Chapter 38[Test 3]

I was currently standing under the gazes of my parents, the people who gave this life to me, the person who told me the meaning of truly what it means to be a mage, a man, a Human.

Now I had one more reason to be a strong mage … not just to follow my gut … neither it was for revenge or finding out truth … neither it was any noble cause to help or protect someone … Now i just simply want to be the strongest man … strongest human … strongest Son … that my parents can be proud of.

I just stood there, a smile unknowing to me spreed across my face.

[Oh what got you smiling like that] my mother asked curiously.

[oh, I am smiling … I think I really like being your son mom] I said, even without thinking what I was speaking.

[Oh, I can't take it any longer … my precious …] with that, my mom jumped upon me and assaulted me with a barrage of kisses and cuddled me.

Soon she stood once again, clearing her throat, her face already flushed red from embarrassment.

[As you may have noticed, all these question that we asked are the fundamentals of what a mage is, what a mage weapon and weakness. Thus, the path of mage can be, strengthening their weapons, working on their weakness and then finally becoming a true mage. Climb these steps, and eventually you will reach your goal soon.

The first round of test was about your mentality, we needed to know how you view the world you are going to step in.

Always remember this world you are going to step into is not rainbows or blue sky … it is horrible like dry lands and deserts …

But we will always be by your side and in your heart as your strength and support, so always try to do your best.

Now there is no question left from our side … you are qualified in first round. All the best for your second round.] Said mother.

Her words were true, and thus I engraved them in my heart. Listening and knowing that there are people who are ready to support me and cares for me fills my heart with joy and warmth.

[Thanks mom and papa, I will always remember your words. I will build a steady foundation and never take any rash decision.] I said detrimentally.

[Good, that's the attitude you should have. We already know that you have enough knowledge, and now we also know that you have the right mentality, but the next thing that we will be testing is your power.

Now this is round two, and this round can be treated as more of a training then test.

There are 90 rays' time left from blessing festival. And if you take in registration and traveling into account, you will need 10 rays worth of time, so that leaves is with 80 rays.

In these 80 rays, I will be conducting 4 tests

means 1 test every 20 rays,

each test will be difficult than the latter.

And you need to pass all them, then only we can allow you to go to blessing festival, otherwise not.

Do I make my self clear.] explained my father? So basically they will give me a crash course and then test my skills every 20 rays. This sure sound simple but judging by their looks let's hope they at least give me something interesting.

[yes father. I look forward to training with you.] I said to father.

[o yes, I forgot to tell you one thing more, you are not the only one who is going to give blessing trail this year.] said father.

[off course father I know there are many children from different village who comes every year to attend blessing trial in hopes to get blessing.] I replied.

[Son let me finish first, I mean to say you are not the only one who is going to give blessing trail from our village and neither are you the youngest one.] father said with a smug look.

Even before I can ask who is the one who is younger than me and decided to give blessing trial, my question got answered with a loud voice from behind.

[Aunt Aria, Uncle Jack …. WILLIAM…] shouted Freya while running and waving her hands towards our direction.

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~~ Inside a Dark Cave~~

[tell me the report] said a voice that was sitting on the throne.

[Every sector is in peace, the warrior training is undergoing well and most important the Oracle seeks master audience.] Said a soldier. This soldier was not a human but was some kind of amalgamation of a snake and upper body of a man while head of Snake.

[Bring him Inside.] said the person on the Golden throne.

[Master, this humble servant of yours is truly honored to be in your presence.] Said another half snake creature, Oracle, he was much older and week than any other present inside the cave, but when he entered all bowed to him except the person on the throne.

[Hmm, no need to be humble your prophecy are the reason that we stand here today, speak what news do you bring.] Said the person on the throne, with a voice filled with authority.

[Yes master… The goddess Echidna has told me the following lines…

"The day that the moon shines brightest is the day he touches his fate…

The day he touches his fate is the day that spells our doom…

Now, a speck of dust will become a sandstorm…

If it spreads, its wings will swallow hell … "] said the oracle.

As soon as the words left his mouth, there was a crippling silence.

The Person on the throne opened his eyes for the first time during the entire conversation. His eyes shinned brightly as if made of Gold, even the luxurious golden throne paled in comparison.

[So the day has come, our death is born … sisssiisss] said the person sitting on the throne as she stepped forward,

her whole body covered in gold and diamonds, with every step she took it seemed like the temperature of the room fell a few degrees. Everyone in this cave was strongest in their respective tribe, and she was the leader that ruled them. She is their only Queen. Her words are law. Her name alone causes fear in all hell. She was once the immortal who wanted to ascend to godhood but was rejected and banished to hell, She is Lernaean_Hydra.