'My mana pool has gotten bigger and bigger' I thought as I sat crossed legged on the floor.
I was only wearing a pair of boxers as my toned body was almost on full display. Becoming a warrior was equal to transcending your human flesh so it was impossible to reach such high levels with out a good amount of muscle.
'What level am I at?' It was a broad question that I could only ask with out a true answer.
I was not only a master but an arch mage as well which gave me a massive advantage no matter who I fought. From my information there were only three others who had reached such a level in both major powers who were currently alive.
'With my mana pool and both magic and aura I shouldn't lose a fight to anyone' it wasn't arrogance but confidence.
'No matter who it is I know I can escape if things turn for the worse'
'But the real question is will I be able to win against the emperor, the pontiff, the Sword duke and other old monsters' I was confident but I wasn't stupid and was very well aware that such people had reached where they are for a reason.
'They all have experience and tricks up there sleeves that are beyond what I have fought before' I sighed and opened my eyes as the rays of morning sunlight almost blinded me.
"I should get dressed" although I didn't have plans I knew I had been training nonstop and needed a resting day.
As I stood up and was about to leave the sound of knocking came from my door making me raise my eyebrow and couldn't help but hope that it wasn't something annoying.
"One minute" I sighed and went toward my closet and grabbed a black shirt that was silky and smooth to the touch and a pair of black pants.
"What is it" i opened the door and found myself greeted with a middle aged servant who bowed his head instantly as the door opened.
The mans hair was slightly grey but he was still handsome with a strong build. He was garbed in a black uniform and had a serious look on his face as he looked at me respectfully.
"I apologize for interrupting your rest young lord but a servant from the palace has arrived with a message for you" He said calmly and I raised my eyebrow once again.
"The palace?" I asked and the man nodded as he seemed to be gouging my reaction.
'I wasn't expecting this' I thought as I nodded.
"I'll be there in a minute bring the servant to a waiting room" I said before the man bowed and left.
I closed the door with a full mind and walked back to my closet as I got dressed properly taking longer then a couple of minutes .I looked into the mirror I fixed the collar on the black shirt and ran my fingers through my hair making sure there weren't any knots.
I was undoubtedly a handsome young man with my wavy black hair that fell into my face and my deep eyes that looked like the abyss. I could be said to be more pretty then handsome which makes me look a tiny bit younger then my age which was definitely something I hated.
'I need to grow more muscles' I nodded as I pinched my cheek and walked out the room toward the waiting room.
When I got there the servant was sitting with his legs crossed and his eyes closed, he was a fairly young man that seemed to be around his mid 20s with his brown hair cut short and neat. His clothing was a simple white and gold uniform and his face was relaxed as he sat quietly.
'He entered a wolf den and he's so relaxed' I shook my head.
I walked in and the door closed behind me before the servant stood up and bowed in my direction. I didn't speak and only watched as he took out a scroll and handed it to me.
"I've come to deliver a invitation to the youngest son of Valentine" The servant bowed once more before I nodded and he left with one more bow.
"A invitation huh?" I moved and sat on one of the couch's before I opened the scroll and delicate hand writing appeared on the paper.
My eyes roamed the simple words before I closed it and put it on the table in front of me. Leaning back in my chair I sighed and rubbed my face before I smiled in amusement.
"A invitation from the empress herself"
"I have to say I wasn't expecting such a direct approach" i rubbed my hands together and came to one conclusion.
"It seems the rumors about sir Nicholas were tru" it's was the only reason that she would contact me so with zero hesitation.
'She wants me to join her side?' I came to another conclusion and I tried to understand what the empress would use to ensnare me.
'Blackmail?' I shook my head.
'Money, power?' I put on a thinking face for a couple of minutes before I decided to go and meet empress Aurora.
'Theres no disadvantage in going' even if people found out it would only make them raise their efforts in trying to win me over.
'I just need to watch out for mother' i thought as I rubbed my face and stood up while telling a servant to prepare a carriage.
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