With the Khaos guardian assisting their training, Ery can see significant qualitative changes in the acolytes' strength, nearly doubling its previous speed. However, Ery observed that thick Khaos energy started to form a dense mist around their spirit cores. If the mist grew any thicker, it could be harmful, especially for King Rig and Ha Ron, who were already showing signs of discomfort. Dillion, being at the peak of rank 9, appeared able to endure it longer, but it was Shinta who seed surprisingly unaffected.
"I wonder if its genetic or just affecting all half blood generally."
Ery pondered this developnt, aware of the potential risks involved. "Alright, it's enough for today," Ery declared, bringing their training session to a halt. The acolytes, visibly exhausted yet stronger, complied without hesitation.
Ery then made a critical decision. He would grant all four of them as Khaos seeds. This process would harness the Khaos energy within them, giving them greater control over their newfound powers.
asked Chututlu, his deep, resonant voice echoing in Ery's mind.
"Yes, do it," Ery responded without hesitation.
Being the Khaos Champion with the support of two guardians, Ery had the capability to mark up to a dozen Khaos seeds. Without hesitation, he decided to bestow this limited power upon the young acolytes, recognizing their potential and the necessity for their growth.
Chututlu's energy surged, intertwining with Ery's own power. The Khaos guardian extended its tentacle, touching each of the acolytes on their foreheads. As it did so, a mark appeared on each of them, glowing faintly with a deep, pulsating light.
All four acolytes were initially shocked as they suddenly sensed a significant boost to their strength. This new power allowed them to call upon the energy of Khaos at will, as well as create their own personal spaces and waypoints. They could feel the changes within themselves—a newfound control and depth of energy that had not been there before.
Ery observed their reactions, noting how their auras had grown more potent and vibrant.
He then began to channel his power toward his surroundings, and the chamber they stood in started to shake in response. The walls seed to pulse with life as the space slowly enlarged, expanding to accommodate the growing power within. Multiple small doors began to materialize along the chamber's periphery, each one glowing faintly with magical energy.
Two figures erged from the newly ford doors: a male and female with slender bodies and dark blue skin. These hybrid half moon magus, with an aura stronger than most, approached Ery and greeted him with deep respect.
"We ca to greet Master," they said in unison.
These were the Talami twins, Yama and Yami; both of them were Khaos seeds who had proven themselves invaluable as Ery's eyes and ears, diligently guarding the earth from their post at the Moon Base. From another door erged another Khaos seed: a woman in dark clothing, this oen was Yuria, Lord Izta youngest widow; next ca a young man with dark hair. He radiated a friendly aura as he spoke casually to Ery, "This... is the new hub?"
"Yes," Ery confird.
Ery introduced the young man as Chumo, a close friend and brother from Earth. Chumo was also a half-moon magus. He seed particularly interested in observing the four youths who had just been marked as Khaos seeds, but Ery held off on explaining, waiting for one more person.
"She's a bit busy… but she will definitely make ti for you," Chumo said with a knowing smile.
Shinta's curiosity was piqued by Chumo's statent, and before she could ask further, another door materialized. This door was much larger than the others, and from it erged a stunningly beautiful woman with crimson hair, Morgana. Despite her cold aura, a warm smile lit her face as she gazed upon Ery, her eyes reflecting a deep connection.
Ery then introduced the acolytes as his academy students. Morgana showed a particular interest in Shinta. There was a certain familiarity between them, a subtle bond hinting at a deeper connection in their bloodlines. Shinta, on the other hand, couldn't hide her curiosity and confusion about Morgana.
Sensing the unspoken question, Ery decided it was ti for a proper introduction.
"Yes… let introduce you all," he said, gesturing toward Shinta. "This is Shinta, my daughter."
Chumo, usually reserved, couldn't contain his excitent at the news. His eyes lit up, and he broke out of his silent deanor, grinning broadly. Morgana, on the other hand, was visibly shocked. She tried to maintain her composure, but her astonishnt was evident. Shinta noticed this reaction, her curiosity about Morgana's identity growing even more intense.
