"Be my disciple…"
Raion declared to all of them.
The room froze.
Kaios's eyes widened, same expressions also appeared on the face of Dante. Even Lyra caught upon her breath.
Disciple?
This word from Raion echoed like a thunder in a H3.
"Sir, could you please specify more?", Kaios asked.
"What is there to specify boy. I want you to be my student, it is as simple as that.", Raion replied.
Raion saw the expression of theirs with calm as if almost amused by their disbelief.
"Surprised?", he asked lightly.
"Well, that is an appropriate reaction, not every day an Enforce took a student under him."
Dante narrowed his eyes, "Why…him?" His voice calm but subtly laced with an edge of suspicion.
"Because…."
As Raion's gaze focused on Kaios, "Because there is something I saw that I haven't in a long time. His resonance is not following the Order as Psion should be, it is also not influenced by Chaos."
Hearing these words from the mouth of Raion, the confusion of Dante and Lyra increased even more. They could understand any of the intent behind it.
As Raion looked at the expression of theirs, he waved his hand and said, "Do not concern yourselves with that, just know that it is a rare condition. Rare enough that even I who once called The Null Marshal, only heard about it."
The name struck in the ear of Dante, his composure faltered for a fraction of a second. He had heard that titles in stories, his exploits in the war of IGHF. It was mentioned in the same breath as that of calamities.
Lyra and Winston also had the same exact expressions, as they also the knew the whispers about that title. Leaving only Kaios in confusion, who doesn't know anything about it.
Why Mom, Dad and grandpa Winston was reacting like that, is there something that they know, I don't.
"You…are The Null Marshal, Enforcer.", Dante spoke with slight amaze in his voice.
"Yes. That was the title of mine, when I was active in war 250 years ago."
This time it was for Kaios to be surprised; he was so shocked to even utter something to that. After some second he collected himself and asked, "Sir, if you don't mind, how old are you?"
"Ohh… I am just 420 years.", Raion said casually not even minding it.
But this gave even more surprise to Kaios.
What he is 420 years old, but he looks like he is in 50s.
He thought to himself not voicing it outside.
What Kaios didn't know that due the Psion usages, the average lifespan of a human being is 200 years. For the Awakening Resonants, it crossed the 500 marks even for Stage 1 Resonants. This also increased by 10 years for each advancement in the Awakening Realm.
For Resonants like Raion who are beyond Terra Dominion Realm people below hundred years old was like a toddler. Also, after Psion cultivation introduced to the human race, in millennia they became one of long living race in the universe.
"Now where was I... yes, I want Kaios to be my disciple. He will inherit all of my techniques as well as the knowledges that could not be found in general."
"Knowledges to advancement of his path, I will take care of that. Also, you will not have to worry about the situations that will arise in future, even the IGHF will not harass him."
As Dante heard it he took some time to think about it, then asked, "But Enforcer, is not the path of yours is Path of Mirror, whereas Kaios wants to follow the Path of Metal."
"Ohh…you are concerned about that, you don't have to worry. The Psion cultivation is the most versatile system in the universe; you can invent a new path if you manage to find the proper materials."
As they heard it both Dante and Kaios thought simultaneously, A Mirror of Metal…..? What could that even mean?
Lyra placed her hand on the shoulder of Kaios, "Honey, the decision is ultimately upon you, we will agree with the path you will decide."
Kaios inhale a large breath then said, "Mom, Dad from the very moment I tread on the path of Psion, it was not the same as other. The IR is different, that uncontrollable ER is different, so I want to see the end of this path, that no one had ever walked before."
As he said this he turned towards Raion, "Sir, I will accept your offer under one condition." He said firmly.
"Hmm… What could it be boy?", Raion asked intriguingly.
"I want you to shield my family from the problem that will create because of me, I know Dad is too proud let other to solve his own problem, so please only protect my family from the mess that will create because of me in the future.", Kaios stated.
As Dante heard it he clenched his hand, "Kaios…", said with slight fury.
"I know Dad, you are angry on me but please this only time.", Kaios replied apologetically.
Still, it didn't ease the anger of Dante contrary to that it fueled the fury he had himself for his weakness in the test.
He took some time to calm himself then shook his head and stared at his son, "Okay, but this will be the last time, Kaios. Wait for some time, I will protect you from all the dangers in future. It is a promise from a father towards his child." This strengthens the resolve of Dante more, for his son, for his family.
Seeing that his father understood him, Kaios smiled.
"You are good son, Kaios. Okay I give you my words that any problem created by you will not affect your family in the future, they will be shielded in the name of mine."
As Kaios heard it he bowed to Raion, "I will accept you as my teacher and will do everything you say."
"I also accept Kaios as my sole disciple and will take him under me."
Kaios then straightened after bowing, a spark of determination in his eyes. He awaits this new chapter that is about to come in his life.
"Kaios, you have a month before you sort out everything about ER, if you meet with problem during this you can ask me for guidance. You can enjoy as well as improve yourself between this timeframe.", Raion instructed Kaios.
Kaios nodded in reply; he was now fully determined.
He then turned towards Dante, "Dante, your result was forwarded to the military, at most you have a month before recruitment letter from the military arrives."
Dante replied, "I will be prepared for that."
Raion nodded then threw a circular shaped mirror towards Kaios, which Kaios caught instinctively.
"Take this, it is one of my creation. You can think it as a gift from me for becoming my disciple. You will know it when you channel your Psion into it."
Raion vanished as he said this to Kaios.
Dante and Lyra exhaled slowly, the tensions in their shoulders easing slightly. Today was a hectic day for them, also an unforgettable day for Dante.
Many things happened to him today. Suddenly as something clicked in his mind.0
"Kaios, I have a present for you.", he said to Kaios.
Hearing this Kaios looked at the face of his father, then to the mirror, he held in his hand.
Today surely a lucky day for me, I got two present back-to-back. He thought to himself.