Aries had awakened his 'Origin Bloodline' .
As soon as this fact was realized by everyone , they all stood dumbfounded . Awakening the 'Origin Bloodline' wasn't a child's play . The density of energy during it's awakening becomes so high that the person loses control over it . If the control over the vast amount of energy is lost , then the awakening can fail too .
When Rena awakened her 'Origin Bloodline' , she was controlled carefully by the patriarch himself as she doesn't lose control over her power but Aries achieved this feat alone without anyone's help .
Evelyn carefully examined Aries's body and she found something strange and shocking . She turned to face Aries who was confused with all this commotion and asked :
"Did you awaken a magic core ?"
Aries slowly nodded . Everyone was surprised once more . Not only the 'Origin Bloodline' but even a magic core .
"Which type of core is it ?"
"I don't know but it looks like a star and has like a field of universe surrounding it" Aries replied .
"What ?!" Evelyn was so shocked for the first time in her life .
"What is it , Mother ?" asked Rena .
"I..It's a 'Star Core' " she said slowly .
The people felt like their heads would explode .
A Star Core ?!
Even among magic cores , the one awakened by people isn't fixed . The magic cores are ranged according to their elemental affinities . These cores are :
Pyro Core - Fire Element
Cyro Core - Ice element
Lux Core - Light element
Noctis Core - Darkness Element
Anemo Core - Wind Element
Electro Core - Lightning Element
Geo Core - Earth Element
Hydro Core - Water Element
But there are 4 more cores which are superior cores and super rare as well . These cores are the ones related to the 3 supreme elements :
Void Core - Space Element
Chrono Core - Time Element
Oblivion Core - Destruction Element
And the core which surpasses all of the cores combined . This core is even superior to the 3 supreme elements and 8 basic elements . This core is the 'Star Core' .
A core which is only mentioned into the depths of history and whose existence is a legend to all . Even in history , only one person has ever awakened a 'Star Core' because of it's special condition and that is to have affinity for atleast three the elements . The legend has it that someone who is a tri-elementalist can possess a 'Star Core' .
This legend was known by everyone of the world . It doesn't matter which race it is but it is known to all . This is a legend taught within the first year of Academy in every race .
Evelyn hurriedly said to one of the people present there :
"Quick , call the Patriarch"
"Yes Ma'am" he said with still some confusion in his face and rushed out .
Aries stood there dumbfounded . He just wanted to awaken a magic core and he was successful . The core is a bit strange , yes , but he didn't think that this will need the attention of even the Patriarch .
After about 7 minutes , Evelyn looked up towards a side of the room as she said :
"He's coming!"
Suddenly , the space in that area cracked and shattered like thin glass . A figure walked from within the cracked void space . The figure was wearing an elegant attire as a cape was crossed from his shoulder to shoulder and clipped with a golden chain . The cape was grey in colour and it had fur around the shoulder regions which were black . His hands were folded behind his back and his eyes were as deep as starry sky .
As soon as he entered , the ones present felt a pressure in the room . The pressure wasn't intentionally released by him but it radiated from his body signifying his existence as a being of higher level . Aries was suppressed easily . He was currently the weakest in the room among the four present .
The other people who arrived along with Evelyn and Rena had departed under Evelyn's instructions . She knew that many people among them were ordinary humans and they would directly explode and die if they come in contact with the pressure of a Rank 10 being .
Aries tried his hardest to hold on and maintain himself but the pressure was simply overbearing . He suddenly felt the pressure had increased and his body was feeling like it would sink into the ground . Aries held on but the pressure ruptered his arteries and blood started to drip from his ears , nose and corner of the mouth .
Suddenly , Aries felt lighter . The pressure didn't change but he could feel it decreasing . He then noticed that the 'Star Core' inside his body was using his energy to form a barrier around his body .
Argent's lips curled up to a smile as he retracted the pressure . Aries was barely concious but his 'Star Core' had protected him . Rena immediately ran towards him and picked him up from the ground . His face was covered in blood released from ears , nose and mouth . His breathing wasn't stable as he was having difficulty .
Argent came forward and placed his hand over him as his energy started to circulate . It took him almost 15 seconds to completely heal his injuries and the blood which was flowing out also returned inside his body . Aries gained conciousness in that moment as he opened his eyes .
The first face he saw was of his sister who was leaning on him . Her eyes full of worry . He sat up as he clenched his head feeling the sharp pain and wincing . He heard a voice which was extremely familiar to him :
"It seems you woke up" a heavy voice like a mountain sounded .
Aries looked towards the voice and saw the person standing . It was Argent . Aries immediately tried to get up but Argent said :
"Don't bother . Your internal injuries are somewhat serious"
"Thank you" Aries gave a short reply as he sat again .
