Aries was teleported back to the real world . Upon returning he checked his status .
[Name : Aries Von Voidhaven]
[Race : Human]
[Bloodline : None]
[Talents : Eternal Void (X-level) , Chaos Lightning (SSS-level)]
[Physique : None]
[Rank : Rank 1 (Middle)]
[Qi and Blood - 110]
[Spirit - 110]
[Energy - ∞]
[Stat Points : ∞]
[Skills : Thunder Punishment (SS , Elementary +)]
[Magic Level : None]
[Sword Level : Sword User]
[Skill Points : ∞]
He noticed that his stats have changed from 100 to 110 points which is a great increase . Even with a whole day of constantly absorbing energy from the surroundings can increase your stats by only 2-3 points at max but he got 10 within a few hours . He decided his next step .
"System , increase stats to the limit of middle Rank 1"
[Okay]
[Qi and Blood - 110 ---> Qi and Blood - 200]
[Spirit - 110 ---> Spirit - 200]
Aries felt the similar feeling of his body getting stronger but it was not as much painful as last time . It again took his body about 20 seconds to complete the transformation . His body weight has not changed and neither did his muscles grow but he noticed that the bond between the muscles were even more complex .
The body is like a spring . More muscles doesn't mean more strength . If the muscles are tightly bound together like a spring and release a force , it can easily surpass those with bulky bodies . It like the spring is compressed and then released to provide explosive force .
Aries went ahead and stood in front of the measurement device . This device is equipped with high-tech instruments to accurately measure the strength of an awakened person . Aries stood in front of the device as he stood in a stance and threw a punch .
Aries's punch travelled through air and struck the pad on the device .
Bang—
The values started to change as it stopped at 800 which dedicated a strength of 800 kilograms in his punch . Aries was happy but not relieved . A person who is at lower Rank 1 has a punch strength of 200 kilograms and most middle Rank 1 have strength of 500-600 kilograms but Aries's strength is greater .
He went and stood near the device once again . He was hoping to use his ability and determine the strength . Aries body suddenly started to crackle with lightning .
Sparks of black lightning covered his body as he slowly closed his eyes to concentrate . He focused his power on his right hand as the lightning energy gathered it and he punched .
Whoosh— Bang—
The punch hit the device as the value started to alter once again . After sometime it showed the value .
"1000 kg"
This was Aries's current power . He was stronger than average middle Rank 1 and almost at the strength of an Upper Rank 1 . Upper level of Rank 1 has a punch force of 1500 kg . Aries's punch after combining with his Talents have achieved this result but he still felt that something was missing . Something important .
He immediately stood up and said in a loud voice :
"Hey , Eva , you there ?"
[Yes , Young Master Aries]
Eva was the artificial intelligence of the Solarion Empire . It controls every single part of the Empire and keeps records of the entire empire . Each noble family is designated a sub-body of Eva according to their status . The main body is a Level 4 Artificial Intelligence and the sub-body assigned to the Voidhaven Duke Family is Level 2 Artificial Intelligence .
"Generate some tactical dummies according to my stats"
[Understood]
A blue light projected from the ceiling of the training room and started to scan Aries . It took 10 seconds before the light disappeared and Eva's appraisal came out :
[Aries Von Voidhaven . Middle Level of Rank 1 . Generating Copies]
In a moment , the ground opened up and 5 figures emerged . These five figures looked exactly like Aries with the same features and same training suit and each with a sword in hand . Aries also took ground . He was up against 5 people with same stats as him . Although , they can't use his Talents but still they have atleast 800 kg of strength .
Aries didn't underestimate them as he saw 3 of them rushing towards him . Aries closed his eyes and concentrated his other senses . He concentrated his energy on his ears as he could hear the sounds of the puppets . Their footsteps and breathing could also be heard .
Aries tilted his head a bit as a blade cut through air and passed him . He opened his eyes as they glowed with a purple hue and striked . The first dummy was pierced through in the chest with his sword as he threw it and rushed towards the second one and blew of his head . As he finished the second , he suddenly felt a blade descending towards it as he used the second dummy to block its attack and slid through the ground .
The third dummy's blade struck the second one as Aries jumped and came behind him . He striked on the third's neck before it could react and detached it from it's body . The fourth and fifth dummies who were watching this striked in this moment .
They attacked together as Aries was having a bit difficulty to parry their attacks . He parried them for 5 more seconds before dodging the fourth and kicked the fifth on his knees . He lost balance as he felt and above him was Aries . The fifth descended his blade towards Aries as he moved sideways and the blade of the fifth pierced the fourth . Aries took chance of this few seconds to rush behind the fifth and slashed on his back .
The sword pierced his back as he stumbled and Aries used his sword to stab on it's head piercing it through . The blade came out from the other side as the fifth fell . Aries was taking deep breaths when Eva's voice was heard :
[Congratulations , Young Master Aries . You have taken 1 minute 18 seconds]
The whole fight was less than 2 minutes but Aries felt it was more than 10 minutes . This was because of mental strength . His mental strength is far too low and is not suitable for him to visit the wilderness or the battlefield just yet .
The minimum criteria for awakeners to enter the wilderness area is Lower Level of Rank 2 . It is because the mental strength of Rank 1 Awakeners are too weak and entering the wilderness can lead to their casualities due to the demons present .
Aries decided that he would raised to atleast Rank 1 (Upper) before Academy begins but if needed he has to change the plan .
…..
In the Patriarch's Hall
A grand throne was present in the end of the hall opposite to the entrance . Their was one person sitting on the throne . He had long silver hair reaching his shoulders and grey eyes . These eyes weren't of a normal person . It was as if the depth of them couldn't be measured . This also displays that the person has immense mental strength .
This person is the Patriarch of the Voidhaven Family who holds the highest position and authority within the family and the Duke of Voidhaven himself 'Duke Argent Von Voidhaven' .
He sat on his grand throne lost in thought as the holographic light slowly structured before him . This figure was the Artificial Intelligence of the Voidhaven family 'Eva' .
[It has been done.]
"How is he doing ?" asked Argent in his heavy tone .
[Impressive for his age . He is already Middle of Rank 1 after just a few days of awakening]
"Hmm….His progress is better than Rena , I can say that much . After all , he is the only X-Rank"
[I think he can surpass your daughter]
"Maybe or Maybe not . It will completely depend on him"
[Rank 6 in just 6 years . Your daughter is impressive , even if I say among the geniuses of our race]
"Let's wait for a few more years . I believe Aries will give me a pleasant surprise . If he really succeeds , I will reward him"
[Hmm….]
"Eva , look after him but don't be overprotective . Save him in the situation where he really is in the death door"
[Understood]
The projection submerged into light particles and disappeared . Argent's eyes stayed at her position for a few more seconds before he turned his head towards the roof . The roof was made of a metal which is transparent from inside and opaque from outside . Argent looked towards the stars as he thought :
'Let's see what surprises you bring'
'Aries'