Chapter 44 THE ORB OF CHAOS

"When I arrived at the place where this blade of eternity lies, I didn't see any orb around that place" Kaelen answered with a confused look on his face. But as soon as Alaric heard what Kaelen said, his face darkened he involuntarily flared up. As soon as he flared up, the once serene and composed figure erupted with an intense surge of magical energy. The soft blue light that had gently pulsed within him exploded outward, transforming into a blazing inferno of arcane brilliance. The air around him crackled and shimmered with raw power, distorting the very fabric of reality. His eyes, once calm and piercing, now blazed like twin stars, radiating an almost blinding light. The runes on his robes glowed with renewed intensity, each symbol igniting with a vibrant, pulsating energy that coursed through his form. The patterns seemed to come alive, shifting and twisting as if they were channels for the overwhelming magical force. When Kaelen noticed this, he couldn't help but take large steps away from Alaric while keeping a cautious look on his face. But it didn't stay long before Alaric calmed down as he spoke up. "Whoever took the orb of chaos aims to send the whole Aetheris into oblivion" "Huh? What do you mean?" Kaelen quickly asked with an incredulous look on his face. But Alaric didn't give him the answer he was looking for as he said while calmly waving his right arm. "Why don't you take a seat, let me tell you the history of the path you just chose" And out of a blue, Kaelen suddenly felt himself being lifted off the ground before resting on some sort of a ball of air. "Although there are various blade of eternity by now which were crafted by some of my disciples, but this is the one and only authentic blade of eternity" Alaric began as he kept his hands behind his back. "The blade was forged using a rare celestial metal known as "Starsteel," which was said to have fallen from the heavens which is actually true, but you aren't ready to hear this part so am moving on. I personally infused the metal with potent enchantments drawn from the very essence of the Carvern of beginnings. "Noted" Kaelen replied as he quickly got off the ball of air, but before he could make another move, Alaric suddenly placed it's ethereal hand on his head while he said. "But before you go, let me give you something that might help you" And in the next moment, Kaelen's heart pounded in his chest, a mixture of awe and trepidation filling him as Alaric who have already extended his hands, placing them gently on Kaelen's head. A warmth spread from Alaric's palms, a warmth that soon turned into a blazing inferno of energy, coursing through Kaelen's entire being. He could feel the ancient power seeping into his mind, his body, and his soul. As Alaric's hands glowed with a radiant light, a flood of visions overwhelmed Kaelen. He saw the history of the Blade of Eternity, its previous wielders, their victories, and their sacrifices. The knowledge of countless spells, techniques, and the wisdom of the ancients filled his mind. The weight of their expectations and the honor of their legacy settled upon his shoulders. Kaelen's body trembled, not with fear, but with the sheer magnitude of the power being bestowed upon him. He felt his senses sharpen, his magical core expanding and strengthening. The very essence of Alaric's teachings and the blade's legacy were being etched into his soul. And right at that moment, two notifications suddenly rang out in Kaelen's mind which involuntarily made him shudder. **You have received the chaos detector (can detect the slightest wiff of dark energy 100km away) **You have received the book of honor (It contains all the spells and skills the past wielders of the blade of eternity acquired) Warning: you must be at Level 20 before item unlocks** 'What in the world!?' Just when Kaelen was about to go ecstatic over the second item he just received, his mood suddenly took a drastic turn for the worst when he saw the the follow up message concerning the second item.