At the time, neither of them knew that Avery possessed special Tickets that could allow them to leave whenever they wanted. Isaac had been prepared to risk his life without any guarantee of survival. That alone said enough about how much he cared.
But it was hardly the only example.
When Emily’s Trial had appeared, Isaac had entered it despite knowing who he would face. The Netherworld Empress and the Sword God were not opponents anyone could take lightly. He could have died there.
Yet he still went because Emily was important to him. For Isaac, protecting the people he loved always came before his own safety.
Then there was Catherine. Even now, Selene still found that situation ridiculous whenever she thought about it, after learning it from Celia.
Isaac had "proposed" to Catherine despite knowing that it would literally kill him. Most people would have reconsidered after hearing that detail. Isaac had not.
The knowledge of the incident still made Selene shake her head.
As for Celia, Isaac had done even more than most people realized. The truth about her brother and the former Governor could have crushed her completely.
Not only had Isaac helped her through that painful period, but he had also gone out of his way to help her brother simply because he knew it would make Celia happy. He had never asked for anything in return.
Then there was Alice.
Unlike the others, there had been no dramatic incident or life-threatening event connecting them. There was no grand sacrifice or legendary battle attached to their relationship.
Still, Selene had spent three years watching them together at the academy. She had seen the way they looked at each other and how naturally they relied on one another and how happy they became when they met after a few days of being away.
Even when they argued, there was never any doubt that they cared deeply about each other. Their relationship had been obvious to anyone who paid attention.
Someone looking from the outside might think Isaac was a sleazy man. After all, having five wives was not exactly something that inspired confidence.
But Selene knew better. She knew how much he loved every single one of them. She also knew that he would do almost anything to make them happy.
Wait.
A strange thought suddenly crossed her mind.
Did she just think of herself as Isaac’s wife?
The realization hit her like a lightning bolt. Selene’s face instantly turned bright red. Her entire body stiffened as embarrassment flooded through her mind.
Isaac looked down at her. A grin slowly appeared on his face. He wrapped his arms around her a little tighter and leaned closer.
"Yes, you are a wife now, and I’m your husband."
Selene’s eyes widened.
"H-How do you—"
Then she realized exactly how he knew.
"Wait. Stop reading my mind!"
She smacked his chest with both hands before jumping out of his lap. Isaac immediately burst out laughing.
Meanwhile, Selene hurried away with an embarrassed expression. Her face remained completely red as she put several steps between them.
However, she suddenly stopped. Isaac blinked as he watched her back.
Selene stood there silently. It looked as though she was struggling with some internal conflict.
Several seconds passed before she finally seemed to reach a decision. Her shoulders straightened slightly.
She turned around.
Isaac watched her walk back toward him with a determined expression. Without saying a word, Selene leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek.
The moment she finished, she let out another embarrassed sound and immediately ran away. This time she didn’t stop.
Isaac stared at her retreating figure for a second before laughing helplessly.
"Sheesh. If she acts cute like that, how can she blame me for teasing her? She’s practically inviting it," he muttered.
Shaking his head, he slowly calmed down. Once the laughter faded, his attention returned to more serious matters.
He opened his Status Screen.
’The Titles are definitely stacked now. And I’m obviously stronger than before.’ Isaac studied the information carefully.
The increase was impossible to ignore. Every part of his body felt better than it had before.
However, one important question still remained unanswered.
’How exactly does Title stacking strengthen them?’
He rubbed his chin thoughtfully. The answer wasn’t written anywhere in the system notifications.
’I’ll have to ask Avery or the Sword Empress later.’
Unfortunately, Isaac did not have particularly high hopes. Title stacking appeared to be something impossible within their Sector.
Avery and the Sword Empress were both people of this Sector. If nobody here could achieve it, they might know no more than he did. As for visiting another Sector and asking someone there, that was impossible. At least, that was everything Isaac had heard so far.
His thoughts shifted. A grin slowly spread across his face.
’System, share Selene’s skills!’
Immediately, several notifications appeared.
Majestic Incarnate (SSS Rank) gained.
Noble Bearing (SSS Rank) gained.
Minor Heal (B Rank) gained.
Minor Diagnosis (B Rank) gained.
A strange feeling spread through Isaac’s body. His appearance did not change, nor did he suddenly become more handsome.
However, his presence became noticeably different. It was subtle, yet impossible to miss.
The way he carried himself now felt naturally noble. It was as if he had been born into some heavenly royal family.
The two SSS-rank skills clearly came from Selene’s Moon Dragon Bloodline. Isaac could feel their effects immediately.
As for the healing skills, they originated from her Talent. Isaac didn’t particularly care that they were only B-rank.
He already possessed absurd healing abilities thanks to Alice. Additional healing skills were useful, but hardly game-changing.
Selene’s true strength had never been combat-related anyway. Her greatest gift was her business sense, and it had grown tremendously in her Trial... almost as if that was why the Trial was created.
Her business acumen wasn’t listed on the Status Screen because it wasn’t technically a skill. Still, Isaac was convinced it would rank at least SSS+ if it were measured.
That was how absurdly talented she was.
’System, share Selene’s bloodline and Physique.’
New notifications appeared immediately.
Imperial Silver Paragon Physique gained.
Moon Dragon Bloodline gained.
Isaac felt another transformation sweep through his body. At this point, he had accumulated so many Physiques and Bloodlines that he had assumed new additions would barely give him a boost.
To his surprise, he was wrong.
Selene’s Physique still provided a noticeable improvement. The enhancement was far from insignificant.
His senses expanded outward. The range at which he could detect mana increased significantly, roughly twenty percent compared to before.
But that wasn’t the only change.
Isaac suddenly launched himself into the sky. A loud burst of wind followed as he shot upward.
Moments later, he hovered high above the mansion. The instant he started moving, he understood what had changed.
"I knew it. My flight balance improved," Isaac muttered.
He slowly accelerated through the air while testing the effect. Selene’s Physique naturally adjusted his body during flight.
Every movement felt smoother and more precise than before. Even minor corrections happened instinctively.
Isaac spun around before abruptly changing direction. Not once did he feel unstable.
Normally, mastering this level of aerial control would require countless hours of practice. A single mistake during combat could throw off someone’s balance and create an opening for an enemy.
Yet Isaac performed those movements effortlessly. It felt completely natural, as though he had spent decades training.
He stopped in midair and shook his head.
"What an absurd upgrade."