Intimidation
Elsie scolded, hands on hips, "Kaid, are you insane? Sparring with a 3-year-old?"
Kaid shrugged, grinning mischievously.
"Just teaching Leo the basics."
Elsie raised an eyebrow.
"Basics? He's still learning not to trip over his own feet!"
Kaid chuckled. "Hey, Leo's a natural. And Luna's eager to join in."
Luna chimed in, "Yeah I wanna see them fight" !
Leonis nodded enthusiastically. "Me too!"
Elsie sighed. "Fine, but no magic. Just wooden swords. And no hitting each other's faces."
Kaid handed Leonis a tiny sword. "Ready, Leo?"
The sparring session began, with Luna watching excitedly
Kaid assumed a stance, ready to teach Leonis.
"Okay, Leo, watch closely. This is the 'Guardian's Stand'."
But before Kaid could demonstrate, Leonis suddenly adopted a perfect martial art stance, wooden sword at the ready.
"Whoa!" Kaid's eyes widened in surprise.
Elsie was also surprised. "Leonis, how did you...?"
Kaid's composure faltered, and he lost his balance, stumbling backward.
Leonis, still in stance, looked concerned.
"Kaid, are you okay?"
Kaid's face turned bright red as he struggled to regain his footing but ended up falling onto his butt.
Elsie rushed to help him up, laughing.
"Kaid, what happened?"
Kaid rubbed his backside, stunned. "I...I don't know! Leonis, you're...you're a natural!
Leonis , however was just as shocked as Kaid, Not because Kaid lost his balance, no that's not it , it was because of what appeared in front of him.
What only him was seeing, Yes ,
It was the Omni system .
A virtual screen flickered to life in front of Leonis.
Data streamed across it, lines of code and images flashing rapidly.
Leonis's eyes scanned the screen intently.
"OMNI SYSTEM NOTIFICATION
INTIMIDATION: Passive skill acquired.
Enemies within 5-meter radius experience reduced morale and combat effectiveness."
Leonis's eyes remained fixed on the screen.
This was the screen that brought him to this world so he had no option but to be surprised seeing the system again.
"I'll be in my room if you need me ," he announced, his tone measured.
Elsie's concern deepened. "Leo, are you okay?"
Leonis nodded, his expression inscrutable.
"Just tired."
As he walked away, the virtual screen dissolved into nothingness.
The room fell silent, the only sound Leonis's footsteps fading into the distance.
Kaid exchanged a puzzled glance with Elsie.
"What's going on with him?" Elsie whispered.
Kaid shook his head. "I don't know, but I think it's more than just fatigue."
Luna looked up at them, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
What makes you say so Luna asked, curious.
"Yeah I wonder, what made you lose your composure back then l, I mean when facing even Sir Lucas you didn't. Elsie questioned.
Kaid only sighed.
"I think it was because of his stance"
"Huh what makes you say so" ? Elsie asked, intrigued by the sudden discovery.
"You see, when he made that stance of his, I felt really intimidated, it was as if I was facing a really strong guy".
"No way" ! Elsie and Luna both said at the same time. As they were also shocked.
**
Elsewhere a lady sat on a throne majestically, everyone who looked at her with praise and reverence, her blonde hair and emerald eyes made her look like a goddess, she was the Queen of Everia,
Queen Liren
Queen Lirien's warm smile welcomed Aria.
"Lady Aria, it's lovely to see you again.
Please, join me."
Aria curtsied gracefully. "Your Majesty, the pleasure is mine."
The Queen gestured to a nearby chair
"Sit, please. I've received a letter from Captain Harrison."
Aria's eyes sparkled with interest.
Queen Lirien handed Aria a sealed parchment.
"This letter is for you. Harrison requested I deliver it personally."
Aria accepted the letter, recognizing Harrison's seal.
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Aria said.
Queen Lirien's eyes softened. "Of course, Lady Aria. Family is precious."
Aria broke the seal and unfolded the parchment, her eyes scanning Harrison's handwriting.
"Thank you, Your Majesty," she said, curtsying.
Queen Lirien's expression transformed, her smile now a thin-lipped mask.
"It was my pleasure, Lady Aria," the Queen said, her voice dripping with sweetness.
Aria didn't notice the sinister glint in the Queen's eye, nor the fleeting frown that marred her regal features.
With a grateful heart, Aria bid the Queen farewell and departed the palace.
As she walked through the castle gates, the setting sun cast long shadows across the courtyard.
Aria's thoughts were already at home, envisioning the joyous reunion with Harrison and their twins, Leonis and Luna.
Unaware of the Queen's hidden malice, Aria's steps were light, her spirit buoyed by love and hope.
As Aria left she recalled the last memory of her husband 3 years ago.
**
"Are you leaving again" ? Aria asked with a worried face.
"Yeah I think it's high time I joined the battle again, since they need me" Harrison said softly.
"But what about our kids, you can't just leave them like that what if you don't…
Before she could finish her words Harrison covered her mouth with his hand.
"Hey, don't worry I'll return, like I've always done" He said giving her an assured look.
"Okay, but what about her" she said caressing her belly .
Harrison only gave her a playful look.
"How can you be so sure that it's a girl" ?
"I bet he's a boy"
"No I'm sure she's a girl" Aria pouted .
Seeing this Harrison bent down to touch her belly and.
"Well, If she's a girl, name her Luna but if he's a boy, name him Leonis ."
Saying this he stood up and picked his long sword.
"Bye, I'll be back" Harrison said as he turned back and headed to the carriage waiting for him.
"Bye, Harry , Stay safe…And don't die" Aria said softly.
**
Who knew as fate would have it and she would give birth to twins.
"I'm waiting…Harry. Aria murmured under her breath
…
**
STATUS !
Leo called out as he had finally gotten the grasp of the Omni system
His eyes scanned the virtual screen in front of him.
User Profile:
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-Name: Leonis Silver
- Age: 3
- Race: Human
- Bloodline: (Locked)
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Level: 0 (0/0.0 EXP)
STR: 5
AGI: 5
INT: 5
STA: 5
LUCK: 3
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Skills
Intimidation - 0.001%
"Like a game huh ?" he said talking to no one in particular .
But something that surprised him was his luck, while all his stats were five, his luck was three, he couldn't put his finger on it but it was mind boggling.
"Well, as they always say, better luck next time… probably".
He then browsed through the quest area .
Quests : (Locked)
"Well that's a bummer" .
He mentally closed the virtual screen vanished into thin air.
'I guess I'll have to wait till I can use magic' He thought.
"Well till then I have to know about the kingdom more so I'll head to the libr…
*Knock knock*
A knock was heard at his door.
"Who is it" ?
"It's me, Luna"
He sighed
"Come in"
"Luna gently opened the door and stood in front of him"
"Hey Leo, why did you leave like that, you could at least tell us what's wrong"
"I told you, nothing's wrong"
Really ! ? She beamed
"Yeah really, "
Looking at her expression Leonis figured out that the way he left everyone felt uncomfortable which was why she felt happy now that he said nothing's wrong with him.
With her slender and short legs she sat beside Leo,
"So brother I was thinking, should we go to the library?
Leo only smiled, after all, he was just thinking about that when she interrupted him with her thoughts .
"Of course we can, Brother Kaid said we can right, so let's go tommorow"
"Yeah we'll go tomorrow.
Seeing the smile on her face and remembering the smiles of his family there was was only one thing he wished for.
'I want these smiles to last forever' .