Chapter 55: Family
Theos’ eyes became even more icy, with an expression without a single emotion. “Then we’ll have to show why in the Fallen family they should never miss even one invitation, even if we call it to see an ant walking on cheese!”
Everyone present was surprised by his words, the next moment, Teressa and Matheo chuckled. “Wow you are our son,” Teressa said, causing Matheo to nod.
“Yes, indeed, he looks like my father, but most of all a lot like you, wife… Before your curse,” Matheo sighed, causing Teressa to wipe the smile off her face in an instant.
At one point the two fell completely silent, causing Theos to raise an eyebrow. ‘Teressa’s curse… Not being able to advance on her Path, remaining a mortal for life,’ he recalled.
‘According to the novel, she was a total monster from a young age, her power even being similar to Matheo’s in his youth, because of that, the two looked at each other as equals, became close friends, only to fall in love and marry some time later…’
‘But 3 years before she was born, my mother, Teressa, suffered a serious illness because of a curse that fell on her, the curse was so great that neither she nor Matheo could destroy it, causing her to eventually lose all her power and becoming an ordinary mortal, because of it, she ages like a normal human’
Theos shook his head as he remembered all that information the novel revealed; even in the end, it never cured his curse.
Watching Matheo, Theos’ look turned slightly into one of sorrow. ‘And Matheo, despite being all the time taking care of the family with paperwork and business, is always improving his power steadily, his Path can collect Mana, a little, for every second that passes.’
‘Although unlike me, who can use negative Mana infinitely without spending it, Matheo can spend his Mana, he can recover it for every second that passes; his Path is very connected with Mana; the more amount of Mana, the more understanding he has of it and thus the more power… It’s too scary and OP Path.’
Thinking about all this, Theos smiled slightly, and at the confused eyes of his parents and Luna, turned around to walk towards the door.
At the point of touching the doorknob, Theos’ smile grew wider. “Do you know why the Dukes aren’t here despite their problems? It’s because, even though Matheo is among the most powerful people in the world, as is my grandfather, and our guards are powerful, the world knows that his wife has no strength.”
A lump formed in Teressa’s throat; she knew it was true; she had thought about it a lot for a long time, and it hurt her that the person she loved the most was hurt and held back by her.
Teressa, who once appreciated strength more than anyone else, who was always praised for her talent… In the end, she was turned into just a human, besides being a burden to the man she loves, the thing she hated the most.
“Theos…”, seeing how Teressa looked like she was about to fall into tears, Matheo stood up from his seat, his indifferent and cold expression enough evidence to show his bad mood.
“In this world, having a wife who has no strength is stupid, and we all know them; they can use her as a hostage, as a main focus of threats, or they can use her to alter themselves emotionally and psychologically… I admire you that, despite all that, you continue to love my mother and never give up on finding a cure for her.”
Each word expelled from Theos’ mouth made waves in Matheo and Teressa’s emotions, each one with a different reaction, but one thing in common… They remained silent, they knew that their son’s words were not over.
And so it was.
Theos’ smile disappeared into a completely nonchalant expression, declaring in a deep, gravelly voice. “But, to have an heir who has not shown his face, who despite having great talent, I have shown no more than that, monstrous talent, he was able to fight those hooded men, but a few hours ago, there were rumors that I may have used drugs to enhance my power.”
Saying this last word, a murderous aura escaped from his body out of fury and rage. “They believe that I am weak and several have eaten that story because according to them, it is illogical for someone as young as me to be so powerful”
“But today I will prove that it is not so, today I will make my presentation to the world, I will let it be known that every step taken in this palace under our invitation is not a favor to us, if not a privilege to them.”
“I will make myself as strong as I could be, and help in destroying my mother’s curse… To not only further widen the gap as the most powerful noble family, but to advance to a different league than all of them.”
Theos’ words, full of conviction, left Teressa and Matheo surprised, and even Luna herself was watching him with surprise. But the next bombshell would make the latter two jump from surprise.
“And I have already demonstrated my power. Luna and I discovered the headquarters of the sect that attacked at the banquet, we defeated their very leader… all it takes is for everyone to know about this, and they will know very well who we are.”
Theos’ profound words circled through his parents’ minds, each with a different mindset but with the same thought: ‘He’s a monster!’
‘He has grown so much…’, thought both father and mother at the same time with pride.
Teressa almost cried with emotion, while Matheo smiled proudly.
‘I don’t know if his power has made him gain so much confidence or he was always like that, but what is a reality, is that since that day, a week ago, he looks so different, like a new person, but… He also feels the same as Theos; it’s strange, Matheo thought with confusion, emotion, pride, and happiness.
With coldness written on his face, Theos turned the doorknob to leave, Luna followed behind him without saying a word, closing the door behind her.
“See, didn’t I tell you that if his path was unlocked, he was going to be a fantastic young man for sure anywhere he’s going to be the star of the stage,” puffing out her chest, Teressa couldn’t help but declare with a smile of motherly pride.
Matheo could only smile and shake his head, sitting back down at his desk. “Sure, you said so…”
He had already begun the steps to further investigate this cult headquarters and let the glory and credits fall on his son and companion, Luna.
But his mind could not help having a little discomfort at the memory of his conversation with Lucifer…
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