5 years later part 4

As the first rays of sunlight filtered through my bedroom curtains, I slowly opened my eyes, still groggy from the remnants of sleep. The soft glow of the morning cast a warm golden hue on the walls, inviting me to embrace the new day.

I stretched my limbs and yawned, feeling a delightful sense of anticipation tingling in the air.With a renewed energy, I swung my legs over the edge of the bed and planted my feet on the cool wooden floor.

The gentle creaking sound of the floorboards beneath me greeted the quiet stillness of the morning. As I stood up, I felt a slight chill in the air, hinting at the lingering remnants of the night.Walking over to the window, I pulled back the curtains and greeted the world outside.

The scene that unfolded before my eyes was a masterpiece of nature. The sky painted in delicate shades of pink and orange, as if a painter had meticulously blended them with a gentle brushstroke.I inhaled deeply, savoring the crisp, fresh scent that wafted through the open window. It carried the aroma of dew-kissed grass, blooming flowers, and the promise of a brand-new day.

This was a brand new day and tomorrow was going to be my awakening ceremony,the maids were worried about tomorrow but it didn't bother me that much because I knew what was going to happen,in this world people where fantasy was present in every aspect it seems people have forgotten what it means to imagine they think there are only two nodes which can be awakened the dantian node as mages say or the heart node which the knights use for their battle techniques but I know due to knowledge of my previous life that a human can awaken seven nodes before he truly can become a transcendental and I have finally decided which node I will awaken tomorrow.

Infact awakening the previous mentioned two nodes are the easiest one while awakening the other nodes is much more difficult as it takes constant training to achieve that.

I know I can't awaken the common two nodes in the castle because doing so will be like declaring direct war against the duke and even if I awaken them will be of no use as the poison will destroy them during awakening.

Some might be wondering why I am calling the mana core or infact the mana heart as nodes because according to shastra that I have read they are known as nodes or chakras and the chineese name for it is dantian, the lower dantian namely the solar plexus node or the swadhisthana chakra also known as the mana core by the mages of this world,The middle dantian is the heart chakra or Anahata also known as mana heart by the people of this world, while the upper dantian is the Ajna or the third eye chakra which they seem to not know or they have little information about that or it is a tightly controlled or secretly guarded information, there are other chakra nodes as well that I intend to awaken in the future and for tomorrow' s ceremony I have decided to awaken my third eye chakra.

The third eye is related to spirit hence the poison won't be able to act on it is something that only harms the body while I was thinking of such things heard the sound of footsteps coming closer to my room it is probably Agnes as she thinks it is her duty take care of me after my mother passed away and I am very grateful for it and I also that Agnes and the others are trying their best for tomorrow awakening ceremony even it means swallowing their pride and asking the duke for his help.

I am able to hear what they are planning as they are not guarded against me heck who would even think a five years old can understand their difficulties. It was another day in the grand estate where I resided, bound by rules and restrictions that seemed to suffocate the air. But today, a flicker of hope danced in my mind as I contemplated a daring plan.

Agnes, my loyal maid, approached me in her pristine uniform, her eyes reflecting a mix of duty and concern. "Young master, it is time to wake up. Please get ready for breakfast," she gently informed me, her voice tinged with an air of concern.

After getting ready for the breakfast and sitting on the dining table, turning towards Agnes, I spoke with a determined whisper, "Agnes, I have a favor to ask. Could you fetch some books from the family library for me?" Agnes looked taken aback, she replied nervously. "Young master, you know the Duke's rules. The library is off-limits to us." A knowing smile tugged at the corners of my lips. "I understand the challenges we face, Agnes. But there are always ways, hidden paths through the maze.

Hear me out. If you were to contact the librarian discreetly, mentioning that you need storybooks for children, he might be more inclined to help. Perhaps a small bribe could convince him." Agnes's eyes widened with a mixture of surprise and concern.

Thinking how can a 5 years old can think something like that but she replied "Young master, such actions could have dire consequences for us."

I leaned closer, my voice barely a whisper. "Agnes,I yearn for knowledge, for stories that transport me beyond these walls. With those books, you could teach me to read and write ." After a moment of contemplation, Agnes nodded, her voice steady. "I will do what I can, young master.

"Seeing the ongoing conversation between Agnes and me Matilda chimed in saying "Young master how about I train in you in martial arts,you know I am great at it" and before I can even reply Eleanor says"If Matilda is teaching Young master, martial arts than how about I teach him the way if the sword ".

Seeing everyone is teaching me something Beatrice says"how about I teach young master how to make potion and ways to tackle an assassination".As I was talking to the maids my eyes crept close to Agnes and without her knowledge a small smile has blossomed on her face.

Seeing me looking towards her she once again adorned her face with a cold look and says "I am happy that everyone is thinking about teaching their specialties to young master but it is only possible if he is able to regain his health before that nothing of that sort is to be done I am clear" hearing that everyone responds with their head down. After a hectic breakfast everyone went to fullfill their daily duties.