The Superior Rebirth: A Hero's Awakening

Master-Student

Many months had passed, and Xavier had turned eight years old, having lived with Alcmena for a year, undergoing rigorous training under his guidance.

During this time, Xavier and Alcmena developed a strong bond as master and student. Alcmena helped Xavier understand the Runes of Eldoria while also pushing him to achieve mastery over his newly acquired green Expert Core.

Now, deep in the woods, Alcmena was teaching Xavier how to use RealmHeart.

However, Xavier struggled to maintain control. Golden markings and Eldoria rune symbols flickered across his right hand, spreading to the right side of his face. His hair shimmered with a faint golden hue, yet his body trembled under the immense strain.

"Concentrate, Xavier," Alcmena murmured.

Xavier gritted his teeth, but the pain was unbearable. A sharp, burning sensation surged through his body as if his veins were being set ablaze. He clenched his fists, willing himself to endure it, but the energy was too wild, too overwhelming.

A strangled yell escaped his lips before he collapsed, gasping for breath, sweat dripping from his brow.

"I can't," Xavier panted. "It's too difficult. I can barely hold onto it for a few seconds."

King Alcmena sighed, his golden eyes studying Xavier with patience. "You still don't understand what RealmHeart truly is, do you?"

Xavier groaned in frustration. "I didn't even understand it the first time you explained it."

Alcmena chuckled. "Then allow me to repeat myself. And this time, listen carefully."

He knelt beside Xavier, his voice calm yet firm. "The Dragon Seed I implanted within you is more than just a connection to a dragon. It acts as a conduit, linking you to my essence. When you attempt to tap into it, the Dragon Seed reacts, unleashing a powerful surge of energy throughout your body."

He gestured toward Xavier's glowing hand. "That energy is what I call RealmHeart."

Xavier's eyes widened. "So... these golden runes and my hair changing color—that's me tapping into it?"

"Exactly," Alcmena confirmed. "RealmHeart has multiple stages. As you progress, your body will adopt more draconic traits, drawing you closer to wielding my full power." He locked eyes with Xavier. "But for now, you must master Stage One. Without it, my abilities are beyond your reach."

Xavier exhaled sharply, nodding. "That's incredible. I can't wait to master it."

Alcmena laughed, but his expression quickly hardened. "Good. Because we're not done yet."

Xavier blinked. "Wait... what?"

Alcmena smirked. "Your next lesson is combat training."

Xavier tilted his head. "Who am I fighting this time?"

Alcmena's grin turned almost predatory. "Me."

Before Xavier could react, Alcmena snapped his fingers, and a swarm of armored, humanoid werewolves materialized out of thin air. Their snarls echoed through the forest, fangs glinting beneath the moonlight.

Xavier smirked, rolling his shoulders. "Finally, a real challenge."

He raised his hand. Instantly, Excalibur—resting back in the altar room of Alcmena's home—shook violently. The sacred blade shattered its stone confines, slicing through the air like a comet, debris crumbling in its wake. It soared high, cutting through the atmosphere before landing firmly in Xavier's grasp with a powerful shockwave.

Alcmena chuckled. "Try not to die, Xavier."

Xavier smirked. "I have no intention of dying. Or losing."