Chapter 310: Proving your worth (1/2)
”What?” Aiden froze on the spot, looking at the floating figure of the lordly spirit with a stunned expression. ”What do you mean? I-I d-don't understand… H-how? W-who-”
It took him a bit but it finally dawned on him. A single, loud thump could be heard echoing in the small room, as the realization hit Aiden for the nth time in short succession.
The obvious truth was right in front of his eyes. The only person that was with him ever since he could remember. His lips quivered as his mind tried to overcome yet another burden and process the weight behind such a piece of information.
However, the information seemed to be contradicting his first conversations, his very first discussion with his guide. She was an aide assigned to him together with the system that pushed him towards a predetermined direction, whilst ensuring he would have ample opportunities to gain the required power to achieve all he was meant to.
”Y-you can't possibly mean…” He muttered more to himself than to the guardian.
The spirit didn't respond, at least not at first, but instead changed the topic after a while.
”It seems, all of this was still too much for you. Alas, no matter, you are aware of some of the truths related to your very self. However…”
Suddenly, his blurry figure began to clear out, gaining a solid, material form. The very same dragon-shaped set of armored warriors appeared in front of Aiden. In his right hand, the fearsome-looking, obsidian sword.
Behind the visor, a pair of bright golden pair of slits appeared, focusing his piercing gaze on the calm-looking youngster. Akin to a small whirlwind of breeze the air around the figure abruptly blew up, blowing a gust of wind toward the boy, startling him.
There was no visible pressure of force, there was no struggle, yet, Aiden could feel a sharp battle intent, an aura honed through hundreds if not thousands of fierce clashes and bloodshed.
Raising his sword, he pointed the ebony tip at Aiden, his voice turning solemn, cold.
”Youngster, bearing my long-forgotten name. Revenant of the Voragons! Before you can gain the blessing of the Voragon Sanctum, the first of the Hidden Primal Shrines, you have to prove that you are worthy! You have to prove that you have the strength to carry on the burden that was unjustly placed on you! Show me that your mother's sacrifice was not in vain!”
Following his words, a notification appeared in front of Aiden, blocking his vision and informing him of a quest update.
[Main Quest: The Secrets of the Demon Grotto has been updated!
Objectives: - Find and Explore the Demon Grotto (2 / 2 - Completed!)
- Uncover its Secret (1/1 - Completed!)
- Earn its owners acceptance
Optional: - Merge with the Guardian Spirit (Warning: The feat will require the simultaneous activation and use of the Primal Absorb racial skill empowered with the Blessing of Ioris effect. Caution: The strain on the host's core will be immense!)]
Although the update finally confirmed that he completed most of the objective, his expression still soured. As his eyes wandered to the optional section, the fact that he would have to absorb something, -either the spirit itself or probably the egg still resting on the altar-, dawned on him. He would effectively have to merge with his father's leftover spirit! How cruel was that?
His body shook with this realization, his state of mind that was already quite burdened, and his swirling emotions that were still quite chaotic, caused the boy to slowly lose his grip, his control over his own body. His eyes lit up once again, first with the usual bright golden color, but slowly from the far corners, the shade of vermillion began to gradually seep in, turning the single luster in a gradient tone, slowly gaining territory and domain.
Before he could go berserk once again, Aiden could suddenly feel the presence of the little white globe of light, his guide appeared in his mind.