Evening came; the lights of Sun forming a crimson blanket which was covering the Grimwold mansion, painting it as an artistic wonder.
Among the several rooms in the mansion, Kaios could be seen sitting with his eyes closed inside one of silvery room.
The wall around Kaios is painted with the shades of white. The illusion of subtle glow could be seen as resonating with each breathing cycle of Kaios.
Amidst this breathtaking wonder Kaios is meditating with absolute focus, without giving any second thought to phenomenon around him.
This scenery of a red-haired boy meditating in the wonderous phenomenon continue till the late of evening.
This is the method Dante came up with to control the uncontrolled ER of Kaios. It is a Psion Resonator Inducer; it mainly used after ER unless you only want the affinity not the ability.
But as always Kaios is an exception to this.
When Kaios came out of the meditation, the crimson blanket of the Sun was replaced by the cool and serene lunar gleam.
After finishing his meditation Kaios went towards his room to freshen up and have his dinner.
As he entered his room, he felt the same phenomenon as the Meditation room here though many times lesser. As per the order of Lyra, a lesser version of PRI was integrated in his to further limit his ER.
Kaios then sat comfortably on his ever-comfy bed, thinking about the foods he will eat in his dinner.
Just as he is wondering a maid came with his dinner. The dinner was consisted of simple but dishes filled with flavors.
After finishing the dinner, he told to the maid who was collecting the dishes.
"Give my regards to the cooks, the dinner was delicious."
The maid smiled lightly and bowed, "I will pass on your praise, Young master."
Kaios nodded to the reply as maid left taking the dishes. He then opened his holo-screen to check the social media.
As he is surfing on Playtube, he saw that the gameplay of his is still in the limelight, although lesser than before.
He used his HS for some time before closing and going to sleep.
Like this an uneventful day of Kaios came to an end.
Nine months Later....
In the same discussion room of Grimwold Mansion; Kaios is sitting with Dante and Lyra. Three of them are discussing about their future plans.
It had been nine months, but Kaios's schedule remained same with just slight variation. Instead of doing his morning training in the Training Hall, he was doing it in the meditation room as instructed by his father. A part of meditation room was filled with the necessary equipment to his accommodation.
Suddenly the voice of Lyra heard aiming towards Kaios.
"You Kaios, my little monster. I left you alone for nine months and you already surpass you mother in the strength."
In those nine months, Kaios already reached the peak of Awakener realm.
If words went that a boy on tier 4 planet, who was just awakened nine months ago is already at the peak of Awakener realm then even people of the higher tier planet will come after him to dissect him and find the secret of his, let alone at this planet where the top dog can't even reach the Stage 10 before their seventies.
Hearing this from his mother Kaios turned his head slightly embarrassed.
"Of course, Mom I will get stronger. What do you expect when there is no one to nag me for nine months.", Kaios countered cheekily.
"Becoming daring, are we?", Lyra smirked as she heard Kaios.
"Well, what can I say Mom. Looking like at this rate, I will be the one grounding you in the future.", Kaios said in same manner to Lyra.
"Hmph…We will see about that.", Lyra snorted.
"Will you two stop bickering like toddlers?", Dante interjected to break them up.
"Don't interrupt us Dante, this disrespectful brat is about to get smacked by sandals from me again.", Lyra said.
Suddenly Kaios shivered as he heard it, he instinctively felt an emotion, something that he had not felt for the long time— fear.
As Dante he heard the reply of Lyra, he could only shake his head in response.
"It is enough Lyra, we are here for the other pressing matters.", Dante said, sounding slightly serious.
Lyra became silent as she heard Dante and glared at the side of Kaios. Then said with a smile, that does not look convincing at all.
"You survived this time, Kaios."
Kaios sighed and nodded at Dante in his mind.
Nice save, Dad. I owe you one.
"Now that you both stopped, let's talk about our main concern. When should we tell the Magister about my breakthrough.", Dante sounding serious.
