Chapter 3 - Awakening

Ron with Sebastian and Mark, The mansion's main staff, and Rudra's mother 'Aisha Von Zarx' quickly came running into Rudra's room at once. When they came inside what greeted them was the sight of Rudra lying on the bed half naked, his body twitching once in a while, cold sweat on his forehead, and rapid eye movements. And the Maid 'Lara' who was on the bed with a drenched cloth.

Everyone looked at Lara: "...."

Lara looked at everyone: "...."

Suddenly realizing she was in a somewhat awkward situation she quickly said with a flushed face.

"M-My Lord, I was cleaning his body T-That's when..."

Ron interrupted and said.

"Alight, I understand. Sebastian, quickly go and get a doctor." Ron said with anxiousness in his eyes.

"Yes, My Lord!" Sebastian left and came back to the doctor after thirty minutes.

"Doctor, please have a look," Ron said.

The Zarx Family doctor sat on the bed and checked Rudra's nerves, with no change in expression he pointed at Rudra and sent some spiritual force to examine his body in more detail. After a few moments, he spoke.

"My Lord, Previously when I checked. Young Lord's spiritual force was decreasing but now it seems it has recovered greatly. I don't know by what miracle this occurred. His body is the same as before. The only problem was that his spiritual force was decreasing constantly without any recovery but now that problem has been solved, it seems."

Everyone's jaws dropped in surprise at this news.

"I-Is that true? will my son be fine now? Asked Aisha with hazy eyes.

Everyone looked at the doctor with great expectation. he nodded with relief,

"Hahaha, Good! this is good! Sebastian! Give everyone a bonus in the mansion. have the chief make lavish food... oh. Doctor, when will he wake up?"

"He should wake up in a week, But the recovery time can be decreased to 2 days if we use a High-Grade Spirit Potion."

Spirit Potions were graded as Low, Medium, and High Grade. A High-Grade spirit potion was very costly and rare and only powerful and wealthy families had them. A High-Grade spirit potion could recover 60% of someone's spiritual force. Although it could not be used to cure Rudra as his Spiritual Force was constantly decreasing. But the Zarx family had bought some time for him in these past years by using them, and because of it, they had to suffer a major loss. But it was worth it now that the Zarx Family's only heir was going to recover.

Everyone was delighted, Sebastian quickly went to the Zarx Family's treasure room and brought a High-Grade spirit potion with him. The potion was fed to Rudra and his complexion turned better instantly. Seeing this, Aisha began sobbing, Ron hugged and comforted her.

"Mark! Increase the security around Rudra and the territory just in case..."

"Yes, My Lord!"

Two days went by in a flash. At 2 PM, Rudra... or rather Karna, finally opened his eyes. His head was spinning with a headache, his whole body felt stiff. He looked around his surroundings after getting used to the unusual sensation. He seemed to be in a Luxurious Bedroom with lavish furniture, A sword was hung on the side wall as decoration. When he looked up he saw a huge shining chandelier. Karna couldn't believe it in his eyes, he hadn't seen even 1℅ of these luxuries in his life. He was truly speechless this time.

After admiring the surroundings he finally realized a problem.

"Hmm? Why am I not a baby?... is this not a reincarnation? what's going on? And how can I still remember my past life? is this because of the 'Gift'?"

Many questions went through his mind, but keeping them aside for now he looked at the mirror. His current face was very handsome and manly, he had red hair just like Ron if his body was muscular and slim at the same time, It was a perfect balance!

Suddenly, an excruciating headache struck him like a boulder, and memories from his current body began pouring into his head. To be exact, the memories were always there but his soul had finally grasped them. He involuntarily groaned with pain.

Lara who was dozing off at the side of the bed sitting on a stool woke up by the noise. After seeing Rudra awakened, a delighted expression appeared on her face. but after seeing his condition she frantically stood up and yelled.

"Sir Sebastian! My Lord! My Lady! The Young Lord woke up!"

After yelling loudly she calmed down and rubbed Rudra's forehead with a worried expression.

A few moments later when everyone came, Rudra was already in better condition. he rubbed his forehead and looked at everyone. He first saw his 'Father', Rudra's face was very similar to Ron's, and their temperament was also somewhat similar. Ron was looking at him with joy and worry. Karna was an orphan in his previous life, he did not know who his parents were and after some point, he did not care either, but now suddenly seeing his supposed 'Parents' he was feeling complicated emotions. Next, his gaze landed on his 'Mother', she was a beautiful woman with blue eyes and hair. Her mature and motherly temperament could be felt. In short, she could become a top model on earth.

seeing her son looking at her with a pained look, she could not control herself anymore and she quickly ran towards him, she hugged him tightly as if she was afraid that he would disappear, she kissed his cheeks and forehead many times.

Not expecting this, Karna was startled. he could feel the warmth coming from his 'Mother', he may not have believed it but he always wanted this motherly warmth in his previous life. He remembered all the hardships he had suffered and looked at his 'Mother' and 'Father'. Seeing the Worried and satisfied expressions on their faces, his heart melted like butter. At that moment he decided to be selfish and enjoy this warmth while he got the chance, he also swore to someday tell them the truth about himself. Unknowingly, he hugged his mother back and revealed a smile.

Everyone was surprised to see Rudra's smile. Because all knew that he rarely smiled, and this specific smile seemed to be a little....cute?

No one knew, but at that moment, the real Rudra who seemed to be in a place filled with white color all around was steadily increasing his spiritual force cringed in embarrassment.