Chapter 44: War? (1/2)
”You just have to put your hands on it and circulate your mana.”
Taking a deep breath, Sol did as he was ordered.
The crystal ball immediately began to illuminate the surrounding with a deep golden light. The number continued to climb at a very large speed and finally,
Gasp!
Both Chloe and Camelia exclaimed in surprise.
Capacity was extremely important for any human.
As he looked at the numbers, Sol remembered his discussion with Edea
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”What is the probability for one to be born with 10 points in capacity?”
”10%”
”What about being born with 100 points?”
”0,0001%”
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Mars capacity was the highest known in history, reaching a startling 350. The moment this information was known, every kingdom exclaimed in surprise.
But if they were to know Sol capacity, they would surely stumble in shock.
500 CP!
A normal S class had a capacity of about 100 CP. Sol's mother, Blaze, as the direct daughter of Tiamat, the dragon of pride had 150 CP.
”Incredible !!”
Camelia screamed in joy as she jumped into Sol's arms.
She was in complete exhilaration. Thanks to the bet with the goddesses, Sol had a chance to obtain a Phoenix with a qualification in no way inferior to Blaze. What more, he would still have enough CP for more of the same kind.
Sol hugged back Camelia with an absent-minded expression. For the first time in his life, he had finally managed to surpass his father in something.
He didn't know what to think, should he be happy? Proud?
He sighed as he controlled his emotions.
His aunt could become a powerhouse even without CP. It just means that, even though he has a higher capacity than his father, he won't necessarily surpass him.
He couldn't let himself be controlled by some useless pride. This is just the starting point. He still had many things to learn.
But for now, ignoring Chloe's expression of shock, he bent down and kissed Camelia before sweeping her in a princess carry. From what Edea said, in a little more than 48 hours he would experience hell on earth. So he needed to finish things with Camelia.
After all, he still had some spanking to do.
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While Sol and Camelia were enjoying themselves, Lilith was having a serious headache as she sat in the main seat of the conference room while facing four people.
For some weird reason -that she ignored- Mars had decided that the room where the court would happen and the greatest noble would discuss should have a round table.
It was truly outrageous since such a table made put the king at the same level as the other nobles seated, but Mars never really cared about the rules of nobility and the likes.
'Sigh, big brother really had many weird ideas.'
She thought idly while listening to the endless tyrad of a black-haired man. He was wearing a white and gold suit and his eyes were full of confidence.
”My Queen, as you must know, Yesterday during the night, an important ritual took place in the Castitas Church. From what happened the last time it was used, we already can already guess the nature of the ritual and its consequences. I think that it's necessary to negotiate with the church for the selection of a new Holy daughter. In the meantime, I ask that the supervision of church be given to Elsmere Gorfard.”
”I object!”
The one who was speaking frowned before asking, ”Pray tell, Duke Travers. Why do you object to my proposal? Elsmere is without a doubt the currently highest ranked of the church in the absence of the two daughters.”
The one who interrupted was an overweight man with a rather cunning expression. With a large sunny smile, he faced Lilith as he said.
”*Ahem* Your majesty, as it stands now the most important is to reorganize the entire structure of the church. I recognize the good intentions in my dear friend Duke Gorfard, I also recognize the rank and authority of Elsmere, but she is in no way a good replacement for the previous Supreme daughter, even if temporary. What about… ”
Lilith didn't intervene as she languidly observed Gorfard and Travers biker with each other. She wasn't wearing her usual stunner clothes, but rather a long red Qipao that highlighted her impressive curse.
No one was a fool here and they all understood why they were trying so hard. But she didn't particularly care and was patient enough to listen to this play.
”Enough. Do not show such an unsightly sight in front of her Majesty.”
An old man with an eye patch wearing a long white coat racked lightly the table with his fingers. Despite his long silver hair and his obvious old age, his bulging muscles that were visible through his loose clothes made a rather impressive sight.
He was the Duke Highland. A man renowned through the kingdom for his numerous military exploits. He was also the oldest Duke, having obtained this title since Sol's grandfather's generation.
Gorfard and Travers humphed before stopping arguing. Truthfully, they did not particularly fear Lilith as a monarch even though they knew that she could kill them all without breaking a sweat.
The most important thing in this world for a king or a queen wasn't personal power but rather the blessing.
This was why the peaceful king could take over after Jupiter's death even though he was only 10. This is also why Mars's father, Neptune, stayed on the throne even though he was completely controlled by the nobles.
Lilith, for all her power, wasn't blessed and as such could never have complete control of the power of the kingdom. The only reason she could even act as a queen was because she swore to give back the throne to Sol once he matures. Otherwise, she would have literally been killed by a divine punishment.