Chapter 640: Knowledge Check (2/2)

”A-ah! S-sorry...”

Elias was a little embarrassed, that being said he's also not that dumb. Seeing that Raven applied the same runes to him, he already knew that he would be able to do the same thing as what Raven's doing.

He stepped out of the barrier and it similarly fluctuated like before. Once he got out, Elias was overwhelmed by several sensations.

First and foremost, he could breathe just fine however he still gasped as soon as he stepped out. It was his body's automatic response to whatever he was doing. Once he adjusted to this sensation, another one overwhelmed him. It was the surreal sensation of looking around as if he was walking inside a massive aquarium.

This wasn't the first time Elias had taken a step out of Atlantis but it has always been with a shuttle. Even though he was surrounded by a massive body of water, he still felt like a stranger invading a new territory since he's inside a shuttle. Going out without a shuttle though, was something new and something that he never thought he would o in his life.

Elias felt much closer to the environment. He got this feeling of reception from the sea which feels weird. It was unlike anything he had ever felt before. He could feel many sensations as he just stood there rooted in place.

Raven also notices this but he didn't disturb Elias. He allowed him to adjust on his own and discover many things about himself that he never knew before.

Unbeknownst to Elias, Raven could see the mark of Poseidon - which is located at Elias' forehead and in the shape of dark trident head, glowing with an aqua-marine brilliance. At this point, Elias is currently reaffirming his position as the next Poseidon through communing with the sea.

At some point in time, Elias woke up from his stupor and felt overwhelmed by comfort. He never felt so free and comfortable before. It was mystical really. It was as if the sea was an extension of his body. He felt a feeling of omnipotence which scares him a lot.

But the one feeling that stands out the most is the feeling of confidence. Being at the in this state, filled Elias with overflowing confidence. He felt like he could anything in here.

Elias opened his eyes and saw Raven patiently standing in front of him with his back turned against him. He then realized that Raven must've been waiting for so long so he hurriedly said:

”I'm very sorry about that Young Lord Raven. I just got lost to the sudden feeling I had when I stepped out like this.” Elias excused himself.

”No worries, you didn't make me wait long.” Raven waved a hand to him and he began walking forward.

There was a brief silence before Elias head Raven asking him: ”Do you know why I took you out here?”

Elias was confused so he replied: ”To be honest, Young Lord. No, I don't.”

”It's quite simple really.” Raven said as he continued moving forward. ”Have a look around you.”

Elias was still confused but the moment he did what Raven asked him to do, he was shocked.

He didn't need to look far. Just by tilting his head a little up, he could see a swarm of Sea Devils eyeing them with their crimson colored eyes. Elias couldn't even count how many there was due to him being so shocked about it. He had never seen this many Sea Devils before, and if he's being real honest here, this is scaring him.

He looked back at Raven and to his shock yet again, he saw the guy sitting on a chair in front of a small table while enjoying his tea. Raven wore this smile on his face which gave Elias the creeps.

”As the next Poseidon, it is you duty to watch over Atlantis and it's citizens. Knowing all types of Sea Devils are also included in that job description.”

”I asked your brother yesterday if you can still remember your lessons about Sea Devils. He said that you should be quite knowledgeable about them but it's been a while since he tested you so I thought, it would a good idea to confirm it right now so I took you out with me.”

Elias paled but Raven's next words was real cherry on the top.

”Isn't this nice? You get to study them up close and personal...”

'Shit! This guy wants me dead...'