After traveling for a total of 3 days the Silverwing family finally reachs the capital
In the distance one could see a giant dome, inside of it a great city could be seen
'Its medieval as well... why did i thought that i would find a more futuristic one?' Maxwell thought while looking at the many houses glues together in the distance
What stands out the most is the giant tower in the middle of the city
"Leopold, is that the legendary magic tower i heard from father?" Maxwell asks the buttler who was maning the carriage
"Yes little master, its the famous Bluefire tower. Its said that inside one can find many books of magic for free, but if one tries to steal anything then that person would misteriously dissapear and the book will return to the tower by itself"
"Then why not study here instead of going to the mage academy?" Maxwell asks a very normal question
"Thats a question many people asks after first listening about the tower. The answer of that question is... only apprentice knowledge can be found inside, one cannot become an official mage with whats found in the tower. Its said that on the upper floors one can find those books but there is a barrier blocking anyone from going up"
"Then making it free makes sense, after all for someone as powerful as supreme bluefire those little books means nothing." Maxwell says while gazing at the tower
...
After 2 hours they finally reach the capital and find a long queue to enter
While there were many people the guards are very hard working as they only waited for 15 or so minutes before it was their turn
"Identification token or we will need to make one for you, if its the latter then you will need to pay 1 silver coin"
Leopold takes out the Silverwing family token and shows it to the guard
"So its the Silverwings, huh? You can enter, just try to not cause trouble as many nobles are gathering inside thanks to the nearing academy entrance test" The guard just glance at the token and without showing any emotion he let us in
'Its seems that he is used to see many noble tokens... i hope we dont get in trouble' Maxwell thought.
After entering the capitan the first thing that greet us is the great amount of people walking on the side
Markets and carriages everywhere
Many shops and inns are near the entrance
Maxwell, not bothering about looking good, starts to gaze around in curiosity while asking Leopold every little thing
After answering a few question Leopold finally couldnt take it anymore
"Little master we still need to reach the inn so we can have a place to sleep, so please go back and speak with Lady isabelle?"
"Um... sure" Understanding that he was a little too pushy, he backs down and start to talk with his mother
Time pass and beforle long the group finally reachs the reserved inn
After going in a burly man with a scar on his eye
"Hello Sir Leopold, we were waiting for you, the rooms are already clean and the cooks are ready if you need to eat at anytime" He makes a serious statement and was informing them like he was a soldier
'Is he a soldier?" Maxwell thought while looking at the stiff soldier who reminds him of the army in his previous life
"Thats fine, treat Lady and little master good. Remember that this trip is very valued by Lord Isaac as his son turns 10 years old in less than a month" Leopold seriously explains to the burly man
"So thats the reason so many commoners started to come inside the city, it was to have their powers appraised" After giving a serious nod, the soldier suddendly says while having a 'I finally understood everything' face
"Yes, i guess that after Lord isaac request to use the eyes of truth was accepted, they wanted to earn some money with it as it can be used for 24 hours" Leopold says while amused by their want of money, as they have more than enough of it
By 'they' he reffers to the Bluefire royal family as they control who can use the eyes of truth. They live inside the magic tower but its unknow on which floor
After settling in Maxwell asks Leopold if he can go out to explore the capital
Leopold, after thinking a bit, sent 2 guards with Maxwell to maintain his safety
Looking at the 2 burly guys on each side, Maxwell feels secure and not annoyed as in this unknow world anything can happen
After going out he started to explore, checking various shops and eating many types of food
He also went to a bookstore in order to buy many interesting books so he could get more information on this world
His two guards were storing his money, he just has to have fun without worrying... although he will control himself as he knows that money is not endless
He also gazed at many people of this world
He saw many people with hopeful expressions
After telling his guards to back up a bit he approached a random person and asked him why
"It was told by the royal family that thanks to someone, the 'Eyes of Truth' are going to be used so they went ahead made a fee in order to use it after that person."
The answer he got was something he expected but still somewhat surprised him, as he has understimated the people drive to go up in society
'Right, for some people who doesnt know which power they awakened this is a great opportunity for them, as they can become a powerful person if the power awakened is good' Maxwell thought while trying to not be pessimist about his power
After that, Maxwell went to many shops, not to buy anything but to look around
Having two person as guards makes him look like an important person who they dont want to mess with so his journey around the capital was relaxed and without troubles
...
Days pass and Maxwell went around the city every day in order to find something new
And today it was finally the day that will change Maxwell life
Today he turns 10 years old
Maxwell, with Leopold and his mother walks into a giant arena
There were many people waiting, almost all of them were commoners with hopeful and anxious looks
As they walk in many people made way as they were escorted by 5 strong men with armor and swords on their hips. It must be told that having weapons inside the city is banned so only very influential nobles can have armed guards
After reaching the center what Maxwell saw made his gasp
It was great mirror of more than 3 meters tall and 2 meters wide
"Dont worry little master, only commoners will have their powers exposed, we will be covered with magic so peopel outside cant see" Leopold conforts him, thinking that Maxwell cant stand the pressure of many people
Maxwell is now a little better. He doesnt care about people but all of them knowing his power, after all it will be one of his trump cards if its good... if not then atleast less people will know
After more and more people enters after paying 10 bronze coins, the arena closes and people reimain silent
In the center of the arena, where many people eyes were on, a group of robed magicians appears
The one in the middle, looking more mystic and misterious than the others starts to speak, making his voice echoes along the whole arena by some magical way
"Today we are here in order to celebrate the awakening of Maxwell Silverwing, the son of the family Silverwing"
"That Silverwing?"
"Yeah, i heard that the head is almost an archmage!"
People starts to murmur and talk about the family of Maxwell
'Are we that famous? Why i didnt know?' Maxwell now is really curious, set on asking his father after going back
"Please be quiet" After that, like a magic trick, pun intended, people gets muted and no matter how much they try, their voice cant come out
"In about 5 minutes the child of Silverwing will be awakening and his power will be know , it must be said that we will be veiling the result to keep his privacy" The lead mage continues to speak
"Now, can the Silverwing child get onto the stage please" After saying that, the mage waits for Maxwell
"Lets go young master, we will be behind you" With expectation as well, Leopold gives Maxwell a little push to the arena
'Pleasebeagoodone' Doing a fast pray, he walks in front of the mirror
"After this, we will be using the Eyes of Truth until its out of charge, and you could come up in order to identify your power. I must warn you, if you already got scanned once the mirror will say it and you will get punished. Right now is still not too late, you can leave now and we will not punish you" After the middle mage said that, little by little some people start to leave
They were a group that wanted to retake the test and see if their useless power changed or they got a new one
After this, only 1 minute remains
"Prepare yourself, in less than 1 minute you will awaken your power, after that the mirror will start to write the name of your power and what it does" After that, the mage stays silent
seconds pass slowly while Maxwell heart is beating fast
*thump-thump*
seconds pass and just when he thinks that nothing is going to happen...
He feels something weird awakening in him
Its nothing like when mana was absorved in his body, it feels like its awakening and was always there
Although feeling it, he doesnt know how to use 'it' or was does it do
And now is where the mirror comes
"Start channeling" The middle wizard said and he, with the other mages start channeling their mana towards the mirror, making it shine like a bulb
After a few seconds it starts to work
Maxwell was told to walk in front of it
The mirror shines of him and after a few seconds lines of words appears...
Maxwell looks at those words and his fast beating heart got faster
*thump-thump*
[Awakened power: Energy Controller]
[Awakened power: Numeric Sight]