Nye couldn't help but feel anxious and excited at the same time as he got ready for the birthday party and the meeting with the special guests. He felt a strong desire to finally prove his abilities to those who had previously questioned him. But he understood that this was neither the place nor the time to share everything he had discovered.
As he stepped out of his room, he was greeted by the warmth of his family's love and the excitement of a joyful celebration. His adoptive parents were proud of him because they knew how much he had grown and accomplished over the years. Ilse, his younger sibling, clung to him, eager to join in on the fun. Nye returned their affection with a gentle smile, attempting to contain his excitement.
The royal family, the special guests, arrived shortly after, exuding elegance and power. Nye kept a close eye on them, curious to see the extent of their elemental magic abilities. They conversed politely, exchanging pleasantries and compliments. Nye's heart beat faster in anticipation of what was to come.
Throughout the celebration, Nye looked for a way to show off some of his abilities without drawing too much attention. He had to be careful not to reveal his true strength; after all, he had already realized how important it was to keep his unique skill, Ars Daemonium, hidden. Instead, he decided to impress his guests by performing some basic elemental magic, subtly bending the elements around him.
Nye became aware that one of the royal children, a skilled elemental mage, had taken an interest in him as the evening progressed. Roderick, the child, was a few years Nye's junior, but his mastery of elemental magic was astounding. Roderick walked up to Nye with a friendly smile and a twinkle in his eyes.
"Hey, I heard you have some magic tricks up your sleeve," Roderick joked. "Would you like to have a friendly duel?"
Nye's heart beat faster. This was the chance he had been waiting for—a chance to put his skills to the test against a member of the royal family. He agreed to the duel, trying hard not to show his excitement.
They moved to a more private location where they could duel uninterrupted. Nye chose to focus on darkness and shadows with the elemental magic he had learned from Asmodeus. Roderick, on the other hand, demonstrated impressive control over fire and water, fusing them in a beautiful dance.
The two young mages engaged in a thrilling battle, trading spells and maneuvers. Roderick was undoubtedly talented, but Nye's special abilities gave him an advantage. He cleverly concealed his movements with dark magic, surprising Roderick with unexpected attacks.
The fight was intense and engrossing, and both Nye and Roderick pushed themselves to their limits. However, Nye was extremely cautious about revealing the full extent of his abilities because he knew that drawing too much attention could be dangerous.
The duel ended in a draw after a thrilling back-and-forth. Nye and Roderick exchanged respectful and admiring nods. Roderick appeared genuinely impressed by Nye's abilities, seemingly unaware of the true nature of his power.
As the night came to an end and the guests left, Nye reflected on the events of the day. He felt a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. While he had not fully revealed his abilities, he had demonstrated a glimpse of his potential without drawing unnecessary attention to himself.
Nye diligently practiced his magic in the days that followed, seeking to improve and unlock the power of the Nine Kings of Hell that lay within him. He was well aware that his journey had only just begun and that there were numerous challenges and secrets to be discovered.
He had no idea that destiny had even bigger plans for him and that the world would soon require his unique abilities. As Nye's story progressed, he would face formidable foes, forge powerful alliances, and learn the full extent of his Ars Daemonium.
So the story of Nye, the young mage endowed with a forbidden power, continued, promising adventures, revelations, and a destiny that would shape the fate of worlds.