Rynne lowered her gaze. She could still remember the old woman's expression after Michael had left.
It hadn't been surprise. Nor admiration. It had been contemplation. Almost reverence. Then her grandmother had looked at her and calmly spoken words Rynne hadn't understood at the time.
"That young man… He may be the most special person in our realm."
At the time, Rynne had simply assumed her grandmother had been impressed. Michael's growth was extraordinary, and his strength exceeded what should have been possible.
Naturally, someone like that would attract praise. So she hadn't thought much about it.
Now she slowly looked back toward the panel floating before her.
The Origin Will itself had acknowledged him. It had announced his achievement to the entire universe. Her grandmother's words suddenly carried an entirely different weight.
"…Perhaps…"
"…you already knew."