Three months ago, Dante crossed the threshold required for Stage 10. After that he went to many Dive Caves to get the hang of his recent increase in his power. Now he is the strongest person in the Planet Vaeltris after continental Magisters.
"Wait I think we should wait for another month before informing Magister Crook.", Lyra said thoughtfully.
"Why Mom? Should not it be better to inform him, so that we can leave sooner.", Kaios asked not understanding the motive for delaying.
"It's all about politics, Kaios. If we delay for another month, we can give some excuses why Dante took less time for the breakthrough, without raising any suspicions from him.", Lyra answered to Kaios.
"Ohhh… okay.", Kaios replied, as he understood the reason.
"But what should we say about it, when time comes?", Lyra thought loudly.
As Dante heard it from Lyra, he smiled lightly.
"Leave it to me, Lyra. I have a perfect excuse for that."
"Okay Dante, we will leave it on you.", Lyra replied.
As she said this, she rose from her seat, "It has been a while, we have a dinner together. Let's go outside today."
Kaios became excited hearing Lyra. He had not gone outside of the Masion for nine months, because of his uncontrolled ER, now the opportunity presented itself.
"I agree with Mom. Let's go out for dinner Dad."
"Now, you agree with me, you disrespectful brat. huh…", Lyra said playfully.
Not being able to counter this Kaios scratched his head, not making an eye contact with Lyra.
"Okay, let's go out to have dinner and celebrate for the future of our Grimwold Family.", Dante agreed.
He rose from the center seat of discussion room and called Winston, the family butler.
As soon as Dante called the name, Winston appeared.
"What is the order, Master Dante?", Winston asked while bowing slightly.
"Reserve a good restaurant with delicious food, also prepare the hover-car for the ride.", Dante ordered.
"As you wish, Master Dante.", Winston replied.
As Winston was about to leave, suddenly Lyra interjected.
"Winston…"
"Yes Madam….", he replied as he faced towards Lyra.
"Reserve one that is less populated.", Lyra told.
"As you suggest, Madam."
Then Winston bowed once again and left the room to prepare as per the order given to him.
Thirty minutes later...…
In a large restaurant a family of three is having their dinner without any distraction surrounding them.
They were Dante, Lyra and Kaios, who are having the dinner in the floor without any other persons eating beside them, leaving the other limited seats empty.
Winston has fulfilled the order impeccably and even gone beyond it. He reserved the totality of top and most luxurious floor of the seven-star restaurant. With the authority of Grimwold family and of course the money, it was done without any obstacles.
The dinner table has the dishes from the specialty of every continent on the planet, prepared with high quality resources.
As Kaios finished eating and laid his fork and knife to the side, he praised.
"This is one of most delicious dishes, I have ever tried in my life."
As the heir to Grimwold family he had eaten many delicious dishes, so he feeling these dishes were exceptional is a great compliment.
"Yes, I agree this is a good dine. It has both from great food to the great environment. Winston chose well.", Lyra agreed with Kaios.
Dante also nodded to both Kaios and Lyra on this.
After this they left towards the Hover-car to ride back to Grimwold Mansion. As they are riding back the pedestrians glanced towards their slick and luxurious hover-car which is accompanying by the two other car, one at the front and other at the back. This subtle show of authority, seeking the attentions of bystanders.
After sometime all of them reached the Mansion of theirs. There Kaios greeted his parents and left towards his room to sleep.
One month later...….
As the plane glided steadily through the skies, Dante leaned back, his crimson eyes reflecting the endless horizon of the ocean beneath him.
The meeting with Magister Crook had ended without incident, with the excuse he prepared beforehand. But the weight of the journey ahead pressed heavily on him.
Soon, the Grimwold family would step beyond the planet of Vaeltris, into a wider play-ground, where power and politics intertwined in the dark.
Below, the ocean twinkled in serene blue, masking the tedious storms that would inevitably rise. For now, silence was his only companion. But in that silence, Dante knew—the quiet days of his family were drawing to an end.