"Why don't you start by telling us how it is you are a spiritualist?" Abe asked.
"Simple. I meet the criteria. Next question." Mane answered nonchalantly.
"Could you be clearer with your explanations?" Abe's brows twitched in annoyance
"Ok. To be a spiritualist one must have a high level of intelligence and a soul based bloodline." Mane stated.
"That is the norm" Selina interjected. "Don't tell me that it is false?" she continued. Over the past few days, she had learned that most of what she believed in were untrue. She wouldn't be surprised if Mane said the requirements for becoming a spiritualist were not entirely so. Maybe there was a loophole that many were unaware of.
"Oh they are very true. In fact, the only other way to become a spiritualist is through a bloodline transference technique performed by a spiritualist. But it is a high risk technique. Even high level Spiritualists only have a 70 percent probability of getting it done right. And the results of failure aren't worth it." Mane explained
He didn't have to give any explanation concerning the results of a bloodline transference failure. A failed bloodline transference, strips both the spiritualist and the intended recipient of it, of their bloodlines. A harsh punishment for trying to go against nature. From the reactions of the group, they were aware of this.
"So how are you a spiritualist?" Abe asked. Mane's words illustrated one thing- he didn't receive a bloodline transfer. And why would he? Although Abe and the others were unclear of what his bloodline actually was, it was pretty darn powerful. Any bloodline that allowed one to fight wielders without any inner energy was an amazing one. Abe and the others could not think of any reason why someone would make such a choice.
As for Mane's bloodline being soul based, that wasn't even under scrutiny. Mane's fighting abilities did not match the descriptions of a soul based bloodline.
"However, the misconception that spiritualists could only invade the consciousness of others is false. Invading the mind of others as a Spiritualist is a unique skill. The reason for the misconception is because the only known family of spiritualists have this ability." Mane ignored Abe's question, and went on with his explanation, as he paused to allow his words sink in.
The royal family of the Northern Empire were a family of spiritualists- and pretty darn powerful ones at that. Their ability to invade the minds of others was not only unique, but it was so strong that they could manipulate others with weaker wills. Even those who were strong willed will pay the ultimate price if a single mistake was made when facing them. It was a fate worse than death- becoming a mindless puppet for another.
According to the 3rd, it was possible for very advanced spiritualists like herself to do the same. However, it was done by using chaos. The Northern royal family had no such information about chaos. And Mane doubted that they had access to any spells. For them to achieve this spoke in great lengths about their talent. And their glows. Looking at the puzzled faces of his team members, Mane continued with his explanation, all in a bid to clear their confusion.
"I haven't met anyone from the Northern Empire's royal family. Although Jake and John are high nobles, they aren't royalty. So I don't know if this information is true or not."
"It is" Jake interjected. John nodded in approval. Both looked pretty serious. It was obvious that they had witnessed the might of their royal family first hand.
"Alright then. Meaning what I'm about to say may very likely be the reason for their particular skillset. For them to be able to invade the consciousness of another and go the extra mile of gaining dominance over it, there can be only one explanation- glow rooting."
Mane's teammates calmly waited for him to continue with the explanation. Selina and Frederick were a bit relieved to see that Abe and the twins looked just as baffled as they were. At least they don't know everything.
"Glow rooting- the explanation is literally in the phrase. It is a situation where a particular glow reveals itself in every descendent. It has basically been rooted in the bloodline. Any person who inherits the bloodline, inherits the glow. It isn't mere coincidence. It is performed by an ancestor. And a pretty powerful one at that. This family may be here on a lower planet like Zandor, but their origins are definitely extraordinary. And I am certain that they have no idea."
Jake and John looked visibly stunned by the revelation. To think the royal family they served had such a history and background.
"So what level would you say one has to be able to perform the bloodline rooting technique?" Selina asked in curiosity. The ears of the twins perked up at the question, even more eager for an answer.
"The peak of the Ascension Realm. That ancestor must have definitely been a peak Ascender." Mane answered without any hesitation.
The twins gulped loudly at the reply. It was a comical reaction considering that both had performed the same action, and with the same expression too. Yet no one mocked them. There was no laughter. Just shock after learning that a lowly planet like Zandor had a family with such history. They recovered pretty quickly though. Thinking that there was someone like Mane, whose origins were likely just as illustrious- if not more so- helped with their recovery speed.
"Now, back to spiritualists" Mane continued upon realising that all attention was on him once again. "I am a spiritualist because my bloodline is unique. It allows me to integrate the skills of a spiritualist into my arsenal of abilities." Mane smiled wryly when he felt the killing intent centred on him. Apart from the twins who were looking at him with admiration, clearly impressed that there was such a cheat-like bloodline, the gazes of the others weren't so kind.
Selina had a huge frown on her face as she complained that life was not fair. Of course it wasn't. When she was born with such good looks and talent, why did she not question the fairness of life then? Frederick had a bitter smile on his face, and as for Abe…well the killing intent was from him. Luckily, Jake's curiosity saved him (Mane) from the explosion of negative emotions.
"What about the thing you called magic. What is that?"