Turning his head Lucas saw three young men similar to his age walking towards him, the one who called him was a youngster in the middle. Just by the way they walked over, it was not hard to identify that the young man in the middle was the leader of the group.
He had a warm smile plastered on his face, he walked towards Lucas like a friendly neighbourhood brother, but he couldn't hide the arrogance and pride in his bones.
"Hey little Lucas, haven't seen you for a long time."
System immediately gave information to Lucas, Cile Arsln a prodigy in alchemy, Cile in front of him is the great grandson of the seventh elder. He is one of the other 8 great talents in Lucas's generation. He is studying alchemy and he is most interested in the Art of Poison.
After sorting over the information about Cile, Lucas took one more glance at Cile, he was wearing a green silk dress emanating a graceful aura.
[Ding! Detected unknown content in air.]
[Ding! Scanning!]
[Ding! No harmful substance detected.]
[Ding! Analyzing]
Lucas smiled warmly back to Cile and asked.
"Yes, it's been a long time. Why did you come to Library?, it's rare seeing you here."
[Ding! Detected odourless colourless fragrance emitting from target name Cile Arsln. Detected host's body reacting.]
Heaving a sigh Cile told, "Why else would I come to a Library, I need to look for some information, and the book having it need my core id authorization."
Narrowing his eyes Lucas immediately looked towards the rows on information provided by system.
[Ding! Detected a concentrated and varied form of 'Bewitching the Mind and Calming the Nerves Incense' in air.]
In a blink of an eye System relayed information regarding the incense.
Bewitching the Mind and Calming the Nerves Incense - An Incense used by hypnotist, highly effective against ordinary people and have a low effect to the lower realm practitioners.
Lucas mostly found secret knowledge regarding poison from Cile, the details regarding the incense was also found from one of the books he borrowed from Cile.
Knowledge is precious no matter the time or place, especially knowledge that can cause significant harm. Lucas's grandfather didn't allow Lucas to touch any knowledge regarding poison, curse and similar contents.
Even the Library was void of any kind of in depth knowledge regarding such subjects and information that can be obtained are only the details about their effects, symptoms, method of cure or ways to tackle it.
The potion Lucas sold on the Underhood market was all studied due to the help of Cile, but Cile didn't knew about it. Lucas borrowed books and have many times saw him concoct potions, Cile never hid much regarding his knowledge and talent to Lucas, he believed Lucas had talent in runes and only in runes, never in his dreams Cile thought that Lucas will study the knowledge regarding poison from him.
The past Lucas didn't want to hurt Cile's self esteem by talking about his talent, so he always acted humble in front of him.
Lucas immediately understood that the fragrance is most likely a new product personally concocted by Cile and using it now means Cile had ulterior motives.
Lucas inwardly shook his head, he was too bold to make a move in clan premises and even against a core member.
"Lucas, one day this big brother of yours will need your help and you have to help me out. If you have any thing you need, just tell me, this big brother will take care of it."
Lucas immediately acted the part of a loyal little brother and smiled and thanked him.
One of his subordinates quickly from the side chimed in.
"You won't believe it, There is no one virtuous as Young Master Cile, last wee-"
"Shut up! Don't speak nonsense everywhere." At the next moment Cile scolded him harshly, he was red with anger.
Lucas blinked his eyes and thought. 'What are they playing?'
"What happened Brother Cile?"
Cile showed a distressed face and said. "Argh. It's better you don't know anything, it would sully your mind."
"Let Young Master Lucas know about it. Something like this shouldn't be hidden, as time passes only Young Master Cile's name will be tarnished."
"Yes sooner or latter Young Master Lucas will know, we have to show his true colors."
The two lackeys beside Cile started singing the duet.
Lucas was curious about what they were saying.
"Tell me what's the matter, If I can't help I still have my grandpa and uncle." Lucas patted his chest proudly.
Cile's eyes were cunning and he was delighted, he stealthily signaled to his subordinates. Showing grief they spoke sorrowfully. "It's Dylan, last week our Young master Cile saw Young Master Dylan terrorizing women and bullying the weak, overcome with anger he rushed towards and stopped him."
"Yes, he is a really bad guy, our Young master only wanted to somehow peacefully negotiate and rescue the victims. But Young master Dylan… h..he."
The two lackeys were verge of breaking out in tears. Cile interrupted them.
"Lucas don't mind it, he have 3rd elder as backup, he can do whatever he want. He thinks with his ability he will be the next Young Patriarch, his arrogance have reached the heavens."
Cile shaken his head and sighed ruefully.
Lucas was enlightened about when he heard the term 'Young Patriarch'. Dylan Arsln was one of the top talents in Arsln Family, a pure combat genius. Many people believe and support him to be the next Young Patriarch. Until now no obvious movements have happened by the faction supporting the Dylan.
All these were information Lucas got from System, his caretaker Steward Jacob always told about the major happenings in the family. Even though Lucas was mostly in Lab, he is still studying aristocratic etiquette and arts of politics. Lucas decided to play along.
"So what if he have 3rd elder, I have my grandpa and he is one of the protectors it will not be easy to take care of me."
