Chapter 198: The Dawn Of The Sun Legacy!
Chapter 198: The Dawn of the Sun Legacy!
After the meal, Solaris rose gracefully, his golden robes shimmering like liquid sunlight. His eyes, as bright as twin suns, settled on Tessa. "It is time for me to impart to you the Sun Legacy," he said, his voice resonant with authority. "Afterward, Lunara will bestow the Moon Legacy. This will hasten the process, allowing us to return to Earth within a week." A solemn expression etched lines of responsibility on his radiant face.
Tessa leaned back slightly, her brow furrowed as she processed his words. "Time moves faster on Earth than in Kaelria," she began, her voice steady but reflective. "And I can't even fathom how differently it flows in this higher realm. A week here could mean a month in Kaelria—or even longer on Earth! Shouldn't we prepare to leave immediately after the impartation?"
Solaris regarded her thoughtfully, the golden light around him dimming slightly as he weighed her suggestion. Finally, he nodded. "Very well. Once the Legacy transfer is complete, we shall make our preparations to depart."
Together, they walked toward the exit of the luminary body that housed the Moon Palace. The hallway was a marvel—walls carved from crystalline light that seemed to pulse gently with the heartbeat of the universe.
Meanwhile, Bandel Blue sat in conflicted silence, his gaze fixed on the swirling cosmic patterns visible through a nearby window. His instincts urged him to follow Tessa, to witness the interesting sight of solar impartation, yet a nagging hesitation rooted him in place, as that would reveal some secret that may seem intrusive.
"Come, Bandel," Lunara's voice broke through his thoughts, soft and lilting, yet undeniably commanding. The moonlit aura around her seemed to ripple like silver waves as she gestured for him to follow. "Let us talk."
With a resigned sigh, Bandel rose, his heavy steps echoing softly against the ethereal floors. He followed Lunara as she glided effortlessly toward a quieter corner of the Moon Palace, the air between them charged with unspoken questions and untold truths.
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Tessa and Solaris stood before the vast, shimmering purple lake, the very lake Solaris had bathed in upon entering his lair. The air around them crackled with latent energy, the surface of the lake rippling with an otherworldly glow that seemed alive. Tessa's form was encased in a protective aura emanating from Solaris, shielding her from the lake's potent energy.
Solaris's golden eyes flickered with a mix of admiration and concern as he observed her. Tessa moved with an agility that defied her pregnancy condition, her steps light and precise, as though the weight of pregnancy was but an illusion. There were moments he found himself questioning if she was truly with child or simply hiding her true state beneath layers of determination.
"I will transfer my legacy to you," Solaris began, his voice resonating with authority and an undertone of caution. "Because you are my blood, this transfer will be faster and safer than it would be for a normal mortal. For them, the chances of survival would be slim. But even so, you must understand the risks."
Tessa's gaze remained fixed on him, unwavering. She had always been fearless, but Solaris couldn't decide if her confidence was reassuring or reckless.
"You possess no fragment of the sun's legacy," he continued, his tone sharpening to emphasize the gravity of the situation. "But you hold about two-thirtieths (2/30) of the moon's legacy within you. This transfer will take longer than it will for the moon's energy. You must be patient. Do not be headstrong in trying to absorb it all at once. Too much Kaelrian energy forced into your body at once could cause you to… explode from within."
He let the words hang in the air, his piercing gaze locking onto hers, ensuring she understood the magnitude of what he was saying.
Tessa nodded slowly, but there was no fear in her eyes. Instead, they sparkled with an excitement she couldn't quite mask. She had witnessed firsthand how monstrous Adrian had been on Earth with just a sliver—one-thirtieth—of the sun's legacy. He had defeated the Niöhöggr, a feat her moon legacy had been unable to achieve. The prospect of acquiring such power made her heart race.
"Let's get started," she said, her voice steady, though her expression betrayed her anticipation.
Solaris scrutinized her intently, his brows furrowing. He worried she might disregard his warnings, her excitement clouding her judgment. Still, he resolved to intervene if he sensed any danger. 'I'll stop the transfer the moment anything feels off,' he thought, steeling himself for the task ahead.
He gestured toward the purple lake, its surface shimmering like molten amethyst. "Step into the lake. Slowly," he instructed.
Tessa's muscles tensed as though she were about to sprint, her eagerness palpable. Solaris sighed and extended an invisible force, halting her impulsive movement. It was a gentle yet firm restraint, like strings pulling at her limbs.
"Don't rush in," Solaris snapped, his voice laced with rare panic. "Do you have a death wish? That energy could kill you if you absorb too much at once. Approach it cautiously. Let your body adjust."
Tessa blinked, realizing the gravity of her mistake. She took a deep breath, her body relaxing as she steadied her emotions. With deliberate slowness, she stepped forward, her boots crunching against the crystalline ground until she reached the edge of the lake. The air grew heavier, dense with the lake's pulsating energy, and her heartbeat quickened.
Extending one leg, she dipped her foot into the glowing water. A jolt shot up her body, a sensation both electric and soothing, as if the lake was testing her. She gasped softly but steadied herself, her eyes narrowing with resolve.
Solaris watched her every move, his expression unreadable. "Good. Let your body acclimate. The energy will feel foreign at first, but soon it will begin to flow through you."
As Tessa slowly immersed herself, the lake's energy seemed to rise to meet her, tendrils of purple light curling around her form like curious serpents. Each step she took felt like an eternity, her body adjusting to the immense pressure. Despite Solaris's warnings, a part of her relished the raw power brushing against her skin, promising untold strength.
"Remember, Tessa," Solaris warned, his voice softer now but no less commanding, "the legacy is not a tool to be wielded recklessly. It's a force that must be respected. Do not let your ambition blind you."
Tessa met his gaze over her shoulder, a small, determined smile playing on her lips. "I understand," she said, though her heart whispered a different truth: *Power like this could change everything.*