Chapter 44 - Simon Crypts (2/2)
”Jazukal has been admitted to Blood Academy as the headmaster's personal disciple. Please tap your horns in congratulations.”
Simon remembered that tapping one's horns was a sign of respect or congratulations in his novel. A small detail that he wrote in because he thought that horns should actually mean something.
”Congratulations twin brother.” Simon spoke as he took his nail of his horn.
”Thank you, twin brother.” Jazukal bowed.
From the time he had taken his first breath, Jazukal could only see his twin's back. He was motivated to become strong by the unending efforts that Simon's autopiloted body had put into his training. This helped Jazukal find his calling in the element of fire, unlocking a genius potential within him.
”Let it be known that Jazukal is the future of the Crypts family, he will be the one to inherit the House of Crypts and be named Lord Crypts. I myself can only amount to becoming a 7th rank Devil, but Jazukal has the potential to become a powerful 8th rank. He may even become an Blood-”
”Father, I wish to duel Jazukal for the right to become the heir to the house!” A slightly younger devil shouted.
”Telestion, you are but a 1st rank of average talent, your brother can kill you within a minute.” Karlus said as he waved his hand in rejection.
”It is best for you to work hard and build your own branch house. Jazukal has already been chosen and therefore the sole heir.”
Simon relaxed himself on his chair as he attentively listened to the conversation. All of the training that he had gone through had helped him remain calmer, but also left him a bit more distant when compared to his previous self. Although, at heart, he was still a writer. In fact, Simon had taken his off-time to write a smaller project. This project could be considered his masterwork. Unlike his novel, this project is one of slower pace and includes a plot that he described as 'it makes sense.'
The atmosphere around him felt homely yet intense. He enjoyed the thrill of drama, however, he did not enjoy his younger brother's annoying challenge, considering he obvious strength difference.
”Learn from Simonifirac, he understands what it means to be humble yet hardworking.” Karlus said as he directed his gaze towards Simon.
”Unflinching, powerful demeanour, great posture, doesn't masturbate and waste his body's nutrients like you and your younger brothers! Look at him! The pinnacle of manners and noble behaviour!”
Simon smirked inwardly.
'A refined mind requires refined behaviours.'
”I have hope that he will create a branch house that can craft its own legacy, unlike some of you, that still cannot even grasp the concept of etiquette.”
”It is pitiable that Simonifirac lacks the potential of Jazukal. Even all of that effort will never get him to overtake Jazukal.”
'Talent can be supplemented with knowledge and experience, it turns out I have quite a lot of both. Even if I lack talent, I will use my brain to grow in strength. As it turns out, masturbation lowers potential and growth in the A.d.u.l.thood Ceremony, so necessary sacrifices are needed. As to why it is so bad? Well, Devils have a certain seal on each and every one of them, knowledge of this was lost millennias ago, and it is unlocked the moment that a devil climaxes. Cool detail right? Without a working seal, a devil loses a huge amount of benefits from the A.d.u.l.thood Ceremony.'
The A.d.u.l.thood Ceremony, a rite of passage that unlocks a noble devil's true potential and cause exponential growth within them. As it turns out, not everything is about pure talent, some benefits can only be gained through restraint and focus. Simon didn't have any special abilities right now, nor did he have a physique, but his mental strength is unrivalled within his age group.
As to what actually happens in the ceremony, no one that hasn't gone through it know until they have done it, unless their name is Simonifirac Crypts.
However, Simon won't be able to do this rite of passage for another 2 years since it has the age requirement of 18 years. So much for a quick and easy life.