THE BLACK CROWN -6-

A new day dawned as Han stood before John on the training ground. John was wearing his black suit which showed his body perfectly . He walked towards han "Listen up, Han. The first thing you need to grasp is how to channel your power into your life core."

He says with serious tone as han blinked at him "how to do that?" Han asked confused by how to do it as john sighed and said , "Deep breaths, Han. Focus your mind solely on your life core, then channel your soul through it, but be careful not to go overboard."

John demonstrated by taking a deep breath, and almost instantaneously, a powerful aura surrounded him. Han felt a strong urge to submit to John's authority, the aura seemingly demanding obedience

Han was stunned by john aura thinking how would the prince aura be like… Han followed John's instructions, taking deep breaths and gathering his determination. He closed his eyes, centring his attention on his life core, attempting to control his power and generate his own aura.

A powerful energy slowly began to form around Han, though it was not as strong as John's aura. But han felt his life core was being shining and it burning he bits his lips trying to bear the burning sense

As some minutes had passed han opened his eyes as he felt something surrounding him it was like warm and fuzzy feeling he looked around and he saw his aura it was weak but at same time it was shining beautifully

Han was very proud of himself as he looked at john but that feeling didn't last long as he saw the looks at john face as if he was ready to mock him and here is John mockingly commented, "Is that the best you can do, han?" He chuckled, clearly unimpressed by Han's aura.

Even a baby demon could produce something more effective." "It's my first time!" Han's cheeks flushed with embarrassment as he protested "Even if it was your first time it shouldn't be warm it should be cold and dominated even Aria's aura outmatches yours!"

John suggested, "Try using your power, han. Let's see if you can even keep it under control, even if it's just for a short span of time." As he spoke, John demonstrated his mastery, expertly manipulating his sword with swift and agile motions.

Han nodded as he knew his aura is something important to control his enemies but his power is much important. He takes a deep breath as he repeats everything but this time he tries to use his power.

Suddenly he feels a strong bang on his head as he saw the future for few seconds as he saw john's move for second . Han's eyes widened as he dodged just in time to avoid being impaled by John's sword. Reacting quickly, he swiftly moved his body to the side, barely escaping the deadly attack

John observed with a smirk, commenting, "Ah, I see. So you can indeed use your power. How fascinating." John retracted his sword, then declared, "now it my time to enjoy our training things~"

On the other side eric made his way through the human castle, appreciating the grandeur and beauty surrounding him. but it wasn't as big as the demon's castle

As The guards opened the doors for him. he stepped in, his eyes fell upon the king. Surprisingly, the man who sat on the throne wasn't an old man as he thought but he was face to face with a young, strikingly handsome man

This king possessed an angelic quality, and if Eric didn't know he was in the human kingdom, he might have easily mistaken the king for a angel. "Greeting your highness" eric says with calm tone as he bowed respectfully to the king William..

William, greeted Eric with a pleased yet composed demeanour, expressing his surprise at the demon's presence. "It's unexpected to see a highest-ranked demon here," the king remarked, "but it's a pleasure to meet you. May I ask what brings you to my kingdom?"

Eric responded politely and respectfully, "It's an honer for me to be here, Your Highness,", "unfortunately, I come here under his highness Charles orders ." Eric take a breath before he continues

"May i ask if it possible that our king had handed you something?" Eric says as he looks seriously at the king he should not mention anything about the life cores it something only the demons should know about and it looks like some gemstone to the others so it low rate to be known by other creatures

"You mean this?" Eric's eyes lit up as the king presented the queen's life core, fashioned into a heart-shaped necklace. He smiled as William asked, "If I return it, what can you offer in exchange?" William says as his eyes still fixed on eric.

Eric smiled as the king says that. With snap of his finger a chest full of sparkling gemstones appeared, causing gasps of shock from everyone. Eric offered graciously, "All of these can be yours, Your Highness."

A smile spread across William's face as he nodded his approval, rising from his throne. "Very well, Eric, come and claim it," he invited.

Eric felt a glimmer of relief as he approached the king, only to be pulled close by William. The king's whisper in his ear sent chills down his spine, "How delightful it would be to take your life core and make someone like you to be my puppet"