The Demon Queen's Disciple
Chapter 81 - Awakening

At night....

"So, Carmilla. Do you want to help me do that 'awakening?" lucius asked with a face that looked anxious.

He sat on the big bed restlessly, watching Carmilla walking around in Lucius' new room.

"You sure you're ready? You're gonna go back to being so weak, you know that, right? And at the academy...."

Lucius understood that in the academy he had made quite a number of enemies. But bringing Carmilla into the academy while her origins alone are unclear?

He's not sure he can do it.

But there was someone she could trust about that.

"Alex is there. I will explain this to him." Lucius replied cutting Carmilla's words.

"Aah, that's right too. Your right hand is talented enough you know? Just a little polish he'll be very strong. Well, even though his talent is only in magic power."

"What do you mean by that?" lucius asked confusedly.

"Although you're not talented, but you have intelligence that surpasses that. Intelligence in the field of magic certainly."

Without fully understanding Carmilla's words, Lucius immediately changed the subject and pulled something from behind his space magic.

What was taken by him was a strange object with an octagonal ball shape. The object is none other than the Relic made by Zephyrith itself.

"By the way, I've been doing a little setting on this thing while you've been training my sister since noon. With this, no one will be able to enter this thing other than me, or anyone else I'm with me." Lucius said as he placed it on his desk.

The octagonal ball has changed slightly with the color of the magic groove which is now dominant blue and greenish.

Plus, some of the magic formations that were powerful keys that made it even more difficult to get in or out of Relic.

"Hmm, interesting. Maybe someday I'll have you teach me space magic, Lucius." Carmilla replied. He looked at the octagonal ball from all sides.

As if trying to ascertain whether the octagonal ball has indeed changed or not.

'Swuuushh!!!'

Quickly, Lucius made a portal beside him. Then take Carmilla in.

After passing through the portal....

Carmilla was able to see a scene that was quite nostalgic to her. But with the main difference that there is no reddish sun that is very hot. Replaced by the bright moonlight with the cool air of this endless desert.

"You changed it?" ask Carmilla briefly.

"Well, even if it's just a few small things. There's still so much I have to learn to change everything in this pseudo-world."

A faint smile was seen on Carmilla's face. He seems proud of Lucius' achievement, making it difficult to believe that the same person used to be just a whiny boy who could do nothing.

"Now you have the look of a man, Lucius" Carmilla said suddenly.

"Huh? Since when am I a woman?"

"That's not what I meant.... Well, it's been. Come here, I will teach you the magic formation."

After that, Carmilla began drawing the magic formation while explaining each of its functions to Lucius. Magic formations to perform Awakening or Body Enhancement are complex and complicated.

This magic formation consists of a large number of symbols and magic circles that are connected and influence each other.

In a central circle about 5 meters in diameter, there are symbols that symbolize the basic elements of fire, water, air, and land, representing the forces of nature that will be united in Lucius' body.

Then around the central circle, there is a series of magic circles with varying diameters. The series of magic circles represent the stages of the Awakening process.

Each magic circle has special symbols that symbolize the stages of body transformation, such as muscle strengthening, tissue regeneration, and overall increase in physical strength.

In addition, there are energy pathways that connect magic circles with each other, forming complex and complex patterns.

These energy pathways would flow magic energy into Lucius' body, establishing new potential and stimulating the reconstruction of his entire system.

After explaining all the functions of that intricate magic circle formation, Carmilla asked.

"Do you understand?"

"Hmm, maybe I already understand the outline." replied Lucius who still continues to look at each magic circle in the formation.

Everything was a magic circle that he had never seen before, so it took a little time for Lucius to understand each of its functions.

"I'll explain it again if there's anything you don't understand. Because if you fail to grasp a single one of these entire magic formations, maybe your new body will be deformed."

"Eh?!" lucius shouted in surprise.

"I've never heard of disability! What the fuck?!" continued.

"Well in short, your body will be destroyed then rebuilt by this entire magic formation. If you misunderstand it, maybe your body formation will be less than perfect. Make you have one hand only, or one leg very small, or your eyes are deformed and you go blind, then...."

"Wait first! I've never heard of such danger!"

Seeing Lucius' panic reaction, Carmilla laughed lightly. Seeing the boy who had reached the peak of his body's potential came back as frightened as ever.

"Well, as long as you understand the concept of the formation, you'll definitely be fine."

After that, Lucius again listened to Carmilla's explanation for each magic circle and the entire series in the formation.

Starting from which magic circle is active first, how much the allocation of Mana in each magic circle, when the Mana flow is channeled in each sequence and so on.

A few hours passed....

Lucius nodded his head. Inevitably, he must be prepared for all the consequences. All he had to do was do everything perfectly.