"Why did you try to withstand my pressure ?" asked Argent .
"I didn't . It was my instinct which refused to let go"
"Your instinct ? Interesting" said Argent as a smile formed on his face .
"What did you see inside him ?" asked Evelyn .
"You are right , he has the 'Star Core' . His energy has started to form into 'Star Essence'"
"Star Essence ?! So fast ? How.."
"I don't know but he awakened his 'Origin Bloodline' which might have given some boost"
"I guess that makes sense but still…"
"Um..I actually am a bit confused , Mother" said Aries with a bit nervous expression .
"Why , son ?"
"I don't know what 'Star Essence' is "
Evelyn looked towards Argent as there eyes met . Argent nodded slowly towards Evelyn . She started narrating .
Almost 3000 years ago , when the descend of the First Demon God has raised Elyndor . Each and every race was agitated by the sudden capture of the Central Continent . This continent was a common land for all races and acted as the main hub for interaction with the other races but it was captured by the Demons .
The Demon God was too powerful . He was a Rank 13 existence at that time when the strongest among the other races were only Rank 11 . These difference in power brought about chaos and destruction upon the world . No one was able to fight against the Demons .
The First Demon God 'Azathoth' was ruthless and brutal . He didn't request world peace or to make everyone his slaves . He wanted slaughter . Every city and country were cleanly slaughtered like lambs under the attacks of the Demon God .
In that desperate moment , only one person was responsible for stopping him . It was a human and the strongest human in existence of that time . He was the only Rank 12 expert during Azathoth's descend and went into seclusion after being seriously injured against the Demon God .
Inside his seclusion , he awakened a special physique . It was the 'Formless Sword Physique' . This physique allowed him to multiply his power by almost 70 times resulting in catastrophic boost of power . His seclusion lasted for 6 months and he also awakened affinity to all of the 8 basic and 3 supreme elements at that time .
The method by which he awakened was unknown but he was the first person among humans to awaken more than 2 elemental affinities and formed the 'Star Core' . His cosmic energy inside his body started to transform into 'Star Essence' . It was a energy which was solely for him and him only .
No one has ever achieved the 'Star Core' or the 'Formless Sword Physique' once again till date . His power rised up to Rank 13 and he was the first being among all the races other than Demons to rise to Rank 13 . He fought against Azathoth in a catastrophic battle .
The battle resulted in the victory of the 6 races and Azathoth was finally killed . It brought the world to a peace for about 50 years before the onslaught of demons begin due to the descend of the Second Demon God 'Azazel' .
The war has continued for 3000 years to this day . The current Demon God is the Fifth Demon God 'Agares' . His power is at Rank 13 but the races has managed to hold on .
The 6 races had more power compared to 3000 years ago with 4 people in Rank 11 and 2 people in Rank 12 .
...
Aries understood the whole story and deduced some key factors from it . He felt that they might help him in his future cultivation . He looked towards Argent and asked :
"Do we have anything related to the 'First Hero' ?"
"No" Argent shook his head .
"We have tried many times to search for clues but they were all hidden in depths of history"
"I understand" Aries nodded slowly but decided to ask information from his system later .
"Do you have any questions ?" asked Argent .
"None . I would cultivate by myself in the Academy once it begins" said Aries .
"My son , I would like to give you a challenge . Would you accept ?" asked Argent .
"I will make my decision after hearing about it"
"Very well . Here it is , I want you to reach Rank 6 within 4 years" said Argent .
Evelyn and Rena were both surprised . They looked towards Argent as Evelyn spoke up :
"Won't it be too difficult ?"
"I think so too but I would like him to make a decision" said Argent .
He looked at Aries and a slow smile formed on his lips . He turned towards Argent and asked :
"If I become successful , what will I get ?"
"Anything from the family treasury" said Argent without hesitation .
The treasury of the Voidhaven family is not some common treasury . It is a collection of legendary and exquisite items from different times . Even the sword of the First Hero is also kept there , which is the most rarest and unique equipment .
Aries smiled a bit before replying :
"I accept but 4 years is too long . I want to reduce it to …let's say , 2 years ?"
"Are you sure ?" said Argent with a surprised expression .
"Yes"
"Okay , if you really ascend to Rank 6 within 2 years then I will give you the 'DemonSlayer Sword' "
"Deal" said Aries .
Evelyn just saw this conversation with her eyes . She couldn't help but smile inwardly . Argent was also the childhood friend of Evelyn when they both belonged to other families . They had spend their entire childhood together and then married to each other .
She was a bit tensed due to Argent's responsibilities after becoming the Patriarch and she thought that either Aries or Rena would start to hate him due to his distant nature but she saw the scene before her where Aries was calmly and excitedly negotiating with him .
'The children really had grown up' she thought as her gaze shifted out of the glass panel .