Chapter 7: Zephyr
Zephyr Lightgale, the sole heir of the Lightgale family and Mordris Lightgale's only son. Despite being lazy and easygoing, He was quite popular around the City thanks to his father's fame.
His father, Modris Lightgale, was a powerful awakener with an advanced element in his arsenal. Due to his incredible mastery over swordsmanship, he was known and feared as 'The Berserk Swordsman' on the battlefield.
Zephyr admired his father but hated him at the same time, thanks to the hellish training that he underwent with him. He still shivered remembering all the beating he took just for this day. Thankfully, All the training greatly improved his strength and confidence.
He had absolute confidence in himself for the upcoming awakening ceremony.
Zeph gazed at Lucian's fading back with a big smile. It won't take too long.
He retracted his gaze, turning towards Kiara. Hey Kiara.
Hmm? Kiara replied.
Shall we have a spar after the awakening ceremony?
No. She straightforwardly refused, gaining a disappointed look from Zeph. I have some stuff to do. Ask Lucian.
Fine.
A few minutes later,
ZEPHYR LIGHTGALE
It seems you're last. Zeph laughed at Kiara's contorted expression. Despite his limited intelligence, he could guess what Kiara was thinking currently.
sigh~
Whatever. Good Luck. Kiara patted his shoulders with a defeated expression.
Zeph gave a quick nod at Kiara and stepped forward, approaching the center. His steps were steady and firm.
His large build matched with his handsome face attracted quite a bit of attention from the crowd, especially girls. Various gazes landed on him some curious while some respectful. His father was a powerful awakener with huge fame so it was natural that most people recognized him.
Due to his father's fame, Many had high expectations for him. Although Zeph didn't really care, His father cared very much about it that's why he was here.
He passed through with a confident look on his face swiftly entering the spatial barrier.
What greeted him was a small, dimly lit room with a person covered completely in a purple cloak sitting in the middle. A dark crystal was lying before the person.
Zeph understood the cloaked person's identity as a cosmologer and respectfully greeted him.
Touch the crystal. The cosmologer ordered with a deep voice.
Zeph approached the crystal and gently touched it, losing consciousness instantly.
He arrived inside his mind space, the outer layer of his consciousness. It was an empty space with nothing much inside it.
He glanced around at the unassuming space before circulating the Consciousness method.
swish
His vision changed momentarily before arriving at a bedroom. The bedroom was finely decorated with a cozy king-size bed in the middle, tables, and wardrobes surrounding it with some decoratives placed around, enhancing the room's aesthetics.
Is this my sea of consciousness? Seems pretty precise. Zeph chuckled, glancing around the room. He loved sleeping but he didn't know he loved it this much.
Unlike Lucian's Sea of Consciousness–Grand Library, Zeph's bedroom showcased simplicity with a touch of nobility. The Sea of consciousness reflected their inner personality and Zeph found the bedroom quite accurate.
Shaking his useless thoughts away, He quietly lay atop the bed and started the Astral Starseed creation process.
[The Consciousness Method and Starseed creation method were must-learn techniques taught to everyone before their awakening. It was a common technique found everywhere but its importance was immeasurable.]
First, He gathered his spiritual will above him, under his intense focus, and started condensing them. Wisps of his spiritual will floated above him, attaching themselves to each other. The Spiritual Flames fueled by Zeph's emotions and desires burned brightly before forming a rough outline of a seed.
After an unknown amount of time had passed, a small seed formed above his head pulsating with his spiritual perception. The seed was completely solid and was releasing a pure, soothing aura.
The Starseed had a golden hue with a reddish tint on it. It shone brightly inside his sea of consciousness, illuminating the bedroom.
After the Starseed formed completely, Zeph gazed at it intently with his amber eyes. His excitement was reflected in those eyes.
A dual-colored starseed? So, I'm a dual-elemental Awakener. Wonderful! Zeph laughed heartily, imagining his father's reaction. His father would be quite proud upon learning this information.
Finally, I won't have to endure his beating.
Imaginary Tears of happiness fell from his eyes reflecting his joyous mood. He got off the bed and gave one last look at his sea of consciousness before disappearing.
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Hoh…This fellow is also quite good. It seems he awakened an advanced element. He is qualified. The cosmologer mumbled to himself sensing the mana wave from Zeph's Starseed.
Zeph had already woken up and was patiently awaiting the cosmologer's instructions.
Congratulations on your successful awakening.
Thank you.
You may leave. Further information will be provided after the Awakening Ceremony.
Hearing these words, Zeph bowed lightly toward the cosmologer and left the room.
He was itching to test out his newfound strength, especially his elements. Despite being lazy, He found his increased strength too addictive so he wanted to test it out with someone.
After returning, Zeph met with Kiara with a huge grin plastered on his face.
Kiara congratulated him and after exchanging some pleasantries, Zeph bid her farewell.
KIARA BLUEFROST
Finally, Kiara's name was called out as she excitedly approached the central platform.
She completed her awakening smoothly and condensed a dual-colored starseed similar to Zeph. Her Starseed was a mixture of light blue and violet. It floated quietly over her sea of consciousness emitting a cold yet peaceful aura.
Her excitement was over the roof as she exited her sea of consciousness which resembled a huge palace.
The cosmologer congratulated her and shooed her away while mumbling something to himself.
Hmm…Is the world about to experience another great turmoil? He sighed inwardly.
Kiara exited the spatial barrier and appeared outside. She gracefully passed by the crowd, approaching a big building opposite the central platform. The awakened individuals were gathered inside the building awaiting further instructions. Her friends were also there waiting for her.