7 Years old
The priest instructed Dajit to stand at the altar before the eight gods, clutching a Grade 1 rune stone in his hand.
"Now, repeat after me," he intoned, his voice resonating through the hallowed chamber.
"O mighty gods who Absorbs the elements,
Grant me the fluid strength of your endless tides.
Bestow upon me the unwavering resilience of your ancient stone.
Illuminate my path with your celestial radiance.
Envelop me in the shadow of your wisdom and stealth.
Lift my spirit with the freedom of your boundless skies.
Ignite my soul with the fierce passion of your eternal flames.
Endow me with a primal connection to nature's fiercest creatures.
Harmonize my energies with the balance of your fairy twins.
By your divine favor, awaken the power within me and guide me to fulfil my destiny."
As the rune stone melted, its energy surged toward Dajit. In a flash, he was granted the power of Gemini—the dual star, symbol of the Royal Family—with Serpens Noctis (The Night Serpent, dark power) being the first and second power still unknown. The crowd gasped in wonder as the priest declared,
"Gemini might take time to develop its second power."
Dajit stepped down, and his sister nervously took his place. As her prayer ended, the room darkened. Her eyes turned black, and she screamed. The mark of Serpens Noctis etched onto her back as the statue began to glow, marking the birth of great power.
The joy turned to sorrow. The room, once bright with hope, was now heavy with gloom. The family's celebration had become a scene of despair, their dreams overshadowed by an unexpected darkness.
14 Years Old (Dark Star Level 2)
Dajit sat at the dinner table as his father, holding an envelope, walked in. The family held their breath.
"You've been accepted into the best institution in the country, thanks to your Gemini power!" his father announced, voice trembling with emotion.
Joy erupted, and the entire village celebrated Dajit's achievement with music and dancing. Amidst the festivities, Dajit silently vowed to find a cure for his blind sister's eyes, believing this opportunity would change their lives forever.
17 Years Old (Dark Star Level 3)
Three years later, Dajit faced the academy principal, anxiety gnawing at him.
"Dajit," said the principal,
"Since you are unable to awaken your second power and your dark star abilities are insufficient, you will be removed from the academy."
Dajit's heart sank. The weight of his family's expectations and sacrifices pressed down on him as he left the academy, moving to a nearby city in search of work.
Desperate and uncertain, Dajit roamed the city's streets. His dark star abilities caught the attention of the Society of Shadows Guild, a notorious group known for assassins and information gathering.
"We can use someone with your talents." the branch leader informed him.
Dajit accepted the role of an information collector, embracing the dangerous work. Though his path had darkened, his resolve to cure his sister's was still strong. A new fire ignited within him, marking the beginning of a perilous journey.
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