What is this menacing aura...?
"Heh, no need to be so modest, Lars," Mom says with a smile, while Lars bows his head and stops in front of us.
"Why are you here, your majesty?" Lars asks.
"Let's head to your lab," Mom whispers, trying to keep her intentions secret. I can tell from her expression, as she cautiously glances at the bald butler who led us here.
Understanding the situation, Lars lets out a sigh. The malevolence surrounding him dissipates.
"Alright, your majesty," Lars says, wearing a peculiar expression and scratching the back of his head.
Noticing Lars' strange demeanor, Mom also sighs.
"You've been dabbling in forbidden magic, haven't you?" Mom predicts, slapping her palm against her face. It suddenly becomes clear to me. That malicious aura from before must be connected to this man's dark magic.
"Hehe, I can't hide it from your majesty, you'd sense it the moment you stepped in," Lars replies, stroking his beard slowly.
"Sigh..." My mom sighs once again.
"Lead the way, your majesty," Lars clears his throat and starts guiding us toward the hallway exit, while his butler returns to his duties.
We're currently walking into an expansive room, bathed in the glow of numerous light orbs above. The room is lined with shelves, crammed with countless potions, books, scrolls, and various colored stones resembling crystals.
On another side of the room, numerous beast hides hang on the walls, accompanied by neatly arranged artifacts of different kinds.
Moreover, at the center of the room, there's a massive bronze table, adorned with equipment and artifacts. Fresh burn marks are scattered across the table, as if something had exploded there.
Adrian walks slowly behind us as Lars leads us into the room. Initially, Lars seemed opposed to the idea of Adrian joining us, but after some persuasion from my mom, he eventually relents.
"Why are you here, your majesty?" Lars inquires, conjuring a cozy wooden chair and offering it to my mom to sit on.
Mom accepts the chair and settles down, placing me on her lap.
"I'm here because of my son. You're familiar with the prophecy, right? I have two reasons for being here. Firstly, since you're one of the most intelligent individuals in Ironica, you must possess extensive knowledge about my son's red eye. Secondly, I need to know if Alex has any magical abilities because I haven't seen any signs thus far. Though, I haven't allowed him to learn any spells, and no trace of Mana has ever surrounded him since his birth," Mom explains.
Throughout this, Lars rests his index finger on his chin, observing me with keen eyes.
Suddenly, he stands up and approaches me, holding a microscopic lens.
"I've heard and witnessed cases like this, where a person doesn't have a speck of Mana around them. It's either because they're inept or their dantian hasn't opened. In the latter case, the dantian might have been destroyed or, worse, the person doesn't have a dantian at all. As for the prince, we're yet to know. But before drawing any conclusions, I must examine his eyes," Lars explains, seeking permission to remove the eye patch covering my face.
Mom nods her head...
Without hesitation, Lars dons a pair of eyeglasses and unveils my left eye by removing the eye patch. He inspects it carefully with the microscopic object, humming intermittently.
After a few minutes, he removes the glasses and lets out a sigh.
"I believe the prophecy is unfolding; this red eye bears resemblance to an ancient demonic power known as the Blood Eye of Abhorrence," Lars states, placing the eye patch back over my left eye.
"It appears to be in its early stages, and there isn't much information available about its capabilities. It was the power of an ancient demon that vanished without a trace. And now, the prince seems to possess a similar power. I cannot be completely certain, but it seems to be the case," Lars reassures.
Upon hearing Lars' words, a different thought crosses my mind. Blood Eye of Abhorrence? What on earth is that, that power was my grandfather's blood power in my past life. This red eye is a fraction of my vampire aura. Nevertheless, since the name sounds sleek and intriguing, I'll refer to it as the Blood Eye of Abhorrence.
"I had a feeling this would happen, just as the prophecy foretold. Additionally, I've been searching for the druid who predicted the prophecy, but I haven't been able to find him. Let's assess his aptitude now," Mom says eagerly.
Nodding slightly, Lars uncovers an object on the table that was wrapped in clothing. As the fabric is removed, it becomes clear—a round glass orb resting on a small stand, emitting a peculiar cyan light.
"Place his hands upon it," Lars instructs, and my mom complies, holding my little hands and setting them on the object.
"If he lacks talent, the orb's color won't change. If he possesses the gift of magic, it will turn white. If his dantian hasn't been opened or has issues, it will simply change to blue. However, if he's destined to awaken, it will turn black," Lars explains.
At first, the orb remains unresponsive for a few seconds.
Suddenly, the color of the orb begins to shift. A brilliant white radiance emerges, blinding everyone present. Even Mom has to shield her eyes from the sudden flash. I can see a bewildered expression on Lars' face as I glance in his direction.
"He possesses an astonishing talent for magic. What is this?" Lars mutters, his gaze fixated on the orb that continues to emit a dazzling light. At this moment, intense heat emanates from the orb, intensifying the brightness of the white light.
Abruptly, the white glow diminishes, and the color of the orb changes to black with a hint of red.
"What is this?!" Lars bellows in horror upon witnessing the unfolding event. The orb has transformed into two colors—white and black. This signifies that I possess the gift of magic and the potential for awakening. To top it off, there's a touch of red, suggesting a connection to the Blood Eye of Abhorrence.
"This is inhuman!" Lars exclaims, his voice trembling, while he runs his hand through his hair in disbelief.
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