The Awakening of Myths

Chapter 10: The Awakening of Myths

The cold, sterile scent of the hospital was one Alex had grown familiar with over the past three years. Ever since the accident that had left his parents in a coma, he had made this place his second home. Each day, he visited their room, hoping for a miracle.

But this time, things were different.

Alex walked down the long, quiet corridor, the soft hum of machines echoing faintly in the background. There was a new light in his eyes, a spark of hope that had been absent for years. He had returned from the secret realm, carrying treasures that defied logic—treasures capable of rewriting fate itself.

As he approached the door to his parents' room, his hands tightened slightly around the two medicines—one golden, one silver—prepared from the spiritual treasures he had gathered.

Alex stepped into the room, and his gaze softened as he saw them. His parents lay on their respective hospital beds, as if merely asleep. Machines beeped rhythmically, displaying stable but unchanging vitals.

For three years, he had seen this sight. And for three years, it had felt like a knife to his heart.

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The Golden and Silver Medicines

Alex moved silently, placing the golden vial on the stand beside his mother and the silver one next to his father. Then, taking a deep breath, he sat down between their beds.

For a moment, he simply looked at them—his mother's peaceful face, his father's strong features now dulled by years of stillness.

"Mom, Dad…" Alex whispered, his voice trembling slightly. "I found something that can bring you back."

His fingers tightened around the vials before carefully uncorking them.

The golden medicine emitted a warm, radiant glow, like liquid sunlight. It seemed to hum faintly with power as Alex gently poured it into his mother's mouth. The moment it touched her lips, the golden light seeped into her body, disappearing beneath her skin.

Next, Alex turned to his father, uncorking the silver medicine. Its glow was cool and serene, reminiscent of moonlight. Just like before, the silver energy entered his father's body, spreading quietly.

Alex sat back, his hands trembling slightly as he watched the monitors. Minutes passed, but to Alex, they felt like hours.

Then, the change began.

The monitors, which had displayed stable but flat readings for years, started to flicker. A faint spike appeared, and then another.

Alex's breath caught in his throat. He leaned forward, his eyes glued to the screens.

"Come on…" he whispered.

Suddenly, the steady beep of the machines began to quicken, growing stronger, more lively. The once-muted rhythm of their heartbeats filled the room, vibrant and real.

Alex's eyes widened as his mother's hand twitched. On the other bed, his father's fingers curled slightly.

"Mom… Dad…"

Tears welled in Alex's eyes as he watched them stir. For the first time in years, color returned to their faces—subtle at first, but growing stronger by the second.

Then it happened.

His mother's eyes fluttered open, soft and warm like they had always been. She blinked slowly, disoriented, before her gaze settled on Alex.

"Alex…" her voice was soft but carried a familiar tenderness.

Alex froze, the tears that had been building finally spilling over.

"Mom…" he choked out.

On the other bed, his father let out a deep breath before his eyes snapped open. His gaze, sharp and commanding, turned toward Alex.

"Son…"

At that moment, Alex couldn't hold it in any longer. He fell to his knees between the beds, his shoulders shaking as tears streamed down his face.

"You're awake… You're finally awake…"

His mother reached out, her hand brushing through his hair gently. "Alex… you've grown so much."

His father, though silent, placed a hand on Alex's shoulder—a silent gesture of reassurance and pride.

The reunion that Alex had dreamed of for three long years had finally come true.

Just as Alex wiped his tears and sat back, something unexpected happened.

A faint hum filled the room, and an ethereal light enveloped his parents' bodies. Golden light surged around his mother, while silver energy radiated from his father.

"System notification?" Alex frowned as a familiar screen appeared before him.

[Global Announcement!]

"Two Mythical Tier Physiques have awakened on Earth. Names: Johnson Family Members. Physiques: Emperor Physique and Holy Mother Physique. Global recognition initiated. All overseers, take notice!"

The entire world seemed to freeze at that moment.

Alex's father let out a low grunt as a surge of power flowed through his body. His back straightened, and an invisible aura erupted from him, pressing down on the room like a mountain.

"What… is this?" his father muttered, his voice stronger than before.

The Emperor Physique. A mythical-tier physique symbolizing domination, authority, and unparalleled strength.

Meanwhile, Alex's mother sat up, a serene and peaceful light surrounding her. Her skin seemed to glow faintly, and her presence radiated a sense of calm.

The Holy Mother Physique. A mythical-tier physique with healing and life-restoring abilities, capable of miracles.

Across the planet, the system notification sent shockwaves through every empire and country.

In the Solaris Empire, the overseer's office erupted into chaos.

"Did the system just say Mythical Tier Physiques?"

"Impossible! The highest recorded is the Legend Tier, and even that is rare!"

"No historical record mentions anything beyond Epic Tier!"

The news spread like wildfire. Representatives from powerful empires began mobilizing, overseers preparing to visit the Johnson family.

In the neighboring empires, the reactions were no less intense.

"Mythical Tier… The heavens have blessed this family."

"We must secure ties with them!"

"Send envoys immediately! We cannot miss this opportunity."

For the first time in history, two Mythical Tier Physiques had appeared—not among ancient ancestors, but in the present era.

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In the Hospital Room

Alex watched as his parents adjusted to their newfound strength.

His father clenched his fist, a faint golden energy flickering around him. "I feel… powerful."

His mother smiled softly, her hand glowing faintly with healing light. "This energy… it's miraculous."

Alex stood up, a small smile playing on his lips. "Mom, Dad… this is just the beginning."

His parents turned to him, surprised.

Alex's gaze was firm and filled with resolve. "The world is changing. And I'll make sure our family stands at the top."

His father chuckled, the Emperor's aura surrounding him. "Then lead the way, son."

His mother placed a hand on Alex's cheek, her expression filled with pride. "We'll always support you."

For Alex, this was not just a reunion. It was the beginning of something far greater—a legacy that would shake the entire world.