"And what is it?" Auric asked with curiosity.
Jason paused for a moment before responding, "You want to know?"
Auric nodded, eager to learn more.
"But if I do tell you, you'll have to promise me that you'll get the first position. I can't reveal this without that commitment. If you fail to get first place, you'll have to leave Drakoria and—"
Auric cut him off, determination in his eyes. "Alright, I'll do it. I'll get the first position in the rankings of my batch. But before that, answer one question: Why are you helping me like this? I know you must have another motive behind your actions, so just be honest."
Jason hesitated for a moment, then replied, "I just want to help you. After all, aren't you like a little brother to me?"
Auric wasn't entirely convinced and pressed further, "Jason, I'm not buying it."
With a sigh, Jason conceded, "Alright, fine. You're persistent. Listen, do you know what my power is?"