Harem Stealer: Reborn with the God-Tier Sharing System Chapter 449 The Will

"What?"

Maryam was taken aback, her gaze fixed on her son with visible anxiety.

Tears began to well in her vacant white eyes, and she frantically started touching Noah’s head, her hands moving in a sporadic, searching motion.

"Are you truly okay?" she questioned, her voice trembling. "What has happened? Have you lost your mind? Oh, Soul Rot! Where? Where is it?!"

"Mother," Noah’s voice, steady and grounding, caused Maryam to freeze instantly.

Acting on instinct, she shut her eyes and took a deep breath, exhaling through her nose and mouth as she forced herself to relax.

Noah was gently stroking the hand she had placed upon his head.

A slight smile played on his lips, his mismatched eyes shining with an intense, profound light. "Nothing happened to me," he remarked, tilting his head before adding a correction.

"Well, at least nothing you need to fret over."

"But then, what was that?" Maryam asked, her composure returning.

She had felt Noah taking control of every soul she owned. Yet, inexplicably, her souls remained in her possession.

Was it a hallucination? Maryam knew better. With her level of power, it was impossible for her consciousness to be so clouded that she would daydream with her eyes wide open.

So, what had actually occurred?

Observing his mother's concerned and inquisitive expression, Noah felt he should explain.

He had no reason to keep the recent events a secret. Maryam was his mother, and he intended to share his bloodline with her—provided she was willing, of course.

However, there was a pressing matter to attend to first.

'Perhaps you should put on some clothes?' Gaia suddenly chimed in, her voice laced with a hint of laughter she was trying to suppress.

Only then did Noah realize he was standing there completely naked.

Maryam was staring at him, but her eyes kept drifting downward, gravitating toward his lower half.

He took a quick look at himself and felt a momentary shock at his own change. However, the sight didn't seem to have the same effect on Maryam.

She was eyeing him like a child staring at a piece of favorite candy.

Noah almost thought he heard her gulping down saliva. It has to be my imagination, he told himself.

'But why?' Noah asked Gaia. 'I assumed you would enjoy the scenery!'

'Do you realize who you are speaking to?'

'My mother?'

'Ye—! I mean, no! I am the Will Eternal,' she corrected him. 'Why would nudity concern me?'

'Don’t test me. Do you want me to give you a real show? I’m quite good at showing off!'

'You’ve grown bolder,' Gaia noted, unable to hide her amusement. 'Just because you obtained such a bloodline? Do I need to teach you a lesson in humility?'

'As my mother?'

'If your other two mothers are too blind and infatuated with you to do their duty, then I shall take the responsibility!'

Noah let out a faint grin.

'Sacrificing yourself for the greater good?'

'Someone has to. And only I am capable!'

'Then shouldn't I be thanking you?'

'Start by getting dressed,' she giggled. 'Your mother is practically drooling!'

Noah shifted his gaze within his sockets and looked directly at Maryam.

The stunning woman was, in fact, drooling.

Maryam wasn't even looking at his face anymore. While her hand continued to stroke his head out of habit, her entire focus was locked onto his lower body.

She seemed to be exerting every ounce of her willpower to keep from pouncing on him.

Noah watched the scene with amusement.

'You really aren't leaving anyone alone, are you?' Gaia asked, seemingly unbothered by Noah’s shamelessness.

'I’ve already done it once,' Noah replied with a mental shrug before slowly standing up.

As he moved, Maryam snapped back to reality.

'Eons upon eons without a man,' Maryam thought with a trace of bitterness. 'Eons with only my son on my mind. It seems I have been suppressing far too much.'

She felt a deep sense of shame, her face flushing red as she averted her eyes from him.

Her hunger was overwhelming, and Noah was the only focus of it.

Yet she felt she couldn't act on it, even knowing Selene was his wife. She cursed herself inwardly.

Noah, meanwhile, stood tall. His mother marveled at his newfound height.

Slowly and with precision, he raised his right hand and tapped the surrounding fog with a fingertip.

With that single contact, the properties and data of the fog flooded his mind. A complex diagram filled with symbols and equations manifested in his consciousness.

Noah grasped the logic instantly. With a flick of his wrist, he used Atom manipulation to transmute the fog into grey attire.

