After a long mont, Orion exhaled softly, his eyes clear with resolve. He spoke quietly to Lumi, ’Perhaps you’re right, Lumi. Grandpa and Grandma deserve my full honesty. They’ve done so much for already.’
[Yes, Master.]
Lumi gently agreed, her voice filled with budding excitent for seeing how Eldric and Selene will react to this knowledge.
[Hehe, it hasn’t even been a day and you are about to drop a bigger bomb on them, Master. (ﾉ≧∀≦)ﾉ]
Orion lightly shook his head at Lumi’s playful comnt, smiling inwardly despite himself as he made his way through the quiet halls of the mansion toward Eldric’s study.
The warm evening sunlight filtered gently through the large, elegantly arched windows, casting long shadows along the corridor.
Upon reaching the study, Orion paused briefly at the ornate wooden door, took a deep breath, and knocked gently. From within, Eldric’s deep voice called out softly, "Co in."
Pushing open the door, Orion stepped inside, his eyes finding Eldric seated calmly behind a large desk, filled with neatly arranged docunts and scrolls.
Eldric looked up from his reading, eyes softening into a warm, welcoming smile.
"Orion, finished your training already? How did it go with your friends?" Eldric asked gently, setting aside his papers and giving his full attention.
"It went smoothly, Grandpa," Orion replied with a small smile. "Honestly, it was more fun than I had expected. I also gauged everyone’s level."
Eldric nodded thoughtfully, a faint smile lingering. However, his expression soon grew subtly serious as he carefully t Orion’s gaze.
His tone remained gentle yet carried a hint of concern. "Orion, about telling your friends of your Dragon lineage, I’m still uncertain if that was wise."
Orion’s expression remained calm, his dual-colored eyes clear yet contemplative. "I know, Grandpa. But I made this decision after careful thinking. I also needed to see whom among my club mbers I could truly trust and who might bear hidden intentions. Better to reveal it early and identify any potential backstabbers before they grow too dangerous."
Eldric thoughtfully nodded his head. "That’s good as well. You can never fully trust noble’s kids."
He paused, noticing Orion’s slightly troubled expression. "Now, is there sothing else you ca here to discuss, lad?"
Orion hesitated for a brief mont, his heart tightening in slight anxiety, before finally gathering his resolve. "Could you ask Grandma to co here as well? I’d like to speak with both of you together."
Eldric’s brows furrowed slightly, quickly recognizing Orion’s serious deanor. Without further questioning, he reached into his robe and took out a small communication token. With a brief pulse of mana, he sent a ssage.
"Selene, Orion needs to speak with us urgently. Could you co to the study?"
Not long after, hurried footsteps echoed loudly in the hallway outside, followed imdiately by a loud crash.
The heavy wooden door burst open dramatically, hinges creaking in protest as Selene swiftly entered the room with an excited smile.
Eldric’s lips twitched helplessly, observing the now broken door.
"Orion, my dear, is everything alright?" Selene asked warmly, entirely disregarding the damage she’d just caused. She swiftly moved to Orion’s side, gently placing her hand on his shoulder, eyes filled with motherly concern and curiosity.
Eldric shook his head slightly, sighing softly. "Selene, please. Orion has sothing important he wants to tell us."
Hearing Eldric’s serious tone, Selene’s expression quickly shifted into calm attentiveness. "Of course. What is it, dear?"
Orion took a deep, calming breath, his heart pounding slightly as he prepared to reveal the deepest secret he’d carried since arriving in this world. His voice remained steady, gentle, and honest as he began to recount his previous life.
"Grandma, Grandpa," Orion began softly yet clearly, "there’s sothing important you should know about . This isn’t my first life. I was reincarnated into this world."
Both Eldric and Selene’s eyes widened in shock hearing this revelation. After all, they had only ever heard stories about people reincarnating but never t anyone like this.
But neither of them interrupted, recognizing Orion’s need to fully explain himself. He carefully continued, his voice gentle yet resolute, describing his forr existence in detail.
"In my previous life, I was a normal young man living an ordinary life in a world devoid of any mana or cultivation. Everyone there was completely ordinary, without powers or special abilities."
"I lived quietly, finding joy in simple, everyday pleasures. But I died young, and before I could fully comprehend it, a mysterious entity appeared before my soul."
"This entity granted a second chance—a reincarnation—and bestowed upon several treasures, including the Fire and Thunder Dragon bloodlines, before sending to this world."
Orion paused briefly, letting his words sink in. Eldric and Selene exchanged a aningful glance, their expressions filled with astonishnt and curiosity, but no suspicion or doubt.
Finally, Eldric spoke softly, his voice heavy with curiosity, "A world entirely without power? How fascinating. How did such a place function?"
Orion lightly smiled, thoughtful and nostalgic, as he replied, "It was quite peaceful. Most people lived ordinary lives, finding joy and happiness in small things. Everyone treated each other relatively equally, without significant hierarchies based on strength."
Eldric chuckled softly, shaking his head knowingly. "Orion, as long as intelligent beings exist, differences inevitably erge. Even without cultivation or magic, people will always find ways to establish hierarchies. I imagine that in your powerless world, wealth and resources defined power instead."
Orion paused, thinking carefully about Eldric’s words. Indeed, recalling his old life, he rembered that those with money and influence had often been at the top, shaping society.
He sighed softly, helplessly acknowledging Eldric’s insight. "Yes, perhaps that was truly the case. I never considered it deeply at the ti, as that world’s higher levels were always far beyond my ordinary reach."
Selene smiled gently, reaching out to softly pat Orion’s head affectionately, her eyes filled with unconditional warmth. "But now, Orion, you’re here, in this world, where you hold incredible potential. Don’t dwell too deeply upon your past. Instead, focus ahead, toward the future you can now build."
Eldric nodded in agreent, adding softly, "You have our full support, Orion. Your origins, past life, or the secrets you carry, none of it changes our love and belief in you. As long as you aren’t a demon."
Orion chuckled at his last comnt, but their unwavering support truly ward his heart. Still, a hint of surprise lingered at how quickly and unconditionally Eldric and Selene accepted his incredible revelation.
Orion voiced his quiet astonishnt softly, "Thank you both... but I must admit, I didn’t expect you to accept my reincarnation so easily."
Eldric smiled softly, his aged eyes holding deep wisdom and understanding. "Orion, we’ve traveled widely and heard many tales of worlds far beyond our understanding. Higher realms and unknown existences surely exist beyond our small reality. What you described isn’t entirely outside our realm of belief."
Selene chuckled softly, gently squeezing Orion’s shoulder. "Besides, my dear, after accepting that our precious grandson is part True Dragon, hearing you’re a reincarnated soul feels less shocking."
Orion couldn’t help but laugh softly, deeply touched and relieved by his grandparents’ warm acceptance.
The last remaining tension finally dissipated, leaving only calm affection and warmth filling the room.
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