Wanting to Talk
Edward whose arrays are off is woken to the noise of servants in the hallway. Two days on Earth and hardly any rest, he feels fatigue wash over him crushingly. Classically reaching towards his pitcher of water, a gulp that wets his bare upper body and splashes against his bed sheets.
"Bring me a towel whoever is there" Edward who was trying to find the cause of his body and soul becoming unaligned [Yesterday before court my body and soul were in harmony. Why is it out of place now, could this be a warning of some variable?]
The maid inside the chamber with Edwards towel was extremely nervous, the news of Edward has already circled around the estate and into the four other kingdoms. The news of an anomaly, the breaker of chains, heir and Young Lord to The North who ascended by taking the blood of a kings bastard.
[I am glad Sir Liam could see the air of the Young Lord before his time came] The maid who was infatuated with Edwards subordinate, left Edward feeling weird as he takes his towel from the girl.
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Across two kingdoms back inside of Dragons Nest, a blonde king opens his court. "We all have gathered here to discuss the waves in these lands political scene. As we know, all three heirs to each clan have been named. This will now start the countdown towards the Banquet of Three, The banquet this time is in The North. The main star this time a genius on a level that's never been born before. Breaking his curse Edward Albert is the greatest talent our world has ever seen. So, let us speak of contingency."
"Lord Father, from you told me previously, when Edward broke his heavenly restriction, his cultivation surged to a level on par with Tenaya and me. His speed of cultivation will surely curb us, but we all have our own inheritances. So I beg leave from this court from now until after the banquet. I will seclude and hone my dao. I will gain proficiency with my artifact. Then I will prove why we are the royal clan amongst us!"
"Crown Prince. You speak and put all our minds at ease. But remember what I have always told you. You are dismissed from my court and ordered into seclusion."
"Thank you Lord Father! I will remember always!"
Prince Harold had a hold of his family's land, wielded his power to its utmost capability, and inspired its inhabitants all how Edward is desiring to. While Edward clawed his way into the room and brought it under his hand, Harold was born with such responsibility. Being the second child of King Eugene, Harold was born under thick golden rays of light. Light that was lethal to men who became greedy, was not light at all, but rich Chi that could only be wielded by Harold. Newborn and bloodied Harold had his lower core formed for him by the heavens. The news of which caused chaos within the five kingdoms. A prince favored by the heavens, Harold had an easy path towards authority. Even with such providence he trained diligently, until he received the Infinite Realities Ornament. His lower core being formed by the heavens was a process that didn't temper his body. His diligent training revolved around his pure and heavy Chi. Harold had devoted his training on internal arts, which caused his body to be physically inept compared to others of the same realm. After suffering humiliation in repeated mock battles, Harold put his internal training on hold. His Chi which seemed blessed for the sole reason to wield his artifact became his source of regret. Regret of the pride he carried being in such a weak frame. For over two years Harold has only trained his body, like a dragon who was in a slumber. Now Prince Harold opens his eyes and awakens with a target in mind [The fallen dragon, forgotten god, and chained lion. This was set into motion before our ancestors had even met. Only one of us will stand atop Terrene]
[My great King. The look in the prince's eyes was bloodthirsty]
[Hugh. Let him be. Afterall he is the only Turnan to ever have the dragon's blessing] King Eugene was not confident that the future would be in his clans favor. He only sat back in his throne, thankful he isnt the one with such burden on his back.
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"Liam we will be leaving to pay our respects to my ancestors in the night. You will come with us. The Sacred Forest is a land of opportunity, so you will enter and not leave until you find one."
"Yes master" Liam was rested and shining, light but hungry for more, he is enjoying his life now
"You are also too old to compete in the Banquet of Three. I will estimate that the banquet will take place slightly before my 18th birthday. This gives you almost three years to become strong enough to teach any juniors that come under you. Our war against the Grotish will help with this." Edward was painting a grand piece of art in his mind. Thinking and plotting dozens of steps into the future, it felt like he was actually living in the future.
"The banquet is not just fought by three people. Our vassals will also be fighting for our and their own glory. Can you think of anyone that is worthy to come under me, of ages that can compete in the banquet?"
"Master, of the people who I think would be worth it, there are two that standout the most. Wei Li Whitton and Jamir Price."
"I have met this Wei Li, she seems talented. Tell me about the other."
"Jamir... is... well its actually quite sad. He was a slave boy for some Sword Viking. He was found and taken into training by the house during the war. He is younger than you Master, but is tier 3 Chi compression."
[Becoming a slave then the slave of the person that kills your owner. This person might have little loyalty to my house, which isn't a bad thing]
"Liam, I will take a walk in my gardens. Find these people and bring them before me tonight." Using his divine art out freely Infront of his subordinate, Edward shows the ground level of trust
Walking between beds of flora, Edward was taking in his scenery empty minded. His responsibilities and ambitions faded from thought. Emptying himself, he feels his soul fall back deeper in his body.
[Why was that. I have always remained true to myself, minus that mother. Even then when I denied myself there wasn't a problem. If it is not my emotion and thought that is causing this... then it is-]
SHHEWW
Edwards walk and thoughts are interrupted from the gust of the First Elders flight. Locking eyes Dame saw the lethal intentions in Edward, who was upset by his disturbance
"Young Lord. Forgive me but I have waited with much patience to talk with you privately" the First Elder was not sure his words would soothe Edward, infact he was hoping they wouldnt. Dame wants to see all angels and forms of his Young Lord
"My Lord. You call this private?" Edward with arms behind his back, glances at the dispersing servants
"It will be private enough soon"
"Elder whatever number. Stand before me, I will not look up at you any longer."
"Young Lord. I wanted to speak of martial arts with you"
"Oh? Are you ready then?" Edward who knew the elder before him, knew who his daughter is, and knew he came here to test him. He felt slight anger at the fact that he could not kill this man, without possibly losing himself in the void. [I am still much too weak. Strength way above my station sure, but not enough. He knows I hit above my class, but he wont be expecting just how much]
"Please begin Young Lord!" Elder Dame stands ready his Chi becoming clearer to Edward as he notices its sharpness
[Would you look at that. He turned the air into... swords? You are on a level that is hard to attain for a nonsword cultivator. Why are you only in Heavenly core?]
Edward whose bloodlust turned into amusement and his anger into joy, found a friendly competitive spirit. Launching his right arm high above his body, and his left downward behind his back, he takes a step forward. Bringing his hands towards each other in a clap, a vicious purple aura shrouds his right arm, following the swing of his hand. With eyes and a nose, the five spectators and Dame himself notice the teeth of the aura. Left arm smothered in the same aura, a chin and throat depict the aura following the motion of his hand. The aura now meeting right before its point of intercept, leaves all onlookers stunned, while Dame himself starts to call upon more of his Chi. The right hand the head and upper jaw of a dragon, the left its bottom jaw and chin take bite at the elder. Dame who had underestimated Edward, was able to summon superior strength the moment after it bit him. Knocking away the dragon, turning the Chi into nothing, Dame looks at his body. Robes disintegrated and dozens of shallow wounds that are formed on his back and chest, the elder felt happiness.
"HAHAHAH! Boy you got me good!" Elder Dame senses his daughters Chi half naked and wanting to leave, as he has no spare clothes he turns to Edward "Young Lord, we will speak again soon!"
ZIPP
Elder Dame had flown off towards the southern tower. Leaving Edward among the destruction of his garden and looking upward into the air "My Lords. Did you enjoy the show?"