Chapter 132 Elite Shadows.
Liez's grin widened. "It's where all the major players gather. Influence, power, wealth—it's all there. You've impressed the right people, Pyris, and now they want you."
Alera and Aurelia exchanged glances, both of them sensing the weight of this new development. Pyris was already a rising star in Argos, but The Legacy would place him even closer to the heart of power.
"When's the first meeting?" Pyris asked, his mind already calculating the opportunities this would open.
"Tonight," Liez said, leaning in closer once again, her breath warm against his ear. "I'll be there too. It'll be… interesting."
Pyris nodded, keeping his expression unreadable. "I'll consider it."
Liez chuckled softly, pulling back and giving him one last teasing glance before she turned to leave. "Don't be late, Pyris. You wouldn't want to miss what's in store."
As Liez disappeared into the crowd, Aurelia sighed. It's dangerous, Pyris. Be careful."
"I know," Pyris replied, his eyes narrowing, were they dangerous though, he didn't think so but he would humour the "threat" "But The Legacy could be valuable. I'll have to play it smart."
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After the conversation with Liez, Pyris's day continued as usual, though his mind kept drifting back to the invitation. He didn't doubt that The Legacy would be filled with people who would either be potential allies or rivals. He needed to approach it carefully.
But for now, he had other matters to attend to. He and his women had separated to attend their respective lessons, and as Pyris made his way to one of the secluded training halls, something caught his attention.
It was a subtle shift in the air—one that only someone as attuned to space and time as Pyris could feel. He stopped in his tracks, his eyes narrowing as he sensed the presence of powerful magic nearby.
Time and space… Pyris thought to himself, his curiosity piqued.
Quietly, he made his way toward the source of the disturbance, his steps light and calculated. As he approached the training room, he saw them.
The Time-Space Twins, the prince and princess of the elven empire, stood in the center of the room, their magic intertwining in a mesmerizing dance of light and shadow. Their golden hair shimmered as they moved in perfect harmony, manipulating the very fabric of time and space with an ease that few could match.
Pyris watched them for a moment, his eyes studying their technique. The precision with which they wielded their powers was impressive, even to someone like him.
But more than that, he could see how their abilities complemented each other—one controlling the flow of time, while the other bent space to their will.
"They're talented," Pyris muttered to himself. "Very talented."
He stepped forward, his presence immediately noticed by the twins. They stopped their training, their golden eyes locking onto him with a mixture of curiosity and wariness.
The boy, whose name Pyris now recalled as Faelan, spoke first. "You've been watching us."
Pyris didn't deny it. "I couldn't help but be impressed. Time and space… not many can handle those elements as gracefully as you two."
The girl, Seraphine, smiled slightly, though her expression remained guarded. "We've trained together for years until they became a second nature of us."
Pyris stepped into the training room, his eyes still locked on the twins. "I've seen you in class. You're both incredibly powerful. But tell me, why train here, in secret?"
Faelan and Seraphine exchanged a glance before Faelan answered. "Because not everyone needs to see the full extent of our abilities."
A slow smile spread across Pyris's lips. "Smart. Very smart." Though it didn't matter to him.
There was a moment of silence as the three of them stood there, sizing each other up. Pyris could feel the power radiating from the twins, and he knew they were aware of his own strength.
But more than that, he could sense something else—an unspoken connection, as if the twin's fates were intertwined.
"Perhaps," Pyris said slowly, "we could train together sometime. I'd like to see just how far your abilities go."
Seraphine's eyes glinted with interest, while Faelan remained more cautious. "We'll consider it," Faelan said, his voice steady. "But for now, we have our own training to focus on."
Pyris nodded, respecting their decision. "Very well. But I have a feeling we'll be seeing a lot more of each other in the future."
With that, he turned and left the room, his mind already racing with possibilities. The twins were powerful, no doubt about it, but they were also potential allies—or rivals, depending on how things played out.
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After the class had ended, Pyris made his way through the winding halls of the academy. His mind still lingered on the brief but encounter moment he had shared with the Time-Space Twins earlier in the day.
Their golden eyes and synchronized abilities had left an impression on him. Their power, their grace—there was something about them that piqued his interest.
["I can tell you're still thinking about them,"] Lia's voice whispered teasingly in his mind.
'Of course I am,' Pyris thought, smirking to himself as he walked. 'They're powerful, and more importantly, they understand how to work together. They could be useful allies—or at least worthy opponents, I like that girl the most!' his way into the Elven Royal family.
[" Of course you would! Maybe they'll cross your path again. Or perhaps it's you who needs to make the first move,"] Lia mused.
Pyris didn't respond, but Lia's words hung in his thoughts. Making a move would be easy, but what would be the endgame?
For now, he'd let the twins remain an enigma. There were more pressing matters ahead—like the launch of his new ventures and strengthening his influence at the academy.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Pyris continued down the hall, his sharp eyes surveying the quiet corridors. The academy at this hour was peaceful, a stark contrast to the chaos of the day. But he wasn't heading back to home just yet. His thoughts drifted to Arabella, his mentor, and the private session he had planned with her.
As he turned a corner, he spotted a figure stretching inside one of the rooms. It was the sight of her—the moon elf—that halted his steps and redirected his focus entirely.