"Who the hell is this stunning woman?!" she thought, giving a sidelong glance to Ery.
"Alright, everyone's here," Ery announced.
Ery then began to explain the purpose of the new hub he had created. With his increasing proficiency in the law of space, he had managed to connect all the Khaos seeds' waypoints into a single, unified chamber. At the heart of this chamber was the power of the Pestilence Gate. As for the Famine Gate, at the mont, only the guardian's consciousness can be connected through Morgana.
With the new hub, all Khaos seeds could enter this place to communicate and access Khaos energy for training, even in Ery's absence. On the downside, the chamber had beco an isolated zone from Ery's Magus domain. None of them could exit through the tunnel or outside the mountain without Ery's permission, and it was limited to those within the vicinity of his physical body.
The acolytes began to grasp the extent of Khaos power in disbelief. The ability to connect waypoints across the universe spoke to its imnse potential.
After the expelenation, Ery then dismissed the group, The three boys left, still processing the astonishing revelations, their expressions marked by a mixture of disbelief and excitent. This left Morgana, Chumo, Yuria and Shinta behind.
Chumo stayed to give a brief report on the current stage of their pirate-hunting activities, as for Yuria, she reminded Ery about the upcoming Golden City council vote, which was set to take place in ten days. It's an important event that would highly affect the Earth faction's influence over the Golden City and the sector.
"Yes, I rember," Ery assured her. "I will co to visit as soon as possible."
With their matters discussed, Chumo and Yuria exited through their personal doors, Morgana followed after giving an unspoken look to Ery, leaving only Shinta behind. She remained, gazing at Ery with a mixture of curiosity and judgnt.
"Hmm… father… care to explain who she is?" "She is… my mate…" Ery responded, choosing his words carefully.
Shinta's frown deepened as she tried to hold back her emotions. "What about… Master Klea?"
Ery hesitated. "She is the woman I am with."
The silence that followed was heavy.
During their ti together, Shinta had learned about the complex relationship between her father and mother, but she had never seen this side of him. It felt as though her image of Ery, the perfect father, was starting to crumble.
"Are there more?" Shinta asked, her tone laced with a mix of curiosity and disappointnt.
"No... and its really not as you think..."
"Really? what do I think?"
"...."
Ery, tried his best to explain, but as the conversation seems to turn even more complicated, he decided to distract her with the gift he had prepared. He showed her the beautiful necklace artifact with purple jewels.
Shinta looked at him with disbelief. "Father... Seriously… Are you trying to bribe my feelings with a gift?"
Ery smiled warmly as he presented the gift, explaining its significance. The [Soul Storing Crystal], a high-grade magic artifact once owned by Mo Yan, could store a portion of soone's soul. With his current soul strength, Ery could imbue it with 10% of his consciousness, ready to assist Shinta in tis of need.
As Shinta listened, her initial curiosity turned to concern.
"Does this an you would know everything I say and do? …. Erm… father… This is a breach of privacy…"
Ery shook his head reassuringly and explained that the crystal only activates when it senses danger or when she channel her spirit energy into it. Shinta processed his words, sensed his sincerity and understood the genuine intention behind the gift.
"Alright then," she finally said, her voice soft but resolved. This was the first personal gift Ery had ever given as a father, and seeing Shinta wear the artifact filled him with happiness.
"Thank you father, but ...this is not over.... I need to talk to master Klea about this..."
"...."
Ery watched as she left, and wasted no ti testing the crystal's capabilities. With a focused mind, he could feel a subtle link forming between them. The stone's power, combined with the Khaos waypoints, allowed Ery to sense her presence and easily locate her. It also granted him the ability to teleport to her quickly in tis of danger. With plans to establish a Khaos gate in the academy hall, Ery could extend his protective range to cover the entire academy area.
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