On the continent of Avalon, the sun shines on the ancient family square, and the air is filled with the smell of magic and power. In the center of the square, there stood a huge black magic stone tablet, the surface of which flashed with mysterious runes, as if containing endless energy. This is the annual strength test day of the Renault Avon family, where all the younger generation of family members will show off their strength.
"Reynolds Aven, take the test!" A middle-aged man in a black robe stood beside the magic stone tablet, his voice cold and low. His gaze swept across the crowd and finally landed on the figure in the corner.
Renaud stood up slowly, his figure a little thin, with a hint of maturity on his face that did not match his age. He wore a simple white robe embroidered with the family crest, but the badge had long since lost its former brilliance. Renault's family was once brilliant, but now it has become a declining aristocracy, and he is the "waste" of the family.
Renaud stepped forward, stood in front of the magic stone tablet, took a deep breath, and gently placed his palm on the tablet. The magic stone tablet shook slightly, and then the light lit up, and the light gradually condensed into a line of text.
"The power of the fight, three stages!" The words on the magic stone tablet shimmered with a dim light, as if mocking his powerlessness. The middle-aged man glanced at it, with a hint of disdain in his tone: "Reynolds Aven, the power of the fight, three paragraphs!" Level: Low! "
As soon as the words fell, a noise suddenly sounded in the square, and ridicule and regret were intertwined, piercing Renault's heart like a sharp arrow.
"Three paragraphs? Haha, Renault is really a shame for the family, after so many years, he is still standing still! "
"Waste is waste, if it weren't for the family's protection, he would have been kicked out a long time ago!"
"Poor thing, he used to be a genius boy, but now he is not even as good as an ordinary person!"
The corners of Renault's mouth twitched slightly, and a self-deprecating smile appeared on his face. His nails pierced deep into his palms, causing bouts of piercing pain, but he didn't notice it. He raised his head, revealing a delicate, immature face, his eyes blankly sweeping over his mocking peers.
"Are these people so mean? Maybe it's because they had the most humble smile they had in front of me three years ago, so now they want to get it back..." Renault smiled bitterly and turned back to the back row of the line, his lonely figure out of place with the world around him.
"Next, Alex Hawke!"
With the shouts of the testers, a tall, resolute-faced teenager walked out of the crowd. Alex stepped forward quickly, put his palm on the magic stone tablet, closed his eyes, and after a few moments, the magic stone tablet lit up.
"Fighting Qi: Seven Sections! Level: Advanced! "
"Wow, Alex is really powerful, the seven-stage fighting qi, the future is promising!"
"It is worthy of the hope of the family, and I will definitely become a real fighter in the future!"
Alex had a proud smile on his face when he heard the results. He turned to look at Renault with a mixed emotion in his eyes. He grew up with Renault since childhood, and knew that Renault's talent was far better than his own, but it was just a trick of fate that put Renault in the predicament he is in.
"Next, Lilith Winter!"
There was a whisper from the crowd, and all eyes were on the girl in the pale green dress. Lilith's temperament is cold and elegant, as if she does not belong to this world. She slowly stepped forward, placed her palm on the magic stone tablet, and closed her eyes.
A moment later, a dazzling light lit up on the magic stone tablet, and the words were clearly revealed.
"Fighting spirit: Nine sections! Level: Advanced! "
There was silence in the square, followed by an exclamation.
"Nine Rank Dou Qi! This is the first person of the younger generation in the family! "
"Lilith Winter, she will be the pride of the family in the future!"
Lilith smiled slightly, her eyes as calm as water. She turned to walk towards the crowd, but stopped as she passed Renault.
"Brother Renault." She whispered, with a hint of concern in her voice.
Renault raised his head and looked at Lilith's clear eyes, and his heart warmed slightly. Lilith is the only one who hasn't alienated him because of his downfall.
"Lilith, you're already strong." Renault smiled slightly, with a hint of helplessness in his tone, "I can't even save myself." "
Lilith shook her head and said seriously, "Brother Renault, you once said that there will always be a dawn in the darkness. I believe that you will be able to get back on your feet and find your glory. "
Renault was silent for a moment and smiled self-deprecatingly: "The dawn of dawn? Perhaps, I have lost the qualification to wait for the light of day. "
Lilith didn't speak, just held Renault's hand tightly, her eyes firm and gentle. Renault's heart was shocked, as if he had been touched by some kind of force.
"Renault, don't give up." Lilith whispered, "I trust you. "
Renaud looked up and met Lilith's gaze, and at that moment, he seemed to see a glimmer of hope that had not been seen for a long time. He took a deep breath, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.
"Maybe I should really try it once..."
On the square, the sun shone on Renault's body, and his figure looked particularly lonely in the light, but it revealed a trace of unyielding tenacity.