[ Age 5 years ]
The Nobel Summit is unlike anything Lucien ever seen the grand palace of kingdom Maurya was so grand that even Lucien was in an awe.
But he quickly recollected himself and started behaving like himself.
He started to observe his surroundings peoples and factons.
Like the the great pillars who supports this kingdom the great Nobel houses .
House Varyn's: warriors stood tall in their armor, their presence a silent warning of military dominance.
House Nyx's: magi observed with cold intellect, their robes shimmering with enchanted sigils.
House Aldric's : merchants spoke in the language of gold, weighing the future in coin.
House Ashen's : spies were present, though unseen—watching, listening, waiting.
He then started to observe again to found a suitable prey . Who he can corrupt easily and also gain benifits.
Then suddenly he saw a girl . She is standing beside his father . She look like a scholar who gained subtle amount of knowledge but lacks confidence.
She was trying to suggest some things a give her point of view but every time she tries her father interject him.
Lucien then decided she will be the one on whom he will try his skills.
Lucien wants to become strong but not alone physically but socially so he intends to weave a web of connection that will help him the future
He brush passed her then activated his skill.
Then planted a small seed
" You deserve power. You deserve respect "
She reacted subconsciously she didn't know but something changed .
But then she seen Lucian passed before her and smilled — little , innocent , adorable.
So she also smiled in reply
But she didn't know that the devil has marked a poor soul and soon he will reap it . With that innocent smile.
The first thread had been pulled.
Soon, the web would spread.