Chapter 19 – The Covenant Crystal
A month has passed; today is where Dareen will prepare for his maturity ceremony. After returning from the room, the people showed their hatred even more.
"How can a descendant of Moore be such a disgrace to the family?" another whispered.
"Tied behind an ordinary noble like a slave being traded."
A cynical look at him, questioning Duke Leon's credibility for the Rhodes empire for bringing enslaved people and raising his child.
Later, he will be the successor to the kingdom's Magic Mana Controller, becoming one of the king's confidants who will lead. After the incident, Dareen's activities used to be quiet in the library, barely being seen returning to the room.
It took him twenty days to devour all the books and learn the things that exist from memorizing the names of other clans, nations, kingdoms, and empires.
Their grandfather's previous magic books, research, and even found the forbidden parchment that his family sealed after the events of five hundred years ago.
The parchment was tied with many unique chains and wrapped around it; he had to go downstairs to pick up some materials to release it. He was often passed by his father while in the tower.
"Hmm..." sighed Duke Leon; Darren immediately rushed in to take some books and samples from his father's study. Except for going to the bookshelf in front of the table.
It's impossible to cast Magic unless you've become a full-fledged Magic Mana bender. After opening the parchment, he did not wait a long time and immediately did so.
The dead rats trapped inside caught birds and then revived even trapped deer, almost killing it.
Duke Leon watched Dareen's movements closely, but he couldn't sense his father, who was hiding.
The experiment had no problems; they were all alive as usual.
The man inside him had grown stronger since yesterday's incident; Pino was nowhere to be seen surrounding Dareen.
"Perhaps she has returned to being a god's pet again."
A week before the coming of age ceremony, he had read all the books there. While tidying things and cleaning, a voice called out to him.
"Master, hurry!" shouted Mary from below, waving her hand.
Darren jumped up and down, showing his abilities in front of her.
TAP!!
There was the sound of feet on the ground, a man who wanted to look fabulous in Mary's eyes, waiting to praise him.
"Why is the response like that?" Dareen asked, curious.
"What should I do, sir?" asked Mary, teasing him.
"Yeah, at least you'll show an expression of admiration because someone jumped from the high second floor," hiding his expression.
Mary laughed happily, seeing the response of the person being served looked like a child.
"I'm sure you need nothing like that because you are a descendant who can kill a dragon alone." The answer was trying to cheer him up.
Dareen's face looks annoyed and embarrassed; it's a waste of him acting cool.
"Come on, master, everyone is already waiting for the preparations for the coming of age ceremony," she added.
"Why did I go there?" he asked, irritated.
"Duke Leon is preparing everything needed for master, body care even for bathing," explained Mary.
"Come on, master; I don't want to be scolded by the butler," she said, leaving the one standing behind and walking behind Mary. He was reluctant to go to his room, especially for people who hated him.
But Dareen was more worried about her; she had tried so hard.
They were the only people in the Moore residence who were both ostracised and strengthened each other.
"Son of a whore from outside." Said one of the knights as he passed the training ground.
Initially, the name that was given made him furious; Dareen slowly got used to it because it would not affect what he had promised to live a better life.
Many people passed through the mansion, preparing for the guests' banquet. Several maids opened the door after arriving at the bedroom door for him.
"Master, please take off your clothes," said Mary, waiting for Dareen from behind.
"I can bathe myself," he replied, embarrassed that so many people were waiting to bathe him.
"Sorry, we can't, master; we are all here to maximize our pre-ceremony needs," replied a butler.
Darren sighed.
"Haah... well, the maids, please come out, including you, Mary." He pointed at it because it was earlier clear on her face that she hoped to see a beautiful body shape; she often looked for opportunities.
The male servants served Dareen well by undressing his clothes, providing special potions for bathing, and displaying a strange cloth embroidered with gold threads with Mana.
They performed the ritual, rubbing his muscular body, broad chest, and veined abdominal muscles that did not escape the two thighs. Their service makes him feel awkward; the feminine spirit is disturbed. On the one hand, he feels comfortable.
When one of them tried to rub his chest, he was shaking with shivers; Darren realized that the bath he was doing now was to increase his Mana feeling. At the event later, he must be in perfect preparation both mentally and physically.
"Please, take it slow," he whispered, trying to hold back. They ignore their master's request and focus on providing the best service.
On the other hand, Duke Leon is preparing a portal used directly to connect to the palace; only certain people can go through the white hole. Before entering, they will be given a magic invitation sent by mail belonging to each family.
"Father, there is a letter!" shouted the little girl holding a small stuffed deer running in the alley behind her, two maidservants in pursuit.
"Miss, please slow down,"
"Adel, how many times have you told me not to make them run after you?" One accompanied by his aide was seen busy discussing something. However, the red-haired girl paid no heed and immediately handed over the item she was holding tightly from the start.
"Ooo, they finally did it this year too." He said, picking up a dragon stamp and gripping the weapon tightly. Orange flames shot up after attaching his family's seal. Fortunately, their room was tall, so their roof didn't fire.
"Father, what is this?" asked her daughter, who suddenly flew into the sky, the golden-green Mana lifted her cute little body.
The women wanted to scream to catch him but held back their feelings of concern. After opening the letter, Magic will automatically enter the recipient's body to confirm.
It contains an invitation letter and a list of families who can enter even if they don't receive it directly. A ring that binds until the ceremony is over will be pinned on the fingers.
Guests and the event n only see the ring.
Duke Leon also set up a five-star hotel with facilities for guests from far away; it was located in the vicinity of the mansion. In general, how is it possible to construct a magnificent building in the space of one month unless using family-grade Magic?
The servants provided are also very special; they are the fairies in charge of preparing the necessities. Their way of working is very efficient. However, holy beings hate humans.
The people working inside weren't that many; they limited those working in Duke Leon's residence.
So all the servants at the residence can't help prepare and provide for guests who want to stay overnight.
Ceremony day arrived...
Guests have been seen arriving; some have even stayed for a month. Luxurious and glamorous clothes adorn every room corner, making Moore's hall colorful and festive.
The Mana Stone is a lamp illuminating the streets, welcoming those who want to enter the gate to deliver them to their destination. Horse-drawn carriages gave the ladies and gentlemen who celebrated the feast.
In the imperial hall...
King Benedict and Queen Gladys sit on their thrones. The room only contains Mana's guests.
Each Mana Control representative performed the maturity ceremony: Jase Noah, Van Chloe, Ronan Bedros, and Hale Watson.
Only Darren Moore was left to do it.
The room was so sacred they sat with wisdom watching it; Darren Duke Leon's father walked to the center and stood at the altar of a circle inscribed with incantations surrounding it.
The young man looked confidently at his father and said he was ready.
King Benedict rose from his seat and came forward.
"With this, I open the Moore family's maturity ceremony," he shouted as he held up a deep red crystal stone.
The crystal slowly descended towards Duke Leon had been waiting for a long time; the thing emitting jet smoke stopped above his head and floated in the air emitting light like a wire that wrapped around his head to the limit of his neck.