Chapter 21: EX 21. The Celebration I
When Leon arrived at the grand dining hall, the long mahogany table was nearly empty—except for one figure seated at its far end.
His mother, Selena Kael.
She was already halfway through her meal, dressed in an elegant house robe that matched the morning light pouring through the estate's crystal-paned windows. Her silver utensils moved with practiced grace, each motion measured and quiet.
Leon approached and offered a short bow of greeting. "Good morning, Mother."
Selena gave him a gentle smile. "Good morning, Leo."
He sat down beside her, and within moments, the household staff began serving his breakfast—a rich spread of eggs, grilled meat, steamed vegetables and fruit nectar.
As he dug in, mouth half-full, Selena looked up from her plate. "You weren't in the training ground this morning," she said casually, slicing into her meat. "I assume you used your talent to accumulate points instead?"
Leon gave a small nod in reply, chewing silently.
Selena watched him for a moment, a wistful smile forming at the corners of her lips.
'It's a blessing he awakened such a talent,' she thought. 'At least now, he no longer has to break his body just to grow stronger. Someone his age shouldn't have had to endure so much hardship just for power.'
She took a slow sip from her glass.