-Ping
Make a breakthrough to the first stage of forming your Ki core tonight along with figuring out a way to conceal your Ki Core level.
'Well it that is not ominous I do not know what is. Celeste please explain?' Zarue asked with a start as he walked into his home.
'Young Zarue, I do not even know why that came up. Think of these things that come up once in a while as my system telling you that fate is watching closely. At this point, you have nothing to lose by following it, but perhaps a lot to lose if you do not.' Celeste stated
Concerned by these words, Zarue ate with not a lot of the usual eagerness he had. That does not mean his mind was empty though! He was hard at work thinking of ideas that would help himself and his family. Concerned, he brought it up to his moms.
"So, if my Ki Core were to have a breakthrough tonight… and I was unable to conceal it. What would happen?" Zarue asked in a hushed tone.
This question was like a crash of gloom to his moms. Causing both Regen and Vetiol to stop eating and look at their son. Regen sighed before responding.
"From what we have heard, although still uncommon, it is very possible for children of rich families to form a Ki Core at an early age with being able to afford the best tutelage at such an earlier age. Now here is where it gets interesting. Some children were never reported as having been born in some of those rich families, so as to not be taken by the 'Academy'. However, once they turned thirteen, or had a breakthrough and had a Formed Ki Core, the Seekers of the 'Academy' still appeared." Regen finished explaining heavy hearted.
"However, we know you are smart and can find a way around it son." Vetiol chimed in. "We want you to have this breakthrough and continue learning at home. Those who have been taken in early by the 'Academy', and were never heard from again." Vetiol said sadly.
As Zarue listened, he nodded his head and understood. Silently thinking to himself I need to figure out what to do before continuing further in my studies in general. With his brows furrowed deep in thought Zarue excused himself from the table and said he would appreciate not to be disturbed because he had a lot to think about.
Surprised, yet understanding, both his moms nodded their heads and looked at eachother. Nodding his thanks, Zarue stands up and gives each of his moms a big hug before walking to his room. As he is walking Iron Fox Lord pads up to his side and whines in concern, causing Zarue to pause and look down and his emerald colored friend. Kneeling down to be at eye level, Zarue pets the foxes head and smiles warmly.
"Do not fret, I will figure this out. Can you Stay by the door and keep an eye on my moms as I figure out what to do next?" Zarue asked.
"Yes Zarue, I will do as you wish." Iron Fox Lord replied, though serene in his response, he was elated internally because he not only got pets, but was also comforted! Nodding his head Iron Fox Lord padded into the hallway where he could see Zarue's bedroom door and both of his moms.
Smiling as the fox did as he asked, Zarue walked to his room and gently closed the door. Sitting in the middle of the floor crossed legged as he began to think of a way to conceal his Ki Core. As he sat there he pulled off his circlet and fidgeted with it. As he looked at the circlet he remembered creating the simple yet elegant piece and the process by it. As he thought about the process he remembered how awesome it was to create the piece and the awesome feeling of adding the enchantments to the piece.
Wait!
Zarue shot up while sitting straight up in his thoughts. 'Celeste, can I add an enchantment to the circlet that can hide my Ki Core from all, and also possibly a way to hide the circlet on myself as well so no one in the 'Academy' can force me to pull it off?'
-Ping
Wonderfully done Summoner! Yes, an enchantment can be added to the circlet to hide your Ki Core. The enchantment should fool most until your Ki Core is too strong. At that point though, I do not think it would matter in terms of strength. As for hiding the circlet, there is a 1st tier technique called Ki Adherence you read about. It will not hide the circlet per say, but should at least disguise it as a tattoo, attaching itself to your arm and becoming flush with your skin.
Wonderful! Zarue beamed, this was just what he needed to figure out. First, let's add this enchantment of Ki Core concealment.
Concentrating on the circlet in his hand and the enchantment we wished to add, Zarue focused in a crossed legged meditating stance. Controlling his breathing, he felt out the Ki that exuded from the piece, once he found it he thought of the enchantment that he wished to add. As if on cue.
-Ping
Does the Summoner want to add the enchantment 'Ki Core Concealment' to the circlet with the first two? [YES/NO]
Yes, thought Zarue. As he thought the answer, he could see the Ki shift and whirl, weaving around itself as if a piece of thread with two other threads. As the process was finished the circlet slowly drifted back onto his hand. Once the circlet was on his hand Zarue put the circlet on. Sliding it all the way up to the base of his shoulder, right above his right bicep. Breathing deep he focused on where the circlet was and the Ki of it and his body. Once he felt both he imagined the circlet becoming one with his body and looking like a small black band on his skin going all around his arm. As he did this, he felt a warmth on his arm for a few moments, it became pretty hot for a moment, but as he focused through it soon the heat and the weight of the circlet disappeared. When that happened he looked at his right arm in between his shoulder and bicep. Where once there was a circlet, there was a black band that looked like a tattoo. Zarue smiled and then wondered how he would know if the enchantment worked.
Meanwhile outside his room. Iron Fox Lord, Regen, and Vetiol looked towards his room in concern. They had a shock! Zarue's warm presence had disappeared!
In a dark room, a figure looking at an orb shifts uncomfortably as if perplexed. Sensing a presence that he was keeping tabs on disappear. 'Looks like the 'Academy' is going to get interesting in a couple of years.' Chuckling as if he knew what was happening, he ignored the procedure of notifying and just sat there, watching for events to unfold.