in most of these cases there were very serious consequences, such as death or being crippled for life. But it still couldn't help but surprise Astra.
After taking a deep breath for a while, Astra turned his gaze to Lyra, who was patiently waiting in the back.
He couldn't help but check on her condition as well.
[Name: Lyra Stormweaver
Age: 828
Race: Human
Profession: Mage/Assassin
Cultivation Level: Mid-Legendary
Actual Combat Level: Mid-Legendary
Physique: None
Talent: Mid-Celestial
Affinity: Dark, Lightning
Techniques: Darkness's Resolve (Low-Legendary)
Skills: Shadow Step (Low-Legendary), Shadow Clone (Low-Legendary), Void Breath (High-Spiritual) … (See more)
Artifacts: Dark Dagger (Low-Legendary), Lightning Scepter (High-Spiritual)]
How do I put it? Pretty strong for a servant.
Well, at least that's what he thought before learning the story behind his family.
Bringing him out of his thoughts, Stella's voice sounded again:
"What's wrong, darling? Do you still feel dizzy? Should I take you to the healer?" Her voice grew louder and more concerned.
"It's okay, Mom. I'm fine," Astra said.
Then she continued: "What's wrong with you looking so elegant today?"
"Fufufu, I'm glad you can recognize your mother's beauty," Stella said, adopting a proud posture. But then she said:
"Your grandparents will be back soon, so everyone is waiting for them in the dining room. Only you're missing so we can start dinner."
"Oh, I see. I'll go right away," Astra said with a slightly lost look.
His grandparents, although they live in this mansion, rarely visit it. They are people who are very busy ensuring the situation in the Dark Forest and the safety of the city. In addition to having to travel back and forth around the world.
As the years passed, they came home less and less frequently, and when they did, their visits were relatively short.
But when he thought about their condition, he could only say one word: Great.
They were very strong, and each time they returned, they seemed to be improving. Their grandmother, especially, was what people would commonly call a monster.
Deciding not to delay any longer, Astra got up and arranged his clothes. Then he got ready to follow his mother to the dining room.
"Wait for me, Mom. I'll put these books back."
Since he didn't have enough time to return all the books to their proper places, he only took those secret books kept behind the black door in the library.
This was the private area accessible only to the immediate family, plus the chief butler and the head maid. The door was equipped with a recognition matrix, so no one but them could open it.
He quickly slipped inside, returned the books, closed the door, and followed his mother to the dining room.