As Alex gradually regained his composure from the initial shock of the sudden events, he quickly turned his attention toward the unfolding scene in front of him.
The woman who had recently regained consciousness began to speak in a weak and peculiar voice, uttering the words, *"Where is my child?"* The look on her face conveyed a deep sense of concern and anxiety.
Sensing her distress, her husband said, *"Sophia, there is no need to worry he is doing well, you should rest and focus on recovering quickly."*
*"You are right Axel I should rest,"* Sophia said with a dejected look, but her husband's words seemed to have a calming effect on her.
With a grin on his face, Axel went on and said *"Looking at your condition you will get better in 1 day or so."*
As Alex continued to listen intently and observe the couple's interaction, he pieced together their identities - Sophia was his new mother, and Axel his new father.
Despite this revelation, Alex found himself still grappling with the perplexing circumstances surrounding the situation, as the details of how he came to be in this unfamiliar setting remained shrouded in mystery.
Nevertheless, he remained hopeful that further information would soon come to light and provide some much-needed clarity.
***
As the others filtered out of the room, Alex found himself alone with the couple. He lay nestled in a cozy cradle near the bed, ostensibly there to encourage him to sleep.
But instead of succumbing to slumber, his mind raced with thoughts about the day's astonishing events. It was still difficult for him to come to terms with the fact that he had died and been reborn in an entirely new world.
Alex's thoughts fixated particularly on the doctor's incredible healing magic. He couldn't begin to comprehend how such a feat could be possible.
In a world where miracles like this could be performed, what else could exist? His mind was spinning with theories, but one, in particular stood out as the most plausible: that this world was full of magic and that such practices were common.
Despite his intellectual musings, exhaustion slowly began to creep up on him. He started to feel drowsy and his thoughts became less coherent. Eventually, he gave in to the temptation of sleep and drifted off into a deep slumber.
***
When Alex woke up the next day, he found himself nestled in his new mother's embrace. He was bewildered by the sight of this woman easily carrying him and walking with such grace.
Her voice was livelier than before as she spoke to the servants, and Alex could sense the warmth and kindness in her tone.
Sophia noticed that Alex was awake and immediately took him to her room, where she began to feed him breast milk.
Alex was initially confused as he watched the woman undress her top, but he soon realized what was happening as he felt a pang of hunger in his stomach. He latched onto Sophia's breast and began drinking her milk, feeling nourished and comforted in her embrace.
After the feeding, Sophia placed Alex gently in his cradle and went outside the room.
As he observed his surroundings, Alex noticed several servants working to clean the room. But he was astonished to see that they were using magic to accomplish their tasks.
One of the servants pointed his finger towards the bed, and water suddenly began to pour from above, cleansing the bed of any impurities. Another servant pointed her finger at the bed, and a cold breeze swept over it, leaving it spotlessly clean.
Alex watched in awe as other servants performed different kinds of magic, and he realized that this world was indeed filled with wonder and enchantment.
As Alex pondered over the magical world around him, he suddenly found himself under attack.
An arrow made of fire was hurtling towards him, but before he could react, a man stood in front of the cradle, blocking the attack with his bare hands.
The man caught the attack, and as soon as the fire came into contact with his skin, it vanished into thin air.
The entire scene unfolded so quickly that it was hard for Alex to process, but he was able to understand what had just happened. He realized that this man was incredibly powerful and had saved his life.
Suddenly a piercing scream of agony and horror echoed through the room, Alex's heart raced with fear and confusion. His eyes widened as he watched the grisly sight before him.
The limbs of the attacker had been detached from his body, blood gushing out like a fountain. It was as if the limbs had been cut off in one smooth and precise motion, leaving the other servants with horror-stricken faces.
Sophia, alarmed by the screams, quickly entered the room and surveyed the scene with a sharp eye.
Seeing the man standing in front of Alex's cradle and the severed limbs of the attacker, she immediately understood that it was an assassination attempt.
Without a moment's hesitation, she waved her hand in thin air and the man turned into ice, as though trapped in an ice cube.
Then, with a swift clench of her fist, the ice shattered into countless micro-small shards, there was no corpse left, and the man died. His blood turned the ice shards crimson being mixed in the shards.
Alex's mind was racing as he tried to make sense of what he had just witnessed. He was sure that the man who saved him had used some kind of air magic to sever the limbs of the attacker so effortlessly.
But as he watched Sophia dispose of the man's body with such cold efficiency, he couldn't help but feel bewildered and intimidated.
He had never imagined that his new mother would possess such incredible strength and be so ruthless in her actions. The sight left him with a mix of fear and awe, wondering what kind of world he had stumbled into.
***
In a grand room, bathed in brilliant light, two figures were seated. One was a young man, with fiery red hair streaked with orange. The other was a middle-aged man, also with red hair and orange stripes.
The young man who was no other than axel spoke urgently to his father, "Dad, there was an assassination attempt on my child."
The middle-aged man nodded in understanding, "Increase the number of guards for today's naming ceremony. We can't afford any problems." Axel's father said.
Axel agreed and promised to inform the head guard.
Suddenly, a man appeared out of nowhere and bowed before Axel. This was none other than the person who had saved Axel's child, and he had been appointed as the child's guardian.
"Grey, did you investigate the incident?" Axel asked with a hint of anger.
"Yes, Master, I did. I found out that a mercenary group was responsible for the attempt. The leader claimed that a mysterious man had ordered them to kill the young master upon his birth. After questioning him, I eliminated all the members of the group. The leader was only at the 6th stage of the empyrean rank, so it wasn't a difficult task." Grey reported.
"Good work. For now, return to the baby," Axel instructed.
"As you wish, my lord," Grey replied with a bow.
***
A man, shrouded in a dark cloak, knelt before his leader and delivered a report with a solemn tone, "The assassination attempt failed, leader."
The man standing before him, the leader, contemplated this news with furrowed brows. "Halt, we cannot afford to make mistakes like this. Wait for the opportune moment to strike. If that child exists, he will be a threat to us all," he commanded with a stern voice.
Halt, the man who had delivered the report, nodded his head in deference, "As you wish, leader."
The leader gazed at him with a penetrating stare, as if to convey the severity of the situation.
The fate of their mission and their very lives depended on their success in this endeavor. They could not afford to fail again.
***
Following the assassination attempt, Sophia kept Alex close by her side throughout the day.
Alex was bewildered as he watched Sophia directing the servants with orders he couldn't comprehend.
As the sun set, Sophia dressed Alex in formal attire for a gathering of the Nobel's children.
The event was held in a grand and elegant banquet hall with high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and opulent decor that exuded luxury and grandeur.
Unbeknownst to Alex, the gathering was actually a naming ceremony in his honor.
Despite his confusion throughout the event, he eventually realized that it was a ceremony to give him a new name. His new grandfather, Addam, bestowed upon him the name Lucas.