Age: 8 Years
The gathering at House Nyx had come to an end, but its impact had only just begun.
LucienSilver Star had secured three key figures—a warrior, a strategist, and a manipulator—each essential to the foundation of his growing empire.
His All-Seeing Eyes had evolved, allowing him to peer deeper into the minds and potentials of those around him.
And now, as he returned to House Silver Star , he was ready for the first true test of his abilities.
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### A New Level of Appraisal
The upgraded All-Seeing Eyes had granted him something invaluable—subconscious influence tracking.
Now, he could see not just a person's strengths and weaknesses, but how deeply his influence had affected their mind.
That meant no more guessing.
No more waiting blindly for results.
Now, every interaction could be monitored, shaped, refined with precision.
And he intended to test it immediately.
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### Testing His Influence: Rean
Luciensummoned Rean, his first follower—the young servant who had been his earliest experiment in loyalty, who had spent months under his influence.
As the boy stood before him, eyes filled with silent reverence, Valerian's new ability activated automatically.
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[Influence Tracking: Rean]
- Corruption Progress: 85% – Near Full Submission
- Behavioral Shifts: Absolute loyalty established, willingness to follow commands instinctively.
- Hidden Weakness: Emotional dependence—potential instability if separated for extended periods.
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Near full submission.
Rean was no longer just a servant. He was his—a shadow bound by devotion, incapable of betraying him even if he wanted to.
But the weakness noted by his appraisal was significant.
Emotional dependence. If Luciensuddenly ignored him, if he pushed him away too quickly, his loyalty could warp into something unstable.
That meant control required balance—reinforcement, validation, but never outright possession.
A lesson to remember.
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### Testing His Influence: Sylva Aldric
Sylva was different. Unlike Rean, she was a noble, a strategist, someone who relied more on intellect than emotion.
His appraisal activated as he prepared his next steps.
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[Influence Tracking: Sylva Aldric]
- Corruption Progress: 27% – Growing Trust
- Behavioral Shifts: Curiosity deepened, willingness to engage more openly, increased attention toward Valerian's insights.
- Hidden Weakness: Desire for recognition—seeks validation through respect rather than manipulation.
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Sylva was not yet fully within his grasp, but she was moving toward it.
She did not crave loyalty or devotion like Rean—she craved recognition, validation for her intellect, proof that her brilliance had value.
That meant control could not be forced.
It had to be earned through careful praise, shared conversations, and reinforcing her belief that power was within her reach if she stayed close to him.
For now, he would let that belief continue growing.
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### A Future of Mastery
His vision had expanded.
His network was forming.
And now, with this new level of appraisal, his rise to power could be guided with absolute precision.
Each person had a pattern, a weakness, a need—and Luciennow had the tools to shape them effortlessly.
This was just the beginning.
And soon, even nobility itself would unknowingly bend to his will.