BXBX NOVEL Chapter 49: Powerups
"So you are the famous Garrick Bunch, the Slayer of Monsters, and the defender of Aurora," Adams said, looking at the male siblings while completely ignoring the sister, much to her dismay.
Hearing the name of Garrick, Lilith, and Melina turned to look at him, "So we finally get to see face to face; I thought you were hard to meet, the infamous Garrick of Aurora," said Lilith with a mocking smile on her face.
"Lilith, so you are also here, I thought you did not care for trivial things like inheritance but only wanted to gain power through your efforts," said Garrick as he looked back at her, "I remember that's one of the few reasons you said no to our union"
"Come on, brother, don't say things like that; you know a vampire and a human cannot be together; that was mother's wishful thinking," said his sister, clearly irritated by the fact that her brother was supposed to be betrothed to a vampire.
"If you don't like the idea, others like it, so don't go about showing that face of yours everywhere you go. Else, you offend someone you don't want to," said Melina, not pleased with the way Garrick's sister,r kept her face when she said.
"Who are you again? I didn't quite catch your name during our meetings" Garrick's sister replied Melina while carrying a smile on her face.
"Aurora, enough; you don't want to go down that route, you know it," said Garrick to his sister, whose name was Aurora, the same as their Empire.
Every time Aurora and Melina meet, there is always a clash between them; those two never see eye to eye, no matter what. They are always at each other's throats.
Aurora listened to her brother but not without glaring at Melina, who glared back at her while showing her the middle finger, which caused Adams to raise an eyebrow.
"Are you lots done now or should we still watch you bicker back and forth?" said Adams with his hands on his chin as he just watched the unfolding drama with a bored expression, "if you are done now, we should continue with what brought you hear"
Garrick looked at his sister before stepping forward, "I'm ready, but I have a question," he said to Adams, who simply looked at Aurora behind him, knowing what Garrick wanted to say, but decided to let him say it out loud.
"If I become your Horseman, what will become of my sister? I can't just let her be all by herself," He said to Adams after getting a nod from him.
Adams looked at her from the head down to her toes back and forth. She has some qualities in her, but she is not a zodiac candidate nor a Horseman candidate, and lastly, she is not a demon to be a Sin Holder, so he does not know what to do with her. "That can be discussed later, but I assure you that she will be a valued member of my force," he said, assuring Garrick.
With that out of the way, Adams opened the system shop and told Jarvis to grant Amelia the Sin of Envy and related Bloodline and Physique of the Primordial rank, cultivation methods and techniques and increase her cultivation to the True Immortal Realm while for Garrick, give him the abilities of the Horseman of Conquest, Bloodline, Physique, Cultivation methods and techniques, all of them in the Primordial Rank, also a Horse as a Horseman and lastly increase his cultivation to the True Immortal Realm.
After that, Adams heard the ding notification in his head and the next moment, a sudden light engulfed both Amelia and Garrick which alarmed Aurora whom wanted to go to her brother but found out that she was unable to move.
The room was filled with an intense, pulsating light that seemed to come from everywhere and nowhere all at once. Aurora's heart pounded in her chest as she watched her brother, Garrick, and the woman, Amelia, stand at the center of this luminous transformation.
Garrick's face was a picture of awe and determination, his eyes closed as he embraced the changes taking place within him. Aurora saw the familiar contours of his face shift subtly as if etched by a divine hand, marking him as something more than human. His body seemed to hum with energy, an aura of power radiating from him that was almost palpable.
Next to him, Amelia stood tall, her features serene and focused. Her transformation was equally profound, the light dancing across her skin and melding with her essence. Aurora could sense that Amelia was undergoing a profound metamorphosis, one that would elevate her to a realm of strength and capability beyond her previous limits.
As the light continued to work its magic, Aurora's mind raced. She couldn't shake the feeling of helplessness, standing there unable to reach out to her brother or comprehend the full scope of what was happening. Her love for Garrick warred with her fear of the unknown, leaving her torn between hope and dread.
Adams watched the scene with a calm, measured expression. He seemed satisfied with the unfolding events, as if everything was going exactly as planned. He caught Aurora's eye and gave her a reassuring nod, though she found little comfort in it. The power he wielded was beyond anything she had encountered, and she couldn't help but wonder what it all truly meant for her brother—and for her.
Finally, the light began to recede, its intensity dimming until the room was once again bathed in the soft glow of torches lining the walls. The invisible force holding Aurora in place released her, and she stumbled forward, her eyes locked on Garrick.
Garrick opened his eyes, and they shone with a new clarity and purpose. He met Aurora's gaze, a smile playing on his lips as he stepped towards her. His movements were fluid and confident, reflecting the profound change within him.
Amelia, too, looked transformed. Her presence was commanding, her every gesture exuding an air of quiet strength. She turned to Aurora, her eyes filled with understanding and a shared resolve. They were no longer merely siblings bound by blood; they were allies in a larger conflict, united by the powers they had been granted.
Adams clapped his hands, drawing their attention back to him. "Welcome, Horseman of Conquest and Sin Holder of Envy," he said before deciding to look at their status as usual.