Chapter 171 Pon the Magnificen (1/2)
Nix couldn't keep the smile off his face as he stepped off the platform in the Gemini Palace.
/Inferno: Jun Li: Nix! You asked me to meet you!
/Inferno: Nix: Damn. I'm sorry Junie, lost track of time while out on a mission.
/Inferno: Jun Li: I'm still awake, want to meet up now?
/Inferno: Nix: Sure, if it isn't inconvenient.
/Inferno: Jun Li: Meet you in the Altar room.
Nix finally took a look at the stone while he was walking. Vooni had drawn a complicated rune with her own blood.
Dragon Eyes: Elemental
Description: The body heat of
your enemies will glow like fire.
Caution: This is Descended Dragonblood, use at
your own risk.
[Do you wish to learn Dragon Eyes?]
”Yes.”
Nix felt his body heat up suddenly, by instinct his aura flamed on, the emerald flames fluttered for a moment before turning to silver and finally combining into the Gemini Flame. Nix's vision clouded slightly and then turned red. The effects lasted a few seconds before fading away completely. He braced a hand against the rough stone of the hall and rested briefly, the learning left him completely exhausted.
The walk to the altar room was much more difficult than it should have been, an exhausted Nix plopped down on the throne and waited.
Jun Li walked in a few minutes later, her expression told him that she was mildly irritated at being stood up. ”You look tired Nix.”
”I am.” Nix sat up a bit straighter. ”I would like you to be my Temple Champion Junie.”
”What?” Jun Li's pale face blushed slightly. ”Am I good enough for something like that?”
Nix nodded. ”You're a smart and creative fighter. Please accept my offer.”
A smile crept out on Jun Li's face. ”I was going to be mad at you for a bit longer Nix, you've ruined it. Fine, I accept your offer.”
Nix motioned her forward. ”Please take a knee and accept the blessings of the Gemini Palace.”
[Do you wish to appoint Jun Li as the Gemini Palace Champion?]
”Yes.”
Jun Li has received the Blessings of the Gemini.
Jun Li has learned Gemini Bond.
Jun Li has learned Ghost Step.
Jun Li has learned Unbalanced Chain.
Jun Li has learned Critical Chain.
Jun Li has learned Swapped Out.
Jun Li has received the Gemini Champion's Medal.
Jun Li has received the Gemini Sword.
Jun Li held the beautifully crafted sword in her hand, she caressed the flat blade with a fingertip before turning it over. One side of the blade reflected everything it touched while the other was the darkest black that seemed to absorb the light around it. ”Nix... This is a peerless blade.”
”Make sure you work hard Champion.” Nix wanted to stay and examine her new abilities but the haze at the corners of his vision told him that he was overtaxed. It was an effort to get to his feet. ”I have to go, Junie, make sure to learn your new abilities well.”
Surprisingly Jun Li bowed low. ”I will not disappoint you.”
The trip back to the Ranch House was a haze. Fey dropped him off near the front door and he walked slowly to his room. As he undressed, he dimly realized that Fajii was sleeping soundly in his bed. The comfortable warmth of an occupied bed greeted him when he slid under the blankets and fell into a deep sleep.
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Nix woke up slowly the next morning, the light from the mid-afternoon sun was shining in his face. The room was empty except for him, only the fragrant scent of flowers lingered in the air. He stretched in place and slowly rolled out of bed. It was only then that he checked the time.