There is only one question in Lucius.

"Carmilla, have you ever done that?"

"of course. Although only once for hundreds of years I lived. Well, since the beginning my body has been strong enough. So there's no need for me to do more than that." Carmilla replied as she raised her own chin with her index finger.

"Can you do it more than once?" asked Lucius curiously.

"In theory you can do it. But one time I think it's more than enough for you, Lucius. Well, you can do it again if you're still not satisfied even though I can't tell you what's going to happen to you."

Lucius had finally made up his mind. He walked to the center of the magic formation, while Carmilla watched everything from a distance. Be aware if something is wrong during the process.

Lucius' lips seemed to move slowly, chanting the magic spells needed for this Awakening process.

Slowly....

The several magic circles around him began to glitter with dazzling energy, emitting light from the symbols encircling his body.

With eyes that exuded a strong determination, he concentrated the energy within himself, ready to undergo the Awakening process that turned him into something stronger.

Something more than what is referred to as man himself.

But Lucius was completely unaware of it, as Carmilla was keeping the main essence of this Awakening a secret.

Broadly speaking, all the words of Carmilla are quite accurate. That is sacrificing all of its power to obtain a much greater body potential.

It's just....

The reality of the Awakening, was to evolve further from his current race. Being one level higher than what is referred to as a human.

Unaware of that, Lucius continued to do his magic. A series of graceful and skillful hand movements accompanied the words she voiced, forming a majestic magic dance.

Magic energy surged in a vast formation, following a complex pattern in harmony. Surrounded Lucius' body slowly with a gentle light.

At that moment it was....

Lucius' body began to tremble along with the energy waves that entered it.

Within his body, his muscles contracted, his bones stretched, and his skin glittered with magical rays emanating from within. That energy pervaded every fiber of his soul, awakening a new potential in Lucius' body.

Shortly after, the body changes began. Lucius' body began to be destroyed one by one at an incredible speed.

Starting from his crushed and crushed legs, splashing blood in all directions before finally reshaping his muscles, flesh and blood back.

After that the process of destruction and regeneration continues until it reaches the stomach, hands and finally the head of Lucius himself.

Each time his body was destroyed, he obtained a new body that was much stronger and much more perfect. Also in the best condition where the scar all over Lucius' body is now no longer visible on his new body.

The pain he suffered during the process was so overwhelming. As if He was being skinned by someone, his muscles were torn apart, then his bones were crushed.

But Lucius kept him. All for the sake of obtaining even more superior strength.

Shortly thereafter. The Awakening process is almost complete. Although it wasn't completely finished yet but Lucius could already begin to sense it.

His brain became sharper, his intuition grew deeper, and his magic power overflowed from within him.

The wounds and weaknesses that once existed seemed to disappear, replaced by formidable strength and unparalleled dexterity.

Even though he only felt that power in an instant, as everything had been drained out so that there was nothing left to obtain this new body.

As the Awakening process reached its peak, a blinding bright light surrounded Lucius, watering the darkness of the night in the middle of this desert with the presence of something extremely powerful.

After the dazzling light faded, Lucius' figure was seen emerging from the magic formation with a different look on his face, revealing the new potential and courage he had achieved

Carmilla who noticed everything from a distance could only gap with her eyes wide open.

In the hundreds of years he had lived, seeing dozens of extremely powerful geniuses as well as endangering himself, just this time....

He saw something that truly deserved to be referred to as 'genius' itself.

Even her current self did not have magic eyes, Carmilla was able to say it very clearly.

"Lucius.... How the hell did you do that? Awakening's that perfect.... Your body." said Carmilla, looking at Lucius' new body, which was not covered by a sheet of cloth at this time, with a feeling of surprise.

No doubt, Lucius' body is a human body. But Lucius' evolution to a higher level actually far exceeded Carmilla's expectations back then.

He thought that Lucius would obtain the usual results, after which he could be on par with S-levels or slightly stronger than them.

But reality....

Lucius' muscles look strong enough to form all over his body, but not big enough to make him stand out too much. While the Stellastra ring attached to his heart began to break and disappear along with the Awakening process itself.

Even with just his current physical ability, Lucius was already on par with a C-level knight. Without using his knowledge.

Meanwhile the potential of the Mana present in Lucius' heart had actually increased by a great deal. His own potential increased by at least 100 times that of his previous peak of strength.

Equalling the potential of someone who had been endowed by the Light Goddess Lunaria herself.

Lucius was still seen standing, looking up with his hands pointing towards the sky. His gaze was fixated on the endless space, with eyes slowly starting to close.

"Lucius.... You're.... Were you really that untalented kid back then?" carmilla asked herself with question marks.

He gave a slight creep of fear after seeing the achievement of his first disciple.