After some time the door opened with a 'creak' sound.
The old man, His butler from the memories entered the room. His shoulders down, face pale. But the moment his eyes fell on Ziro (Now Dia).
He gasped. " Y-young l-lord... you.... ". His voice cracked as he spoke. Eyes wide, mouth a little open due to the shock.
There on the bed laid his 'Young lord' with his eyes opened. He was poisoned a year ago, a lethal one at that.
Even then, as being the Sole heir of the Skyster Family. Top healers and doctors were called but even they couldn't cure him. The only way he survived was as one of them suggested to 'put him in comma to slow down the Poison being spread'.
So they can find a cure for the poison in the meantime. After working hard, paying expenses like the water of a river came –no results.
All the healers and doctors surrendered as they couldn't find cure to the poison. And today the doctor declared that he wouldn't be able to live more than a day or two.
But now, in front of him laid his ' Young lord '. Eyes opened, relaxed. His body shuddered as he tried to move.
This is none short of a miracle! Jones thought.
" Young lord !" He spoke in a shaky voice, his eyes getting moist as he made his way towards the bed, his steps hasty.
" Don't worry". Ziro now 'Dian' spoke. " I'm fine now, buttler ". His voice was weak, a reassuring smile on his face.
"Y-yes, young lord ". Jones spoke as knelt beside him, his eyes still most but a never wavering smile tugged his lips.
He didn't ask how or what happened. His mind was only filled with joy and gratitude. However, his young lord was cured. He is just grateful that he got cured.
As time passed, a 'Growl' broke the silence in the room.
The butler raised his head as he heard it.
" Young lord, should I get you something ?" He asked as he looked towards Dian.
Dian nodded. " Yes". The butler stood at high speed and left the room.
" Hmmm, I think he didn't get anything to eat till now". Dian spoke as he lifted his hand slightly and put it on his growling stomach.
" Host, how can you eat while in comma". A voice chimed in ' The system'.
" Hey, you were supposed to make me the strongest and I'm still lying on this bed". Dian spoke as he heard her.
" Host, I will be assisting you to become the strongest, Don't worry about that. First of all, get your body ready. It can't contain the powerup that you will receive through your beginners gift ".
As her sentence was completed. The room's door opened and the butler entered with two maids following behind.
" Young lord, Please eat something ". The butler spoke as the maids presented the dishes in front.
There wasn't anything grad in it, some soups and vegetables. They knew that Dian couldn't handle much right now.
The buttler helped Dian to rise a little before started feeding him. All the dishes tasted too delicious. His body didn't eat anything for a whole year –It was expected.
The maids left as Dian finished his meal. There was nothing left. Dian's eyelids felt heavy after finishing his meal.
Noticing this, the buttler leaned close and helped Dian to get down.
His whole body felt warm as he laid their eyes closed. Energy started flowing through his whole body.
The Buttler just stood there. He didn't leave Dian's side even for a second. He watched as Dian fell asleep.
...
Dian didn't know how much time passed as he opened his eyes. Sun's rays illuminated the room as they entered through the window, birds chirping, fresh air filling the room with some of the flower's fragrance.
Hmm, this feels good. Dian thought as he stretched his body. His whole body working properly now, in contrast to that his body was dead a day ago.
He looked sideways and there stood 'Jones ' his butler watching him with a smile on his face. He stood there as if waiting for him to wake.
" Good morning, Young lord". The butler spoke as he bowed.
" Morning buttler". Dian nodded but before he could continue the door opened.
From there entered a woman and a young boy aged around 13 or 14.
" Oh ! My dear nephew. You don't know how happy I am to see you awake again ". The woman spoke as she darted towards Dian.
Her steps halted as the Buttler came in front of Dian. " Lady Massy, young lord just recovered. So, please control yourself". His voice straight leaving no room for her to speak, a hint of irritation too.
She nodded and stood beside Dian's bed.
" Kyle, what are you doing there. Come greet big brother.".
The young boy smiled a little as he too came forward and stood beside Dian's bed. " I'm happy too, To see Big Brother awake again !".
Their voice was cheerful, eyes sparkling expressions fully energetic, voices warm and filled with emotions. If someone else saw them right now they might think 'What a caring family '.
But it wasn't. So, they are the ones who poison this body. Hmm.., but what can you say? The previous owner was too dumb. Even after the butler told him many times. He didn't believe him and clung to them.
After losing his parents, he sought comfort in his aunty Massy's care. Who just backstabbed him? But gotta say, their acting is top-notch.
" Thank you, Aunty, Little Kyle. I am glad to see you too". Dian spoke. " But... I need to recover, can you two come some other time?"
Massy's expression cracked for a split second. " Oh, why not neice. You Should focus on recovering. We will visit you some other time".
She spoke and left the room with Kyle following behind.
...
Outside the room, Massy and Kyle made their way towards their room.
Their steps echoed in the hallways, stretching long. Their steps halted as they came in front of a huge door.
The moment they entered, their expression changed from previously cheerful, and happy. Now anger and irritation filled their faces.
" How the hell did he get cured !" Massy spoke in a loud voice as a vein popped up on her forehead.
Kyle too had the same expression as he stood beside her. Then, as if recalling something.
" Mother.., Does he know ?" Kyle spoke.
Massy didn't answer him right away. Her brain stromed for some time. " No, There's no way he can know. I have already erased all the evidence".
An image of a woman appeared in her mind as she spoke. I have already taken care of her and there's nothing more that tells our involvement. Massy thought.
But she didn't know that the one they thought didn't know they poisoned him was already dead. Now, Dian knew everything. He wasn't as dumb as the previous owner.
Far from their room, in Dian's room. A discussion started between Dian and the butler
...
" Buttler". Dian spoke. The butler looked towards him as he continued. " Get them out of this castle and all of their allies."
The butler stood stunned by his side as he heard him. This was the first time he said something like this. " Y-young l-lord you mean.. "
" Yes, send them to our castle in Silia. Provide them with just necessities You can do that, right ?". Dian asked as he looked towards the butler.
The butler composed himself. " Yes, young lord. It will be done before evening ".
" And if there's any movement inside the castle, you know what you have to do, right ?." Dian asked as his tone got cold.
The butler beside him waited for a moment before giving a nod.
With that, the butler left the room. Now, Dian lay alone on the bed.
...
" Can you do it now ?" He asked.
With a chime, another voice was heard. " Yes, Host. This is a gift prepared for you ".
A blue screen appeared in front as the system spoke.
...
[ The Gift - Divine Awakening ]
[ Divine Awakening ... Successful! ]
...
Mana Integration the surrounding air cracked and in a swift motion moved towards Dian, surrounding his whole body.
A heat surged in Dian's stomach as the screen flickered. It scattered in his whole body sending shockwaves around the room.
Dian's breath came hasty, taking a moment he calmed down. As the warm sensation started diminishing. A popup screen appeared in front.