The palace garden became the stage.
Oliver stood calmly near the fountain.
Across from him stood the alpha boy.
"Samuel," he introduced himself confidently.
"I'm Oliver," Oliver replied.
Behind Samuel stood his alpha father, Sebastian, arms crossed with an amused smile. His omega partner, James, watched nervously.
Charles whispered, "They already look competitive…"
Theo remained silent — but his eyes were sharp.
Alpha pressure… strong, Oliver thought calmly.
Samuel stepped closer. "Father says alphas are stronger."
Oliver tilted his head. "Strength is not everything."
Samuel smirked. "We'll see."
The air shifted.
Oliver felt magic ripple around them.
Samuel's aura flared — faint red energy flickering.
James gasped softly. "His alpha aura… it's reacting."
Sebastian chuckled proudly. "Good."
Theo crossed his arms. "…He's provoking him."
Oliver's eyes sharpened.
So everyone has powers… interesting.
Samuel raised his hand.
A gust of wind pushed forward.
Leaves scattered.
Charles stepped forward slightly. "Careful—"
Oliver instinctively lifted his hand.
Magic threads gathered.
The wind split around him.
Silence.
Samuel blinked.
Sebastian's grin widened. "Oh?"
Theo's expression softened slightly.
I won't lose, Oliver thought.
Suddenly—
Warm light surged inside Oliver.
The familiar panel appeared.
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Alert: New Power Awakening
Condition: Rivalry Triggered
Skill Unlocked: Aura Harmony
Effect: Calm + Control surrounding energy
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Oliver's body glowed faintly.
The wind settled instantly.
Flowers around him bloomed softly.
Samuel stared.
"…What was that?"
Oliver smiled gently.
"I don't know."
I absolutely know.
Theo stepped forward.
"…Good," he said quietly.
Charles smiled proudly. "He handled it well."
Sebastian laughed. "This is fun."
Samuel crossed his arms again. "Next time I'll win."
Oliver nodded calmly. "Okay."
Challenge accepted.
James sighed. "They're only five…"
Sebastian replied cheerfully, "Let them grow."
Theo looked at Oliver.
"…I'm proud," he said simply.
Oliver's eyes widened slightly.
Then he smiled.
The two boys stood facing each other —
An alpha.
An omega.
Both gifted.
Both determined.
And this rivalry…
Had only just begun. ✨