50 Test 2 (1/2)

A silence that was only punctured by the sound of the hooves of the Blazing Tera impacting the ground every time it paced around while threateningly seeing the man who had displeased its master came over the area, while even the old man looked shocked due to the revelation regarding the truth behind everything that had affected Edmond's family.

Edmond had still not descended from the Tera, and he had flown here on a separate one that was apparently adept at carrying those who were injured. On the way, Aaron had found out that he had also been sedated temporarily, as there were always many cases of the jostling during the flight causing even more injuries.

Aaron was mostly puzzled by three things in what the man had just said.

First, how the hell was it possible for anyone to go through another person's memories, and find something that only the two of them had known about? Well, three, if Woof was counted.

Aaron was 100% certain that no one else had been watching, so he didn't have grounds to say that the man was probably mystifying the fact that he had been spying on his 'test subject' by calling it 'going through memories'.

Second, wasn't a heir supposed to be an offspring of an individual? That was how it worked in the jungle, at least. A Tera which was the major predator in a region would groom its offspring to take its place, or at least grow strong enough to do the same in other places.

And, finally, what the f*ck was a Lifeblood Tera?

No mention of it had been present in the booklet, nor had he heard about it from anywhere else. Granted, he had only been in the human world for a few days, but this felt like it was something important that should be known by all.

After making the proclamation, the man had begun to walk toward the Giant Eagle in which the palanquin that was transporting Edmond was present.

His stride was so confident that no one would even think of stopping him, and even Aaron felt rooted to his place.

He had all these questions in his mind, but he knew that this was not the right time to ask them.

Fully intending to keep an eye on each and every moment of the City Lord so that he would miss nothing, Aaron kept watching, but he suddenly had to turn his head as he heard heavy footsteps begin to approach him.

It was the Official.

Walking over to the two of them, he first addressed the old man.

”How have you been? Mentor still speaks about the days he spent growing up with you. He wishes he could directly interfere more as you are involved, but you know how it is?”

This made a smile appear on the old man's face.

”I always said he would look down on all of creation from above, one day. I know, and I understand. His influence is making Anissa more and more unruly by the day, though.”

A loud laugh erupted from the man as he heard this, but that laughter instantly cut off after a 'humph' from the City Lord, who was near the palanquin while fiddling with something in his hand.

Aaron had only divided his attention after telling Woof through their contact to keep an eye on the City Lord, so he hadn't seen exactly what the man had taken out. Woof would always make sure that its fur, or some part of its body was touching Aaron in moments of conflict, just so that these kinds of communications could be made.

By the time Aaron turned back to him, the Official was looking at him inquisitively.

”That's a very nice Lifeblood Tera you have there. The Master says that there is only a 30% chance that a 'Survivor' will emerge with an offensive Lifeblood Tera. It is purely based on luck. Although almost all 'Survivors' go on to do great things, it is there few who achieve the most. After all, in this world, offense comes first.”

Aaron couldn't resist it anymore. So, he decided to ask.

”What is a Lifeblood Tera?”

Hearing this question, both the old man and the Official raised their eyebrows, before expressions of realization flashed across their faces.

”Right! In the heat of the moment, I forgot that you just emerged. Oh, that reminds me, my other duty was also to give you the 'Survivor Orientation'. If mentor finds out I forgot, he'll have me go to the Forest of Memories again, so, old man, keep this under wraps!”

Huh?

So this was actually someone absent-minded?

Originally, Aaron had thought that this was some kind of cool guy who was perfect, from the impression he had given while standing there after speaking before.