As the leviathan soared into the sky, a wave of fear first swept over Elior.
Having never flown so high before in his life, Elior realized he was afraid of heights.
Noticing Elior's fear, Guts struck up a conversation.
"So, how do you see the Astralis Academy?"
Hearing the question caught Elior off guard who replied quietly
"It was nice"
"I cannot believe you kids had to experience that terrible thing" Guts said
"You're right," he replied casually.
"Even when I was in the Academy, I never encountered such problems. This makes me wonder if the seal is slowly breaking"
"That doesn't surprise me," Elior muttered.
"So, how was the Astralis Academy back in your day?" Elior asked, clearly puzzled.
Guts were quiet for some time before speaking up
"It was peaceful but also a curse, a plague tormenting the future generations even now" Guts said, his eyes were fixed on the sky ahead.
"Why do you say so?"
"As much as the school protects the students, it also prevented them from getting real experience."
"This resulted in getting a lot killed during the war"
"Oh"
"Yeah, that is why things changed and more practical were being conducted now"
"So, what is your connection with the principal and Director Nicholas" Elior asked calmly
"My connection huh"
Guts remained silent, continuing to stare at the sky, avoiding Elior's question.
Elior then decided to take a rest on the back of the Leviathan
'I need to check something out'
"System"
The blue screen appeared revealing Elior stats
[Strength- E+]
[Speed- D-]
[Agility- E+]
[Intelligence- B-]
[Luck- E/S]
Mana Stats
Wind- Lv2
Darkness-Lv1
Void-Not unlocked until mastery of Darkness
Chrono-Not unlocked unless at death's door
Weapon:Kurotsume(Awakened)
[Percentage till you become Initiate- 60%]
"Guess I can't figure out how it is allocated huh"
[NOTIFICATION: SAVE THE MASSACRE (SUCCESS)]
[REWARD: UNKNOWN: ACCEPT OR DECLINE]
"Accept"
A shining light blinded Elior for a glimpse before a ring appeared in front of him
Name: Eidolon sigil
"What it reflects is not the original — only what the bearer can endure."
Item Type: Ring (Relic-Class)
Item Class: Mythic Relic (Un-awakened)
Item Lore
Forged in an age where power was hoarded by bloodlines and gods, the Eidolon Sigil was created to defy inheritance itself.
It does not steal power.
It echoes it.
Core Ability: Eidolon Reflection
Allows the wearer to copy non-inherited, non-divine, and body-compatible skills.
Base Cooldown: 1 day per stack used
Overload Condition
If the wearer attempts to copy a skill beyond their capacity:
Immediate backlash damage (internal strain)Ring becomes inactive for 30 days
The ring hovered for another moment, then lowered gently into Elior's hand.
The metal was warm to touch almost like it had a pulse.
'A ring, huh…'
'A weapon disguised as jewelry… though the cooldown is insane.'
'I also wonder the output of a copied technique would be like' Elior pondered
This was a gamechanger. A ring with the ability to copy the power of others yet the only roadblock was that it could not copy inherited, divine, and body-compatible skills.
'A copy can't be stronger than the original no matter how worked on'
"No need to think about this right now"
Elior lay on his back and he drifted into a daze
*Tap Tap*
"H-hu-uh" Elior said his eyes still drowsy
"Wake up princess" Guts said looking at Elior
"We've arrived"
As Elior sat up, he looked at the open field of Solariath—the very place where he had first woken after being reincarnated as Elior Vayne.
A wave of nostalgia washed over him as he stared at the place with quiet warmth.
'Been so long'
Suddenly, voices echoed, snapping him back to reality.
"Elior"
As Elior turned, he saw Aria and his family waving at him.
"I think you should go down there to them" Guts said gesturing his hand to them
"Yeah"
As Elior jumped down, Lyra approached him elegantly, dressed in a long black blouse and a red skirt befitting a noble.
An idea flashed across Elior mind
Kneeling down, Elior spoke "Heir to the Vayne household, I humbly seek your acknowledgment." with his hand stretched forward
Lyra halted in her footsteps before speaking softly
"Raise your head"
As Elior raised his head, A sharp slap landed across Elior's face.
As Elior tried to recollect his thoughts, Lyra wrapped him in a warm hug
"What is happening sis?"
"You idiot…" Lyra's voice trembled.
'Never seen her like'
'Strange yet comforting'
"Do you have any idea how we felt? How I felt… seeing you covered in wounds?"
Elior just sighed hugging her back
The atmosphere was warm and how it was meant to be. As Elior and Lyra finished their touching reunion, they all helped in getting his luggage.
"Hey kid, come here for a second"
Turning, Elior walked up to guts as his family were walking back
"You got a good family, never lose them"
"I understand, I will keep that in mind"
Elior and Guts shook hands as Elior walked catching up with his family