The Last Ruler: The Return of the Goddess
Lumines

After the joint strength test with Mira this afternoon, Altair was really very tired because it was the first time he had fought like that. All this time he had never imagined if he would learn the way of a bartarung, even though he actually liked to see others fighting like that. Not to kill each other, just a competition as entertainment.

" Haha... Tired once. " muttered Altair while sleeping on his mattress.

Kyu..

And as his Zico looked worried looking at him like that, "Haha... I'm fine, Zico. Everything will be fine" Altair said as he stroked Zico's head.

A moment later, he immediately fell asleep in a dream because he was so tired on the first day of learning to fight. There were so many things he wanted to ask, but no one could answer. Even Altair began to doubt, whether anyone had ever experienced what he experienced.

***

" What...this?? It was like drowning in the ocean... "

Altair felt that way, cold and also silent. He could not hear anything, nor could he feel anything. Even when he opened his eyes, only darkness greeted him.

" Where?? "

[You are in your subconscious, where the ocean describes your strength.]

The voice that he had heard during the exercise along with Mira, the voice that made him have some immunity of his own against the attack given Mira or his own. At the same time when the voice appeared, there was also a glowing ball coming down to him.

" Who are you?? "

[I am the spirit of light, the spirit whose duty is to guide and protect you. Your mother gave me a name... Lumines.]

" Lumine, yeah. Since when are you in my body?? "

[Since you were born.]

" Hm... That is, all that time Lumine fell asleep until you finally woke up. Just like my strength, huh?? "

[Yes.]

Altair was finally brought down and stood on a thin ice floor, but he could stand and even walk safely on the ice.

" What does your existence mean, Lumine?? "

[Controlling your power.]

Altair nodded in understanding with that, as it was true if his strength had been under control not because of his efforts. Apparently Lumine was the one who struck him in control of that power, if only there were no Lumine.

Especially now.the seal installed by her mother has also been completely erased. It would be very difficult to control a force that could not be measured how much if it was released.

Then Altair saw that there was a shining path in the place, and inexplicably the light seemed to lead him to a place he did not know. Altair walked down the street, accompanied by Lumine who was still shaped like a ball of light beside him.

" Hey, Lumine. Where is this the way to?? "

[Unattainable, this is a sea of your thoughts and powers.]

" Eh?? Aren't you here long ago?? There's no way you don't know, right?? "

[Dangerous area, extremely strong aura detected. It is expected to take the road soon

back.]

Altair was puzzled that Lumine had suddenly become serious, but she instantly felt the aura mentioned by Lumine. The aura was so powerful that it made her feel pushed so hard.

[Understood.]

Suddenly everything was dark again, and when Altair opened his eyes. He had already completely returned to his usual room...

" huh?!! "

Altair was very surprised by the suppressive aura he had just felt, it felt like it was going to tear him to pieces. Cold sweat soaked his body, it was like a nightmare that at any moment became real.

Kyu...

Altair's attention was then diverted to Zico because he heard his voice that sounded very worried.

" It's okay, Zico. I just had a bad dream" Altair said, even though it was a lie.

Kyu...

" Ah, did he feel my strength?? I forgot that he was a dragon for being too cute. "said the inner Altair, who got a bit panicked because Zico thought he had an attack. " A, I'm fine, Zico. Maybe because of his nightmare, I let go of a little bit of strength, hahaha, "he said, laughing awkwardly.

But fortunately, Zico believed his words, and decided to go back to sleep next to him. Altair sighed in relief because of her. On the other hand, he was still thinking...

" Hm... Lumine, can you explain what happened earlier?? " ask Altair in her mind.

[It was a form of self-defense from the outside. When the owner's consciousness gets an attack from the inside, the mana in the body will directly protect the outside body from threats.] Lumine replied.

" Ho... There are also such things, yes. But...who would attack me here?? I feel like I have no enemies. "

[You are wrong.]

" Eh?? "

Altair was confused because Lumine blamed her words, of course because she did not pay too much attention to some of the things that were at the root of her problems.

[Then you meet the emperor, from then on your enemies increase. Many nobles feel that you should not be here, let alone get special treatment in the imperial palace.] Lumine explained.

" well... I think it's true there is. But how could the nobles." muttered Altair.

Altair still did not understand the reason why they were hostile to him, even though he had nothing to threaten (he was the owner of the greatest and purest power in the world).... Or maybe have....

The nobles should be able to ignore it, it would be easier, Altair thought. After all, the reason he was still in the imperial palace was because he was told to study for Mira, who was also a teacher for prince Theodore.

There was no way Mira would teach him anywhere else, while the prince still needed her to be a guide. Moments later Altair suddenly remembered something that was pushing his consciousness away...

" Oh, Lumine. Can you find out what it is?? That dangerous aura" said Altair.

[ Understood. However, because the owner is still in the beginner stage, aura analysis will take a long time.] Lumine replied.

" That's no problem. Please help, " said Altair.

All right, one problem is over. He also already knew about Lumine's whereabouts and the reason. Now that he not only had one teacher, but Lumine would also guide him to control his strength. He also became increasingly aware, if in fact his mother loved him very much. More than he imagined.

But still not able to answer all the questions that had been in his mind....

Especially about that great power, also about his true existence. How big was his actual strength, and did the Emperor already know about it?? Also the reason why he and the people around him kept all that from him..

" Haha... It's still very long, but I wish I could figure it all out quickly " muttered Altair.