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Chapter 3 - The Power System and the Fourth Eye

Silva continued his speech and began explaining to Tenebras the nature of the powers that exist in this world.

He said calmly:

"My boy, places where magic is practiced frequently gradually become hidden sources of energy over time. This energy spreads through the environment and slowly enters human bodies. With the passing of years, it penetrates deeper until it reaches their DNA."

He paused for a moment and then continued:

"At that point, some humans begin to differ from ordinary people. Inside their bodies, what is called the core is formed... It is a central energy source through which they can gather their power and store it through training."

Tenebras listened with great focus.

The old man continued:

"The core is not something simple. It is made of tiny energy cells that spread throughout the body, passing through veins and organs. With continuous training, these cells expand and increase their ability to gather energy inside the core."

Then he looked at him seriously and said:

"For this reason, my boy, I advise you to start training your body first. Push it to the limits of exhaustion, then allow your body to recover its strength through relaxation and deep breathing. In this way, your core will begin to awaken... and you will enter the first level of power."

Then he raised his hand and drew several lines on the ground and said:

The power levels in this world are:

Blood Awakening

Shadow Nourishment

Curse Core

Ruin Body

Abyss Spirit

Eye of Destruction

Throne of Darkness

Emperor of Fall

Dark Aether Ruler

The Unperceived Being

"Each of these levels is divided into five ranks. If you want to reach the peak, you must train without stopping... and never allow laziness to approach you. Always place your goal before your eyes."

Then the old man's gaze shifted to Tenebras' hand, where the mysterious tattoo was located.

He said in a low voice:

"As for the eye tattoo on your hand... it is actually a seal."

Tenebras' eyes widened slightly.

The old man continued:

"It is the seal of the fourth eye of one of the most dangerous demons who participated in the destruction of the world two hundred and forty years ago."

The old man sighed slowly and said the name:

"The First Shadow Lord."

"He is not an ordinary demon... but one of the oldest beings that existed before the worlds were divided into light and darkness."

Then he added:

"He does not belong to the underworld... but is the source of one of the oldest forms of darkness."

"Not the darkness of night...

Nor the darkness of evil...

But the darkness of the beginning...

The absolute void."

Tenebras felt a chill run through his body.

The old man continued:

"But this demon possesses five eyes. Each eye holds immense power and has its own master, a power equal to that of the Shadow Lord."

Then he looked directly at Tenebras and said:

"As for the fifth eye... it is the most dangerous."

"You, Tenebras... possess the seal of the fourth eye... and the fifth eye."

The boy's eyes widened in shock.

"If you learn to control the power of the fourth eye, you may become a legend in this kingdom... and perhaps in the entire world."

Then he suddenly raised his voice:

"But never think about touching the power of the fifth eye."

"It is not a power that can be controlled... It is certain death."

The old man breathed slowly and added:

"Fortunately, this eye is sealed by the great ruler Jero centuries ago. He was able to close its power and prevent it from threatening the world."

Tenebras looked at his chest in fear... but when he remembered the existence of the seal, he felt some relief.

At that moment, he decided one thing inside himself:

He would never touch the power of the fifth eye.

And he would be satisfied with the power of the First Shadow Lord's fourth eye.

The old man smiled slightly and said:

"And now... go to sleep."

"Tomorrow, a hard training awaits you."

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