Lucien slowly opened his eyes.
He saw Master White standing nearby.
"You're awake," Master White said calmly. "How are you feeling? I see you have already met Sylvarion."
Lucien frowned slightly.
"So… it wasn't a dream."
He paused, then asked,
"Are all little girls as powerful as her? She's overwhelming… intelligent… fast… I couldn't even land a hit on her."
Before Master White could reply—
A voice echoed from behind.
"It seems I didn't beat you enough."
Sylvarion walked in.
Lucien stiffened.
"I… I'm sorry."
Master White laughed.
"You're calling her a little girl when both of you look the same age?"
Lucien looked around.
Only then did he realize—
He was lying on a proper bed.
Inside a house.
He stood up quickly and walked outside.
His eyes widened.
The entire compound was filled with beautiful flowers. The area was vast… far larger than he expected.
"This place… it's beautiful," Lucien said. "How long have I been living on that mountain with you, Master? I'm not even done with my training, so why am I here?"
Master White replied calmly,
"This place is also part of the mountain. This is where Sylvarion and the others stay. I am the owner."
Lucien's expression changed.
"You're telling me… a place like this exists on the mountain?"
His voice rose in frustration.
"I've been sleeping on the ground for four years. Moving from mountain to mountain because you destroy them during training… and now you're telling me this exists?"
Master White burst into laughter.
"You haven't earned the right to stay here."
He added,
"The only reason you're here is because Sylvarion beat you and drained your energy."
Sylvarion spoke casually,
"Now that I've beaten him, he won't call me a little girl again."
She walked away.
Master White turned to Lucien.
"Get ready. I'll be waiting for you. I got you new training clothes."
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🏠 The Mansion Maze
After bathing, Lucien stepped out of his room.
Moments later…
He was lost.
"Why is this house so big?" he muttered. "I don't even know where the parlor is."
As he wandered, he stopped.
A painting hung on the wall.
A man with white hair.
A beautiful woman with black hair and red eyes.
Lucien stared at it closely.
"Why does this man look like my father…"
Before he could think further—
A voice came from behind.
"What are you doing here?"
Lucien turned sharply.
A large man approached him.
"I'm Gorath. We were waiting for you, but you didn't show up. So I came to find you."
He paused.
"They said you got lost."
Lucien sighed.
"You came to guide me… but do you even know the way?"
Gorath scratched his head.
"…I think I forgot."
Lucien facepalmed.
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🌿 Meanwhile…
Sylvarion frowned.
"Why did you send Gorath? He's probably lost too."
Aeron added calmly,
"If it were me, I'd already be back."
Master White smirked.
"I sent him to get lost. He'll still find his way eventually."
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⚡ Lucien Uses Ki
Back in the hallway—
Lucien sighed.
"This house… feels like a dungeon."
He sat down and closed his eyes.
Then—
He released his Ki.
It spread through the mansion.
Room after room.
Hall after hall.
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Sylvarion suddenly spoke.
"When we fought… he used something to sense my attacks."
Master White frowned.
"I didn't teach him that."
Sylvarion replied,
"He called it Ki."
Master White's expression darkened.
"That's a problem."
He stood immediately.
"We need to stop him. There's somewhere he must not go."
He disappeared instantly.
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🔥 The Hidden Room
Lucien stood up.
"I found it."
He began moving quickly.
The deeper he went—
The heavier the air became.
Then he stopped.
The same painting.
But this time—
The power behind it was overwhelming.
"AURU…"
He reached out and touched it.
Instantly—
He was pulled inside.
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👑 The Woman Beyond
Lucien landed in another space.
A woman stood before him.
Black hair.
Red eyes.
Even more beautiful than the painting.
Her presence was overwhelming.
She spoke softly,
"So… you're the one sensing everything in my house."
She moved behind him instantly.
"Why can I feel my power inside you?"
Lucien remained calm.
"I only came because I sensed something strong."
She smiled faintly.
"I've been here for over a thousand years… and you're the first to find me."
Lucien turned.
"I've seen what I needed to see. I'll leave now."
She stepped closer.
"You resemble him."
"What's your name?"
"Lucien Kurohart."
Her eyes widened slightly.
"So… you're his descendant."
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⚠️ Master White Arrives
"Lucien!"
Master White rushed in.
"…I'm too late."
He entered the space.
The woman smiled.
"Long time no see… Sir White."
Master White bowed.
"My lady."
Lucien froze.
Confused.
He couldn't understand their conversation.
Their words felt distant.
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💔 A Past Unknown
She spoke softly,
"You're still training them… still chasing hope… even after a thousand years."
Master White replied,
"If no one is chosen… I cannot ascend."
She shook her head.
"You're doing this for revenge."
Lucien sat there.
Confused.
Unable to understand.
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💭 Lucien's Resolve
"I… can I leave now?" Lucien asked.
She looked at him.
"You may stay. There's a bed here."
Lucien shook his head.
"I still have training. I need to become stronger."
He clenched his fist.
"I want to protect my family. Even if my father is strong… I want to protect my mother. I won't die… so I'll become unstoppable."
She smiled softly.
"You sound just like him."
Lucien frowned.
"Who?"
"You don't need to know."
She turned away.
"You may go."
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🧭 Back to Reality
Master White brought Lucien back.
They reached the parlor.
Sylvarion.
Gorath.
Aeron.
All waiting.
Aeron crossed his arms.
"So this is him."
Master White nodded.
"Introduce yourselves properly."
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👑 The Three Kings
Sylvarion stepped forward.
"I am Sylvarion… Root Sovereign."
Lucien lowered his head.
"I'm sorry for calling you a little girl."
She smiled faintly.
"That's why I beat you."
Lucien shivered remembering the pain.
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Gorath stepped forward.
"I am Gorath… Earth Breaker."
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Aeron followed.
"Aeron… Sky Tyrant."
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Lucien looked at them all.
"…Boss monsters."
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⚔️ New Training Begins
Master White spoke,
"While learning Silent Abyss Blade… you'll spar with them."
Lucien blinked.
"They won't hold back."
Sylvarion smiled.
"I'll heal you."
Lucien sighed.
"…Of course."
Master White added,
"Now that your Ki has returned… your training will become harder."
Lucien nodded firmly.
"I'll keep improving."
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🔥 End of Chapter 20