Chapter 2: Talent Awakening
As Isaiah stepped into the Awakening Hall under the guidance of the servants, he was overwhelmed by the sheer number of people inside.
The hall was filled with his half-brothers and half-sisters, born from the other wives of his father, all gathered to awaken their talents.
He wasn't sure how many there were, but it seemed like hundreds.
As he walked through the Awakening Hall, Isaiah suddenly saw a grey-haired man.
The man was tall, with an energetic presence about him, and he had the air of a man who commanded respect.
It was his father, Wilhelm Von Wisteria, one of the most powerful beings in the continent.
He was known for his incredible talents, both in combat and politics.
His reputation was so great that even the mere sight of him was enough to make Isaiah's heart race.
Isaiah's heart skipped a beat as he noticed that Wilhelm wasn't alone.
Behind him stood a group of women, 11 to be exact, all his father's wives, their eyes fixed on the group of siblings.
Along with the wives stood a group of ministers, who looked at the siblings with satisfaction.
He could sense the weight of their expectation.
It was clear that this Awakening ceremony was more than just a family event, it was a matter of state.
Isaiah's nerves grew taut as he realized that the whole room was watching them, waiting for anything to happen.
Wilhelm's voice boomed through the Awakening Hall, his strong and confident tones filling the room.
"Dear children." he began "Today will be one of the most important days of your life."
Murmurs of nervousness echoed through the hall as Wilhelm continued his speak.
He had a way of commanding the attention of those around him, and even though he spoke briefly, his words carried a weight that seemed to linger in the air even after he finished speaking.
"I hope that after today, all of you can enter different continents and conquer them!" he said, his eyes meeting theirs with a gleam of excitement.
"And most importantly, become strong enough to contribute to the family."
"Now we will begin the ceremony." Wilhelm announced, his voice ringing clear through the Awakening Hall.
"Dagon Von Wisteria."
As Wilhelm's words echoed across the room, all eyes turned to the young man standing at the head of the line.
Wilhelm had expectation in his eyes, while some of the princes behind Dagon had envy and jealousy.
One of them, who was particularly jealous of the special treatment Dagon was receiving, cursed under his breath.
"What's so special about that bastard?!" the prince muttered, his eyes dark with anger.
From the back of the room, a girl's voice sounded out in defense of Dagon.
"Everything about Dagon-sama is special!" she proudly shouted.
The prince turned to look at her, his eyes narrowing in anger.
"Who was that?!" he shouted, looking around for the girl who had spoken out "Said that in front of me if you dare, b*tch!"
The girl wisely chose to stay quiet and hidden.
"Tch... just you wait, I'll surpass you after awakening my talent!" whispered another prince looking at Dagon, his voice filled with determination.
As Dagon stepped onto the stage, the women in the hall went silent.
His presence seemed to command the attention of every woman in the room.
They couldn't help but gasp as they saw the man before them in all his glory.
"KYAAA!!!" One woman could barely contain herself. She raised her hands to the sky and let out a scream that echoed through the hall.
Another woman chimed in, her eyes wide with excitement.
"LUCIFER-SAMA, LOOK AT YOUR MOMMY!" she shouted, staring at Lucifer with hearts in her eyes.
"HE IS SO HANDSOME!!" exclaimed another, her voice shaking with excitement.
She grabbed the hands of her friend beside her, and they both squealed in unison.
"I never knew a man could be so beautiful, to be in his presence is like a dream!" one added, her eyes shining with adoration.
Another woman joined in, her voice filled with joy.
"His hair is like a golden crown, his eyes like polished diamond,his smile like a sunrise!" a woman exclaimed, her face shining with happiness. "I wish I could look at him forever!"
The women in the room lost themselves in Dagon's look and aura that emanated from him.
He was like a magnet, drawing in all the girls and women who laid eyes on him.
They were all totally entranced, Dagon's aura was like an anti-magic spell that left them powerless.
Some even had nosebleeds from the sheer force of their emotions.
"Sigh..." Isaiah sighed, his eyes fixed on Dagon as he stood on the stage.
Even from a distance, Isaiah could feel the powerful aura emanating from his brother.
It was no wonder that every woman in the hall reacted so strongly.
Dagon was idolized by every girls and women in the kingdom. The women who met him were instantly charmed by his effortless elegance and beauty.
His mail room was overflowing with millions of love letters, all from girls and women (and even some from the boys) who couldn't help but express their adoration and admiration.
Anyone who stood against him was instantly seen as a threat.
The girls who admired him were fiercely protective, and any other boys or men who dared to challenge him were instantly declared as enemies.
They would do anything to ensure that Dagon was theirs and theirs alone to love and adore, and any competition was seen as a personal affront that they would not tolerate.
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As Dagon stepped onto the stage, Wilhelm came over, and patted him on the shoulder.
"Don't be nervous, son. We all believe in your talent," he said with a smile.
Dagon simply shrugged and smirked back.
"Nervous...? Kukuku." Dagon "chuckled" and continued walking.
On the stage, there were twelve individuals, six men and six women.
They were dressed in elegant clothing that accentuated their figures, making them appear as if they were royalty.
Each had an air of importance and power about them.
They were the twelve most powerful and influential people in the kingdom, second only to the King himself.
The Zodiacs.
They were entrusted with the most important tasks and responsibilities, security and order in the kingdom.
Their words were law, and their authority was absolute.
They were the pillars upon which the kingdom stood, and their presence was a symbol of strength and stability.
Today, they were mainly there to witness the awakening of the king's children.
And oversee the ceremony and make sure everything run smoothly.
This was an important event for many reasons.
Not only did it mark a significant turning point in the children's lives and their future role in the family, it was also an opportunity for the kingdom to celebrate and show their support for the young princes and princesses.
Dagon stood tall and confident as he approached the center of the stage, looking back at his half-siblings a smirk appeared on his face.
"Let me show you what True Talent is." With a single, deliberate movement, he placed his hand on the awakening stone. "Extra-fittings."
The crowd held their breath as Dagon's touch seemed to charge the stone with an intense energy, like a bolt of lightning about to strike.
A glowing light began to emanate from the awakening stone, growing brighter and brighter causing the entire audience to close their eyes.
The Zodiacs were temporarily blinded, but their excitement was undiminished.
The stronger the light, the stronger the talent.
As Dagon placed his hand on the awakening stone, he felt a strange sensation in his body.
It felt as though something was being unlocked, a power he had never felt before started flowing through him.
The energy was unlike anything he had ever experienced before.
It was a strange and almost otherworldly sensation.
The energy that started to flow through his body was warm and comforting, making his whole body feel relaxed and at peace.
The next moment, everyone in the room looked at the electronic screen next to
Dagon, a symbol was displayed on it.
It was a symbol that none of them had ever seen before, everyone in the room stood up in shock.
The twelve people on the stage were still blinded by the bright light from the awakening stone, but they too stood up as soon as they were able to.
One of them was the first to speak, his voice filled with shock and disbelief.
"SSS+?!" he exclaimed, his eyes wide in amazement." This is beyond the highest value recorded in the family!"
The others looked at him in surprise, their minds struggling to make sense of what they were seeing.
SSS+ was a value that they had only ever heard of in legends and stories, and it was hard to believe that they were now witnessing it with their own eyes.
Dagon, who had also been watching the electronic screen with interest, felt a sense of satisfaction wash over him.
As the king and his wives looked at the electronic screen next to Dagon, they were stunned by what they saw.
Their eyes were filled with joy and excitement.
"This talent is… monstrous." the king whispered, his voice full of wonder.
The other wives nodded in agreement, their eyes still glued to the screen.