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"So, should I be happy because I'm immortal?"
When other kids hear someone told them this, they'll say 'Woah cool!" and imagine a lot of bad stuff they'll do because they won't die. But not me. Not after everything that happened.
"Oh, no, no. Not in the human realm. The immortality enchantments wear off in here. But in the magical realm yes, though not everyone is granted with the Mark. Only the Rankers have them. And they must pass hundred tests to have one. Mostly survival and life risking. So you need to be flexible, strong and have wits on you at all times."
I don't think Magnus has that last part.
"They operate in teams, which they call Ranks. For the patronage of the twelve deities, they formed 12 teams. But they don't have blessings on their bodies. In fact, all the Gifted People don't. Except the family lineage of Rank Elders and Rank Ruler."
"Okay...so where does an Eklektos like me falls into? I mean, why do I have this mark and some power?"