'The Celestial Exchange System, huh.'
The system spoke its name like announcing the arrival of something grand that will change the course of fate.
Something that could provide the person holding it an oppertunity they could find nowhere.
Keiran thought of the name of the system but his thoughts were interrupted by the hand that was placed on his body.
As Dr. Dan's healing energy enveloped Keiran, he could feel a soothing sensation spreading through his body.
It was as if the warmth of the green light was mending his internal injuries, soothing his emotional turmoil, and calming the chaotic thoughts in his mind.
The healing light seemed to work its way through Keiran's internal injuries, gradually easing his physical pain.
As the minutes passed, Keiran began to feel more at ease, and the chaotic thoughts in his mind started to settle.
The energy coursed through his body was warm unlike the aura that the person using it was excluding.
To keiran it was like a new feeling and experience which made him curious.
'What is this?'
[ That's the energy called Ether that's present inside every human being.
This energy stays dormant until the age of 10 inside a child and bursts out at that age, providing its bearer with a unique power or technique.
His power is related to the human body, more specifically, healing them.]
'So, I won't gain power until I reach 10 years of age?' Keiran asked, his curiosity driving his questions.
He was eager to become stronger, strong enough that no one would ever dare to separate Luna from him.
Not even Death.
[You will indeed gain your power at the age of 10, Host Keiran.
Until then, you should focus on growing and learning. Strength is not just about physical power but also knowledge and wisdom.
While you can't awaken the power given by Ether, You can use Ether after you fulfill the second condition of the system.
The energy will help you increase your body's foundation and physical strength.]
Keiran nodded, feeling determined to become strong for Luna's sake. He knew he had to wait patiently for his powers to awaken.
Meanwhile, Dr. Dan continued to examine both Keiran and Luna, ensuring they were on the path to recovery.
While Dr. Dan analyzed his body, Keiran was in a world of his own. He tried to remember what the system had spoken to him yesterday.
Keiran's frustration was evident as he struggled to recall the details of his conversation with the system.
He knew that understanding more about the system and his own abilities would be crucial for the future.
'Can you tell me what the conditions were again?'
[ Understood, Let me pull up the Day before yesterday's Notifications]
'The day before yesterday?' He was puzzled by its reply. He thought if he ever talked with the system other than tomorrow.
[ Yes, Host has been unconscious for two whole days.]
'Why?' He was confused as the concept of time was new to him and he could only be confused at what made him sleep for so long.
[That's due to Ether, You made an accidental contact with Ether yesterday. Due to sudden emotional imbalance. It had exhausted your stamina and body.]
"He is back to health, your highness. He seemed to have been exhausted from the events."
Dr. Dan's voice brought Keiran out of his talk, turning his attention towards him.
"What about Luna? When will she be fully healed?" Erla asked back, her face displayed a look of concern which annoyed Keiran for some reason.
The man nodded and placed his hands on the girl's chest, eliciting a cold and watchful gaze from Keiran.
After repeating the procedure for a few minutes, the doctor turned to face the Queen with a slight smile.
"She seems to be healing well," he reported. "Her body is currently weak, so she needs rest. At the current rate of healing, she should recover in about a week."
He paused for a moment as Erla sighed in relief and then looked at him, urging him to continue.
"She will probably wake up by tomorrow. Make sure they are not disturbed during their recovery.
Their mental health might be affected by the people around them.
Children are particularly susceptible to the influence of those nearby, especially at this stage."
Erla nodded heavily, realizing the fragility of the kid's mind.
Erla nodded in acknowledgment of the doctor's assessment, her concern for Luna clearly visible. "Thank you, Doctor Dan. We appreciate your efforts in tending to our children."
Dr. Dan gave a polite bow before speaking again. "You're welcome, Your Highness. If you have any more questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask."
As the doctor left the room, Keiran's gaze remained fixed on Luna.
He felt a surge of protectiveness and determination to ensure her recovery, even though he still didn't fully understand the mysterious power that had awoken within him.
Looking at her son's face, Erla called a maid to feed the boy with a milk solution.
Two maids arrived to feed Keiran, although he didn't like the taste of the milk, he drank it as he was hungry.
While drinking the milk, he kept his mind occupied with other thoughts.
'System, show me the information of what I told you before.'
[ Understood
Condition 1: Awaken the dormant Power.
Status: Complete
Condition 2: Kill a Human Being.
Status: Incomplete
Ether Power: Unawakened
Innate Power: Eternal Bond ]
Keiran's mind tried to comprehend as much as it could while he asked questions to the system about what he couldn't understand.
'What is this innate Power?'
[ Something that existed within host since the moment of birth. It is separate from the Power people awaken at 10 years of age.]
After the maids finished feeding the baby, they took their leave and put the baby to sleep.
Keiran drifted into sleep easily as he felt a little sleepy after a meal.
As the day went by, Luna woke up, much to Keiran's joy. He told her everything that had happened.
Luna was surprised hearing this at first but soon accepted it after hearing the voice on her own.He shared the details about the system, and the system allowed him to. It was his choice whom he wanted to tell about the system's existence.
Luna was surprised hearing this at first but soon accepted it after hearing the voice on her own.
As the days went by, Luna started to recover, and they usually spent their time talking to the system, as Luna could also hear it due to their link.
Soon enough Luna was completely healed and back to her peak state.
Day after day passed until a whole month went by.
Their growth and recovery had been remarkable.
With each passing day, they felt stronger, both physically and mentally.
The connection with the system had also deepened, allowing them to access more information and insights about their abilities.
In an open area of the garden, the king sat on a chair with his wives surrounding a table.
Beside them on the grass laid a blanket on which three figures could be seen.
Their interaction caught the eyes of everyone present.
The red-haired baby's laughter echoed in the garden as he continued to make playful sounds and movements.
Keiran and Luna exchanged amused glances through their mental link, sharing a moment of silent communication.
They were intrigued by his actions at first, as they had never seen someone act like that, but soon they grew annoyed, especially when he made weird noises.
They could communicate through their link most of the time and rarely needed to speak with their mouths. They preferred to talk very little and simply enjoyed each other's company.
Keiran's eyes sparkled with mischief as he sent a playful thought through their mental link to Luna. 'Hey, Luna, should we help him learn to speak?'
Luna glanced at Keiran and couldn't help but smile at his mischievous idea. 'Sure, why not? It could be fun.'
With their decision made, they turned their attention to the red-haired baby, who continued to babble and giggle.
"....Na.." His words paused, and everyone's movements halted as they looked towards him.
"..Luna.." Ignoring his surroundings, Keiran looked at Luna and continued.
Luna also looked back as she opened her mouth to speak, "Keiran." She had a small smile on her face.
Their jaws dropped at their clear words. They never anticipated that their first words would be so complicated yet so clear.
For a baby this young, only random, simple words could be considered good enough.
What shocked the queens was that their first words were each other's names, which meant that they had enough intelligence to know their own names.
This also brought an amused and excited gleam to Erla and Arion's eyes.
They were pleased with their genius minds and became more certain that their children had great potential, as they displayed such intelligence at an early age.
Although having an intelligent mind doesn't guarantee acquiring a good ability when they awaken their powers, the hope of possessing a unique talent sprouted in their minds as they gazed at the twins.