"In order to do this, I would suggest the little ones first evolve. It will strengthen their bodies enough to hold out longer when trying to take in astral energy. As Nanaya said, it is only when you are on that boundary of life and death that you will actually be able to take in astral energy and rebuild your bodies. For your girls, it is best to have them in their first evolution before they take in any astral energy. It will be a lot safer." Ishtar was looking out for the little girls. She did not wish any harm on them. She found Blake's daughters to be very cute and wanted to cuddle them all. It reminded her of when Nanaya was younger.
"I was actually thinking the same thing. Ishtar, Nanya, I owe you both greatly." Blake really had to thank these two girls who were so willing to help him out.
"Hehe…." Ishtar couldn't stop herself from giggling at Blake's praise which made Nanaya's ears perk up as she glared at her mother.
Lillia looked at the mother daughter pair and sighed. She walked over to Blake and pulled him to the side. "What are you going to do with these two? They are both trying to appeal to you."
"Hmmm?" Blake was not a total idiot. He could also see Ishtar seemed to be watching him this entire time as well and would get bashful if he spoke to her. "I am not sure, to be honest. But if I brought back two goddesses do you think Earth would be destroyed?"
Lillia pinched Blake's waist as she glared at him. "Don't think I haven't forgotten what she did to you before. You could have died!"
"I know. But she also did not mean to hurt me. You also know this." Blake looked at Lillia, who pouted and crossed her arms across her chest. "Don't worry, at this time I can not say yes to them. I do not have those kinds of feelings yet."
"Yet. But in the future, it may be so." Lillia knew they would be stuck here for a while, so she knew that these two goddesses would be getting closer and closer to Blake. It was not that she was a hundred percent against it she just did not want to make things easy for the two girls!
"We will see when the time comes. But you have the final say." Blake ran his hand through Lillia's hair causing her to blush and smile sweetly at him.
"Mmmm" Lillia nodded as she kissed Blake's lips before turning to her sisters. "Alright since the girls will be undergoing their evolutions we also need to prepare. Sister Gemini has taught me how to stop the process of evolution if one was to fail so we can make sure their cores do not break. Sister Noa and I will be handling Joy's evolution. Sister Gemini, I will have you watch over Destiny for me."
"Leave it to me." Gemini nodded. She knew that Noa and Lillia had to be the ones to help Joy for her evolution. Even Destiny was not mad that her own mother was not going to be there for hers since her Papa would be there for her!
"Alright, let's get the show on the road. I will help Gemini with Destiny's evolution. Josline, and Mina, I will ask you two girls to help me keep these two entertained for the time being. Both girls need a rundown on what to expect during and after evolution before they start practicing engraving again." Blake did not want to leave Ishtar and Nanaya alone as it would be rude.
"It's fine. I will go back and handle court matters. Nanaya, you stay here and watch over everyone. It would be best to keep one of us here to make sure nothing happens until everything is settled." Ishtar was not afraid of the monsters outside the boundary but of those who like to cause trouble from the other islands.
"Mmm…. don't worry, Mama, I will take very good care of my man to be!" Nanaya gave a smug smile as she walked over to Josline and Mina, leaving her mother standing there clenching her fists.
Seeing all of this, Blake sighed and walked over to Nanaya, and flicked her forehead. "Ow! Why did you do that!?"
"Like that actually hurt! Don't be mean to your mother." Blake did not want these two to get into a fight. He would never wish to be the reason why these two would end up hating one another when it was obvious that they both cared about each other.
Nanaya pouted before turning to Ishtar and apologizing. "Mama sorry. I said too much."
"Mmm…" Ishtar looked at Blake one last time and smiled softly before waving her hand, creating a large golden square above her, jumping up into it, and disappearing from the grassy plain.
Nanaya watched her mother leave and pursed her lips. She wanted to ask Blake if he liked her mother but couldn't bring herself to ask at this time. Especially when she did not even have a position in his heart yet.
As the days passed, Joy and Destiny were undergoing strict training on magic engraving. Luckily both girls were already quite proficient in this, but Gemini still felt they needed a few more days before they were going to be able to do the real thing.
Blake was currently outside looking up at the sky when Ishtar suddenly appeared beside him. "You finished your things?"
"Mmmm…. Can I ask for a massage?" Ishtar had become quite needy and had been asking for a massage almost every day since she finally accepted her feelings for this man. Blake never rejected either. He owed Ishtar for what she was doing. Even Lillia did not object to the massages. Ishtar also no longer tried to push her bounds and was only asking for a proper massage. She did not want to anger Lillia when she was slowly starting to gain her trust. She did not wish to start back at square one.
Although Ishtar was also conflicted about what to do about her island as well, she had many things to plan and figure out before she could even follow Blake if it was allowed. But she still had plenty of time to figure them out, so she was currently enjoying the moment.