A simple shirt formed over his chest, followed by a pair of matching pants.

Maryam let out a soft, disappointed sigh.

"Thank you," Noah said, finishing the thought Gaia had interrupted. "Thank you for your assistance!"

Gaia went quiet.

Within her personal realm, surrounded by her creations and tranquil pools, the Mother of Mothers couldn't stop a smile from tugging at her lips.

It occurred to her that this might be the very first time a living being had sincerely thanked her.

The sensation was strange.

Usually, people either feared her or worshipped her—often both. That was the case for those who even knew she existed. Even The Records were no different.

Then there were those like the Son of Emptiness, who had no reason to show gratitude.

Having Noah around was refreshing. He didn't tremble before her, not anymore. Nor did he treat her like a deity.

Instead, he enjoyed teasing her and even provoking her.

Her smile grew. For a fleeting second, she wondered if this was what it felt like to have a child.

Or perhaps... to simply have a family.

Rather than just subordinates or devotees.

She shook her head and put on a forced frown. 'You should be bowing down to thank me!'

Noah chuckled, causing Maryam to look at him with a raised eyebrow.

'I don't mind bowing to my mother. Do you want—!'

'I am not your mother!' she snapped, and Noah felt the mental link between them break.

He let out a loud laugh.

"Have you lost your senses?" Maryam asked, observing his new look. "You still haven't explained what happened to you, or why you look like this now."

Noah’s laughter faded into a smile. He walked over and draped an arm around Maryam’s shoulders, beginning his explanation.

He kept the details brief, providing only the main points.

Noah made sure to mention his unique ability to absorb the power of those who chose to bind themselves to him.

This was a secret he intended to share with his wives, so he saw no reason to keep it from Maryam.

As he spoke, the Soul Ruler began to grasp the situation, feeling inwardly stunned by Noah’s extraordinary power.

While Maryam processed the news, Noah took the opportunity to examine his new bloodline and his transformed self more closely.

Next, he checked his Gift. He scratched his head, feeling a bit confused as he read the prompt.

[Gift Ignoramus: You know nothing. And because you do not know, you shall know. If you do not wish to know, and wish for others not to know, then nothing shall be known.]

Noah reread the description several times.

He had a few theories about its function, but he would need to experiment to be certain.

'That can wait for later,' he thought. 'I’ve spent enough time here. My wives must be getting anxious.'

He was certain that the creation of his bloodline had caused significant ripples. The other Soul Rulers and the Will of the Spirit World must have felt the shift.

It was time to wrap this up. He would do so by bringing his wives into his power system.

<What is your plan?> Providence inquired.

'With my bloodline, each of my wives will gain an Aspect of Reality and a Gift!'

<Correct.>

'And I possess my First Authority, which is Name!'

<Indeed.>

"I will establish a unique rank for them called Paragon. Each wife will awaken an Aspect and a Gift, and I will bestow upon them a title with the Paragon distinction based on their specialty!"

"They will hold a status above all others within my bloodline and the Bound system."

The Ruler and his Paragons.

<How will they advance?> Providence asked, sounding intrigued.

'How else?' Noah smiled. 'Through their achievements.'

Then...

'Providence,' he called out.

<Yes?>

'You shall be my Records,' Noah declared. Before Providence could even react to the weight of those words, he turned back to his mother.

She was already watching him.

Noah gave a wide grin.

"Mother, let’s head out," he said, reaching his hand toward her. "If you’re willing, you’ll start the bloodline integration alongside my wives."

She took his hand with a smile. "How could I refuse?" She pulled him toward her with incredible strength.

Noah allowed himself to be pulled, and as he made contact with her...

The pocket dimension dissolved like mist, and they returned to the meeting room.

Providence’s voice echoed in Noah’s mind, still sounding dazed.

<What do you mean by Records, Noah?>

'You don't like that name?' Noah replied. Seeing his wives looking at his new form with shock and wonder, he smiled. "Then we’ll call you something else!"

He stepped onto the solid floor.

"The Will."

He smirked.

'You will be The Will of my domain, darling!'

Subtly, Reality shuddered, sensing the birth of something unprecedented. It was a beginning that would lead to another, and another.

And another.

And so...

The Wheel started to turn.

-End of Chapter 449-