The two lackeys of Cile came close to Lucas and said, "Young master Lucas is right, our young master wanted to stop his atrocities, but the family rule stated that fighting between clan members will be punished, so our master Cile tried to talk to him but while talking he….he sneaked attacked master Cile and heavily wounded, even we were not spared from his cruelties."
Lucas looked at Cile and his subordinates with a strange look.
Cile was first confused then hastily said, " I have used First Grade medicament to cure myself and I have also provided potions to them. I am never parsimonious towards my own people."
Lucas nodded and replied, "I know of Brother Cile's generosity and magnanimity very much."
As finishing touch Cile immediately took out a blue mushroom from his space ring.
"Here's what you asked me for. I needed to almost exhaust my connections to obtain this Bluerise Mushroom."
Lucas eyes lit up and snatched the mushroom from Cile's hand with a well practised manner, "Haha, Thanks bro, it was right on time. I will be going back to lab, I can't wait to experiment my runes."
Cile was dumbfounded for a couple of seconds, waking up he yelled towards Lucas, "Hey don't forget about Dylan."
Lucas turned around brightly and yelled back, " I will talk to grandpa."
Lucas sneered inwardly, 'So you want to use me as a spear.' Cile's intention was easily seen through by Lucas.
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Lowering his head Cile narrowed his eyes and pondered.
"Did you think he changed somewhat?"
One of the two immediately responded.
"I think he breakthrough to Purification Stage"
Cile face darkened and yelled at him, "No shit, I can see that."
Hesitating slightly another lackey asked, "Will he really help you?"
"He better be obedient otherwise he will suffer, I know one or two secrets about him." With a sinister smile Cile smiled and looked at the walking Lucas.
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'Now my trip to Library have to be postponed, since I am an core member so ordinary information can be viewed through SmartWatch. As for intermediate and above I will look at it another time.
With this Bluerise mushroom and Lunar Shell Crystal I can create that potion and I can have an another trump card, this night I should make my move.
Reaching his house he went toward the Lab.
Ting! Ting!
Lucas frowned, "Who?"
Opening the door Lucas got a surprise. In front of the door where two people his aunt Jane and Steward Jacob.
Steward Jacob was one of the closest people around grandpa Lyon. Most of the trivial things related to Lucas was managed by Steward Jacob, for Lucas he was similar to an gentle responsible uncle.
"Aun.. Aunt Jane, Uncle Jacob please come in."
Without any politeness Aunt Jane entered and sat on his luxurious cyan sofa. Steward Jacob entered with a box in hand and placed on the table near Aunt Jane.
"You seem surprised?"
Lucas nodded his head at Aunt Jane's question.
"Did you forgot?" Lucas suddenly fell a cold wind assaulting his skin. It was a phenomenon related to the bloodline of Florin, whenever his aunt Jane get angry temperature gets low automatically.
"Eh,….Ohh.. I know.. I know it's my birthday."
"Alright, don't act. Your Uncle wanted to come but he is busy." Taking a deep breath she continued. "Your choice for College, I have heard." Speaking about college he was going to, Aunt Jane paused for a second.
"It's on an another continent so Merlin have trouble handling the the case. But you don't need to worry, utmost you may need to take a internal test there."
Lucas could only scratch his head as he didn't know much about the procedures and details regarding admission.
Opening the box, Aunt Jane took out a device similar to his SmartWatch.
"This is a high-spec specially crafted device similar to your SmartWatch, it is the most high-end product of MagiTech, it is not yet released item and even rich cannot buy this. You can think this as a black technology of MagiTech. It's your grandpa's gift. Your uncle's gift will soon arrive."
Looking at his new SmartWatch he felt warm, a perfect gift for someone at his age, but since it is his grandpa's gift it won't be anything average. What puzzled Lucas is that he was sure neither Cayle or Sherlin received nothing similar. His grandfather, uncle and aunt they all give and show him a special care towards him, Why, why are they so good to me?
There would be never be no hate nor love without reason.
Aunt Jane interrupted his thoughts. "The name of this MagiTech equipment is PLUTO 'Photon Life User Targeted Overlay'. It's expensive, so take care of it"
After giving the present Aunt Jane talked to Lucas for some time. She explained some of the extra features of Pluto and also brought some of the research papers regarding [Supreme Life-Death Origin Scripture] and gave a brief explanation regarding it.
"I will be going. Stay home for the next three days and don't go out."
All along Steward Jacob didn't say a word and only smiled toward Lucas.
After seeing off the two, Lucas closed the doors and thought for a moment. After deciding Lucas went over to his desk and took a jade box from there. A white pure sphere laid inside the box - Life Seed. Lucas gave looked towards the research papers and gave a quick scan using system.
Information regarding the Essence of Life continued to flow inside his mind, there were many parts in it which was barely understandable to Lucas.
Comprehending the knowledge, Lucas took the Life seed and put in his mouth.
"System start Assimilation."
[Ding! Opening Core Function.]
[Ding! Scanning!…Analyzing…..]
[Ding! Starting Assimilation.]