"It's been a while… How long do you think I have stayed here? Hahahaha" Lucien laughed lightly while he spoke.
Rakuzen remained silent gazing at the youth while feeling guilty for his current predicament. Lucien had been sealed in this place for more than a year now. Although Rakuzen's actions were meant to save him, he never expected Lucien would be put through so much. He is only a fourteen year old yet he had chains drilled into his back, his hands and legs chained and his body drained of all forms of mana!
During the past year, Lucien focused on refining the numerous souls he absorbed with the soul cauldron. While his cultivation as a mage may have remained stagnant, his soul has been strengthened to a terrifying extent and his spirit energy has reached an amazing level.