Chapter 234: The Champion’s Help (1/2)
The path of Creation was something that was sorely lacking in the Lowlands.
There weren't any Guilds or groups that could afford the extremely high and costly requirements to create the Operating Table and even the other basic necessary items to create one. Therefore, creating it required assistance from Enchanters and Energy Conversion Circle experts.
But here was someone who had a library that could teach them all the basic concepts.
The Steele Family was destined to rise and break out of the Lowlands. They had already reached the peak of what the Lowlands has to offer. But even with all their riches, they could not become worthy of the positions of any noteworthy cultivator in the Midlands. But now, they could!
”Alright. You are our vassal force. I declare this as the head of the Steele family.” Mezal announced, but he then turned to Kyros.
”Kyros, is there a way to confirm if the family curses are on them?” Mezal immediately asked.
”Yes. And they don't have it.” Kyros shook his head as he could sense the curse flowing in them through his Foresight.
”Right. I don't sense the curses on them either. Alright. I recant my statements.” Mezal suddenly declared.
”What?!” The five Champions erupted.
”What do you mean recant?!” Demerus asked.
”We will confirm your joining later. But, as already explained, joining us is not that simple. You have not yet seen the horrors that we face. If we show you these horrors, you might have a better picture and can make that decision yourself.” Kyros smiled.
”I don't understand. Your grandfather does his best to convince us to join and become vassal forces to your family, and now that we do, you reject us?”
”It's because you don't have those curses yet. We originally assumed that saying those vows would get you to be part of us officially. But alas, Fate disagrees.” Kyros shook his head.
”What curses?”
”The curses of Fate, of course. But there's no time to explain. For now, I promise to let you read one book from my library. Not one for each of you, but one for all of you. Still, it's better than flipping through some obscure pages. If, after this trial, Fate finally sees you as part of the Steele family, then let us make those vows. For now, start the process.” Kyros sat down and touched the two wings.
Strange dark energy suddenly appeared.
Martha and Puff saw it.
”Do you feel it, Puff? That power is more refined.” Martha mentally communicated to Puff.
”Indeed. That is really the heir to Lord Kyriachos's power.”
The Champion mages were almost horrified at what they saw that they took a step back.
”Showing all our dark side, huh?” Mezal laughed.
”It makes sense. I guess Fate knows that we can trick people into joining our family.”
”Champions. What are you doing? Begin!” Kyros ordered.
Faye had already taken a few steps back.
”Faye. Start. Your element is needed to start it.” Demerus called out.
”But... Brother!”