Chapter 13: Blood bond(18+)
Arthur walked through the corridor, his mind racing with strategies. The Trial of Arcane Mastery was just two days away, and he'd need every advantage against Gareth's superior traditional magic.
He entered the Royal Library, his chosen spot for Lysandra's seduction. As he thumbed through an ancient tome on the Covenant's history, he activated his powers.
[Emotional Sensing Active] [Energy Cost:-5]
[Scanning Area: 5m Radius] [Accuracy:60%]
[No Targets Detected]
While waiting, he read about the divine pact that had empowered the Lionheart dynasty, searching for weaknesses he could exploit in the Trial.
The text mentioned the Silvermoor family's role in establishing Lyranth's magical foundations—perfect bait for his target.
He heard the door open quietly. Lysandra stood there. She still wore her blue dress from dinner, looking unsure why she was here.
"You came," Arthur said, closing his book and activating his abilities.
[Target Detected: Lysandra Silvermoor]
[Emotional Reading: Curiosity 75%, Anxiety 65%, Confusion 60%, Disgust 40%]