TBATE: The Beginning of My Redemption

Chapter 10 : Under the Royal Gaze

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"What do you mean, Sasu?" Mother asked. I stared at Lilia and Ellie before responding, "It's too complicated to explain what I see. We just need to trust Arthur."

Hearing this, Mother and Ms. Helstea fell silent. Arthur continued with his eyes closed, "Ellie, Lilia, your bodies might feel a bit hot, but keep breathing as I taught you."

Watching the changes in Lilia and Ellie was mesmerizing. It was simply beyond words.

"I see them," Lilia exclaimed with a big smile. Ellie nodded enthusiastically, "So pwetty."

Arthur smiled gently, "Now, with your thoughts, try to gather the white specks together." Ellie looked confused, "Gadur?" Arthur explained, "Those little lights are your friends. They need to be together to be happy. Can you do that for me?" Ellie nodded, "Kay."

After a while, Arthur looked exhausted. "I think that's all I can do for today." Uncle Vincent approached him anxiously, "So, how is it? Will our Lilia be able to become a mage?"

Arthur, catching his breath, replied, "It will take a few years, but if I can guide them through the first few months..." He paused, "Lilia shouldn't have a problem becoming a mag—" Before he could finish, Ms. Helstea hugged him tightly, tears of joy streaming down her face.

"I'm sorry for doubting you. Thank you, thank you. Because of you, my baby will have opportunities we never had as non-mages."

Seeing Uncle Vincent crying with happiness made me feel warm inside. Maybe one day, Lilia can attend Xyrus Academy with me.

Everything soon returned to normal. Now, every morning, I train with Lilia. I suggested she join me; it's nothing too strenuous, just body training. A stronger body improves the flow of mana. Although she hasn't awakened yet, this training will benefit her greatly later on. In the afternoons, I help Arthur with Lilia and Ellie's training. Everyone was shocked when I told them I could copy and memorize what Arthur did, so we take turns when Arthur can't continue. Based on my calculations, they should be able to awaken in less than four months. So for now, it's just a matter of time.

Speaking of that, in a few months, I will be going to Xyrus Academy when it accepts students again. Although Director Cynthia said I could join now, I wanted to wait for my birthday first.

Two months later

Sigh. Right now, I watch Arthur from the stairs as he waits for the twins' horns to show up.

Knock knock. I hear. As Arthur opens the door, someone jumps on him, hugging him tightly. "Thank god," the person says. Watching this, I sigh again. Angela never changes; she has a strange obsession with hugging someone so tightly.

"You've had it so hard for such a young boy," Angela says, swinging him around. Arthur tries to speak, "Angela? I—I can't breathe."

Duren puts his hand on Angela's shoulder. "Oh, where are my manners? I got a little emotional," Angela says, finally letting go of Arthur.

Seeing Duren, Arthur, with a still-blushing face, says, "Duren, you've gotten even bigger." Duren, touched, starts to shed a few tears as he places his hand on Arthur's head. "I can say the same for you."

"I thought the game plan was to put on a happy face for the kid," Adam, leaning against the door, remarks. He then adds, "What's with all the tears?" He continues, "And no one is gonna comment on that black mana beast hanging behind—"

Before he can continue, Helen, with her bow around his neck, drags him away, effectively silencing him. "You can ignore this fool," Helen says with a smile. "We're all so glad to see you grow up and become even more handsome."