The Golden Star Symbol and the Absorption of Inheritance
Leon’s eyebrows rose slightly, and the shock on his face was impossible to hide.
On the back cover of the Codex of Noctis, he spotted a golden, star-shaped symbol that immediately reminded him of the star mark tied to his hero’s destiny.
Driven by curiosity, Leon gently closed his eyes and asked, “Miranda, could you explain why there’s a golden star on the back cover of the Codex of Noctis? And
why does it resemble the star from my hero’s destiny?”
For a few moments, there was no response from Miranda, leaving Leon confused. Just as he was about to ask again, Miranda’s voice finally resonated in his mind.
“Master, the golden star symbol on the back cover of the Codex of Noctis is the key to unlocking its inheritance. By activating your hero’s destiny star, the golden star will light up and synchronize with it. Once that happens, the Codex of Noctis will officially be yours,” Miranda explained calmly.
Leon nodded slightly in understanding, though a lingering question suddenly resurfaced in his mind.
“By the
way, Miranda, there’s something I’ve always been curious about. Why is the star of my hero’s destiny gold, while the stars of other heroes are white? Does this color difference hold any significance?” Leon inquired, slowly opening his eyes. Throughout the history of mankind’s three heroes, all previous heroes had white stars, as recorded in the ancient manuscripts housed in both the Library of the Holy Empire of Elysium and the Library of the Holy Orthodox Hall.
However, when he awakened to his hero’s
destiny, he discovered that his star was
golden-a stark contrast to Luna, Valen, and all the heroes from previous eras. This difference often led him to question
whether he was truly a hero at all.
For years, he had searched for answers but
never found a satisfying explanation.
Eventually, he gave up the quest.
“There’s definitely a reason, Master,”
Miranda responded gently before
elaborating, “The Fated One is a unique
figure, destined to bring profound change
to the world. Though born among mankind’s three heroes, he stands apart with one distinguishing feature-a gold-colored star in his hero’s destiny, unlike the others.”
Upon hearing Miranda’s explanation, Leon
was momentarily stunned, but he quickly regained his composure, a curious look crossing his face.
“So, the golden star on my hero’s destiny signifies that I am the fated one, correct?” Leon inquired.
“That’s correct, Master,” Miranda replied
softly.
Leon exhaled deeply, nodding slightly. The
mystery that had troubled him for so long was finally resolved, bringing him a sense
of relief.
As Leon ran his fingers over the Codex of
Noctis, he asked, “So, all I need to do is activate my hero’s destiny to unlock the inheritance, right?”
“Yes, that’s all you need to do,” Miranda confirmed.
“Alright,” Leon murmured, slowly closing his eyes in preparation.
*Buzz!*
Moments later, a golden star manifested on
Leon’s forehead, radiating with a brilliant light. Simultaneously, the star on the back cover of the Codex of Noctis began to
glow, and the two stars quickly synchronized in their brilliance.
*Whoosh!*
The Codex of Noctis, which had seemed like an ordinary book, suddenly emanated a purple-black light and floated before Leon.
As he slowly opened his eyes, astonishment washed over him at the sight. However, before he could fully process what was happening, the Codex of Noctis shot toward his forehead and vanished.
A few moments later, he regained his
composure, but he was left utterly bewildered.
“Damn! What just happened? Why did the Codex of Noctis disappear?” Leon exclaimed, his eyes wide with disbelief.
Just now, the Codex of Noctis floated away and vanished so quickly that he barely had time to react.
“Don’t worry, Master; the Codex of Noctis hasn’t disappeared; it’s now within your mind. You just need to channel the power
of chaos in your body to activate the inheritance before absorbing it,” Miranda reassured him, prompting Leon to breathe
a sigh of relief.
“Okay, I’ll do it,” he replied, settling into a cross-legged position on the grass and closing his eyes once more.
*Whoosh!*
Chaos energy surged from his body,
instantly condensing around him. The manifestation of this energy thickened the
atmosphere, causing the space within a two hundred-meter radius to ripple.
A beam of black light suddenly erupted from Leon’s forehead, gradually transforming into a book-the Codex of
Noctis.
It floated before him, opening to reveal the
first page, which depicted an image of a black sword-none other than the Great Sword of Chaos.
As the first page opened, an overwhelming influx of information flooded into Leon’s mind, causing a slight ache in his head.
Nevertheless, he maintained his posture, focusing on channeling the chaos energy within his body.
After a few minutes, the Codex of Noctis ceased transmitting information, transforming back into a small light before
vanishing.
“Huft…” Leon exhaled softly as he opened
his eyes.
“The Codex of Noctis is truly remarkable,”
he murmured, clenching his fists.
The challenges he faced in mastering the
power of chaos were swiftly alleviated by the insights gained from the Codex of Noctis, which genuinely astonished him.
Without the Codex, he believed that the time required to enhance his control over chaos would have been significantly longer.
“How did it go, Master? Did the Codex of Noctis assist you?” Miranda’s voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
Leon smiled faintly as he rose to his feet
and replied, “It helped me immensely, Miranda. Thank you.” “You’re welcome, Master,” Miranda replied
calmly before adding thoughtfully, “The
Codex of Noctis is an inheritance prepared by Demon Emperor Amon Crimson for you, and you should strive to learn it to the best
of
your ability. If you encounter any difficulties, don’t hesitate to ask me for help; I will assist you as much as I can.”
Her words warmed Leon’s heart, and he nodded appreciatively in response. “Of course, thank you for your concern and support, Miranda,” Leon said lightly. “Um… you’re welcome, Master. If you don’t
need anything else, I will sever our connection now,” Miranda said. “Very well,” Leon replied.
After ensuring that Miranda had severed their connection, Leon smiled slightly, excitement shining on his handsome face. “I want to practice some more,” he whispered softly as he settled back into a cross-legged position on the grass. However, just as he was about to channel
the power of chaos within him, he heard footsteps accompanied by a woman’s voice behind him.
“Your Majesty Leon, I apologize for the interruption, but Her Majesty the Demon Emperor asked me to inform you that all preparations have been completed, and we will be heading to the outer palace soon.”
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Leon was momentarily surprised but quickly chose to halt his absorption of the inheritance from the Codex of Noctis.
“Well, thank you for the update, Lyra,” he said with a smile as he rose to his feet.
“You’re welcome, Your Majesty,” Lyra replied respectfully.
Leon nodded and continued, “Then let’s head to Liliana’s.”
“Um,” Lyra replied with a small nod, and
the two promptly made their way back to the palace.
“So, you were unable to secure a leadership position in the reinforcement force dispatched by that woman?” In a luxurious room, a large black shadow asked indifferently, directing his gaze toward a
handsome man who bowed respectfully before him.
The handsome man, none other than
Merlin, slowly raised his head, revealing a hateful expression.
“That’s correct, Arch-demon Aragon. Her
Majesty Liliana denied my request to be appointed as the leader of the reinforcements heading to the battlefield because she has already chosen someone
else for that role,” Merlin explained
through gritted teeth.
The large black shadow briefly flickered with surprise before asking indifferently, “Chosen someone else? Who did she select?”
Merlin hesitated for a moment before responding coldly, “I don’t know him, but
his name is Leon.”
“Leon?” The black shadow paused,
momentarily stunned, before his eyes widened in horror. “Is it really him?”.
